After Hope, After the Home (Video)

How God Called My Family to YWAM Ships Mazatlan

A vision that became a reality "A family of 4 doing a DTS? Is that even a thing? I thought YWAM was..

A Brief Introduction to YWAM

Youth With A Mission, or YWAM (pronounced “WHY-wham”), is a global youth missions movement..

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your DTS Experience

We know how it goes: you’ve heard about this thing called “DTS”, searched around the web, filled..

Not a “Missionary”? Here’s How You Can Use Your Skills in Missions

At the end of Matthew 28, Jesus commands his disciples to go out and make disciples of all..

First Time Traveling? Here's What You Need to Know

Are you ready to start your YWAM adventure but a bit nervous about traveling for the first time?..

4 Tweaks to your Lifestyle that will Boost Creativity

Creativity is often credited to artists or even those with the highest IQ. However, while there are..

Building Hope in the Middle of a Pandemic

Many said that 2020 was going to be a year of breakthrough. Our ministry was going to expand and..

7 Things All Missionaries Should Know How to Do (Finance Edition)

One of the most common things that missionaries can struggle with is finances. Yet God calls us to..

5 Ways to Partner With YWAM Ships Mazatlan (Volunteer Opportunities)

Whether you’re new to YWAM Mazatlan or you’ve been around for a while, chances are you’ve..

12 Things All Missionaries Should Know How to Do (Travel Edition)

There are a lot of different things that missionaries end up doing as they follow God’s calling to..

9 Things All Missionaries Should Know How to Do (Communication Edition)

No matter who you are, you can benefit from learning how to become a good communicator. There are..

21 Things All Missionaries Should Know How to Do (Outreach Edition)

We know that choosing to become a missionary is a big decision. It means leaving behind the..

Biblical Worldview: The Power to Transform the World Around Us

Here at YWAM Mazatlan, we want to raise up leaders who influence the world to bring glory to God in..

What You Need to Know About YWAM Ships Mazatlan

YWAM Ships Mazatlan is a ministry that works to bring God’s love to isolated places along the coast..

Why You Should Care About Ending Bible Poverty Now

Growing up in a Christian family, I was blessed to receive daily instruction from the Bible. I’ve..

8 DTS Electives You Can Do at YWAM Mazatlan

Did you know you can use your passions to serve God on the mission field? Well, you can! God has..

5 Unmistakable Qualities of the Pioneering Missionary

Here at YWAM Mazatlan, we love to pioneer and co-create with God. We want to be his hands and feet..

What Does it Take to Build Hope?

When people hear about Homes of Hope and how building a house can give a family the tools they need..

17 Things You Probably Didn't Know About YWAM

What is Youth With A Mission all about, anyway? Maybe you’ve heard about our missionary training..

9 Things You Probably Didn't Know About YWAM Ships

If you’ve been around YWAM for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard about YWAM Ships. In that..

Can God Call Anyone to Fight Injustice?

Have you ever wondered if your calling to missions could somehow be connected to fighting for..

8 Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to Mazatlan

How to find the cheapest flight Your YWAM training is on the horizon, and now it's time to book..

The Missionary Response to Injustice

It can be challenging to know how to respond to the broken world we live in. Your mind is full of..

14 Tips for How to Start Fundraising for Missions

One of the most exciting things about becoming a missionary is your “yes” moment. It’s the moment..

13 Reasons to Do Your DTS in Mazatlan, Mexico

We know how it goes. You've heard about YWAM, prayed, and decided to do a DTS, and now you're just..

Trailblazing Missionaries From History You May Not Have Heard Of

Perhaps you're looking ahead to an upcoming mission trip, or you're only just thinking about..

5 Things You Thought About Becoming a Missionary That Just Aren't True

You can picture it now: living in a shack under a roof made of palm tree leaves, the tropical sun..

5 Reasons to Fall in Love With Mexican Culture

There are so many reasons to come and explore Mexico and so many things you can learn from Mexican..

3 Reasons to Join the Biggest Wave of Missionaries in Modern History

For many of us, this is the most world-shaking season we’ve ever endured in our lifetimes. Every..

A Global Community — Growing Your Heart For The Nations From Home

Right now we as missionaries are presented with the incredible opportunity to spread the good news..

6 Online Tools to Pursue Relationship with God in this Season

Some of us are asking: How do we make the most of our time? How can we pursue a relationship with..

How to Continue to Share the Gospel When In Quarantine

For many of us it can feel restraining to be stuck in our homes, bored and running out of things to..

