WHO IS YWAM?

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a global Christian organization dedicated to spreading the message of Jesus Christ and serving communities through outreach and humanitarian efforts. Founded in 1960 by Lauren Cunningham, YWAM aims to inspire individuals to grow in their faith and actively share God’s love with the world. With a presence in over 180 countries, YWAM is committed to equipping people of all ages to make a lasting impact through discipleship, evangelism, and service.
Our Beliefs
YWAM believes in empowering young people to love God and love people, with a strong focus on mobilizing them to share the Gospel and bring transformation to the nations. Through discipleship, training, and global outreach, YWAM equips students to encounter Jesus, develop their calling, and impact the world as part of a worshipful, youth-led, missional community.
Our Mission
YWAM North Cascades is a disciple-making community dedicated to mobilizing young people to unreached people groups.
Staff Application
Joining the YWAM team means becoming part of a passionate community dedicated to making a difference through faith, service, and outreach. Whether you’re looking to grow in your relationship with God or serve in missions worldwide, YWAM offers opportunities for people of all backgrounds to get involved. With training, support, and a heart for global transformation, you’ll have the chance to impact lives and share the love of Jesus in a meaningful way.
STORIES TO SHARE
I Will Follow You
Despite all the processing and debrief time I’ve had overtime, I don’t think I can even begin to know or understand everything that God taught me and my team in Africa. All I can confidently say right now is that I am not the Lauren I was before I left for outreach....
Street Lights Shining in the Shadows
I think DTS students can all agree that one of the most exciting parts of a DTS is finding out where we are going on outreach, and learning about the ministry we will be doing there. For me, that would be more of an understatement. Going on outreach and serving the...
Take Me Home
The road that leads to Twin Lakes is a long and winding mountain pass. Escalade, the car we are using to go up the mountain, slowly gains in altitude as she pulls her six, increasingly anxious passengers to ever more dizzying heights. What once seemed like massive...