About YWAM Perth - YWAM Perth Australia

Launched out of Loren Cunningham’s vision in 1960 of seeing waves of young people taking the gospel to the nations, Youth With A Mission Perth remains committed to YWAM’s original call to “know God and make Him known.”

In 1985 Peter and Shirley Brownhill and a small team of YWAMers started a new YWAM work in Perth. God led them in seeing Perth as a modern-day “Antioch” - a dynamic city, people coming and going, sending missionaries to many nations. It would reflect God’s call to the Mission to be international and inter-denominational. From the start, YWAM Perth has taken an “Acts 1:8” approach to ministry – seeking to simultaneously impact and engage our city, our state, our region and beyond.

Who is YWAM Perth
Community Life at YWAM Perth

A key approach God has led us in is a strategic focus on the Indian Ocean Gateway or IOG - 78 nations around the Indian Ocean, from East Africa through the Middle East, South Asia and Australia. Once thought of as an isolated location, today Perth is a growing, influential city, linked with direct flights to all major African and Asian international hubs, as well as London.

Impacting Perth, serving Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley region, reaching communities in the IOG, it’s all part of the same thrust. From healthcare to Bible translation, youth ministry to frontier missions, we are committed to sharing the gospel and seeing God’s purposes realised. Alongside of our on-going ministry, we offer practical, field-based training to equip people to play their part in the Great Commission.

Encountering Jesus brings real change to lives, communities and nations. His ways lead to life in every area of society and He longs to see every community thrive, every individual made whole. We believe that everyone on earth has the right to hear and understand the message of Jesus Christ. So our commitment to "make Him known" shapes all that we do. We share the gospel in any way we can: publicly before crowds and one-on-one with individuals, near and far, in large cities and remote villages. God can use all kinds of gifts and all kinds of strategies to bring hope to all kinds of people. What we do, we do together. We are a multigenerational community of volunteer staff and students from many nations and church backgrounds.

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Values & Beliefs

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) affirms the Bible as the authoritative word of God and, with the Holy Spirit's inspiration, the absolute reference point for every aspect of life and ministry. Based upon God's word, who He is, and His initiative of salvation, the following responses are strongly emphasised in YWAM:

Worship

We are called to praise and worship God alone.

Holiness

We are called to lead holy and righteous lives that exemplify the nature and character of God.

Witness

We are called to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not know Him.

Prayer

We are called to engage in intercessory prayer for the people and causes on God's heart, including standing against evil in every form.

Fellowship

We are called to commit to the Church in both its local nurturing expression and its mobile multiplying expression.

Service

We are called to contribute toward God’s kingdom purposes in every sphere of life.

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Foundational Values

1. Know God

YWAM is committed to know God, His nature, His character and His ways. We seek to reflect who He is in every aspect of our lives and ministry. The automatic overflow of knowing and enjoying fellowship with God is a desire to share Him with others.

Numbers 23:19-20; Deuteronomy 32:3-4

2. Make God Known

YWAM is called to make God known throughout the whole world, and into every arena of society through evangelism, training and mercy ministries. We believe that salvation of souls should result in transformation of societies thus obeying Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations.

Acts 13:2-3; Genesis 12:1-3; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-18, 15:18-21

3. Hear God's Voice

YWAM is committed to creating with God through listening to Him, praying His prayers and obeying His commands in matters great and small. We are dependent upon hearing His voice as individuals, together in team contexts and in larger corporate gatherings, as an integral part of our process for decision making.

Isaiah 6:8; John 5:30, 10:1-4, 16:13; Acts 16:6-10

4. Practice Worship and Intercessory Prayer

YWAM is dedicated to worship Jesus and engage in intercessory prayer as integral aspects of daily life. We also recognize the intent of Satan to destroy the work of God and we call upon God's power and the Holy Spirit to overcome his strategies in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of nations.

Ephesians 5:19-20, 6:10-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 32:8, 100, 150; John 17:15-21; Mark 11:24; Acts 1:14; Colossians 4:2-3; 1 Timothy 2:1; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; James 4:7; Matthew 12:23-29

5. Be Visionary

YWAM is called to be visionary, continually receiving, nurturing and releasing fresh vision from God. We support the pioneering of new ministries and methods, always willing to be radical in order to be relevant to every generation, people group, and sphere of society. We believe that the apostolic call of YWAM requires the integration of spiritual eldership, freedom in the Spirit and relationship, centered on the Word of God.

Isaiah 42:8-9; John 4:35; Matthew 10:1-10; Hebrews 11:1-3; Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:2

6. Champion Young People

YWAM is called to champion youth. We believe God has gifted and called young people to spearhead vision and ministry. We are committed to value, trust, train, support, make space and release them. They are not only the Church of the future; they are the Church of today. We commit to follow where they lead, in the will of God.

Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Samuel 2:18-19, 17:33-37; Daniel 1:4, 8-9; Jeremiah 1:5-10

7. Be Decentralized

YWAM is a Christ-centered, faith-based global volunteer movement, united by shared vision, core beliefs, foundational values and relationships. We do not have a centralized structure. Every YWAM ministry has the privilege and spiritual responsibility to develop and maintain healthy relationships with appropriate authorities and circles of elders.

