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He Wants It All

I thought that I was sold-out for God. I was working as a missionary, volunteering …

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April 6, 2017 From the crew | Stories

YWAM Ships Thanks Governor Muthuvel for His Support

West New Britain Governor, Honourable Sasindran Muthuvel, presented a cheque for 500,000 PGK to YWAM …

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April 4, 2017 From the crew | Stories

I Was Searching For Joy

Colby Bouma comes from a small Dutch town in Lynden, Washington. Growing up as a …

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April 2, 2017 From the crew | Stories

Be Fully Known In This Season

Spring has always been one of my most favorite seasons. It’s a time filled with …

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March 20, 2017 From the crew | Stories

M/V YWAM LIBERTY!

Thank you for giving! YWAM has a new ship and her name is… It is …

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From the crew | Stories
Every moment living is worth it

Every Moment Is Worth It

The idea that a hard life can be a blessing is not something that occurs …

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March 16, 2017 From the crew | Stories

L’Astrolabe Is Set To Join YWAM Ships Fleet

The future got significantly brighter today because of the acquisition of another ship, L’Astrolabe, and …

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March 15, 2017 From the crew | Stories | Updates

I Refuse To Be A Prisoner Of My Past

We each have a story. No matter where we’re from, or how old we are, …

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March 12, 2017 From the crew | Stories

Are You Willing?

“I first started dreaming of Introduction to Primary Health Care during my School Of Ministry …

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March 10, 2017 From the crew | Stories

Partner With Us

Here at YWAM Ships Kona we have some incredibly exciting news! We can hardly believe …

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March 9, 2017 From the crew | Stories
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What Stands Between You And A DTS?

Considering to pursue a Discipleship Training School (DTS) can cause you to fall into a …

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March 7, 2017 From the crew | Stories
Country Flags

True Stories From Outreach

When students prepare to go on outreach after the lecture phase of their DTS, there …

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March 4, 2017 From the crew | Stories

What Am I Supposed To Do With My Life

Junior college was something I did right after high school. Not because I wanted to, …

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February 25, 2017 From the crew | Stories

We Pay To Volunteer

The concept of God’s provision is somewhat foreign in the world today. The standard most …

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February 19, 2017 From the crew | Stories
There's Freedom Here

There’s Freedom Here

When I sat down to write this post, I looked back at my journal to …

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February 13, 2017 From the crew | Stories
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Being Successful Would Have Been So Boring

“Being a missionary’s kid was really fun. Before the age of 13, I traveled a …

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February 6, 2017 From the crew | Stories
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I Wasn’t “Spiritual” Enough Or “Christian” Enough

When we say “Yes!” to following God and giving our hearts over completely to Him, …

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January 30, 2017 From the crew | Stories
Who am I

I Took A Chance and Spoke. I Was So Afraid.

Who are you? What do you believe? Why you believe the way you do? Life …

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January 25, 2017 From the crew | Stories
DTS Evaluation

Students Speak Out

12 weeks at Port YWAM Kona. 12 weeks of listening and learning. Students from many …

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January 13, 2017 From the crew | Stories

The Mission Field Is Right In Your Own Backyard – Come Get Equipped To Fight The Fight Back Home

Ever felt that your life feels like it’s going nowhere? That it’s getting boring? That …

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January 10, 2017 From the crew | Stories
The DTS adventure begins

Acceptance. Panic. This Is Suppose To Be Fun?!?!

Congratulations! You’ve been accepted for DTS. Ok so, Now What??? We know the challenges of …

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January 3, 2017 From the crew | Stories

American Teenagers Find Welcome In African Mosque

SOROTI, Uganda — The most rewarding thing I’ve done in my nearly 33 years is …

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December 20, 2016 From the crew | Stories

From The Mountain To The Water

Israel Yasaking was born and raised in Teptep, a small village nestled in the mountains …

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From the crew | From the field | Stories

Nothing Could Have Prepared Me For My Time In Sydney, Except God

“Jesus Loves You!” I yelled at the passerby on the street as our car drove …

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December 19, 2016 From the crew | Stories

I Transformed Into A Little Girl In Awe Of A Massive, Gracious Father

This Christmas season marks three years of making a decision that changed my life. If …

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December 15, 2016 From the crew | Stories

Gospel Ministry In Everyday Life

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Are there times and places in which Christians shouldn’t share the Gospel? …

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December 13, 2016 From the crew | Stories

What Do You Mean What Do You Do? You Go.

“I want to learn what God has for me. I really like it here. I’m …

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December 12, 2016 From the crew | Stories

You’ll Have A Huge Impact With Limited Medical Knowledge

“Jesus is the one who saves. I help prolong. Who ultimately determines the outcome – …

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December 7, 2016 From the crew | Stories

I Was A Fraud When It Came To Being A Leader

I’ve fought being a leader for as long as I can remember. I’ve been in …

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December 6, 2016 From the crew | Stories

Panama Drug Dealer Meets Jesus | YWAM DTS Outreach

BOCAS DEL TORO, Panama — Ironically, my personal highlight from discipleship school outreach came near …

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November 30, 2016 From the crew | Stories
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