My name is Shelby Heil, and I am a missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Over the past several months, God has completely transformed my life through discipleship, evangelism, and serving the nations. During my mission training and outreach, I have had the privilege of sharing the gospel with people from many different backgrounds, including Muslims in Türkiye and unreached communities in West Africa. I have witnessed God move in incredible ways through salvations, prayer, healing, and lives being transformed by the love of Jesus. These experiences have only strengthened my calling to spend my life making Christ known among the nations.
My heart is to see people encounter Jesus, grow as disciples, and be equipped to reach others with the gospel. Whether I am sharing my faith one-on-one, leading Bible studies, serving local churches, praying for people, or encouraging new believers, my desire is to faithfully live out the Great Commission. I also have a deep passion for studying God’s Word so that I can minister with greater biblical understanding and help train and disciple others for long-term missions.
This fall, I will be attending the Bible Core Course (BCC) in Lausanne, Switzerland. This intensive program will allow me to dive deeply into Scripture, strengthen my biblical foundation, and prepare for a lifetime of ministry. I believe this next season is an important step in equipping me to serve more effectively wherever God leads, whether that is among unreached people groups, church planting, discipleship, or future mission work around the world.
As I continue following God’s call, I cannot do it alone. Mission work is a partnership, and I am incredibly grateful for those who choose to stand with me. Your prayers are essential—for wisdom, protection, boldness, spiritual growth, and for the hearts of those who will hear the gospel. Your financial support makes it possible for me to continue training, serving, and going wherever the Lord calls. Thank you for believing in what God is doing through this ministry. Every prayer, every gift, and every word of encouragement plays a part in advancing His Kingdom, and I am honored to have you on this journey with me.
Shelby