Hi, my name is Arvin Rivero. Born and raised in the Philippines, I am a missionary and a true believer in Jesus as the first and only hope of our broken world. 

Before I became a YWAMer, I had already been involved in a ministry that had kept my heart burning for Jesus. I served our local church as a leader since 2010 as part of the worship ministry, and as a part-time member for our church’s mission trips. I love Jesus, and all I wanted was to live life, serve God, and be a friend to as many people as God brings into my life. 

Until…

In 2020, God called me to be a full-time missionary and serve with YWAM Impact Philippines. To lead international outreach teams, equip and train young leaders coming from different nations, be part of leading a national youth movement in the Philippines, and champion Filipinos. 

Quite broad and overwhelming?

So, this is what our ministries look like when we view them from a practical perspective.

• Compassion & Justice - Restoring dignity to those in prostitution, orphanage, and street communities

• Impact Campaigns - Short-term missions creating long-term sustainable impact

• The Send Movement - Activating youth for missional impact in every career and calling

• Dental Collaborations - Serving hundreds of patients monthly in one of the world's top 10 worst dental nations

• Origins Basketball - Using the Philippines' #1 sport (40M+ players) for missions

• Team Extreme - Reaching nearly 1 million people through power stunts and gospel presentations

• Life Bearers - Supporting women and children with health education and biblical family training

• Music Immersion - Unleashing the prophetic voice of Filipinos through evangelistic arts

• Prayer & Missions Movement - Believing for 24/7 prayer and worship for global breakthrough

This is a lot, but this is just a proof of how ripe the field is in the Philippines. 

Just as Apostle Paul had churches that stood with him in prayer and provision, I believe God is calling partners today to share in the eternal reward of those who go.

One of the greatest needs on the mission field is not just laborers, but people who will send laborers. I have a heart to win this generation back to Christ. Would you partner with me in that effort? As Jesus said: "...what you have done unto one of the least of these, you have done unto me". (Matt. 25:40)

Together, we become a team—those who go and those who send—working hand in hand to see lives transformed and nations discipled.

Arvin