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Hearing from God

When I came to YWAM Ships Kona to do a DTS I mostly just signed …

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March 12, 2021 From the crew | Stories

But Now I See

On my DTS outreach in Cambodia we visited a village a few times to share …

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January 29, 2021 From the crew | Stories

The Priest

I stood above a giant, spring-fed pool. Once a site for baptisms, it had become …

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January 9, 2021 From the field | Stories

From Victim to Victory

In 2010, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Guillain–Barré syndrome. It affects the …

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November 14, 2020 From the crew | Stories

Raisin’ Chicks

Cain and I have become chicken farmers… well, actually Cain’s family members have become chicken …

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November 6, 2020 From the crew | Stories

Visas for Italy

My wife Christina and I have been planning to start a new YWAM base in …

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October 31, 2020 From the field | Stories

Team Cambodia Update: Home Visits And Ripe Fruit

Our Cambodia team is approaching the end of their time abroad and we are looking …

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March 3, 2020 From the field | Stories

But, There Has To Be More…

He is there in the midst of daily life. He is faithful in the mundane. …

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February 23, 2020 From the crew | Stories

Finding brothers in YWAM

Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve always wanted to have a brother. After …

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February 8, 2020 From the crew | Stories

YWAM isn’t the Answer, but it is the Next Step in my Life.

I remember so clearly when Jesus called me out of university to join YWAM (Youth …

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August 22, 2019 From the crew | Stories

Ministry doesn’t make Appointments

Being on the mission field has meant saying hello and goodbye to many different people …

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July 31, 2019 From the field | Stories

Radical Living

Does God have your full yes?  God is more concerned with our sanctification in this …

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March 14, 2019 From the crew | Stories

When Running Away is Good

When I decided to do my Discipleship Training School (DTS) two years ago, it was …

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February 28, 2019 From the crew | Stories

I am not Judge and Jury.

“How am I in this position again?” I thought I had grown from my last …

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February 14, 2019 From the crew | Stories

Static and the Choices You Make

Thoughts and Questions before… “This season I’m in is chaotic. My human eyes turn to day …

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November 8, 2018 From the crew | Stories

The Tale of the Tuna

Waking up early to watch the sunrise, I went to the outside deck. As I …

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September 18, 2018 From the field | Stories

Can You Trust Him?

A year ago, I would have called you crazy if you told me I would …

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September 8, 2018 From the crew | Stories

Is Fundraising Really Necessary?

Fundraising? No. I’m not gonna do it. I’ll just hope and pray that people will …

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August 11, 2018 From the crew | Stories

Flowers for Prostitutes

Door to door ministry. Handing out roses to women on the streets. Conversations and amazing …

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July 26, 2018 From the field | Stories

What’s My Calling?

“So what are your plans here? What do you think God is calling you to …

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May 31, 2018 From the crew | Stories

The Open Door

Just yesterday I interviewed a Discipleship Training School student who had just returned from a …

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May 19, 2018 From the crew | Stories

The Journey Taken

Being on staff with YWAM is a unique experience and not because of all the …

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May 12, 2018 From the crew | Stories

Her name is Mini Libby

Can I tell you a story? It all started on a Saturday. I was about …

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November 16, 2017 From the crew | Stories

Home Isn’t Always A Physical Place

After you’ve been a part of YWAM for a while, or any missions-focused organization, your …

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September 24, 2017 From the crew | Stories

Lock The Door

Comparison is sneaky. It will wind and twist its way into your heart when you …

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September 20, 2017 From the crew | Stories

The Journey of Following God

Sitting down to join my fellow ladies at the local coffee shop, the thought hit …

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September 15, 2017 From the crew | Stories

You Only Get To Do Your DTS Once

“You will only get to do your DTS once, you will never have another experience …

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August 21, 2017 From the crew | Stories

Four Lessons Learned during DTS

1. Communication is everything. It is no surprise to find out living with a group …

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August 1, 2017 From the field | Stories

When God’s Timing Isn’t Your Timing

“What if it was all for my own good? What if the struggles I face …

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July 16, 2017 From the crew | Stories

What More Do We Need To Be Obedient?

When I’m waiting for confirmation from God on situations, I like His answers to be …

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June 21, 2017 Stories
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