Nolan Kalf is an 18-year-old student from British Colombia, Canada. He is currently living in Queensland Australia with YWAM Gold Coast, completing the lecture phase of his Discipleship Training School (DTS) and preparing for outreach to the Solomon Islands. Nolan is seeking support to continue growing and learning through the DBS after his return from outreach.
Nolan was raised in a Christian home and grew up knowing about God, but his faith became more personal after spending time at a Bible camp. Later he returned to volunteer at that camp hoping to see God work in the lives of others and to help kids experience what he once did. Those summers gave him a desire for sharing God’s love with others and trying to be a positive influence wherever he goes.
While on outreach in the Solomon Islands, Nolan plans to challenge himself and continue stepping outside his comfort zone. He hopes to serve the local communities in any way he can and put into practice what he has learned during the lecture phase. Throughout these experiences Nolan plans to find opportunities to encourage and support those around him while teaching them about God’s character and nature.
Once he returns to Australia Nolan has decided to dedicate the next three months to the DBS, where he will read and study through the whole bible. Understanding the importance of knowing God’s word, Nolan hopes to gain a solid foundation to bring with him back to Canada, where consistent bible reading is rare. In 2022 only about 18% of Christians in Canada said they read their bible at least once a month, 50% said they never read the Bible. The DBS aims to end Bible illiteracy in new generations.
As I prepare for the DBS your prayers and support are needed. Please pray for focus and energy to serve without burnout, for guidance and discernment through the Holy Spirit, and for deep understanding as I study and share God’s Word. I am currently unable to cover the cost of the DBS and rely on donations to make it possible. Your financial support will help me pay for course fees and housing, allowing me to focus on learning and serving. Any donation makes a difference and is appreciated.
Nolan