How to Do Church From Home: A Lesson From the Early Church

We’re in a time where we’ve been called back to our homes, our neighborhoods, and our families...

4 Ways to Live in Relationship with God While in Solitude

There’s no doubt about it, solitude can be really tough. Although if we really think about it, most..

10 Ways to Know You Have the Heart of a Missionary

You grew up knowing life would be packed full of adventure, risk, and following the call of God. He..

Beware, a YWAM DTS Could Ruin Your Life

"Ruined for the ordinary." I'll never forget those 4 words, because it was the best way I was able..

10 Things to Consider When Choosing Your YWAM DTS Location

Are you interested in doing a DTS with YWAM but not sure which location is right for you? Here are..

24 Instagram Pictures That Will Inspire You to Become a Missionary

Take a look at these photos of YWAM students who are traveling, adventuring, and spreading the..

Jesus on a Surfboard

You might not believe me when I say this, but no matter what your passions are, they intersect with..

How to Share About Your DTS After It's Over

It’s been about 6 months since you made that crazy decision to leave everything behind and join a..

5 Ways to Get Involved with YWAM After DTS

1. Tell Everyone You Know We all know someone who would benefit from spending six months..

"I Can't Do It." - The Lie That Could Ruin Everything

"I can't do it." When I was 4, my Dad was with a group of young men training them in rappelling..

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Kid Joined YWAM

Hi there, my name is Jane! My son is a DTS graduate from the YWAM base in Mazatlan, Mexico where he..

Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Missionary?

Do you have what it takes to become a missionary? Don't take God's calling lightly, but consider..

How to Become a Missionary: Know What's Going on in the World

Maybe you’re that person who doesn’t like reading the news because it's too disheartening. You want..

Medical Missions: Do I Need to be a Doctor?

I was frustrated in missions. I was only nineteen years old, but I had traveled to over a dozen..

5 Best Places Within Walking Distance of the YWAM Base

When you come to YWAM Mazatlan, you won't want to stay on the base 100% of the time! Whether you're..

3 Tips to Help You on Your Journey to Becoming a Missionary

It's human nature to over complicate things, but sometimes we don't need to have everything figured..

3 Things That Stop People From Doing a YWAM DTS

Many of us have experienced the same feeling. Right as we're about to submit our DTS application,..

Pursuing God in Your Gap Year

If you’ve made the decision to take a gap year, you might be weighing the pros and cons of signing..

Homes of Hope: The 5 Benefits of a Home

The vision of Homes of Hope is to bring justice and compassion to Mazatlan’s most impoverished..

4 Things I Learned from Living on a YWAM Ship

The vision of sailing to isolated islands seems exciting and exotic. But maybe you’ve asked..

Learning to Hear God's Voice

Have you been trying to listen to God, but struggling to hear his voice? Maybe you believe God..

How One Home Saved the Life of a Child

As the year comes to an end and we look back on how building houses through Homes of Hope has..

Why You Should Bring Your Kids on a Homes of Hope Build

If you are planning on building a home through Homes of Hope with your church, school, business, or..

10 Books to Get You Excited About Missions!

One of the best ways to fill your soul up is by reading incredible books and letting those inspire..

Steps to Incorporating Prayer Into Your Everyday Life

Let's admit it, we could all use more prayer in our lives. But what does that practically look..

7 Ways to Invite God into Your Workspace

How do we live out our beliefs and love for God even in the everyday, mundane, work week? Whether..

I Decided to Do a DTS 5 Days Before it Began

After high school, I realized I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Everyone else seemed..

Persevering When God Says, "Not Yet"

Nursing School . Mazatlan. YWAM Ships .

I Blindly Said Yes and God Gave Me a Dream Come True

I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children..

We Were Told People Don't Hug in Japan

We were told that people don’t hug in Japan; in a beautiful culture built on honor, people won’t..

DTS is Over... Now What?

You just completed 6 thrilling months of a Discipleship Training School. God has given you a firm..

How a Gap Year Prepared Me For University

I know that I could have simply gone to University straight out of high school. It would have been..

Your Guide to Getting the Best Backpack for Your DTS

If you’ve never had a backpacking backpack, buying this essential for your Discipleship Training..

Why DTS at YWAM Mazatlan is a Total Game-Changer

Every YWAM base is unique. They’re located in different countries, come in many different sizes,..

5 Ways to Bless the Socks Off Your Supporters

You've had your fundraising events and coffee dates, and people have said "yes" to supporting you...

The Key to Living a Fear-Free Life

Have you ever craved more? Hungered for more from the “day- to- day,” longed for more of the Truth?..

