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A Message From Loren Darlene and Loren Cunningham at a ribbon cutting ceremony for our newest dorm building, ready just in time for the September quarter. (Photo courtesy: Dennis Fahringer)
In this season, we are seeing lots of exciting things happen in the area of YWAM / U of N Kona campus expansion. Undoubtedly the most obvious would be the 70,000 square foot 3 story building. It has two names: the 1st floor is the LOKAHI (which means unity through harmony) Transmedia Center and the 2nd floor is the kitchen and Aloha Lanai Campus Dining with a mezzanine. Once completed, this building will house all of our Transmedia ministries on the bottom floor, and the new kitchen and cafeteria for the campus on the second floor. This will also be the new home of the School of Culinary Arts on the upper mezzanine floor. In light of these, we interviewed YWAM Founder Loren Cunningham for his thoughts:
Transmedia if we continue to use it right. Transmedia is a tool by which we can impact ALL the spheres of society. Transmedia has great influence over our lives (the songs we sing, the movies we watch, the internet sites we visit). An entire culture can be transformed by godly transmedia.
Q: What is Transmedia? A: One definition for Transmedia is “the transferring of a message
Q: What excites you most about the new kitchen and dining space? A: I am excited by the idea that very soon we will have students
That’s what I think is so exciting, looking back on the word from God in 1970 and where we are at now, I can see what a blessing technology is to fulfilling our Great Commission mandate.
Q: How do you see Transmedia impacting the future of YWAM? A: I think the future of YWAM will be significantly impacted by
through multiple platforms that invites participation.” You can think of photography, music, dance, movies, maps, etc. Of course we already have a number of such initiatives on the campus like CROWN Media and Technology, PhotogenX, Elevated Music, Heartbridge, 4K Mapping, Grassroots News International (GNI), 24 Frames of Light, YWAM Tribe, The Film Institute, Global Virtual Studios (GVS), Translation to the Nations and Symphony of the Nations.
hungry for God, filling their physical bodies in this building. I’m excited for the kitchen staff that’s serving more than 80,000 meals per month to have a great, well equipped workplace. I’m excited that when the sun is beating down or it’s raining, students and staff will have a cover over their heads while dining.
Q: Could you give us a brief history of Transmedia in YWAM? A: In 1970 the Lord spoke to us a word saying, “Use technology,
and love our neighbor. Everyone enjoys a good meal, and the language of food is spoken in every culture. It links to our YWAM value of hospitality. We are always looking to make people feel welcome and loved, whether it be in your home, your restaurant, or at a big event. It multiplies healthy habits among missionaries in every sphere.
don’t demonize it.” So that’s what we have been doing ever since! We began using video to film our teachers like Corrie Ten Boom, Brother Andrew, Joy Dawson and eventually hundreds more. In the early years, we did drama on the streets as a way of evangelism. King’s Kids was founded as a mission movement for kids through performing arts!
Q: What is the role of culinary arts in missions? A: Culinary arts — like Transmedia — is another way to reach out
Q: What would you like the first meal served in the cafeteria to be? A: I don’t think I’m the one to make that call. But just dreaming away,
When the University of the Nations was founded in 1978, the Transmedia avenues multiplied. In 1982 the College of Performing Arts was officially founded, and other Transmedia schools followed soon after that.
wouldn’t it be nice to honor our local culture who are allowing us to have this facility on their land by having a lu’au meal — whole pig and all! In Him,
In 1991, we fully embraced e-mail, and in 1997 the internet. What happened only 15 years ago seems like a very long time when you consider the innovations that have come out of this. GVS, GNI and the Tribe rely on the internet platform to connect people from all over the world.
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Founder, Youth With A Mission Leader, University of the Nations Kona Campus
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Teachers Travel to Samoa
Collaborative Painting Gains Attention during Olympics One project involving 85+ artists and 141 canvasses gets major attention during the Olympics in London, drawing spectators worldwide.
After seeing how The Learning Center operates in Kona, Samoan YWAM base leaders wanted to multiply the ministry there. So five teachers and two students traveled to the island to help establish and fulfill that dream.
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Feeding Center in Caribbean Receives Rain Water Tank A Sports DTS team and Justice Water team build a rain water catchment tank for a children’s center in Dominican Republic.
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Teen Leads Education School in Special Prayer Students of the Foundations in Education School were surprised as special-needs teenager led the team through time of experiential prayer.
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Healings and Salvations Outside Buddhist Temple
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On The Cover
“Surgers” Help Make the Deadlines Volunteers like Heidi Cartledge have been working very hard on the new building that will house the kitchen, Aloha Lanai campus dining and the Transmedia Center. On the Jubilee Venue site where the YWAM 50th anniversary celebration was held in December of 2010, there now stands a large steel structure, changing the landscape of Kona forever. Other buildings are in the works, including new dorms like the one displayed in the background.
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The Land of Eb
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Outreach to Newest Nation
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Media Releases
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2013 Seminars & Courses
A Fire and Fragrance DTS team discovers there are no real days off as they see miracles along a hike up Sam Tao Mountain.
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The Learning Center is Multiplied to Samoa Five teachers and two students from TLC Kona train teachers and reach students in Apia, Samoa By Kris Won
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell, where his influence stops.” – Henry Brooks Adams AS A PIONEERING ministry, The Learning Center (TLC) leaders decided that Summer 2012 was a good time to go out and expand our hearts. As we were praying about where to go, we remembered the words of Samoan base leaders Fono and Sose Fepulea’i, “We want The Learning Center in Samoa!” They had visited Kona several months earlier, and after hearing about TLC, they felt in their spirits that this would be the model they would multiply. After deciding that Samoa would be our first outreach, we were informed that the majority of the children in the surrounding village were not attending school. Most public schools are not free, and many families are too poor to afford the tuition fees. Although the tuition requirement has recently changed, many still cannot attend school because they don’t have a birth certificate. As we were praying and preparing, God challenged us to stay flexible - a key word to a successful outreach. On July 5th, 2012, five teachers and two students from TLC in Kona headed to Apia, Western Samoa for our three-week outreach. After much time in prayer, we packed up three large bins and two suitcases full of school supplies and headed to the airport. Flying into Apia was like flying over a small piece of heaven. Crystal blue waters stretched for miles surrounding uninhabited islands covered with palm trees. 4 Transformations Issue 2, 2012
It was magical, and after months of waiting in great anticipation we finally got there. After arriving at the base, we saw a new fale (Samoan house or building) being built and they had named it The Learning Center! Without our effort, the ministry was multiplying organically because someone else had caught the vision. In the first week, we quickly realized our schedules were quite different than we anticipated! In the first two days, we taught 3rd to 5th graders at a Victim Support school. This is a shelter used to house children that are victims of abuse, mostly by their family members. While they wait for their court hearing, this volunteer organization has offered to school them. Although we were only there for two days, some of the kids shed tears as they said goodbye to us. It was truly a sign that they were hungry for love and a gentle touch. They will certainly not forget the laughs we shared and the encouragements they received from us. Jesus’ love touched their hearts. The rest of the week we visited public schools in the mornings and taught the village kids in the afternoons. Initially, we thought we were there to make observations in the public schools, but before we knew it, we were put in a position to speak in some of the classes. We felt ill-equipped to teach on such short notice not knowing the levels, the subject matter, or number of kids. But we know how to do one thing well – rely on God! In those two schools alone, each of us taught about 250 students from 1st to 8th grade. During our time in the public schools, we understood the desperate need for a revolution in the sphere of education in Samoa. Kids are often overlooked and passed on to the next level regardless of their understanding of the subjects — or lack thereof. Attention to the
individual child is nearly non-existent. Many children do not speak English, however they are expected to pass a large exam in English at the end of 8th & 10th grades in order to move forward with their education. Our hearts were broken for the kids! Every child has such great potential from our Maker to do great things, yet the educational system is not able to foster this potential. It was an overwhelming and challenging first week, but it shaped what was ahead of us for week two, as we were invited to teach in the combined classes of Discipleship Training School (DTS) and School of Frontier Missions (SOFM). We were asked to train the students and staff with some models to take on their outreaches. Sose, the DTS leader, hoped that through this training someone would catch the vision to become a teacher for TLC of Samoa. Each of us took on this new challenge by teaching one topic a day. I began with the history and vision of TLC with an emphasis on obedience and sacrifice. Shauna taught on biblical examples of teaching through the life of Jesus. Katrina shared about the importance of discipline in gaining knowledge. Later that morning, the team ministered to those who have been hurt by teachers or had negative experiences with the educational system growing up. Forgiveness was released that day, and hearts were mended.
