be the difference
Bring transformation to isolated communities, accessible only by shipsShare Series: Restoration to the Lost
May 8, 2024
"My name is Claudia and I am a dentist with YWAM Ships in Kona. I joined YWAM Ships because they are all about reaching remote..."
Mother Tongue Movement of Oral Translations at YWAM Madang, Papua New Guinea
March 11, 2024
"YWAM Ships Kona, operating in PNG, in the last three years has planted a YWAM Base permanently in Madang town. Much has been accomplished with..."
Executive Masters Field Trip Tragedy, in Arusha Tanzania – Update March 10, 2024
March 11, 2024
"We are grateful for your prayers over these last two weeks since the Arusha Tragedy. We have felt your love from around the world, and..."
Bus Accident in Tanzania Update #5
February 25, 2024
"February 25, 2024, 08:00AM HST Many of you may now have heard of the tragedy that took place on the 24th of February in Arusha...."
train
Take your first step in your missionary journey!Encounter God while discovering your purpose in a Discipleship Traning School, or choose from our second-level schools to get further equipped for your calling.
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Upcoming Schools
DTS
Salt & Light DTS
January 7, 2025
To Be Confirmed
Live, learn and grow in the jungle.
Seminar
Short
Global and Community Health
August 4, 2024
August 20 - 26, 2023
DTS
Wayfinders DTS
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2025
October 2, 2024
Live a life of extraordinary adventure with Jesus
DTS
Holoholo Aloha DTS
January 10, 2024
January 10, 2025
October 2, 2024
Fishers of Men
DTS
Life Around The Table
September 21, 2023
DTS
Multiply DTS
January 10, 2025
January 8, 2025
To multiply missions in all nations
UofN Courses
Discipleship Bible School
January 10, 2024
July 10, 2024
January 10, 2025
July 3, 2025
January 8, 2025
The overwhelming majority of Christians have never read the entire Bible.
DTS
Ring Of Fire DTS
January 10, 2025
January 8, 2025
Discovering the ancient pathways of the Pacific
DTS
Encounter DTS
April 10, 2024
April 10, 2025
April 9, 2025
Changed by His presence
UofN Courses
Principles of Redeeming Cultures School
April 10, 2024
April 5, 2024
In partnership with Island Breeze
UofN Courses
Bible Core Course
April 10, 2024
October 2, 2024
April 10, 2025
October 2, 2025
October 2, 2024
April 9, 2025
Understand God’s word and apply His timeless, transformational truth to your life
UofN Courses
Navigation And Seamanship
April 10, 2025
April 10, 2024
Become a qualified seaman equipped to serve in missions
UofN Courses
Oral Bible Translation
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
Help a people group receive the Word of God in their heart language
DTS
Ablaze DTS
July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024
Set your heart ablaze
DTS
Island Adventures DTS
July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024
tapping into the adventure within
DTS
Living Water DTS
July 9, 2025
Refreshing hearts, Reviving Nations
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
DTS
Salt & Light DTS
Live, learn and grow in the jungle.
To Be Confirmed
Starts January 7, 2025
Seminar
Global and Community Health
August 20 - 26, 2023
Starts August 4, 2024
DTS
Wayfinders DTS
Live a life of extraordinary adventure with Jesus
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2025
Starts October 2, 2024
DTS
Holoholo Aloha DTS
Fishers of Men
January 10, 2024
January 10, 2025
Starts October 2, 2024
DTS
Multiply DTS
To multiply missions in all nations
January 10, 2025
Starts January 8, 2025
UofN Courses
Discipleship Bible School
The overwhelming majority of Christians have never read the entire Bible.
January 10, 2024
July 10, 2024
January 10, 2025
July 3, 2025
Starts January 8, 2025
DTS
Ring Of Fire DTS
Discovering the ancient pathways of the Pacific
January 10, 2025
Starts January 8, 2025
DTS
Encounter DTS
Changed by His presence
April 10, 2024
April 10, 2025
Starts April 9, 2025
UofN Courses
Principles of Redeeming Cultures School
In partnership with Island Breeze
April 10, 2024
Starts April 5, 2024
UofN Courses
Bible Core Course
Understand God’s word and apply His timeless, transformational truth to your life
April 10, 2024
October 2, 2024
April 10, 2025
October 2, 2025
Starts October 2, 2024
Starts April 9, 2025
UofN Courses
Navigation And Seamanship
Become a qualified seaman equipped to serve in missions
April 10, 2025
Starts April 10, 2024
UofN Courses
Oral Bible Translation
Help a people group receive the Word of God in their heart language
October 2, 2024
October 2, 2025
Starts April 2, 2025
DTS
Ablaze DTS
Set your heart ablaze
July 10, 2024
Starts July 10, 2024
DTS
Island Adventures DTS
tapping into the adventure within
July 10, 2024
Starts July 10, 2024
DTS
Living Water DTS
Refreshing hearts, Reviving Nations
Starts July 9, 2025
volunteer
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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Administration
Human Resources, Office Clerk, Data AnalystLearn More
Marine Officers
Master II/2, Chief Mate II/2, Able Seafarer Deck II/5Learn More
Trades
Plumber, Electrician, Mechanic, ConstructionLearn More
Optometry
Optometrists, Visual Acuity Testers, reading StationLearn More
Media
Photographer, Videographer, Graphic design, Web developerLearn More
Dentistry
Dentists, Dental Assistants, Sterilization TechnicianLearn More
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists, Assistans, SurgeonsLearn More
Primary Healthcare
Doctor, nurse, Pharmacist, midwivesLearn More
Marine Engineering
Chief Engineering officer, Second engineering officerLearn More
Hospitality
Barista, Kitchen Hand, Room cleaning, WaitersLearn More
IT
Network manager, cable management, AV security systemLearn More
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There are thousands of remote islands impacted
by the devastating effects of isolation.
How can we serve them?
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100% of our staff and volunteers raise their own fundsAny financial contribution you make will go directly towards a project that is involved in reaching the isolated with the love of Christ.
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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