Youth with a Mission Maui
Youth With a Mission-Maui Inc. (YWAM Maui) is a Christian missions training center located in Paia, Hawaii. Its mission is to equip and mobilize young people to fulfill the Great Commission by preparing the next generation to disciple nations through foundations in both the Living Word and the written Word.
History: Established in 1996, YWAM Maui has been dedicated to training Christian missionaries to spread the gospel worldwide. The organization provides a training center that prepares young people to carry the gospel to various places throughout the world and exposes them to missionary work, encouraging some to become full-time missionaries.
Programs and Courses: YWAM Maui offers a variety of programs designed to equip individuals for missionary work:
- Discipleship Training School (DTS): A foundational program focusing on personal growth and understanding of God's nature and character. It includes a lecture phase followed by an outreach phase to apply learned principles in real-world settings.
- Surfer's for Missions International (SFMI): Tailored for surfers, this program aims to reach the surfing community with the gospel. It combines surfing with evangelism and discipleship training.
- Reformation Generation Seminar: A one-month program designed to equip college students or those entering university to maintain and thrive in their Christian faith amidst academic challenges.
- School of Biblical Foundations and Missions (SBFM): This course equips DTS graduates with biblical foundations, providing reasonable answers to tough questions and skills for communicating biblical truth cross-culturally.
- School of Worship (SOW): Aims to equip DTS graduates to capture the heart of true worship, learn to walk in a lifestyle of worship, and point others to the One who is worthy of praise.
- Integrative Bible Course (IBC): Immerses DTS graduates in the truth of God's Word, developing a mature Christian worldview and integrating the Bible into all aspects of life.
Faculty: Specific information about the faculty members is not provided in the available sources. However, YWAM Maui is known for its experienced staff committed to discipleship and training in various aspects of missionary work.
Tuition and Fees: While exact tuition fees for all programs are not detailed, the Surfer's for Missions International (SFMI) program lists the following costs:
- Application Fee: $75.00 USD
- Lecture Phase: $4,090.00 USD
- Outreach Phase: $3,100.00 USD plus additional costs for flights and visas.
For other programs, prospective students are encouraged to contact YWAM Maui directly for detailed financial information.
Location: YWAM Maui is located in Paia, Hawaii. The mailing address is P.O. Box 790237, Paia, HI 96779. The campus provides a conducive environment for training and community living.
Denominational Affiliation: YWAM Maui is part of Youth With a Mission, an interdenominational Christian organization. It 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.
Additional Information: YWAM Maui emphasizes practical application of learned principles through outreach phases in their programs, often focusing on regions in Southeast Asia. They also offer opportunities for volunteers through their Mission Builder program, allowing individuals to serve in various departments on the base.
Prospective students are encouraged to contact YWAM Maui's registrar for the most current information on programs, fees, and application procedures.