Above: The team that traveled to Kona consisted of Kris Won, Katrina Demartini, Judy Kim, Emily Kim (student), Jocelyn Norris (student), Jorinna Mueller, Shauna Flores Below: Jorinna teaches some students about numbers. Opposite: Students in the local public school raise their hands to answer a question.
Next, Jorinna brought excitement as she showed how history and geography begin with creation, and the purposes of each continent — including the “liquid continent” of the Pacific. She also demonstrated God’s character through math, and how math existed from the beginning in Genesis. Even our two TLC students shared their testimonies of how God answered their prayers! Finally, Judy challenged each student to dream big and to realize that they are each created to be extraordinary! In the afternoons, we held workshops on penmanship, math, narration, and Lectio Divina — a Bible meditation model — to a group of six. These students and staff had an opportunity to teach others in small groups. Many were learning in a new way of studying, and some were learning things for the first time. A few students even requested tutoring sessions after our workshops. We were thrilled to be a part of this training and pioneering process. During this time, God was also pioneering something for our team — the training part of our vision! We thought it would take us at least five years to start training others, but God had us on a different track! We are seeing the beginnings of what we can multiply! What an incredible journey we have when we obey, stay flexible, and do not flinch! We finished our third week the same way we began — speaking in the public schools and teaching the village kids. Again, we were stretched and learned to be quick on our feet. We taught over 300 kids in our last week of ministry. YWAM Samoa is looking forward to becoming an agent of change for the nation of Samoa, as they pioneer new initiatives in education, renewable energy, sustainable technology, and many more areas. We look forward with great anticipation to the incredible road that lies ahead for the nation of Samoa! We are also grateful for the partnership with God in these first steps of YWAM Samoa’s first school!
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Circuit Riders Ride to Five New Locations
totally forgotten by the rest of the world. He joyfully led the team to an area full of drug dealers and addicts. One young lady shared the simple gospel message to 30 men. Drugs and paraphernalia lay on the ground where they had been dropped, as they all gave their lives to Jesus!
A seminar birthed out of Kona expands to the U.S.
In Los Angeles, 200 Riders gathered and saw over 150 salvations. From LA we headed to London where many said the spiritual ground would be harder. We found the exact opposite to be true. Two hundred and fifty Riders gathered for training and we saw the most salvations of any school yet. An atheist saw six people healed through her own prayer before she finally renounced her atheism and submitted her life to the Lord. Long-time YWAM England leader John Peachy declared that he had never before seen this amount of fruitfulness.
mainland and England, where lives were impacted!
By Andy Byrd IN THE SUMMER of 2011, three hundred people attended the first Circuit Riders training in Kona. They experienced tremendous life transformations, saw dozens of salvations on the streets, and received a vision to multiply what God did across the USA. Afterwards, we felt the Lord speak to us about the story of Elisha instructing King Jehoash to strike the ground with his arrows. The Lord was saying that if we would walk in godly ambition and strike the ground repeatedly in 2012, that He in turn would pour out His Spirit. For every strike, He would meet us in profound and life-changing ways. This promise was fulfilled beyond our expectations! Circuit Riders carry a three-fold mandate: revive the Church to a vibrant, surrendered relationship with Jesus and ignite a passion for the lost again; proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom fearlessly throughout all the earth; train leaders and call forth a generation into missions. Their heartbeat belief is “simple obedience changes history” (from previous Transformations article). In obedience to this word, five back-to-back schools took place across the USA and one in England. Each school consisted of two solid weeks of training and outreaches to the region. Led by the Kona Circuit Riders leadership team, our first school was in Orlando, Florida with 250 students, co-hosted by YWAM Orlando and the Orlando House of Prayer. It was a true picture of convergence, humility, and honor for different streams within the Body of Christ. In Orlando, we saw God do such powerful transformation that many spoke of feeling saved for the first time. Simple little outreaches led to over 150 salvations and dozens of miraculous healings. One team felt the Lord give them specific driving directions as they headed into the inner city. When the Lord told them to stop they found themselves face-to-face with a pastor ministering in the inner city who felt all but
In Denver, Colorado, God would take things to a new level. With a smaller school of 180 Riders, there were well over 200 salvations on the streets and the greatest outbreak of the supernatural yet. This Circuit Rider school opened on the same night as the Aurora theatre shootings. However, God turned sorrow into joy in many people’s lives as salvation and healing spilled out onto the streets. At a city-held memorial for the victims, Riders saw a man who was 97% blind and totally deaf in one ear instantly healed. Another blind man was healed the next day. At the International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Kansas City, around 400 Circuit Riders from the USA and other nations came together and saw many healings and salvations. At a call to lay their entire lives down for awakening in America and in the nations, many took their shoes off throwing them onto the stage declaring “I will GO!” The night ended with a huge pile of hundreds of shoes and an explosion of joy as we worshipped with greater abandonment than I have perhaps ever seen! The summer ended with about 1200 riders being trained, over 900 salvations, and many relationships built for future partnership. We are leaning towards Circuit Rider training in Kansas City; Austin, Texas; Harrisburg, Pennslyvania; Cairo, Egypt; and possibly New Zealand in 2013. In addition, we are praying about awakening and mobilization events called “The Send” or “Ekballo.” We want the body of Christ to be awakened and sent out to every nation!
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The “Key of David” Painting Displayed Several artists from the YWAM Kona community contribute to an interactive visual masterpiece.
By Beverly Thomas
THE KEY OF DAVID is a story of a global collaborative art project highlighting God’s epic creativity. Many years ago a vision was given to Bryan Pollard, renowned Christian artist and creative director for the Key of David. After completing an initial drawing, he was to find 144 artists — no restrictions as to age or location — who would create two identical, different-sized paintings. These paintings would become part of two much larger collaborations that would then be shown throughout the world. The artists qualifications were to include a willing spirit to seek God about their participation, meditating on the scriptures, particularly the ones that start with ‘If ’ and a desire to spend time with the Holy Spirit to learn the heart of God as to the content of their painting. The finished work would communicate and celebrate the Good News of Christ and be a united expression of corporate faith while displaying the uniqueness of the artists. Each artist was to have a big part to play in his/her own canvas artwork and a small part in the big picture. It is all about who Jesus is to us — our Lord and Savior. The Key of David artwork was inspired by Isaiah 22:22. Pollard explains his interpretation of this verse in light of the project, “The message flowed into my spirit, and I started to see with the eyes of my heart this huge spectacular work of art that toured the cities and towns of the world. Wherever it went it became a key that opened doors that no one could close and closed doors that no one could open. In other words, it was a living and active word spoken visually into the lives of those who saw it. People would have eyes to see and ears to hear because the Holy Spirit was saying, ‘I am here for you to open doors
that have held you back from coming into the Kingdom of God. I am like a huge ‘IF’ key that will open a way for you to come into your full potential in God. I am the key that fits every lock; I am the master key that closes doors of the past, and opens doors of the future!” Pollard continues, “The participating artists would know that their work was a unique part of a masterpiece that was to be seen by great numbers of people. It was to become a story in itself of how the work was created. That story would become a testimony of what the Lord can do through anyone of any age or in any stage of life.” Eighty-eight artists took part in this project. The youngest was seven and the oldest in their eighties. They were divided into four different areas of the world, titled “Trail Blazers” from Kona, Hawaii, with Janine Åberg as their group leader; “Prospectors” of Colorado Springs, Colorado, led by Paulette Triplett; “Redeemers” from South Africa, led by Irmgard Thom (Imme); and “Pacific Group” of New Zealand with Jo Marshall as group head. All artists created two original, identical works of art, the first 1-foot by 1-foot and the second 3-feet by 3-feet. A month before the Olympics, canvases were taken off the frames and shipped to England to present at the Olympics. In London, the art pieces were assembled to form two works. The smaller set measuring 6-feet by 24-feet was assembled in Westminster Abbey. The larger group of 3-feet by 3-feet paintings was installed in the Methodist Central Hall across from the Abbey and measured 18-feet by 72-feet when assembled. Youth With A Mission was a huge support in making this happen in London along with many others. Imme Thom, South African area leader who helped throughout the exhibition in London reflects, ”On opening day of the Olympics, the bells of the Abbey rang continually, creating an amazing atmosphere. Hundreds of people entered St. Margaret’s, the Cathedral of Westminster. Two sisters, Jacquey Theron and Marriette Marais from South Africa, were able to be present in the Abbey every day. They initiated conversations with spectators about the painting, and had the opportunity to share with people from all over the world about God, The “Key of David” painting was laid out briefly in the middle of the Oval at YWAM Harpenden, and some of the artists had the chance to gather and see the assembled work first-hand.
