About Youth With A Mission
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YOUTH WITH A MISSION is an international movement of Christians working to help make a difference in a needy world. Founded in 1960, it is now one of the largest interdenominational and international Christian ministries, with about 12,000 volunteer staff based in over 800 locations in over 135 countries.
Coming from many different backgrounds and working in a wide range of situations, YWAMers are united in their desire to be part of changing people's lives and have responded to the "Great Commission"--Jesus' command to His disciples to go into all the world and tell the Good News. They believe the gospel of Jesus is not just about words, but also actions. So they share their faith through many different kinds of practical help--from agricultural training to running medical clinics--as well as telling about the Christian beliefs that inspire their actions.
Although varying widely, all YWAM projects and events help form one of the three main strands that weave together throughout the mission: evangelism, training, and mercy ministries. The basic YWAM school that is a requirement for applying as YWAM staff, and serves as a prerequisite to all other training programs, is called Discipleship Training School (DTS). YWAM schools are designed to combine classroom teaching with practical service application.
Click here to go to YWAM International site.