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Bring transformation to isolated communities, accessible only by shipsMichigan 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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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
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Ablaze DTS
July 7, 2023
Set your heart ablaze
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Island Adventures DTS
July 7, 2023
tapping into the adventure within
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Life and Liberty DTS
September 29, 2023
September, 2024
Live a life of extraordinary adventure with Jesus
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Multiply DTS
January 6, 2023
January 5, 2024
To multiply missions in all nations
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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.
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Ring Of Fire DTS
January 5, 2024
Discovering the ancient pathways of the Pacific
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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.
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YWAM Liberty DTS
December 19, 2022
December 7, 2023
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.
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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
September 29, 2023
September, 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.
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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.Learn More
Dentistry
Dentists, Dental Assistants, Sterilization TechnicianLearn More
Marine Officers
Master II/2, Chief Mate II/2, Able Seafarer Deck II/5Learn More
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists, Assistans, SurgeonsLearn More
Media
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Trades
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IT
Network manager, cable management, AV security systemLearn More
Hospitality
Barista, Kitchen Hand, Room cleaning, WaitersLearn More
Administration
Human Resources, Office Clerk, Data AnalystLearn More
Optometry
Optometrists, Visual Acuity Testers, reading StationLearn More
Primary Healthcare
Doctor, nurse, Pharmacist, midwivesLearn More
Marine Engineering
Chief Engineering officer, Second engineering officerLearn More
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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