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This project unified artists from New Zealand, Slovakia, Australia, about living in the Light and the joy of doing something for the glory of His name. God gave them wisdom and blessed many people through Israel, Great Britain, USA, and South Africa. It was quite similar to the beautiful gathering of athletes from all over the world who came the painting — and therefore, the artists. together to compare and compete in the sport representing their country for the Olympics. “I joined the sisters for the last days of the exhibition, and could not wait to get there. It was worth every bit of effort the team had made,” God is not finished with us yet. This work is alive and ongoing, and said Imme. “Not one brushstroke was wasted. Every painting spoke will be changing as pieces are commissioned and artists added for the a specific message while supporting the whole. We engaged the spectators, each in our own way, according to their preferences among next showing. The smaller work will now tour New Zealand. If you would like to take part in this project, please contact Bryan Pollard at the paintings. However, the message was the same in every painting, integritycom@xtra.co.nz leading to the overall message of salvation. It was powerfully positive. Some people even said that now they knew why they had come to London. The Abbey pastors placed a book out for people to comment on the painting, and to their surprise the huge book was almost filled. The Key of David collaborative painting consists of 141 individual canvases Exhibiting in central London was an honor and such a brilliant way painted by over 85 artists. It is based on Isaiah 22:22 (NIV), “I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can to reach people. I thank everyone who was involved for all the work, shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” One key points to darkness, and inspiration and persistence in getting this project to the point where it another points to light. There is an angel on each side of the painting, and is now. It is a journey I know I was meant to be on.” in the four corners are four faces representing the faces of the creatures mentioned in Ezekiel and Revelation.
Amani J. Hanson’s “Dance of Destiny”
Beverly Thomas’ “Out of Darkness”
Emma Bloom’s “His Grace Abounds”
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Paulette Triplett’s “Set Free”
Joanne Marshall’s “I Will”
Malsoon Park’s “Seeing the Glory”
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Janine Åberg’s “The Life of Choice and Eternity”
Scan with your handheld device to watch a video featuring Bryan Pollard about the painting, or search “Key of David Painting” on YouTube.
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From The Pocket of God A Sports DTS outreach team and Justice Water team build a water tank for an incredible children’s ministry in Dominican Republic.
By Travis Peterson
WALK THROUGH THE community of Batey Bienvenido on any given day, and you will no-doubt be flooded with sounds — sounds of a vendor promoting from a megaphone his plantains, water bottles, or some other commodity; the whine of a scooter as it bounces down a bumpy dirt road; loud music blasting from a discothèque on the corner; dogs barking; roosters crowing; babies crying; and a chorus of other noises. But the best sound you’ll hear, arguably anywhere, is the sound of children laughing. In this small, but crowded community outside Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic there live about 9,000 residents, the majority of whom are Haitian. There is a good chance you will hear their laughter when you walk through the chain-link gate and into the front yard of Proyecto de Vida Dale de Comer, or the “Feeding Center.” I had the opportunity to travel with an outreach team from the Sports DTS in July 2012 to Dominican Republic. We started out at the San Pedro YWAM base, working with Homes of Hope and Justice Water to build a home and latrine for one family. Then our team moved into the Feeding Center with Justice Water to build a water tank for this ministry. While we were there, I had the chance to sit down with Pastora Veronica Taveras Ramos and hear a bit more about what they do. Ramos started the center in 2008 after being involved in a medical clinic in the neighborhood. Seventy percent of the patients who visited that clinic were children below the age of 16. The youngest of them, ages five and below, hadn’t had anything to eat. The pediatricians in the clinic said the children were anemic and dehydrated.
Above: Pastora Veronica Taveras Ramos standing next to their new water catchment tank provided by Justice Water and Sports DTS teams. Below: The Haina River is a popular swimming hole during the day, but turns into a prostitution hub at night. Opposite: We attempted to do face painting for the children at the Feeding Center. It quickly turned into a delightful chaos!
One evening after a full day at the clinic, Ramos had a particularly rough night of sleep. She woke up at three o’clock in the morning with her mind flooded with the faces of the children. She asked God what she should do about it, and He began repeating two words to her, “Feed them.” “God, You must think I’m crazy!” was her response. Ramos had just recently moved to the area after her husband’s business had gone bankrupt. “How can I possibly feed all of these children?” Shortly after that, a friend called her and asked what was wrong. He had seen in a vision that she was discouraged. He said that God had told him to tell her, “What’s mine is mine — no need to worry.” In December 2008, Ramos began by feeding 15 children. Within two months, that number had quadrupled! For the first few months, she was receiving financial support, but that eventually stopped. However, somehow God continues to provide. “The money comes from the pocket of God,” she faithfully proclaims, “I keep praying, and He keeps sending.” Now Ramos and her team of volunteers feed some 150 children from Batey Bienvenido. On any given day, there could be 80-100 kids inside that chain-link gate receiving a full plate of food. For the majority of them it may be their only meal for the day. Unfortunately, for these children, malnutrition is only one of their worries. Not far from the neighborhood is a popular swimming spot along the very polluted Haina River. But once the sun goes down, this spot is a major hub for prostitution. The parents go down to the river at night, and leave the children at home to take care of themselves. Many mothers may have three to five children from different men. These parents often abuse their children, especially the girls. When girls reach the age of 8-12, their own moms send them out as prostitutes to support the family. There are two brothels in the neighborhood with very young girls.
