8000 Miles Apart at the same time, my Grandson and my Nephew are serving in missions through YWAM (Youth With a Mission) This wonderful organization has now seen the service of daughters, sister, nephews and now grandchildren. No doubt others are not far behind. My oldest and many of her family are headed to assist YWAM in Ireland this fall. We are now 3 generations participating with the YWAM Community Worldwide.
What causes my family to adopt YWAM as their life call and vision to serve the Lord at so many different turns over a 40 year time frame?
I think its the stories! Real life encounters that see the power of God transforming lives including their own. Stories that all share the same footprints but in different places at different times..
There are YWAM tables set every day in thousands of locations around the world. It is the Table of God that He sets before them. They can be in any corner of the world from Trash Mountain in the Pacific Rim and tending sheep in Vanuatu near New Zealand to the Skate Park created by lost souls a few miles away to the household dining rooms. Those who dine at these tables encounter the love of JESUS with every piece of bread and sip from the cup. They feast on the life of JESUS that shows up in the story of each person. It nourishes the sense of "want to" and "what's next" Lord. Then we all watch with expectant faith as He orchestrates all the details and provisions to "Go" wherever He leads. After all, The Lord is our Shepherd... you get the "rest of the story" when you listen!
Men and women like Kel & Krystin Steiner paved the way for my family. Kel is one of the pioneers of the YWAM mission and has just released "Adventures in Saying Yes to God". My dear friends in Christ have led the way on following JESUS for over 40 years and haven't slowed down a bit. His stories will ignite your faith and inspire your imagination. You will wonder how come you haven't done your tour with YWAM yet!
JESUS said, "Go" and they went! When they went, they encountered others. They also encounter different cultures and languages of people who know the same JESUS. Kel and Krystin have been doing "wherever He leads" for 4 decades. The power of His love and grace that changed their lives has been poured out through them ever since. Each real life story reveals care for others by a love that is heaven sent.
Its not too late! It may be "Youth With A Mission" But its not just for Youth any more. There's a new surge of past YWAMmers and Seniors who are finding their 2nd life in Christ as a part of YWAM. Kel is in his prime at 60 something (so I've heard). I have another dear friend who joined YWAM when he turned 64! "Best thing I ever did!" He told me. So, get inspired and find the mission fire that burns in Kel and Krystin Steiner's bones. Read about adventures that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Maybe you will find your life, like Kel & Krystin, as a pen in the hand of God who moves us here and there in His own way. When we do we will find tables where that glorious story of His great love for us can be shared again and again! Kel & Krystin Steiner have paid the price and have great stories that help us to really know the Man who has been setting their Table for almost half a century.
Such things may open doors you never knew were there!
What causes my family to adopt YWAM as their life call and vision to serve the Lord at so many different turns over a 40 year time frame?
I think its the stories! Real life encounters that see the power of God transforming lives including their own. Stories that all share the same footprints but in different places at different times..
There are YWAM tables set every day in thousands of locations around the world. It is the Table of God that He sets before them. They can be in any corner of the world from Trash Mountain in the Pacific Rim and tending sheep in Vanuatu near New Zealand to the Skate Park created by lost souls a few miles away to the household dining rooms. Those who dine at these tables encounter the love of JESUS with every piece of bread and sip from the cup. They feast on the life of JESUS that shows up in the story of each person. It nourishes the sense of "want to" and "what's next" Lord. Then we all watch with expectant faith as He orchestrates all the details and provisions to "Go" wherever He leads. After all, The Lord is our Shepherd... you get the "rest of the story" when you listen!
Men and women like Kel & Krystin Steiner paved the way for my family. Kel is one of the pioneers of the YWAM mission and has just released "Adventures in Saying Yes to God". My dear friends in Christ have led the way on following JESUS for over 40 years and haven't slowed down a bit. His stories will ignite your faith and inspire your imagination. You will wonder how come you haven't done your tour with YWAM yet!
JESUS said, "Go" and they went! When they went, they encountered others. They also encounter different cultures and languages of people who know the same JESUS. Kel and Krystin have been doing "wherever He leads" for 4 decades. The power of His love and grace that changed their lives has been poured out through them ever since. Each real life story reveals care for others by a love that is heaven sent.
Its not too late! It may be "Youth With A Mission" But its not just for Youth any more. There's a new surge of past YWAMmers and Seniors who are finding their 2nd life in Christ as a part of YWAM. Kel is in his prime at 60 something (so I've heard). I have another dear friend who joined YWAM when he turned 64! "Best thing I ever did!" He told me. So, get inspired and find the mission fire that burns in Kel and Krystin Steiner's bones. Read about adventures that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Maybe you will find your life, like Kel & Krystin, as a pen in the hand of God who moves us here and there in His own way. When we do we will find tables where that glorious story of His great love for us can be shared again and again! Kel & Krystin Steiner have paid the price and have great stories that help us to really know the Man who has been setting their Table for almost half a century.
Such things may open doors you never knew were there!