The 5 Dont's of Fundraising

Fundraising. You either love it or you hate it. Either way, if you’re a missionary, you’re going to..

Empowering India in Social Justice

Do Justice is an organization birthed out of a passion to implement biblical perspective and God's..

The Children We Met

The moment of interlocking of eyes with a child is unlike any other. It brings us into tenderness..

The 7 Best Things About Living in an International Community

Living in a culturally diverse community is one of the best parts of being in YWAM. After a few..

The Best Gap Year I Could Have Taken

I took a gap year when all my friends decided to go to university after high school. Taking that..

Why Women Belong In Missions

"If God has called you to China or any other place and you are sure in your own heart, let nothing..

The Transformation Of A Lifetime

Adventure, growth, overcoming fears, stepping outside of your comfort zone, seeing the intimate..

How God Healed My Body from a Gluten Allergy

I’ve had celiac disease my whole life. However, it wasn't until my body began to shut down that I..

How My Greatest Fear Sparked My Greatest Adventure

Throughout my life, I've had a natural-born desire to engage in things that intrigue me—I'm curious..

Carnaval 2018: More Stories To Tell

Allison’s Story “A couple weeks ago during base intercession we were praying for Carnaval and for..

24 nations praying together for Mexico [Video]

This morning YWAM Mazatlan staff and students representing 24 countries prayed for our beautiful..

Merry Christmas from YWAM Mazatlan

Merry Christmas, from all of here at YWAM Mazatlan, to you and yours this season.

The Birth of the Art Evangelist

“True creativity does not come easily; creativity is born of risk and refined from failure." - The..

10 Truths I Learned When I Joined Missions - A Photo Blog

My time in missions has been anything but ordinary! It has been filled with transformation,..

High School's Almost Over, Now What... College? Missions? YWAM DTS?

We hear it everyday, a lingering question buried in the hearts of many students nervous to take..

Responding to the Heartache in Mexico and the Nations

Amidst the destruction, death, and turmoil that has recently struck Mexico, God has been calling..

The Ultimate Packing List For Your YWAM DTS

One of the most stressful things about going on a trip is packing! What will I need? What won't I..

How a Simple Pair of Glasses Can Change Someone's Life

As YWAM Mazatlan we believe in evangelism, training, and mercy ministries. Throughout the year YWAM..

10 Places You Could Go On Outreach With YWAM Mazatlan

When God calls you to missions, he calls you to some of the most incredible places and the most..

Three Things You'll Learn From Doing The Bible School For The Nations

1. TO KNOW GOD: When we have a love relationship, we seek to know that person, her/his history,..

Does God Really Want Me to Go to YWAM?

You just inquired about DTS, sent in your application, or maybe even bought a one-way flight to do..

Can I Really Serve God AND Do What I Love?

Jump, just try it, don't be afraid... if you fall, get back up, but DO IT and don't hold back...

How My Life Got Wrecked By One Week Of YWAM DTS

This week has completely wrecked me... in such a good way.I couldn’t be happier because Jesus has..

Carnaval Outreach Kicks Off Giving 3,600 Bibles In Two Days

As YWAM international we have set ourselves the goal to end bible poverty; getting a Bible in every..

The Best Way to Start Off Your Week (Worship in B/W)

What a privilege it is to be able to start off our week in worship!

3 Obstacles you´ll face before coming and doing your DTS

When you decide to take a leap of faith and follow God, we are sure you´ll face obstacles . Based..

3 Reasons Why You Should Support a Missionary

How can you be a person of impact from your home? Supporting and partnering with a missionary is..

When I Wonder Why On Earth I Am Still In YWAM

I could be. The "I could be's" are one of the enemy’s biggest assaults on YWAMers, I think. If he..

YWAM BSN TESTIMONY - Take Your Bible Off The Shelf

Attending the BSN (Bible School for the Nations) was a desire I had during my DTS (Discipleship..

My Life Before and After Poverty

Never had I thought twice about the snack-cupboard in our kitchen. It was always well-stocked with..

YWAM DTS Survival Kit

You never quite know where you'll be going or what you're going to do on a DTS. At YWAM Mazatlan,..

Dear YWAM Mazatlan

Dear YWAM Mazatlan, I have a lot to say to you... a lot to express. It’s hard to even begin to..

YWAM Outreach - When Freedom Isn't Freedom

In a city of freedom, prostitution is legal, drugs are legal, and almost anything goes. People come..