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However, because of the way Ramos represents Christ in this community, she’s able to speak truth and hope into the lives of all that come inside the gate. Each week, she holds church services for children, teens, and families. “Feeding them is like creating a honeycomb for bees,” Ramos said. “As they are fed, they also find a place to learn about Christ.” She also loves to share testimonies about the children. One such story is that of Juan Ramirez. He was one of the very first kids that came to the Feeding Center. A Haitian with no I.D., Ramirez came from a very poor family living in a leaky home. Through his connection with Ramos, he and his mother began volunteering. Ramos was able to bless their family by having their home repaired. Now Ramirez has an I.D., a passport, dreams of being a missionary, and began his YWAM DTS in September 2012! Ramos says that the kids who come to the Feeding Center love to call her Mama. “If they’re sick, if they’re being abused, they tell me. They see this place like a refuge,” she said. But the dream God has given her for the project is much bigger than this. The public school can only accomodate 350 students at a time. So the school holds two sessions — one in the morning, and one in the afternoon. There are 4,000 teens in the community, but there is no space for them in school. Private Christian schools are out of the question for these students because of the cost. Even the vocational training school for older teenagers and adults is too expensive for most. So Ramos has the dream to take in students in the morning, serve them breakfast and help them with their homework. Then they’ll be fed lunch before they go to their afternoon school session. For students who go to school in the mornings, they’ll offer a similar schedule for after school. Part of the dream is also to discourage prostitution by offering alternative skills for women to make a living. All of this will require more land and facilities for the ministry. Our team — with the guidance of Justice Water — was able to build a beautiful water tank to offer fresh, clean drinking water to the children at the Feeding Center. But clearly, there is more work to be done. Let’s pray that more mission teams and volunteers will come to help Ramos and her devoted staff. Let’s help them fulfill their motto, “Comiendo, aprendiendo, y aprendiendo de la palabra de Dios,” which means, “Eating, learning, and learning from the word of God.”
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Justice Water Causes Ripple Effects Worldwide Justice Water uses Discipleship Training Schools to multiply water technologies and education to global outreach locations. By Jon Morris
ALMOST ONE BILLION people in the world today do not have access to clean drinking water. Close to 5,000 people die every day due to water-related diseases, and 90% of these deaths are children under the age of five. In September 2011, Justice Water was created in response to the desperate water situation plaguing the world. During a trip to Haiti just weeks after the 2010 earthquake, I saw firsthand the harsh reality of the water problem. While laying in my tent at night, I began asking the questions: “What if we could take the knowledge of simple and sustainable water technologies and teach DTS teams travelling to developing nations to construct these water projects? And what if these teams could be equipped to teach the local people how to do it? What could happen if these locals could then begin to teach others in their own nations?”
Since the birth of Justice Water, and in partnership with locals throughout Asia, Africa and Central America, more than 60 projects have been completed, providing clean water and sanitation to close to 8,000 people. Through simple teaching and training, communities continue to be empowered, projects multiplied and lives changed. Justice Water is a ministry of Youth With A Mission. Their goal is to empower developing communities with multipliable and sustainable water technologies, using resources that are available, affordable and acceptable to their culture and region.
Thousands of students are completing Discipleship Training Schools (DTS) around the world every year and going to countries that are in desperate need of clean water and sanitation. It was clearly a perfect vehicle to provide the two-handed gospel — students could be equipped with both the knowledge to preach the Gospel and the skills to give the gift of clean water.
“We first started experimenting with this new idea in January 2011. The results were astounding! We saw significant projects completed in Cambodia, Togo and Haiti,” founding member Dax Fears comments.
In July 2011, a team from the University of the Nations Kona flew down to Haiti to teach simple water technologies at the first DTS running in Port-au-Prince. It was another experiment to see if the theory behind equipping DTS students in clean water technologies could actually work. Again, the results were inspiring. Several water projects were completed, with over one 1,000 people receiving access to clean water on a daily basis. Twelve months later, the projects had more than doubled in Haiti through local initiatives.
Scan with your handheld device to find out more about the ministry, or visit their website at www.JusticeWater.net
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Above: Children using a newly-assembled Tippy Tap in Haiti. Below: Justice Water staff pose with locals after completing a well restoration project in Dominican Republic.
YWAM Kona Calls for Surge of Volunteers Summer Surge event brings wave of 150+ volunteers to put campus expansion on the fast track.
By Joel Rogers
THE CALL WENT out for skilled volunteers who would come to build, sweat and sacrifice to see a new surge of missions from YWAM Kona to the nations. Hundreds answered that call and showed up to put their skills and experienced hands to work in the first ever “Kona Summer Surge”! This was no simple building project. Teams tackled three major builds at once: Dormitories that would house and provide classrooms for 100 more students Staff housing that would help our volunteer families stay long-term in missions The Aloha Lanai campus dining and Lokahi Transmedia Center More than 150 volunteers came from all over the globe, but there was an especially strong contingent from the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the mainland US. Carpenters, contractors, architects, electricians, plumbers and builders of all sorts flocked to the campus and enjoyed the “work hard — play hard” atmosphere of the Summer Surge. Surge volunteers were given free room and board, and when the intense work week was done they got to enjoy fun and uplifting activities around the island and on campus. Some examples:
The floor below the Aloha Lanai is 30,000 square feet of production and post production facilities for the numerous media, arts and technology ministries that already exist on campus. Instead of continuing to make do with locations scattered around the campus in basements, sheds and other makeshift facilities, these God-inspired ministries will soon be under one roof in world-class facilities. The earth has yet to see the impact that will result as these creative young missionaries gather together to film, rehearse, record, paint, photograph, program, design and produce ministry tools for the generations to come! As if that weren’t enough, many of the Surge volunteers decided to stay on in what is now called “Surge Special Ops” — working yearround to see the completion of the Aloha Lanai campus dining, Lokahi Transmedia Center and other building projects here on campus.
Above: Three Surgers work on a balcony for one of the staff housing units in Hualalai Village. Below: A view from inside the Aloha Lanai before the floor was finished.
Boogie boarding, snorkeling and barbecues on the beach Exploring the volcano & lava tubes Worship & prayer gatherings, private concerts & lu’aus Kids’ Camp with fun & educational activities like hula lessons, water balloon games, karate lessons, “Grasshoppers” kid journalism training and much more It was a lot of fun and a lot of work, but the heart and soul of this amazing Summer Surge was building a foundation for ministry that will touch the nations with God’s love. The kitchen and Aloha Lanai campus dining will more than triple our current feeding capacity on campus and allow for a true multiplication of the number of missionaries that YWAM Kona can train and send on outreach.
Scan with your handheld device to find out more about Kona Summer Surge or sign up for next year, or visit KonaSummerSurge.com
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The Must-Have Recipe for Campus Expansion With the kitchen, Aloha Lanai campus dining and Lokahi Transmedia Center well underway, we’ll take a look at the smorgasbord of ministries that will benefit.
By Thema Black
NUMEROUS SPRAY-PAINTERS outlined by faith their offices and ministry centers onto the gravel at the Jubilee Venue two years ago during YWAM’s 50th anniversary celebration in Kona. Today on that site, a steel structure stands as an impossible-but-for-God answer to those prayers. This building’s square footage spans two and a half times the size of a football field and solves several pressing needs at once — such as a kitchen where chefs won’t have to ask the dish washers to step aside in order to haul heavy boxes of meat to the massive cooking kettles.
With an additional $1.1 million pledged in September 2012 to finish this 65,700 square foot building, all that remains is finishing the work. Highly-skilled workers started erecting the steel beams in late February and by August one of the largest concrete pours in Big Island’s history took place. On the first floor, 30,000 square feet of concrete now exists — 750 cubic yards worth. The basement requires another concrete pour of the same dimensions. The miracle provision of builders and materials will be told and retold for generations to come. The largest tenant will be the culinary arts. As the biggest food service provider on the Big Island aka Hawaii County, our kitchen delivers up to 2,900 meals a day. With two new dorms built and filled up with more students and one more dorm on the way, the meal count will only go higher. This requires vast space for food storage and preparation. New ovens, steamers, freezer space and more for an industrial sized kitchen is already ordered and awaiting installation. Outside the kitchen will be the huge Aloha Lanai campus dining area with stunning views of Kailua Bay. Downstairs provides space for a different kind of cuisine. Nourishing ingredients of music, film, print, internet/web, arts, photography, etc. aims to attract people for Jesus in a whole different way. YWAM intercessor Rachel Babilonia Connell prophesied at the time of YWAM’s 40th anniversary in New Zealand. She saw a second wave of YWAMers, far larger than the first, merging with the first wave, but engaging YWAMers who are called to transform the seven spheres of society.
