Two years ago, on July 12, 2023, I was being wheeled into surgery to remove a two-pound tumor from the base of my right lung. There were a lot of unknowns—uncertainty about recovery, uncertainty about the diagnosis, and uncertainty about what lay ahead. I didn’t know if that day would mark a turning point toward healing or if it would begin a long and difficult road ahead. But I held on to hope and to the God who has never once failed me. Fast forward to January 2025, and I found myself stepping onto the deck of the YWAM Liberty, a medical mission ship now serving along the remote coastlines of Papua New Guinea. Not just as a visitor—but given the immense privilege to help lead the ship alongside my amazing wife, Kristy. From that operating room to now walking the beaches of scattered island villages—places where health and dental...

Meet Paise, a Bible Translator from Mur Pano, Papua New Guinea (PNG). His village has no electricity, running water, and especially no coffee shops. This past week has been full of “firsts” for him: His first latte—and first time hearing words like Americano, Macchiato, and London Fog. His first time in a café—right here in our own Liberty Café on the YWAM Liberty- docked in Madang, PNG. He even made his fellow translators laugh when he tried to sip his latte through the wooden stir stick, thinking it was a straw! His first time on a ship… first time living on a ship… first time using a toaster, eating a hamburger, having clean drinking water, using indoor plumbing … and hundreds of other little firsts. But the most meaningful first?  This is the first time the Bible is being translated into his language- Mur Pano. Together with 64 other translators...

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. Our medical staff from the YWAM Liberty were invited to conduct a series of workshops with the hospital’s nursing and clinical staff. These sessions were designed not only to strengthen clinical knowledge but also to deepen collaboration and build lasting relationships between YWAM Ships and the hospital community. The workshops covered a wide range of essential medical practices, including: Our teaching team included three nurses, a midwife, and a Master of Public Health student from the YWAM Liberty medical crew. Together, they combined practical expertise with spiritual encouragement, combining professional development with spiritual encouragement. What made these workshops unique was the integration of faith and prayer into each session. Every teaching time included opportunities to pray with and encourage the hospital staff, offering not just...

On the YWAM Liberty, every crew member plays a vital role in keeping the ship moving and the mission alive. One of those faithful volunteers is Fulaiza Edward, who has been with us for almost a year. Fulaiza serves as a GP Rating 2, part of our maritime crew. He has worked both on deck and in the engine room, carrying out the responsibilities of a deck boy with excellence. Before joining the ship, Fulaiza studied at PNG Maritime College, where he earned his certification that prepared him for a life at sea. But serving with YWAM has given him more than just the chance to grow as a seafarer. It has opened doors to explore passions that go beyond the maritime world. Alongside his maritime duties, Fulaiza has expressed a growing interest in photography and media. YWAM provides a unique environment where people are encouraged to explore and grow...