Hi, my name is Annabella Lekberg, and I’m a missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) serving with the Extreme Places Discipleship Training School (DTS) in Kona, Hawaii. Over the past 6 months, I’ve been going through training that’s really shaped me through Bible study, discipleship, evangelism, and cross-cultural ministry. God has been growing my heart so much for people to encounter Jesus—especially in places where the Gospel hasn’t really been heard or where there isn’t much Christian community.

The heart behind Extreme Places DTS is to know God deeply and make Him known in some of the most remote and spiritually unreached places in the world. Through this time, I’ve been trained to share the love of Jesus, disciple others, serve communities, and step into what God is already doing in the nations. Whether it’s through prayer, building relationships, practical service, or simply sharing the Gospel, our goal is to see lives changed by the hope of Jesus.

As I move into staffing with Extreme Places DTS, I’ll get to help train and walk alongside future students as they grow in their relationship with God and prepare for missions. That includes discipling students, helping with outreach teams, assisting in training, and creating a space where people can really encounter God and learn to follow His voice. It’s honestly such a privilege to invest in the next generation of missionaries and leaders who will go out and share the Gospel around the world.

Since YWAM is a faith-based organization, staff raise their own financial support. This allows us to serve full-time in ministry while trusting God to provide through people who feel led to partner with us. I’m currently looking for individuals, families, and churches who would be willing to support me through prayer and monthly giving. Your partnership would directly help me continue discipling, training, and sending others into places where many have never heard the name of Jesus.

I really believe missions is something we do together. Not everyone is called to go, but we are all invited to be part of it through prayer, giving, and support. Thank you so much for considering being part of my team—your prayers, encouragement, and support truly make it possible for me to keep doing what God has called me to among the nations.

Annabella