MISSIONARY Rob Apger DONATE Life Verse: “As each has received a gift use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10 Mission Statement: To encourage and comfort the overlooked in our community, using my abilities as a music minister and mentor, and to model a life of simplicity, availability, and authenticity. Donate

MISSIONARY Chris O'Shaughnessy DONATE Born and raised in the military and having lived overseas for most of his life, Chris speaks and shares the gospel at gatherings ranging from service projects and leadership retreats to military events around the world. Chris also works with a diverse international community around the world, focusing specifically on Third Culture Kids (TCKs) by speaking at various international schools to students, teachers and parents about their unique place in an ever globalizing world. Donate

Missionary Alaysia Barker-Vaughn DONATE Hi! My name is Alaysia and I simply want to say thank you for taking the time to learn about God’s mission and vision over my life! I’m from Pasadena, CA and I am a Senior Political Science major with a double minor in African American Studies and Theology at Loyola Marymount University. Since 2022, I’ve felt the Lord calling me to become a full-time missionary once I complete my degree this coming May. Although I do still desire to further my education one day, I will first be joining YWAM (Youth With a Mission) in September 2023. As a child, I always questioned if God existed. I spent years of my life claiming the title, ‘Christian’, but I had not chosen Jesus personally. I assumed He was a man in the sky that watched my life from afar. Christianity was a religion, not a relationship, and so I assumed that I could just ‘join’ Christianity later in life, and thus proceeded to excuse living my life the way I desired. When I started university, I was excited to explore ‘college life’ and relationships, but all I found was temporary happiness and long-lasting brokenness. Nothing would fully heal the holes in my heart. However, one night during 2020, amidst my depression and brokenness, I encountered the healing, transformative, and redeeming power of Jesus Christ. He picked me up, healed me, and comforted me in a way I had never experienced before. God showed me a deeper love than any relationship I had had on this earth. He transformed my mind and revealed Himself to me as my father, my best friend, and my provider. I am not perfect. I do not know everything about Jesus. I am still healing. But ultimately, He chose me and continues to choose me everyday, even in my brokenness. And now, I’m happy to say that I have been choosing Him daily, and can’t wait to continue to choose Him daily in my next season with YWAM. YWAM is a Christian, non-profit organization that trains and sends out young people with burning hearts for Jesus to the ends of the earth, to carry the love of Christ to every nation. With YWAM, I will complete a 6-month Discipleship Training School (DTS). During the first 3 months, I will be in a Lecture Phase in Kona, Hawaii. During this phase, I will attend classes everyday, learning more about the Bible, God, and my relationship with Him. Through this, I will be equipped and trained for Outreach, the second phase, where I’ll be sent out with a team to tell others about Jesus! On Outreach, we will spend three months pouring into communities and sharing the gospel. I can’t wait to be on the front lines for Jesus. I am aware that, to some, this may sound like a 6-month, post-grad vacation, because, who wouldn’t want to go to Hawaii? But, I have faith that DTS will be a true educational experience worth my time. In fact, it may even be a more powerful experience than my academic education has been. During DTS, I will seek and know God for myself, not for what my family believes in or what I have been conditioned to know as someone who grew up going to church. I will develop consistency in my relationship with Jesus and work on healing and surrendering wounds in my heart from past trauma. I feel thrilled and overjoyed to think that I have the opportunity to grow my firm foundation in Christ; knowing the One who created me and allowing Him to do surgery on my heart, renew my mind, break generational curses, and use me to declare revival over my generation! As I prepare for full-time missions, I find myself honored with the responsibility to gather a family of people who are willing to partner with me in prayer and finances! In order to walk out in the fullness of God's calling over my life, I am looking for family, friends, and fellow believers who feel led to sow into me and believe in the call God has over my life. As a financially independent young adult who has been providing for herself for over three years, even I find it strange to be asking others for sponsorship. However, I’ve realized that, despite my discomfort, it is actually a privilege and honor to fully rely on the Lord for provision through His children. I feel reminded of what Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me". I am fully surrendering and trusting that He will provide the $10,000 I need to fulfill the calling that He has on my life. The money I am raising will cover all 6-months of tuition, food, housing, transportation, and flights. I express thanksgiving in advance to God and any of you who are able to support me in prayer and/or finances; it truly means the world! Thank you for partnering with me! Alaysia Barker-Vaughn Donate

