YWAM – YOUTH WITH A MISSION is an international volunteer movement of Christians from many backgrounds, cultures and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world.  The purpose is simply to know God and to make Him known.

When YWAM began in 1960, the main focus was giving young people opportunities to demonstrate the love of Jesus to the whole world.

Youth with a Mission have members of almost every age and “many of our short-term efforts have grow into long-term endeavors that have impacted lives and nations”.

YWAM has a decentralized structure that encourages new vision and the exploration of new ways to change lives through training, convey the message of the gospel, and care for those in need.

Operating in more than 1000 locations in over 150 countries, with a staff of nearly 16,000.

In Oliver the name to remember Global Gateway.

Saturday August 12 – a pig roast and potluck at 7606 Island Rd.

A new beginning after 4 years of renting the old Beaver Lodge. YWAM has now purchased the four lots for over $800,000 and have much space for their mission and agriculture.