The Foundational Values of Youth With A Mission

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 emphasized 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.

The Foundational Values of Youth With A Mission are the expression of our basic beliefs coupled with specific directives given by God since YWAM's beginning in 1960. They are recorded here in order to pass on to successive generations that which God has emphasized to us. These shared beliefs and values are the guiding principles for both the past and future growth of our mission. Some are common to all Christians everywhere; others are distinctive to Youth With A Mission. The combination of these beliefs and values make up the unique family characteristics of YWAM- our "DNA." They are values we hold in high regard which determine who we are, how we live and how we make decisions.

1. Know God

2. Make God known

3. Hear God’s Voice

4. Practice Worship and Intercessory Prayer

5. Be visionary

6. Champion young People

7. Be broad structured and decentralized

8. Be international and interdenominational

9. Have a biblical Worldview

10. Function in Teams

11. Exhibit servant Leadership

12. Do first, then teach

13. Be relationship oriented

14. Value the individual

15. Value Families

16. Practice Dependance on God for Finances

17. Practice Hospitality

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