(originally published June 10th, 2014)
As many of you know, two years ago – by an amazing set of circumstances – I went to YWAM Los Angeles for a six month Discipleship Training School, and my life was completely changed. Though I’ve been blessed with loving, Christian parents and I’ve known God since a young age, from 18 to 21 I walked away from Him and gradually I became a shell of my former self. I was so incredibly lost and my depression became debilitating. I knew that I desperately needed God in my life, but I couldn’t reach Him, so He reached out and did the work for me. My soul was radically reawakened to God’s love and He was so clearly at work in my life. I showed up on a whim with no preparation and no expectations, but He miraculously provided all the money I needed for my tuition and outreach costs, and I was able to serve in the Philippines and Thailand for three months.
So unplanned. So unexpected. 100% God.
Since before my DTS was even over I knew that I wanted to return to YWAM and continue to be a part of this amazing culture. I’d love to be a leader for the type of school I went through so that I can support students in the same way that I was supported. It wasn’t just my life that was changing, lives were changing all around me, and our staff was constantly pouring into us and cheering us on. Amazing.
A couple of weeks ago I heard of an opportunity to attend a six week leadership school (Spiritual Leadership and Ministry Development, or SLAM) in Kona, Hawaii which is where the main hub school for YWAM is located. The school begins on July 4th. Obviously I wanted to attend, but I was intimidated by how quickly it was approaching and whether or not I could realistically go. Just a few days ago I pulled the trigger and decided I’m going to go for it. I know this will be an amazing school (the founder of YWAM is one of the teachers, for one thing) and an amazing time to further develop in the Lord. Please pray for all the logistics to come together within the coming weeks, for the students, and for the teachers. I still have a couple of weeks I can work, but because this all came together so quickly I still need to raise about $1,000 on top of what I’ll make. Financial need can be very stressful, but I know that if this is where God is leading me, He will provide! He certainly has proved that to me before.
Also, I know that many of you have been an unbelievable support to me in the past, both in prayer and finances, and for that I thank you! Seriously, thank you so much!
Well, thanks for reading guys and gals I hope you’re all doing well!
- Trevor
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