My name is Silvano Xavier Paulo, from Mozambique/Africa
As a YWAM missionary, I am fully committed to living out the heart of God’s love for the world through hands-on service, relational outreach, and intentional discipleship. My journey with Youth With A Mission began with a deep desire to be used by God to bring hope, healing, and transformation to people in both urban and remote settings. I believe my purpose is to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, not only through words but through tangible acts of love and service.
YWAM’s foundational values of knowing God and making Him known are central to my life. Through YWAM's Discipleship Training School (DTS), I experienced a profound transformation as I grew in my relationship with God, learning what it truly means to live out the Gospel in both my personal life and in missions. My heart has been shaped by the diverse, global community of YWAM, where I’ve had the privilege of learning from people of many cultures and backgrounds, understanding that God’s love transcends every barrier—whether language, race, or socioeconomic status.
Whether through street evangelism, community development, or humanitarian outreach, I actively engage in building relationships with people from all walks of life. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals in impoverished communities, teaching, training, and partnering with local churches and ministries to make a lasting impact. I’m especially passionate about oral Bible translation, working with children, building sustainable development projects, engaging in creative arts ministry, or helping with disaster relief.
Living as a YWAM missionary has also meant learning how to serve sacrificially, with a posture of humility and a willingness to go wherever I’m needed, whether it’s in the depths of a remote village or in the heart of a bustling city. I believe that mission is not just about traveling to far-off places, but about demonstrating the love of God in every interaction and offering grace, kindness, and a listening ear to those I meet.
One of the most powerful aspects of being a YWAM missionary is the ongoing discipleship process. I am continually growing in my understanding of God’s Word, learning new ways to share it with others, and allowing my faith to deepen through constant prayer, worship, and the accountability of the YWAM community. At the same time, I am passionate about helping others take the same steps in their walk with God, whether through teaching, mentoring, or simply walking alongside them on their own journeys of faith.
I am deeply committed to living a life of integrity, radical love, and unwavering faith as I serve in mission. Every step of this journey is a reflection of God's faithfulness and a response to His calling. My vision as a YWAM missionary is to continue partnering with God in His mission to reach the lost, restore the broken, and bring His Kingdom to earth through Oral Bible translation, church planting and discipleship, (Discipline a person, transform a life change the nation) “one life at the time”.
Silvano