Here’s a look at some of the future occupants:
THE TRIBE is a network of people joining God in His mission of renewing all things. Both virtually and actually, we inspire, connect and equip you to live counter-culturally in order to live out-loud the kingdom of God.
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GRASSROOTS NEWS INTERNATIONAL engages and empowers people on the ground to report reliable news from which any individual or reporting outlet can draw.
CROWN Media and Technology co-creates with God by using media and technology to assist YWAM in training, evangelism and mercy (ministries of compassion and justice)
Generosity overflows here. From framing to finish, Mission Builders and Kona Summer Surgers expanded our capacity to influence more students to discover their God-given destiny. Early in 2012, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s 200th build contractor Rush Behnke met U of N Kona’s CFO Chong Ho Won in Nigeria. At the same time in Kona, a team earnestly prayed for more construction workers. The answer? A vision of extreme makeover-style construction workers to build during the summer break, which is not a traditional season for our construction volunteers. This Kona Summer Surge took place from August to September, and we earned a certificate of occupancy for a new dorm one week before the 4th quarter arrival day. Also, building C of Hualalai Village was more than 98% complete with their help. The funding came from YWAM staff and friends, for which University of the Nations is very grateful.
Above: Early in the construction stage, just after the frame was put into place. Below: Two Surge leaders look over the plans for the Lokahi Transmedia Center. Opposite: A Surger makes sparks grinding down some steel.
Excavation is underway for Lokahi Studios, a world-class multipurpose facility that can hold up to 3,500 people for live events. The first phase, Studio A, is a 22,000 square-foot building that will house many functions including a film and television stage. This facility offers artists, technicians and storytellers the stage to shape and influence popular culture. Performing artists can hone and perfect their craft, premier new works on-site and even help other YWAM locations train their students via internet video-conferencing. With space for storytellers, chefs, or technicians to learn and collaborate, they can impact their peers via internet/screen or in person, so whether on or off campus, God’s embracing love redeems popular culture and media.
THE FILM INSTITUTE trains new storytellers, bridges the University of the Nations with the film and transmedia industry, and serves as an incubator for innovative content, initiatives and production models.
ELEVATED MUSIC creates music to draw people into intimacy with Jesus as the number one thing in their lives. They also record the worship songs of indigenous peoples from around the world.
PHOTOGENX uses photography, videography and other media as tools for media advocacy and cultural transformation for the people and places of every nation. Partnering with PhotogenX, Voice For the Voiceless advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves and seeks to identify and raise awareness of issues of social injustice.
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Staff & Student Housing With so many new dormitories being built recently, it’s nice to see a little change in the design. Future dorms may include an offset layout and a different roof line, as in the image above.
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Campus Buildings of the Near Future
Lokahi Studios This new multi-purpose building will provide studio space for artists of all types to practice and perform their talents, including a large outdoor ampitheater.
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More Than A Cup of Coffee New Banyan Tree Café managers Matt and Sabrina Klomp share the coffee vision.
By Thema Black
AMID THE LAUGHTER and deep conversations that ensue while sipping refreshing lattes, frappés, or cups of Americano at the Banyan Tree Café (BTC), lives are changed. While precisely steaming the milk into espressos, managers Sabrina and Matt Klomp visualize more “special-ops” baristas serving in coffee houses around the world as a ministry to unbelievers and believers alike. “Ben and Bree set high standards for their coffee,” said Sabrina of the previous cafe managers, the newlywed Fillekes. In the USA, Hawaii is the only coffee growing state, and Kona coffee is highly prized among coffee enthusiasts. BTC serves 100% Kona coffee, but it takes special training to enhance the richest flavors in their select cappuccino or frappé beverages. Sabrina and Matt Kloomp work side-by-side in the Banyan Tree Café.
During the barista training set up by the Fillekes earlier this year, Matt and Sabrina learned that most coffee growing regions are found within the 10/40 Window – a tool used to send mission workers where they are most needed. Since many closed nations resistant to the gospel are found in the same region, coffee houses can break into their communities with the love of Jesus. “Coffee is the second largest agricultural export product in the world,” Matt said. “If you have skills with agriculture or coffee, you’ll have a way into those [coffee production] places.” Matt and Sabrina started managing the café shortly after their wedding in April 2012. “We wanted to work together in the same place after we got married,” Matt said. They were inspired by Ben and Bree Fillekes’ example in managing the café as newlyweds. “It helped strengthen their relationship,” he added. Another turning point in their lives came during a DTS outreach to Nepal. “The poorest to the richest people will go to a coffee shop,” Sabrina said. “God can use whatever you love to reach others. I love working with coffee shops.” In Nepal she worked with coffee shops, and it was a wonderful experience. Ben also contacted Guy Pfanz – a barista and minister of Munice Alliance Church — whose coffee culture draws people who may never have come to know the Lord otherwise. Guy came to Kona two different times to help train those who were interested in the coffee trade. He described franchise coffee as slipping in quality because of lack of proper training or procedures. This has led to opportunities to draw coffee enthusiasts to cafés that excel in coffee beverage quality. Scan with your handheld device to find out more about the Banyan Tree Café, or simply go to banyantreecafe.org
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At his ministry, Guy trains young people in the correct handling of the espresso machine and other tools of the trade. At the same time, they are involved in bible studies. This opportunity also exists at the BTC, albeit in a different format. Matt and Sabrina visualize a coffee ministry training track that can touch on details of coffee production from the tree to the professionalgrade espresso machine. These students can then go around the world to serve and train others so that both economic and spiritual needs can be met. While many YWAMers have already received professional training at BTC, this specific training has yet to expand to other locations. New staff are needed as full-time workers at the café to participate in the training and multiply the business or ministry opportunity to others in any nation. The richness of YWAM’s café ministry extends far back in our campus history. The International Café in the GO Center courtyard was run by Rusty & Kathy Inglet with student waiters who set up placemats, table cloths, menus and served coffee and refreshments during the evenings. After the International Café closed down and until the Aloha Café opened, the onsite coffee house went dormant. On Valentines Day in 2003, crowds eager for frappés or cappuccinos swarmed into the Aloha Café located next to the kitchen. The menu and the ambiance made it into a crowded, favorite place to gather and talk. In 2009, the cafe moved to the former Plaza Building and was renamed to Banyan Tree Café. From their deck overlooking the Plaza of Nations and the ocean, God-given dreams can be inspired or refreshed. The dream a of worldwide coffee house ministry is built deep in YWAM’s past and future.
Hawaiians Give Thanks for “The Land Of Eb” The movie based on the Marshallese community on the Big Island finds favor at the Hawaii International Film Festival.
By Kris Richards
MANY OF US have been following 24 Frames of Light’s film “The Land of Eb” about the Marshallese on the Big Island. On October 14th 2012, Director Andrew Williamson’s realistic fiction film had its U.S. premier, featured (and nominated for a “Golden Orchid Award”) at the Hawaii International Film Festival in Honolulu. The feature film, with cameos from several UofN Kona staff, begins with a beautiful rendition of Marshallese children harmonizing to the ukulele. On hand for the screening were Williamson, Executive Producer Guillermo Navarro, and other 24 Frames of Light staff. Marshallese elder Jonithen Jackson also joined the team for the trip. Jackson stars in the film and had much say in the credible portrayal of his way of life in Oceanview. The subject of the song the children sing is fittingly, “elder” or “predecessor.”