Mark 10:42-43; Exodus 18:17-26; John 8:36; 1 Corinthians 3:4-9; Hebrews 13:7-17

8. Be International and Interdenominational

YWAM is international and interdenominational in its global scope as well as its local constituency. We believe that ethnic, linguistic and denominational diversity, along with redeemed aspects of culture, are positive factors that contribute to the health and growth of the Mission.

Matthew 24:14; Ephesians 4:1-16; Revelation 7:9

9. Have a Biblical Worldview

YWAM is called to a Biblical worldview. We believe that the Bible makes a clear division between good and evil; right and wrong. The practical dimensions of life are no less spiritual than the ministry expressions. Everything done in obedience to God is spiritual. We seek to honor God with all that we do, equipping and mobilizing men and women of God to take roles of service and influence in every arena of society.

Hebrews 4:12; 2. Timothy 3:16; 2:15; John 3:31-32

10. Function in Teams

YWAM is called to function in teams in all aspects of ministry and leadership. We believe that a combination of complementary gifts, callings, perspectives, ministries and generations working together in unity at all levels of our Mission provides wisdom and safety. Seeking God's will and making decisions in a team context allows accountability and contributes to greater relationship, motivation, responsibility and ownership of the vision.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Mark 6:7; Ephesians 5:21; Proverbs 15:22; Acts 15:22, 10:25-26

11. Exhibit Servant Leadership

YWAM is called to servant leadership as a lifestyle, rather than a leadership hierarchy. A servant leader is one who honors the gifts and callings of those under his/her care and guards their rights and privileges. Just as Jesus served His disciples, we stress the importance of those with leadership responsibilities serving those whom they lead.

Luke 17:7-10; John 13:12-17; Mark 10:42-45

12. Do First, Then Teach

YWAM is committed to doing first, then teaching. We believe that firsthand experience gives authority to our words . Godly character and a call from God are more important than an individuals gifts, abilities and expertise.

Ezra 7:10; Acts 1:1; Philippians 4:8-9; Colossians 3:1-17; 2 Peter 1:5-10; Micah 6:8

13. Be Relationship-Oriented

YWAM is dedicated to being relationship-oriented in our living and working together. We desire to be united through lives of holiness, mutual support, transparency, humility, and open communication, rather than a dependence on structures or rules.

1 John 1:7; Galatians 5:1

14. Value the Individual

YWAM is called to value each individual. We believe in equal opportunity and justice for all. Created in the image of God, people of all nationalities, ages and functions have distinctive contributions and callings. We are committed to honoring God-given leadership and ministry gifts in both men and women.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-16; Galatians 3:28; 1 Corinthians 12:4-31; Acts 13:1-3; Ephesians 2 19-22, 4:4-7

15. Value Families

YWAM affirms the importance of families serving God together in missions, not just the father and/or mother. We also embrace the inclusion of single-parent families. We encourage the development of strong and healthy family units, with each member sharing the call to missions and contributing their gifts in unique and complementary ways. We uphold and celebrate the Biblical view that God’s intent for holy matrimony is between one man and one woman.

Genesis 2:21-24, 18:17-19; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Proverbs 5:15-23, 31:10-31; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 19:3-9; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; 1 Timothy 3:2-5; Hebrews 13:4

16. Practice Dependence on God for Finances

YWAM is called to practice a life of dependence upon God for financial provision. For individuals and YWAM corporately this comes primarily through His people. As God and others have been generous towards us, so we desire to be generous. YWAMers give themselves, their time and talents to God through the mission with no expectations of remuneration.

Philippians 4:6-7, 10-20; 3 John 5-8; Romans 12:8-13; 1 Timothy 5:17, 6:18; Luke 6:38; Acts 20:35; Psalm 112:5

17. Practice Hospitality

YWAM affirms the ministry of hospitality as an expression of God's character and the value of people. We believe it is important to open our hearts, homes, campuses and bases to serve and honor one another, our guests and the poor and needy, not as acts of social protocol, but as expressions of generosity.

3 John 8; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9

18. Communicate With Integrity

YWAM affirms that everything exists because God communicates. Therefore, YWAM is committed to truthful, accurate, timely and relevant communication. We believe good communication is essential for strong relationships, healthy families and communities, and effective ministry.

Genesis 1:3-5; Numbers 23:19; Proverbs 10:19, 25:9-14; Zechariah 8:16-17; Matthew 5:33-37; Luke 4:16-22; John 1:1 5; Colossians 4:6; James 3:1-18

Youth With A Mission is a global movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to presenting Jesus personally to this generation, to mobilising as many as possible to help in this task, and to the training and equipping of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission. As citizens of God’s kingdom, we are called to love, worship, and obey our Lord, to love and serve His Body, the Church, and to present the whole gospel for the whole person throughout the whole world.

We of Youth With A Mission believe that the Bible is God’s inspired and authoritative word, revealing that Jesus Christ is God’s son; that people are created in God’s image; that He created us to have eternal life through Jesus Christ; that although all people have sinned and come short of God’s glory, God has made salvation possible through the death on the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ; that repentance, faith, love and obedience are fitting responses to God’s initiative of grace towards us; that God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth; and that the Holy Spirit’s power is demonstrated in and through us for the accomplishment of Christ’s last commandment, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to everyone” (Mark 16:15 NLT).

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