Return to Top A Family of Many Ministries YWAM is a family hundreds of creative ministries focused on world evangelism. Though started as a youth movement, YWAM now embraces families and retirees in its ranks. YWAM works with all Christian groups interested in completing the Great Commission. Through the Institute for the Nations, staff can study in specialized areas such as science and technology, communications, the humanities, and Christian ministry. It is offered in over 100 locations around the world.
Costs vary according to location.
The program is five to six months long. Applicants should either be a high school graduate or at least 18 years of age. The lecture phase focuses on knowing God's nature and character, with an emphasis on developing a daily walk with God. The outreach phase is a practicum involving travel and outreach. Thereafter you can apply for a staff position anywhere in the YWAM world.