Recounts Navarro, “We were all definitely surprised when they stood up and started singing in the middle of the Q and A session — I believe it was after the whole event ended that we started asking each other who knew or had invited these Hawaiian brothers. We then realized that no one knew who they were and the significance of what had just happened became even greater. “I believe that every filmmaker, artist or communicator wishes to see their artwork connecting with the audience. This unique Hawaiian expression ... confirms that the film is connecting and the message is being received. Definitely, these Hawaiian people singing was the most emotional affirmation for the whole 24 Frames team that night.” When I interviewed Williamson, he had just returned from the third screening of the film in Chicago (having also been to the Toronto International Film Festival). He shared similar thoughts as Navarro. “It was confirmation to me. For the first time, I saw the effect that this film had on the local people. It’s more than just entertainment. When you’re not from an area, you wonder if you are [getting it right] in your depiction. By that singing I could tell that we’d done it.” Island Breeze’s Kealoha Kaopua confirms that the Hawaiian “mahalo” chant would be to honor people by expressing deep thanks. When Williamson related this story to me, tears came to my eyes. Healing began on Oahu through the premier of “The Land of Eb” and a handful of grateful Hawaiians willing to sing about it.
What the filmmakers were not expecting was the reception after the screening. While they were standing for a question and answer period, they were interrupted. Several Hawaiian people spontaneously started singing a thank you chant.
Jonithen Jackson, main character and one of the producers of The Land of Eb, poses in front of the camera.
Scan with your handheld device to visit the official website of the film, or simply go to TheLandofEb.com
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A Little Child Shall Lead Them
group sharing how God had blessed us. And then, something atypical happened. Our teacher Vaitulu stepped aside. The students stepped aside, and a child, Guefona — small in stature, simple in mind — led us.
By Kris Richards
It wasn’t formally set-up, but gradually just happened. Eventually we could see what was going on, and we followed Guefona’s lead. She is the daughter of one of our students, Yvette, from Cameroon. Guefona is a 16 year-old with Down’s Syndrome who sits in on class with her mother. During our class time, she colors, “takes notes” on paper and at times lets out exclamations or fun giggles. We’ve all come to love this little girl.
I HAVE NEW understanding of the verse in Isaiah 11 about, “a little child shall lead them.” Recently in our Foundations in Education School, a little child did lead us. Profoundly so. It was as if we were being led by the Lord Himself in a time of intercession for our guest speaker, Dean of the College of Education, Mark Brokenshire.
After our prayer time for Mark, Vaitulu remarked that we had gotten many verses about him being a warrior, especially for children around the world and initiatives for teaching children of all types and races. We sensed that God wanted him to know the Lord was all around him and covering him in all of his ministry. We began to sing songs about warriors and victory and circled around Mark. Guefona couldn’t just circle. At times she would lean in and kiss him on the cheek. I wondered if she was demonstrating God’s actual heart for Mark.
It was the end of our lecture week and Mark was soon to climb on a plane. Our teacher, Vaitulu, asked if we could have a time of blessing Mark by waiting on the Lord. In typical YWAM fashion, we prayed and went around the
Then, she put her hand on his head and began to walk in a circle. Though she speaks French or English with great difficulty, she communicated that we were to put our hands on his head and also circle around. We did, stepping forward with no agenda of our own. Then, she put her hands on my shoulders. I realized we were
Special-needs teen leads Foundations in Education School through a memorable time of prayer.
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Left: Guefona participated in an African drum dance during the Aloha Welcome Ceremony at the beginning of the quarter. Opposite: Guefona poses with Mark Brokenshire and the Foundations in Education class.
to follow suit, so I put my hands on the person’s shoulders in front of me, and so on. At that point, the singer in our worship CD said something like, “I am at your shoulder. You need not be afraid.” A few of us looked at each other, surprised. It was as if Guefona was leading us in prophetic acts on behalf of our speaker. She led us in several more styles of the prayer-dance, all simple and child-like. When we finished, we were delighted, as was Mark. I sensed that we had been in God’s presence. Could it be that these special children in their simplicity have accessed something of God that we cannot? When Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” in Mark 10:14, maybe He was also speaking of something of His kingdom belonging specifically to these simplest ones. I have taught many children over the years, including substitute teaching for “special ed” classes. I have found that children with unique mental needs often have a special gifting as well. They seem to sense in their spirits precisely what I’m feeling at any particular time. This comes out through smiles, exclamations, or hugs. I remain the adult: guarded, professional, and inhibited. If I’m wise, I will cultivate child-like wonder alongside these children. Though their brains seem to miss things, their spirits are often very in tune and, I believe, in step with the Spirit of God.
This certainly seems to be the case with Guefona Zintseme. Who knows the extent of our prayers for children that day as Guefona led us? We were praying for Mark Brokenshire, for his continued advocacy of children of all abilities. I believe that as we prayed for Mark with our limited adult minds, Guefona somehow tapped into something of God’s kingdom for the children on the other end of those prayers. She led us in how God wanted us to pray. The Dean of Education for YWAM was ministered to by a class of adult students who were following their leader, a special-needs little lightning rod from Cameroon. As more families join the Kona campus — and bring more special-needs children — we want to be better-equipped to educate and minister to these kids. As we do so, we’ll continue to have opportunities to be “led by little children” and experience more of the Kingdom of God.
Scan with your handheld device to visit the Foundations in Education page, or search for it at www.UofNKona.edu
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Healings Outside a Buddhist Temple An outreach account from the Fire and Fragrance DTS By Sylvia Kay
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AS ONE OF the Fire and Fragrance DTS teams did their outreach in Battambong, Cambodia, they got to see God’s healing power working through them — ordinary people simply obeying His directions and becoming part of His amazing story in reaching out to touch people with love and compassion. At a spinal injury rehab clinic, the team came across a man who was paralyzed from the waist down. So — just like Jesus did — they were moved with compassion and began praying for the man to be healed. As they prayed in obedience to the Lord’s still, small voice, the man began to move his feet and was miraculously healed! Then they prayed for another man who wasn’t even able to walk five steps. After praying in faith, they saw God do another miracle, resulting in this man being able to walk wherever he wanted to! Both men were truly healed and set free! In addition to the healings, God used this team to open the door for the local longterm YWAMers. They had not been allowed to minister in this clinic, but now the door is wide open and they were even able to conduct a Bible study. This was a real time of building the team’s faith and the translator’s faith, as he now leads a weekly Bible study! The team also discovered that there’s no such thing as a “day off ” when they hiked up myriads of steps on Sam Tao Mountain. As they ate lunch near a Buddhist temple, they saw a lady whose body was really bent over. Through their translator, they asked the lady if they could pray for her. While they prayed, God enabled the lady to slowly straighten her back. He healed her of the pain in her lower back! After experiencing the power of God through her healing, the woman repented and gave her life to the Lord. That was the beginning of a ripple effect — a temple worker saw what had happened and also asked for prayer for healing, and it was received! Through seeing the power of God at work, a crowd of around thirty people gathered. That day as the team prayed and ministered, fifteen people were healed and four people prayed to receive Christ! In one of the villages the team went to, they were invited to the local church led by Pastor Timothy, who had been flat on his back for three days. As they prayed, he was completely healed! Through this miracle, God opened the door for the team to come back to minister to the whole village. As they returned and prayed, God spoke to them about a “crossroad,” “fruit,” and “silver teeth.” Eventually they found Ming Hing — a blind lady with a basket of fruit — and her friend, Pan-Ei, who had silver teeth! Pan-Ei needed freedom from emotional bondage, and as God set her free she also got saved! Ming Hing wasn’t going to be left out and began praying for her own healing and salvation. God is on the move!
Above Top: Team members Jeremiah Gibson and Kjetil Sortland with a few of the locals, two of whom were healed Above Bottom: Kjetil, Jeremiah, Kim (Cambodian national and recent convert), and Sage Prigge on the day of Kim’s baptism Opposite: The Fire and Fragrance team makes their way down the stairs of Sam Tao Mountain toward the Buddhist temple.
Cambodia
This village got to see God remove a large growth on a lady’s neck, who then went and brought a friend with leg problems and dizziness, who then got saved and went to talk to her family about Jesus! Our God also broke something inside a 60-yearold man who began sobbing as the team prayed for his addictions to be broken — in spite of the fact that showing emotion is considered unacceptable behavior. Seeing God at work as we submit ourselves to His leading and direction marked this team as they partnered with Him during their time in Cambodia. The days of Acts are still continuing in the 21st Century.