YWAM Outreach: "Bruised, Utterly." - Lesvos, Greece

(All media used with permission. With the current media ban we are unable to use any of our own..

Do you believe God can provide for your YWAM DTS?

A week before our outreach finances were due I decided to pray and fast during lunch as I was still..

How Just One Week With YWAM Mazatlan Mexico Changed Our Lives

Before I came to YWAM Mazatlan, I had been praying that God would give me direction and guidance in..

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to my YWAM DTS

Silenced from my rights - YWAM Justice and Mercy DTS

A sports referee ensures justice in a soccer game. If the referee makes a bad call, the sound of..

Why You Should Consider Crewing With YWAM Ships Mazatlan

With over 20 vessels across the globe, there are plenty of opportunities for marine crew volunteers..

Twin Ministries: YWAM Ships & the University of the Nations

The number one question we are asked in regards to YWAM Ships Mazatlan is, "Why do you need ships..

They love to give even though they have so little - YWAM BSN Outreach

A Prayer That Can Change A Marriage | YWAM Carnaval Outreach

I saw a couple and I felt that I needed to pray for them and they said yes, and then I asked them..

YWAM Mazatlan's Top 3 Favourite Taquerías

Mazatlan, Mexico has its perks and its downsides. 38°C (100°F) with 100% humidity in the summertime..

The Woman at the Gas Station

Disheveled and stressed, the woman burst through the double doors of the gas station right outside..

Come, let us adore Him! Or am I too busy?

Come, let us adore Him!

Four Unusual Ways to Describe a YWAM DTS

The decision to do Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a big one. You're setting everything aside..

SOMETIMES, IN YWAM

Sometimes, in YWAM, you are three minutes into your shower when the water goes from steaming hot to..

"You're the God People, Right?"

Every Thursday, teams from YWAM Mazatlan go out to participate in our weekly local ministries -- or..

15 MORE Reasons you should do your YWAM DTS in Mazatlan [Photoblog]

Sure it may not be an original blog, but just in case the first 15 reasons weren't enough, here's..

3 Barriers That Can Keep You From God On Your YWAM DTS

There are so many barriers that keep me from my relationship with God. He’s not the one who puts..

YWAM Ships: 3 Unique Locations Around the World

So we've been talking about what YWAM Ships is, what they do, how they do it. Now let's talk about..

YWAM DTS: For Those Who Want To Make a Difference

We are told everyday that we were made for a greater purpose than anything we can imagine. We sit..

3 Things Great Leaders Do That Aspiring Missionaries Should Imitate

Great leaders inspire us. They push us to be the best that we can be in all aspects of life. They..

3 Ways to Make Your Gap Year Adventure Matter

When I graduated high school I really didn't want to go to college. I didn't want to step into a..

3 Things a YWAM DTS Can Teach You About Living Simply

God has been working on something deep in my heart this year, something I’ve been quite stubborn to..

The YWAM DTS: The Delight of the King

This is a blog post written by a current DTS student. She has been writing blogs for us about the..

A Homes of Hope Story: The Boy

Not so long ago this 18 year old kid came to Mazatlan, Mexico to help the poor mexican people. He..

Let's build together: Homes of hope 2016

We'd like to invite you to join us for a Homes of Hope build in 2016.A Homes of Hope build is an..

4 Lessons Aspiring Missionaries Can Learn by Traveling

Where I'm from, the summer months mean travel. Many take advantage of warm weather and free time to..

5 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Do a YWAM DTS

Quotes motivate us. We tend to listen more closely to the advice of role-models, leaders, and..

3 Lessons Learned From Living In the YWAM DTS Community

We are called to live in community. In fact, community living is part of our original design. Psalm..

The YWAM DTS: Whom Then Shall I Fear?

Hey everybody! This is a student from our July DTS. Her name is Morgan and she likes to write. So..

6 Do's and Don't's of a YWAM DTS

So you're thinking about DTS. That's cool. You want to do it right. Rest easy, we're here to help...

My YWAM DTS Story: Yosef's Discovery

In this YWAM DTS Story we hear Yosef talk about his change in world view and the discovery that God..

My YWAM DTS Story: Luis' Turning Point.

When God invites us to be part of what He is doing in the world, he always helps us go through..

YWAM: Called to Make Disciples Not Converts

So I keep seeing this thing happen that makes me a little bit uncomfortable. As Christians we view..

Are You Ready For a YWAM DTS?

When I came to YWAM Mazatlan to do my YWAM DTS I was honestly kind of scared. I was a kid who..

What's a YWAM DTS Outreach Like?

