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WHO WE ARE

 

Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Toowoomba is a young, dynamic community, passionate about knowing God, making Him known and saying “YES” to the great adventure of following Him.

We’re raising up a generation of young people to use their prayers, worship, music, missions, creativity and heart for justice to change the world.

WHAT IS YWAM?

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world.

Also known as YWAM (pronounced “WHY-wham”), we unite in a common purpose to know God and to make Him known. YWAM began in 1960 and the heart of YWAM is to worship God, to serve God’s global purposes, and to champion young people.

YWAM is dedicated to presenting Jesus personally to this and future generations, to mobilizing as many as possible to help in this task, and to the training and equipping of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission. We reach out in 180+ countries through three main areas — Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministry.

OUR HISTORY

YWAM Toowoomba has been officially established as a YWAM centre since 2013 and is currently directed by Michael and Paige Bingham. The Bingham’s served at YWAM Brisbane for a number of years, and returned to Australia to take on the leadership of YWAM Toowoomba in December 2016. In January 2017 they were commissioned as the new Director’s for the centre. Throughout following years YWAM Toowoomba has been through a process of re-pioneering, aligning and redefining its vision.

YWAM-Leader

Michael Bingham

YWAM Leader

YWAM'S CORE BELIEFS

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) affirms the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God and the absolute reference point for every aspect of life and ministry. Based upon God’s Word, who He is, and His initiative of salvation through the atoning work of Jesus (His death, burial, and resurrection), the following responses are strongly emphasized in YWAM:

WORSHIP.
We are called to praise and worship God alone (Exo 20:2-3; Deu 6:4-5; 2Ki 17:35-39; 1Ch 16:28-30; Neh 8:2-10; Mar 12:29-30; Rom 15:5-13; Jud 24-25; Rev 5:6-14; Rev 19:5-8).
HOLINESS.
We are called to lead holy and righteous lives that exemplify the nature and character of God (Lev 19:1-2; Psa 51:7-11; Jer 18:1-11; Eze 20:10-12; Zec 13:9; Luk 1:68 75; Eph 4:21-32; Tit 2:11-14; 1Pe 2:9,21-25; 1Jo 3:1-3)
WITNESS.
We are called to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not know Him (Psa 78:1-7; Isa 40:3-11; Mic 4:1-2; Hab 2:14; Luk 24:44-48; Act 3:12-26; Act 10:39-43; 1Co 9:19-23; 2Co 2:12-17; 1Pe 3:15-18).
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 (Gen 18:20-33; Exo 32:1-16; Jdg 3:9,15; 1Ki 8:22-61; Eze 22:30-31; Eze 33:1-11; Mat 6:5-15; Mat 9:36-38; Eph 3:14 21; 2Th 3:1-5).
FELLOWSHIP.
We are called to commit to the Church in both its local nurturing expression and its mobile multiplying expression (2Ch 29:20-30; Psa 22:25-28; Psa 122:1-4; Joe 2:15 17; Mat 18:19-20; Act 2:44-47; Act 4:32-35; 1Co 14:26-40; Eph 2:11-18; Heb 10:23-25).
SERVICE.
We are called to contribute toward God’s Kingdom purposes in every sphere of life (Deu 15:7-11; Deu 24:17-22; Psa 112:4-9; Pro 11:10-11; Zec 7:8-10; Mat 5:14-16; 2Th 3:13; Tit 3:4-8; Heb 13:15-16; Jam 2:14-26).