Scan with your handheld device to visit the Fire and Fragrance website, or simply go to FireandFragrance.com
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Carrying the Message of Hope In a New Nation An Outreach Account from the Community Transformations DTS
By Elizabeth Brumley
ON JUNE 11, 2011, A celebration of independence emanated out of the dark city of Juba that would seal the dividing of the oncelargest countries in Africa. Along with eight other young Christian revolutionaries, I had the gift of living among the people of South Sudan just a few months into their independence. Through the deafening striving of a nation that stands alone after decades of civil war, we joined with the Church in South Sudan as one body — simply to allow the people to have their voice heard and begin to rebuild the nation from nothing. South Sudan is estimated to be about 50 years behind the United States physically, but 100 years intellectually, causing other countries in Africa – along with the rest of the world — to mark this fledgling nation as “hopeless.” However, there is HOPE! Even with little education, poor water, minimal fresh food, and only a few to carry the light of Jesus, darkness must flee! Days of intense travel led us to our long-awaited arrival at a small YWAM compound in the town of Yei. The compound was complete with barbed wire, countless mud-huts and five families
South Sudan
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Above: A child smiles for the camera, holding a “Love All” postcard. Opposite Top: A group of children in Haiti are led in a song. Opposite Middle: The necklace that was removed from the baby’s neck. Opposite Bottom: Mitzi Pack and Joel Kim, Med DTS students, bring children to the medical clinic.
that embody the works of Paul who zealously imitated the life of Christ. We found these families to be living testimonies of the New Testament — who would love us, teach us, and show us how to live as Christ. Merely 28 years old, Santose — a father of four, an accountant for the YWAM base, and an extreme evangelist — quickly became a hero to our team. He truly has his eyes focused on the eternal perspective. Joy remains, even with only fifty dollars a month to get him and his family by — pure provision from the Lord. Santose’s childhood was manufactured to look like thousands of other Sudanese. Labeled as a child soldier and taken by force from his polygamous family, he identified himself as a “Saul.” Santose had a machine gun in hand and hatred in his heart — until the true living God took hold of that heart. This radical believer now picks up his cross daily, dies to himself and obeys the outlandish commands that come his way. “I have no fear,” he tells me, “everywhere I go, it seems I am converting several prostitutes, many drunkards, and prisoners on death row, revealing their purpose and retrieving their souls.” Santose not only speaks beautiful truth, but he walks it daily. My team and I felt unworthy to walk side-by-side with men and women like Santose, who live out the simple gospel and bring light into every dark place where they walk. Santose and the four other YWAM families meet each night to pray and worship, remembering that is why they were created. Hours in worship and prayer — as well as contending for the people of South Sudan — has resulted with intimacy unto fruitfulness. Each family has their own story of war, death, disease and famine, but they refuse to let the world mark them as hopeless — for hope is the message they carry. A new nation with pockets of light is bursting forth with the Gospel, creating an infection of hope. Slowly but surely the actions of the five families who once were told they have no purpose are living against this lie and spreading truth that will illuminate out of a nation that is no longer dark, but a nation that lives as the kingdom of God.
Voodoo Family's Baby is Healed An Outreach Account from the Medical DTS By Sylvia Kay OUR TEAM WAS running a Medical Clinic in a tent city on the outskirts of Leogane, Haiti, where the epicenter of the earthquake hit Haiti in 2010. Leogane didn’t sustain as much damage as Port-auPrince, but we still found many displaced people living in the area — lots of them being from Port-au-Prince. We worked with Serving Friends International, who purchased a tract of land in this village. Currently they have built a school and the plans are ready to build 125 dwellings for the families who are now in tents. It’s a large enough area that the families will also be able to have their own plot of land on which to grow produce with maybe even enough to sell. They’ll also be taught how to farm animals such as cows and goats. We started our week of ministry in the midst of the tents with songs and fun for the children. We had Johnny and Philipson (Haitians) with us, both of whom were a real hit with the children. After about an hour, we made our way to the school where we had use of an office for our doctor and the pharmacy. Outside we had an area for registrations and health teachings, and another area where people came for prayer and their anti-parasite pill. Just as we were closing up the clinic after a long first day, a woman came with a very sick baby. As the baby was examined by Dr. Paul, we discovered that the he was severely dehydrated. We did what we could by teaching the mother how to make rehydration fluid from water, sugar, and salt, and explained that she needed to make sure the baby was drinking this. We prayed and asked God for a miracle, and we also said we would arrange for the baby to be hospitalized if there was no change.
The next day when we came back, some of us were prayer walking through the tent city when we came upon this family. We were so surprised to see that baby looked great and was healthy, just how a baby should be. As we talked — or tried to, with our broken French — we assumed the baby had been taken to the hospital and that there had been a remarkable recovery. Mitzi, one of our students, went back later with Philipson to talk to the family about the Lord. She was especially concerned about the voodoo necklace that the baby was wearing all along. Finally, with their help the record was set straight – the baby had not been to the hospital! God healed him! It was a complete miracle! As Mitzi and Philipson shared about the God who had healed the baby, his mother decided to give her life to the Lord! And once they explained about the voodoo necklace around the baby’s neck, they were able to take it off and the mother renounced any influence of voodoo over her and her baby. God is amazing!
Haiti
Scan with your handheld device to access the Medical DTS page on YWAM Kona’s website, www.UofNKona.edu.
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Needing a Fresh Perspective? An Outreach Account from the Engage DTS
By Calla Van Wyk
“WHY DO YOU follow Isa Al-Mahdi?” My Central Asian friend Elnora sat across from me on the park bench dressed in the Muslim headscarf and full-length dress. For the past hour we had been conversing about Jesus (Isa), Mohamed and Islam. She explained how she prays to Allah five times a day and tries to do enough good things to outweigh the bad. Then, if Allah allows, she can go to paradise. I shared that I have abundant life, relationship with God, and the security of paradise after I die because of the free gift from Jesus. Reflecting on our conversation later I realized the enormity of the message I carry. This really is such Good News — that God would care enough about sinful people to die for them and offer them relationship with Him. When I was growing up I heard this in church every Sunday. From the time I was two I was singing “Jesus loves me.” I knew in my head that this was wonderful, but it was always my reality. Through my conversation with Elnora, I realized that this reality is totally foreign to most of the world. I take for granted what the majority of mankind is dying without. Suddenly my appreciation for what Jesus did soared and I found myself singing praise songs with a new joy. Jesus gave me a fresh perspective on my salvation and a desire to share the Good News with those who have never heard. I’m thankful for growing up in an environment that encouraged me to follow Jesus, but I am also so thankful for the past three months in a nation that has no knowledge of Him. I see how much I need Him and how precious He is. What a treasure we have!
Scan with your handheld device to access the Engage DTS page on YWAM Kona’s website, www.UofNKona.edu.
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Above: Calla (on the right) with Madina, a college student the team befriended Below: Central Asian ladies going through a home nursing course
Media Releases “Just another day” serving in hospitality turned into something significant and influential when Debbie Rottier said yes to the ministry of hospitality. “This is what I want to do,” she prayed. “I want to serve the saints, reach out to the lonely, and minister to those who bless our mission with their teachings.” All of a sudden, the drudgery she had once felt was replaced with anticipation for each new day, fresh with inspiration, creativity, and a continuous flow of the gift of hospitality God had instilled in her. In A Cup of Cold Water Debbie Rottier shows that what makes a person or a home hospitable can be as simple as offering a stranger or friend something to drink. Her rich experiences, practical and creative suggestions, and time-tested recipes invite readers around the world to first and foremost express the love of Jesus Christ in ministering to others.