“So, what was your outreach like?” If you do a DTS, people will ask you this question a million..

My YWAM DTS Story: Edith's Perseverence

We all have unique stories. We were all called in different ways for distinct things. In this..

YWAM Bible Distribution: Loren Cunningham

If you've ever done a DTS or been involved with YWAM, you've probably heard the name of our..

10 Stunning Pictures From Students On Their YWAM DTS

With the July Media DTS coming up quickly we decided to show you guys 10 stunning photos taken by..

3 Ways To Use Social Media to Improve Your YWAM DTS Experience

Something new and ground-breaking appeared in the world over the last decade, something that..

3 Reasons Why Every Church Should Visit Their YWAM Missionaries

At the end of February, a team from our home church, Hope Chapel Maui, came to YWAM Mazatlan to..

Okay, This is My Life Now. YWAM DTS

“Okay, this is my life now.” That’s exactly what I thought when I stepped out onto the balcony of..

Why You Should Come to YWAM Mazatlan: Surf Edition

YWAM Mazatlan has something for everyone, but if you surf, there's a whole new list of reasons why..

How to Become a Missionary Through a Cup of Coffee [VIDEO]

Perhaps we over-complicate how to become a missionary, how to be like Jesus, or how to share the..

The YWAM DTS Journey: Just Pray

So for our first day of ministry on our YWAM DTS outreach here in the Philippines we decided to go..

Evangelism: It's Easier Than You Think

Already in our short time on outreach we’ve met many new people and had the chance to encourage..

3 Reasons Why Your Outreach Should Come to Carnaval

Carnaval, which is said to be the third largest Mardi Gras in the world, thousands of people..

This is Carnaval.

Thousands of people crowding the streets of Mazatlán, from the ocean view of the malecón to the..

The YWAM DTS Journey: ¡Vamos!

"Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me...

YWAM DTS: Bringing Light To Darkness

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news..

YWAM Staff: Learning to Have a Servant Heart

I have been on staff at YWAM Mazatlán for 1 year and so far have worked with Discipleship Training..

YWAM DTS: The Family I Never Knew I Needed

What am I getting myself into? The main question in my head from the moment I stepped off the..

Bible School for the Nations: Genesis

The Bible School for the Nations is a 6-month course designed for those that are interested in..

The YWAM DTS Journey: More Than Conquerors

We are more than conquerors. (Romans 8:37) These are some of my favorite words in the entirety of..

The YWAM DTS Journey: Comfort is Blinding

So I've been preaching the fun and good times that come with doing a YWAM DTS for quite a while..

Evangelism is a Lifestyle

REALITY IS that when you go out and preach the gospel in Spirit and Truth, the world will hate you..

YWAM W.I.S.E. School: On Earth as in Heaven

Our yearly Carnaval ministry is a perfect example of using Worship, Intercession, Spiritual..

YWAM DTS Stories: Venturing Into the Dark Places of El Salvador

Our entire YWAM DTS team jammed into one van and drove out to a community named Gerado Barrios,..

Become a Missionary Because It's Worth It

I recently had the privilege of spending a few days working with a team of four families that had..

How Not to Ruin Your Life After Your YWAM DTS

I remember flying home after those 6 life-changing months with YWAM, excited, awed and in love with..

How to Know if a Gap Year is For You

I grew up surfing in Hawaii. Whenever I considered what I would do after school, it typically..

So what is a YWAM DTS anyway?

Picture = 1000 Words Maybe you've heard a lot about a YWAM DTS, maybe not, but if a picture is..

Why Is It Important to Go On Mission Trips?

Have you ever considered going on mission trips but aren't sure if it's worth the time and money?..

Feel Like You're Not Ready to Become a Missionary? YWAM Doesn't Mind!

Let's be real.... Most of us have probably never REALLY been ready to become a missionary. Perhaps..

5 Reasons To Consider Doing YWAM's Bible School for the Nations

There's a number of secondary schools out there in Youth with a Mission. Here's 5 reasons we think..

5 Benefits of a YWAM DTS - Discipleship Training School

Once you walk across that stage at graduation, the world is at your fingertips. You no longer have..

3 Ways to Jump-Start Your YWAM DTS Fundraising

Are you worried about raising money for your Discipleship Training School? Traveling across the..

Media in Missions: Hope for the Island

Media in Missions: Philippines Earthquake 2013

Adventures in Missions: An Incredible Time of Ministry in Ecuador

While we were in Cuenca, Ecuador we had the opportunity to go to a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation..