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Bring transformation to isolated communities, accessible only by shipsSharing Hope at Modilon General Hospital
September 12, 2025
"Over the past two weeks, the YWAM Ships medical team has had the privilege of partnering with Modilon General Hospital in Madang, Papua New Guinea...."
The Community Engagement team: A Outreach 3 Story
August 15, 2025
"When the YWAM Liberty visits a village in Papua New Guinea, the ship’s team brings a wide range of ministry and services to the people—medical..."
The Stories Of Joan Fox
August 11, 2025
"By Carter Keefe Joan Fox was a volunteer aboard the YWAM Ships Liberty, stationed in Papua New Guinea. She was working in the dental field..."
Godfried’s Story: Transformed by Translation
August 8, 2025
"If you ever meet Godfried, you’d never guess the life he used to live. Today, he carries tremendous joy, like a man who’s been set..."
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The overwhelming majority of Christians have never read the entire Bible.
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July 7, 2027
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Bible Core Course
Understand God’s word and apply His timeless, transformational truth to your life
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Use your skills to be the differenceHave 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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IT
Network manager, cable management, AV security systemLearn More
Media
Photographer, Videographer, Graphic design, Web developerLearn More
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists, Assistans, SurgeonsLearn More
Primary Healthcare
Doctor, nurse, Pharmacist, midwivesLearn More
Administration
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Trades
Plumber, Electrician, Mechanic, ConstructionLearn More
Optometry
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Marine Engineering
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Marine Officers
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Hospitality
Barista, Kitchen Hand, Room cleaning, WaitersLearn More
Dentistry
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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 on the same goals, 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."
Loren Cunningham | USA