Hi! My name is Kade Stenersen.

I was born in New Hampshire, but raised in Hockinson, Washington. Hockinson is a small town, 45 minutes north of Portland, Oregon. I was raised in a Christian household by two amazing parents, but always had my doubts until God met me at a local youth group. Since then, I have slowly given Jesus lordship over more and more of my life. This led me to January 2024 when I did a DTS (Discipleship Training School) with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) learning to preach the gospel, pray for those I do not know, and get closer to God.

Now I am a full time missionary with the organization YWAM! I have committed at least the next two years to learning and leading as a staff at YWAM Kona. This looks like three parts. First “Leadership Track”, learning to lead others, revolving around the idea of doing first then teaching, and getting discipled by others who have a lot to teach me. Then I will spend 3 months staffing a “DTS” (yes the same thing I did earlier this year). Though I am sure I will learn and grow more through this time, the main objective is to disciple the next batch of “Fire and Fragrance DTS” students. For the following 3 months I will lead a team on “Outreach” to the nations! Serving, discipling, preaching, worshipping and praying for those who don’t yet know Christ. There is a 3 month break for summertime, but wherever God leads me (possibilities of a 3 month bible school, internship, or a job back home, etc.) I will continue to disciple others, study, learn, grow, and pray in a missions focused lifestyle. After summer everything repeats; Leadership Track, DTS, Outreach.

Even though I take pride in my work ethic and previous job(s), I am not able to support myself for 9 months without paychecks. I need the support of others who want to fulfill the great commission. I am hoping and praying for $2500 dollars monthly. Though this isn’t an exact number, it should give me enough to live with the basic necessities wherever I am. If there is any extra, I’ll save for the more expensive places/ emergency funds. I also desperately need prayer. I am/was NOT the type of person to be a missionary, let alone a leader of other missionaries. However God has called me to do this. I believe that He has and will continue to change, grow, and shape me into someone that IS equipped and able to lead and disciple others to bring the Kingdom of Christ to the nations.

But in order for that to happen I need your partnership! I appreciate any and all types of support. God bless.

Kade

P.S. the cute baby in the picture is my younger sister not mine.