Youth With A Mission, International
Organization
Founded in 1960
Vision
Youth With A Mission is an international movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Our calling is to know God and to make Him known. Back when we began in 1960, our main focus was to get youth into short-term mission work and to give them opportunities to reach out in Jesus' name. Today, we still focus on youth, and we also involve people of almost every age (even many people who choose to spend their "retirement" in active service). Our many ministries fit into three main categories: evangelism, training and mercy ministry. We are currently operating in more than 1189 locations in over 171 countries, with a staff of 16,590.
Networks/Affiliations: ECFA
Staff
1100 full time employees inside North America.
16,590 field personnel outside North America.
Missions Opportunities
Expected terms of service:
1-3 months
3-18 months
2-4 years
Qualifications for Applicants
You can serve with YWAM on an outreach trip, as a student, or as a staff member or volunteer. To join as staff, you must first complete a Discipleship Training School (DTS), which is offered in over 200 locations around the world.
YWAM has no centralized application process. Although YWAM does have main offices, we encourage you to contact our field locations directly for details about applying, schedules, and costs.
YWAM staff members are involved in long-term missions, and desire to see specific goals reached in the overall task of world evangelism. Their ministry commitment in YWAM can range from two years to a lifetime. Since YWAM is expanding, the range of staff opportunities is as well.
Volunteering for YWAM could mean giving a few hours a week at a YWAM location near you, or spending a year serving overseas.
Application and Candidacy Process
Before joining staff, you must complete a Discipleship Training School. This intensive Christian training course begins with an 11 or 12 week classroom phase followed by a 12 week outreach (typically). Applications and character references are required. Forms required may vary depending on location.
Training Program
Our Discipleship Training School (DTS)is the first step for students or staff. The DTS is designed to encourage students to develop in personal character, to cultivate a living relationship with God, and to identify their unique individual gifts and callings in God. Cross-cultural exposure and global awareness are special emphases throughout these courses, preparing the students to reach current and future generations and answer the call to "Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations" Matthew 28:19.
Funding
Every YWAM worker, including the founder, Loren Cunningham, raises enough funds to meet his or her own financial needs. For most people in YWAM, these funds come from friends, family and churches who contribute financially.
Demographics & Policies
This agency invites:
- Non-English speaking candidates (Accommodations for non-English speaking candidates varies upon location.)
- Non-North American Candidates
- Graduating international students to work in their home country
- Those who practice ?charismatic? gifts such as prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing prayer, etc.
- Divorced candidates
Statements
No Our agency has standard policies for the education of missionaries? children. Yes Parents make decisions regarding the education of their children. No Children are included in our orientation and on field support. Yes Both spouses are required to apply and qualify for missionary service. No Both spouses are considered paid staff members. Yes Non-employee spouses are expected to participate in the ministry on a volunteer (non paid) basis. Yes Non-employee spouses are included in orientation and on field support. No Our agency has a sexual harassment policy. Yes Women may hold any position in our organization.
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