May 29, 2020 | GAP Year, YWAM Blogs
Have you ever come to a point where ordinary life just doesn’t quite feel right anymore? Or maybe you’re feeling that God might have something different for you, but you’re not quite sure what it is. Or maybe there’s something inside of you that feels just a bit...
May 20, 2020 | YWAM Blogs
We all know that there are a total of 24 hours in a day. But when you actually stop and think about it… that’s a lot of time! Given a large portion of that time is spent sleeping or doing other daily mundane tasks such as driving, eating, cleaning, etc. Though...
May 11, 2020 | YWAM Blogs
Every missionary’s story is unique, just like we are unique, as children of God! Here’s how God led me into a lifestyle of missions. Inspired by stories As a child, I heard missionary stories from speakers who visited my church, with their fantastic photos...
May 7, 2020 | YWAM Blogs
There is so much vying for our attention in today’s fast-paced world. There are screens everywhere, including in our pockets, that encourage us to access as much information as we can, as quickly as we can (whether we really need it or not!) Our lives are full of...
May 1, 2020 | Know God, YWAM Blogs
My journey with creative journaling came out of a place of frustration with myself and my quiet times. I had asked so many people about what a quiet time looked like, but I never felt I could get it quite right… I actually thought that maybe there was just something...
Apr 24, 2020 | News & Stories
A Townsville-based community organisation is helping to extend the reach of Queensland’s Care Army across the state’s north by coordinating local volunteers to provide much-needed support to seniors through the pandemic. Minister for Communities and Minister for...
Apr 22, 2020 | News & Stories
In response the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, YWAM Townsville has been nominated by the Townsville City Council to coordinate and deploy Care Army volunteers to local volunteer-involving organisations in the Townsville region. The primary focus of the Care Army is...
Apr 16, 2020 | YWAM Blogs
Since this season is marked by #stayathome, and the majority of our lives is marked by #letsgodosomething, we all find ourselves living much differently than we did just a month ago. For those introverts out there, you might still be loving this. But if you’re an...
Apr 9, 2020 | News & Stories
12 students from Kirwan State high School in Townsville, Australia joined us on outreach in Papua New Guinea for a service learning trip. Hear about their...
Apr 9, 2020 | DTS, YWAM Blogs
Routine. How does this word makes you feel… bored? Productive? Energetic? Lazy? Whatever comes to mind, routine is an invaluable thing that can be used to improve our wellbeing and help us live a purposeful and meaningful life. A routine can be great to help us...
Apr 3, 2020 | DTS, YWAM Blogs
My husband Joel and I recently graduated from our Discipleship Training School (DTS). We were married for almost one year when we said goodbye to our families and friends in the Netherlands to leave for Townsville, Australia. It was such a unique opportunity to spend...
Apr 3, 2020 | DTS, YWAM Blogs
My husband Joel and I were married for almost one year when we packed our backpacks and hopped on the plane to Australia from the Netherlands. We were ready for a new adventure, not knowing what that would bring us. My husband quit his job, I just finished...
Apr 1, 2020 | YWAM Blogs
It has been interesting to watch a world that glorifies “busy”, suddenly shift and be forced to #stayathome. So many of us tend to define ourselves by the busyness that we each experience, often humbly bragging about all the events and projects that take up so much of...
Mar 31, 2020 | YWAM Blogs
It’s highly likely that at some stage during your life, you will find yourself working from home. Whether it’s studying for school exams, an online university lecture, working from home on a sick day … or Coronavirus! If (or when) you find yourself there, we have...
Mar 31, 2020 | Purpose, YWAM Blogs
I never thought a marketer & graphic designer would have something to add to a team of medical professionals, teachers and social workers on the missions field. Their skills were very hands-on and people-focused. Until nobody showed up at our first event… I...
Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
YWAM Townsville City Campus has made the decision to ‘lock-down’ to our self-sufficient accommodation and working block for a period of 1 week from 9pm Friday 27 March for preventative measures. This is for the welfare of all our staff and students. It is...
Mar 27, 2020 | News & Stories
2021.03.03 YWAM Medical Ship Returns Home to PNG 2021.01.14 – MV YWAM PNG Due to Set Sail for PNG 2020.11.12 – YWAM Medical Ships’ Proposed Plan – 2021 2020.07.13 – YWAM Medical Ships COVID-19 Pandemic Response 2020.06.04 – YWAM...
Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we monitor and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to provide updates here regarding our international outreaches and rural patrols. This pandemic requires a strong, coordinated approach from all stakeholders. YWAM MS takes our role in that response...
Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we have continued to monitor the pandemic COVID-19, we would like to provide an update regarding our international outreaches and rural patrols. The pandemic COVID-19 is a situation that requires a strong, coordinated approach from all stakeholders. YWAM MS takes...
Mar 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
In light of the recent declaration by World Health Organisation (WHO) of COVID-19 as a pandemic and global escalation over recent days, YWAM Medical Ships has taken action to restrict the involvement of short-term international volunteers flying in to join the...
