About us

YWAM is committed to knowing God, His nature, His character and His ways as they are revealed in the Bible, the inspired and authoritative Word of God. We seek to reflect who He is in every aspect of our life and ministry. The natural overflow of knowing and enjoying fellowship with God is a desire to share Him with others.

YWAM is committed to creating with God by listening to Him, praying and obeying His commands in big things and small. We depend on hearing His voice individually, together as a team, and in larger gatherings, as an integral part of our decision-making process.

YWAM is devoted to worshiping God and is committed to intercessory prayer as integral parts of daily life. We also recognize Satan’s intent to destroy the work of God and trust in the empowering presence of God, the Holy Spirit, to overcome Satan’s strategies in the lives of people and in the affairs of nations.

YWAM is called to a biblical Christian worldview. We believe the Bible, the book for all of life, establishes a clear distinction between good and evil, right and wrong. The practical dimensions of life are no less spiritual than ministry expressions. Everything done in obedience to God is spiritual. We seek to honor God in everything we do, equipping and mobilizing men and women of God to take up roles of service and influence in every sphere of society.

YWAM is called to practice a life of dependence on God for financial provision. For individuals and for any YWAM team or community, this comes mainly through His people. As God has been generous with us, so we desire to be generous, giving ourselves, our time and our talents to God without expecting any remuneration.

YWAM is called to make God known throughout the world and in every sphere of society through evangelism, training and mercy ministries. We believe the salvation of souls should lead to the transformation of societies, thus obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

YWAM is called to be visionary, continually receiving, nurturing and releasing fresh vision from God. We support the pioneers of new ministries and methods, always willing to be radical in order to be relevant to every generation, people group and sphere of society. We believe YWAM’s apostolic calling requires the integration of spiritual elders, freedom in the Spirit and relationship, centered on the Word of God.

YWAM is a global, Christ-centered, faith-based volunteer movement united by a shared vision, core beliefs, foundational values and relationships. We do not have a centralized structure. Each YWAM ministry has the privilege and spiritual responsibility to develop and maintain healthy relationships with the appropriate authorities and circles of elders.

YWAM is international and interdenominational both in its global reach and in its local makeup. We believe that ethnic, linguistic and denominational diversity, together with the redeemed aspects of culture, are positive factors that contribute to the health and growth of the Mission.

YWAM is called to champion young people. We believe God has gifted and called the young to lead vision and ministry. We commit to value them, trust them, train them, support them, give them room and release them. They are not only the Church of the future; they are the Church of today. We commit to follow where they lead, within God’s will.

YWAM is relationship-oriented in our life and work together. We desire to be united through lives of holiness, mutual support, transparency, humility and open communication, rather than depending on structures or rules.

YWAM is called to value every person. We believe in equal opportunity and justice for all. Created in the image and likeness of God, people of all nationalities, ages and roles have distinct contributions and callings. We are committed to honoring the leadership and ministry gifts given by God to both men and women.

YWAM affirms the importance of families serving God together in missions, not only the father and/or mother. We also welcome the inclusion of single-parent families. We foster the development of strong and healthy family units in which every member shares the call to missions and contributes their gifts in a unique and complementary way. We uphold and celebrate the biblical view that God’s intention for holy marriage is between one man and one woman.

YWAM affirms the ministry of hospitality as an expression of God’s character and of the worth of people. We believe it is important to open our hearts, homes, bases and campuses to serve and honor others, our guests, and the poor and needy, not as acts of social protocol but as expressions of generosity.

YWAM is called to function in teams in every aspect of ministry and leadership. We believe a combination of complementary gifts, callings, perspectives, ministries and generations working together in unity at every level of our mission provides wisdom and safety. Seeking God’s will and making decisions as a team allows us to be accountable and contributes to greater relationship, motivation, responsibility and ownership of the vision.

YWAM is called to servant leadership as a way of life, rather than a hierarchy of leadership. A servant leader honors the gifts and calling of those under his or her care and protects their rights and privileges. Just as Jesus served His disciples, we stress the importance of those with leadership responsibilities serving those they lead.

YWAM is committed to doing first, and then teaching. We believe first-hand experience gives authority to our words. Godly character and God’s calling are more important than an individual’s gifts, abilities and experience.

YWAM affirms that everything exists because God communicates. Therefore, YWAM is committed to truthful, accurate, timely and relevant communication. We believe good communication is essential for building strong relationships, healthy families and communities, and effective ministry.