A Cup Of Cold Water Author: Debbie Rottier Release Date: March 15, 2012 Available at: www.YWAMPublishing.com
The Next Big Thing
A Way Beyond Death
Author: Danny Lehmann Release Date: January 23, 2012 Available at: www.StokerStuff.com
Author: Jemimah Wright Series: International Adventures Release Date: March 15, 2012 Available at: www.YWAMPublishing.com
It has been said that the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil could ultimately produce a tornado in Texas.
When Marcia dos Santos came to faith as a teenage girl, she heard a clear call to commit her life to serving indigenous peoples. The call also came to Marcia’s future husband, Edson Suzuki, who likewise realized the importance of helping Indians with health care in order to combat the Amazonian tribal practices of infanticide and suicide. What began as a simple walk of obedience has led to years of ministry and international and governmental efforts creating new laws to protect at-risk indigenous children. The Suzukis’ powerful story, as told to Jemimah Wright, is a picture of God’s redemptive hand that offers compassion and healing to the outcast and rejected.
Using illustrations like this from nature, society, and the Bible, Danny Lehmann demonstrates that little choices to obey the next thing God puts in front of you — whether big or little in your eyes — can change and make history. However, there is a catch: our definition of “big” and “little” must conform to God’s. This book will show you how.
Culture of Revival: A Revivalist Field Manual Author: Various Authors Release Date: 2012 Available at: www.TheCircuitRider.com Revival is birthed in the heart of God and transferred to anyone who has faith for the impossible. When John Wesley first visited Herrnhut, Germany, to see the Moravian movement, his response was, “When will this Christianity fill the earth?” The kingdom of God is indeed filling the earth today. In this book you will learn how to maintain an unoffendable heart; use your voice effectively to prepare the way; demonstrate a lifestyle of love; marry the land; live effectively in consecrated community; be grounded in the Word; persevere to win the prize; and be activated through intimacy with Christ.
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Allow your spirit to fully worship with Glory, a compilation CD from aritsts of YWAM Kona. Glory beckons listeners to glorify the name of the Lord no matter where they are and what season of life they are in.
Glory offers a variety of musical expressions and styles that appeal to a range of musical tastes while keeping an authentic theme of fervent worship. Its corporate worship songs reflect the heartbeat of the Kona prayer room, with melodies that provoke the soul to greater love. The honesty found in the poetic lyrics will stir your heart and blow your mind regarding how great the glory of the Lord is. The CD also includes upbeat anthems proclaiming the character of God and songs that express deep longing for Him. The music of Glory is clearly crafted by those who have spent much time waiting before the Lord in prayer and worship.
Fight For Every Soul Artist: Circuit Riders Release Date: June 3, 2012 Available at: www.ElevatedMusic.com In 1798, a revival spread across America. Out of this movement, a band of evangelists called The Circuit Riders took the simple gospel to the frontiers of America. A modern day group of Holy Spirit-led evangelists have taken up the torch to once again set a fire in all people across the world. The songs captured on Fight For Every Soul have been birthed out of this desire. A new sound of missions has arrived. These songs will provoke your heart to take the fire of God within you into every part of your life.
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The Sweetest Surrender Unto the Greatest Awakening Artist: Lindy Release Date: June 3, 2012 Available at: www.ElevatedMusic.com Lindy’s debut release, The Sweetest Surrender Unto The Greatest Awakening, captures the depth of her heart in a pure and simple way. Using only acoustic instruments, this 3-song EP displays Lindy’s passion for Jesus and her desire to be in His presence. Her powerful voice mixed with beautiful instrumentation and prayerful lyrics will lead you closer to His throne.
Glory Artist: Various Artists Release Date: June 3, 2012 Available at: www.ElevatedMusic.com
I Will Go Artist: Amy Sollars Release Date: Sept. 6, 2011 Available at: www.AmySollars.com During the first week of September 2012, Amy Sollars gathered with longtime friends Michael and Angela Pinkston in Albany, Oregon for the great experiment: to record an album’s worth of spontaneous and prophetic songs. The result was this album, I Will Go. With a focus on both personal encounter with the Lord and a call to reach the lost, I Will Go both inspires the listener to pursue Jesus and fulfill the Great Commission. Prepare to be stirred within and moved to action as you join with Amy in this special recording.
The U of N offers seminars, workshops and conferences year-round on a global scale. Some of these offer academic credit and are often open to the public, as well as to U of N students.
2013 Seminars
Participants desiring credit must register for that purpose and pay the required student registration fee. Credit for a full learning week of a seminar and a course cannot be obtained simultaneously. Prices usually vary, depending on your country of origin. It is our desire to charge less for citizens of developing world countries with weak economies. Visit our website for more information on pricing and credits. New Korea Servant Seminar | Kingdom Sexuality
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Reverse-Engineering the Sexual Revolution
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Dealing with Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage Community Technology in Missions
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Community Water Technology
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Undergraduate Directed Studies
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Asia Gateway DTS*
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Voice for the Voiceless DTS
Family DTS
YWAM Ships DTS
Go Asia DTS* Harvest DTS** Performing Arts DTS PhotogenX DTS Voice for the Voiceless DTS YWAM Ships DTS Bible Core Course
Early Childhood Education
Community Health Development
School of Applied Acting (Feature Film)
Discipleship Bible School
School of Applied Filmmaking II
English as a Second Language
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Foundations for Counseling Ministry* Foundations in Education
School of Biblical Studies II School of Dance Studies I
Introductory Bible Course Principles of Redeeming Cultures School of Acting for the Screen School of Applied Filmmaking I
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Each student must complete a Discipleship Training School (DTS) before taking an upper level course. Looking for some exciting short term training? Consider joining us for a seminar, a short course, or more! For course descriptions and more information, visit www.uofnkona.edu.
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Arts for the Voiceless DTS Asia Pacific DTS
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Kris Won, Andy Byrd, Thema Black, Beverly Thomas, Travis Peterson, Jon Morris, Joel Rogers, Kris Richards, Sylvia Kay, Elizabeth Brumley, Calla Van Wyk
Compassion Ablaze DTS Crossroads DTS
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International Korean DTS*
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Multi-Cultural Fire & Fragrance DTS*
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English as a Second Language Foundations for Counseling Ministry*** Introduction to Primary Healthcare School of Biblical Studies I School of Biblical Studies III
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*These courses will be bilingual English-Korean. **These courses will be bilingual English-Mandarin Chinese. ***These courses will be bilingual English-Portuguese. All courses and dates are subject to change.
is a publication of Youth With A Mission/ University of the Nations, Kona campus. University of the Nations 75-5851 Kuakini Hwy, #198 Kailua Kona, HI 96740, USA Phone: 808.326.4471 Website: www.uofnkona.edu University of the Nations is called to equip Christian men and women for roles of leadership and service throughout the world. U of N teaches the ways of God as well as skills necessary to serve effectively in the major spheres of society represented by its seven colleges. This global university currently has 400 locations in more than 120 countries. Youth With A Mission, the university’s parent organization, is a multi-denominational Christian mission with a three-fold emphasis: evangelism, training, and mercy ministries. YWAM, founded in 1960, currently has more than 900 operating locations in 171 countries. YWAM is open to people of all ages, races and social backgrounds. Our mission is to present the Good News of Jesus Christ to all nations, making disciples and teaching them to follow God’s way.
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The Flame goes forward YWAM’s final 50th anniversary event 29 November – 4 December 2010 Kona, Hawaii, USA This will be the ultimate 50th celebration. Six days with our founders, multiple stages for concerts, numerous cultural food areas, movies, cultural presentations, sports events, dining and coffee shops - all on the newly revamped Kona campus, the perfect setting to hang out with your YWAM family. Come join us as we celebrate these past 50 years of God’s love and faithfulness to Youth With a Mission while we look ahead to what He has in store. Join with past, present and future YWAMers from every corner of the globe as we see God’s purposes fulfilled and that “the flame goes forward” for the next generations. All YWAM friends and alumni are invited.
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