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How to Dress Like a Local In Korea

Posted in Staff Spotlight, YWAM Life

My Experience I’m Korean-American and grew up often visiting family in Seoul. Later in life, I spent a year working […]

From South Africa: Jesus Changes Everything

Posted in Outreach, Student Experiences, Testimonies

The town was quiet that morning as our team walked down the dirt roads of a local community in South […]

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My Five Worst Fundraising Fails

Posted in Fundraising, Mission Trip Tips, YWAM Life

Fear, inexperience, and laziness have contributed to some classic blunders. And I don’t think I’m alone. See if you can relate to the worst mistakes I’ve made.

The Power of a Prayer

Posted in Day To Day, Outreach, Staff Spotlight, Testimonies, The Nations

It was a Tuesday afternoon in Cyprus. One of our Discipleship Training School students, Patrick, and I went throughout the […]

Social Media On Mission

Posted in Mission Trip Tips, Outreach, The Nations

In the context of a mission trip, social media can be a powerful tool to connect give friends and family a glimpse of our experience in a way that encourages, inspires, and challenges them.

What to Do When You’ve Blown It

Posted in Day To Day, Staff Spotlight

Walking in right relationship with others is tough. But it’s also crucial. Here are a few of the things I’ve learned as I’ve grown in following Jesus and loving others well.

Write Email Updates that People Actually Read

Posted in Fundraising, Mission Trip Tips

Technology is a tremendous gift, if we steward it well.Email is a powerful tool, but it’s only effective if you wield it well. Here are some tips for sending email updates that don’t get trashed immediately.