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Bring transformation to isolated communities, accessible only by ships
Michigan Church Partners to Serve Women in Papua New Guinea
March 3, 2023
"The Foundry Church is partnering with YWAM Ships Kona to spread the message of Jesus and improve women’s health in the rural Pacific. The Michigan-based..."
Home Port – Madang
February 6, 2023
"YWAM Ships Kona announces that Madang will be our operational home port for the YWAM LIBERTY beginning Jan 1st, 2023.  A 50-year lease has been..."
Medical Outreach in the highlands
November 1, 2022
"Mt. Hagan, PNG – YWAM Ships optometric medical team has just wrapped up 2-days of pre-surgery assessment and is heading into a 10-day session of..."
Ministry Update – Fall 2022
October 26, 2022
"Conrad Kusel and Brett Curtis are giving us an update on what God’s has been up to through the m/v Liberty and the other initiatives..."

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    Take your first step in your missionary journey!

    Encounter God while discovering your purpose in a Discipleship Training School, or choose from our second-level schools to get further equipped for your calling.
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    Encounter DTS

    April 7, 2023
    April 6, 2024
    Once we encounter who God truly is, we will never be the same! We strive to launch our community into a life of knowing, trusting, and following God. Knowing God intimately and bringing His love into the nations using your unique skills and passions.
    Seminar

    Global and Community Health

    August 20 - 26, 2023
    DTS

    Ablaze DTS

    July 7, 2023
    Set your heart ablaze
    DTS

    Island Adventures DTS

    July 7, 2023
    tapping into the adventure within
    DTS

    Life and Liberty DTS

    September 29, 2023
    September, 2024
    Live a life of extraordinary adventure with Jesus
    DTS

    Multiply DTS

    January 6, 2023
    January 5, 2024
    To multiply missions in all nations
    DTS

    Holoholo Aloha DTS

    January 6, 2023
    January 5, 2024
    Holoholo in Hawai'i means to "go fishing." In Holoholo DTS, we believe God has called us to be fishers of men (Matt. 4:19). Beginning in Hawai'i, the Pacific, Asia, and beyond.
    DTS

    Ring Of Fire DTS

    January 5, 2024
    Discovering the ancient pathways of the Pacific
    UofN Courses

    Discipleship Bible School

    January 6, 2023
    July 7, 2023
    January 5, 2024
    July 6, 2024
    The overwhelming majority of Christians have never read the entire Bible.
    DTS

    YWAM Liberty DTS

    December 19, 2022
    December 7, 2023
    Liberty means Freedom! Not only can you expect to receive new levels of personal freedom through Jesus, you can also expect to be a part of bringing freedom to others through the facilitation of Bible Translation and the development of marine skills.
    DTS

    Island DTS – Panama

    To Be Confirmed
    Live, learn and grow in the jungle.
    Seminar

    Protected: Media Missions Short Course

    UofN Courses

    Bible Core Course

    April 7, 2023
    September 29, 2023
    April 6, 2024
    September, 2024
    Form a solid biblical interpretation and apply the Bible in context to your own life
    UofN Courses

    Navigation And Seamanship

    January 5, 2024
    Become a qualified seaman equipped to serve in missions
    UofN Courses

    Oral Bible Translation

    September 29, 2023
    September, 2024
    Help a people group receive the Word of God in their heart language
    UofN Courses

    Diakonos

    Every Quarter
    Associates of Arts degree in Christian Leadership
    Ongoing
    Seminar
    UofN Courses

    Logos

    Every Quarter
    For those called to teach and preach
    Seminar
    Short

    Seeing The Scriptures

    August 8 - 12, 2022
    Seeing the Bible in a whole new way!
    Seminar

    Renew

    January 9, 2023 to March 30, 2023
    Seminar
    Short

    Holistic Health and Fitness

    July 17th-30th
    Equipping you for your journey in a wholistic healthy lifestyle.
    DTS

    Life Around The Table

    September 21, 2023
    UofN Courses

    Principles of Redeeming Cultures School

    March to June , 2024
    Seminar
    Short

    Trinity, Sexuality, and Sex

    August 1-5, 2022
    Considering Sexual Ethics in Light of a Triune God.
    Seminar
    Short

    Daniel & Apocalyptic Judaism

    May 16-20, 2022
    How Was Daniel Read in the Time of Christ?
    Seminar
    Short

    Introduction to life coaching for Discipleship

    September 12 - 18, 2022
    Practical coaching skills
    Seminar

    Prophetic

    September 12-16

      Volunteer

      Use your skills to be the difference

      Have you ever wondered if your skills can be used on the mission field? The answer is yes. Whether you have specialized skills in healthcare or seamanship or you simply want to serve where there is a need, we have opportunities where you will make an impact.
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      Marine Officers

      Master II/2, Chief Mate II/2, Able Seafarer Deck II/5
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      Optometry

      Optometrists, Visual Acuity Testers, reading Station
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      IT

      Network manager, cable management, AV security system
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      Primary Healthcare

      Doctor, nurse, Pharmacist, midwives
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      Hospitality

      Barista, Kitchen Hand, Room cleaning, Waiters
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      Dentistry

      Dentists, Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technician
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      Administration

      Human Resources, Office Clerk, Data Analyst
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      Media

      Photographer, Videographer, Graphic design, Web developer
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      Ophthalmology

      Ophthalmologists, Assistans, Surgeons
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      Trades

      Plumber, Electrician, Mechanic, Construction
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      Marine Engineering

      Chief Engineering officer, Second engineering officer
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        "I would like to take this time to sincerely thank YWAM Ships Kona for your partnership with us in delivering the much-needed services to our remote disadvantaged communities and urban poor here in Western Highlands Province and the whole of Highlands region of PNG. We really appreciate and value your partnership and contributions."

        Dr. Waimbe Wahamu | Papua New Guinea

        "Our partnership with YWAM Ships Kona has helped to provide essential services to more places, while building capacity for people to continue meeting their development needs."

        Gov Sasindran Muthuvel | Papua New Guinea

        "We look forward to future visits from YWAM teams, building on the outcomes from their recent visit and exploring new areas for collaboration."

        Christopher J.Loeak | Marshall Islands

        "God is allowing YWAM Ships Kona and the University of the Nations Kona, to work together as twin ministries. For 60 years or more, I’ve traveled the nations of the earth and I have seen where the hardest places are. It’s the Islands of the Pacific. But, how does it work for them to draw us into that place? Well, with this! We’ve just done it! "

        Loren Cunningham | USA

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