Missionary Annabel Gould DONATE Hi! I'm Annabel! A nineteen year old missionary from Sydney, Australia. I’m currently doing full time missions with YWAM Kona (Youth With A Mission). I feel so blessed to be a part of the largest missionary sending organisation in the whole world! YWAM trains and equips young people to “Know God and make Him known.” I have a heart to see Gen Z walk in an intimate, life-changing relationship with God. I feel called to disciple teens and young adults, and see them step into the calling God has for their lives. I have seen the transformative power of Jesus in my own life, and in the lives of many throughout the nations. I feel so privileged to be able step out in obedience to Jesus’ last commandment, the Great Great Commission… “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) I am currently in South Africa completing a leadership training school, in preparation to staff the Fire and Fragrance DTS (Discipleship Training School), in January. Staffing this DTS will involve discipling 9 young women as they get trained in Kona (from January - March), then leading a missions trip into the nations with a team of 10 students (from April - June). As a full-time missionary, I raise my own support and trust God for it monthly. In order for me to fully serve and partner with what God is doing in the nations, I humbly ask that you would consider financially supporting me. It says in 1 Corinthians 9:14 “In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.” To be able to staff next year I will need $1,800 AUD ($1,200 USD) per month. All monthly support, or one time donations, would go towards basic living costs such as food, rent, toiletries and travel expenses, etc. Any support, through prayer or financially, means the absolute world to me. Each prayer is heard, and each dollar is used for His Kingdom. Your giving will not go unnoticed by our Father in Heaven. If you have any questions, or would like to be a part of my monthly updates, you can email me at : annabelgould47@gmail.com With so much love, Annabel x Donate

Missionary Malcolm Augustinus DONATE Who I Am Hello and welcome! I’m Malcolm Augustinus, a passionate missionary serving with YWAM Amsterdam. I’m dedicated to discipleship, equipping people with the Word of God, and leading worship to create spaces where others can encounter the Lord. My goal is to help people grow in their faith, walk in the fear of the Lord, and truly know Him. Growing up in a YWAM family, I’ve always felt a strong call to ministry. Now, as staff for the Discipleship Bible School (DBS) in Amsterdam, I have the privilege of guiding students from around the world as they dive deep into Scripture, learning how to engage with it and grow in their relationship with Jesus. It’s incredible to witness how the Word of God transforms lives, and I am honored to be part of this journey. My Mission My ministry is all about seeing lives transformed through the power of God’s Word. Through DBS, I disciple students by providing them with practical tools to study and apply the Bible in their everyday lives. I teach them how to engage with Scripture, helping them build a strong foundation for their faith. The goal is to equip them not only with knowledge but also with a heart for mission, so they can go out and impact the world around them. In addition to my work in Amsterdam, I am preparing for an upcoming outreach to Japan, where we will share the gospel and disciple others. While I’m committed to serving in YWAM Amsterdam for the next two years, I also feel a strong call to Spain, trusting that God will open doors in His perfect timing. Partner With Me To continue in full-time missions, I rely on the partnership of those who believe in what God is doing through this ministry. Your prayers and financial support are vital in helping me disciple students, lead outreach teams, and equip the next generation of believers to carry the gospel to the nations. Would you prayerfully consider joining me in this mission? Your support, whether through prayer or finances, will make a lasting impact on the lives of those we disciple. Together, we can advance God’s Kingdom and see His glory shine! Malcolm Donate

MISSIONARY Dr. Kim Ryan DONATE Dr. Kim Ryan is President of the Life Giving Network which has 100 Purpose Driven churches in Cambodia and India and he trains pastors all over the world how to build healthy churches that love lost people to Christ. He is also Vice President of Chosen and Dearly Loved Foundation a ministry devoted to rescuing and caring for orphans with special needs. He has been a church planter and senior pastor for over 30 years in the Pacific Northwest leading his congregations to plant churches in Canada and overseas. He has been married to Anne for forty years and they have 5 amazing children and two delightful grandchildren. They live in Kona Hawaii between global travels. Donate

Missionary Elyse Skoumal DONATE Hi friends! My name is Elyse Skoumal, and I am currently serving with a missions organization called Youth With A Mission (YWAM)! A few years ago, the Lord placed a deep passion in my heart to serve Him and pursue missions, though I wasn’t quite sure what that would look like. In September of 2023, I had the opportunity to complete a six-month Discipleship Training School, where the Lord met me in remarkable ways and marked my heart for unreached people groups around the world. I had the amazing opportunity to trek through the Himalayan mountain range and distribute Bibles to villages only accessible by foot. During that time, the Lord spoke clearly to me about how I could use fitness to glorify Him! At the end of September, I’ll be moving back to Kona, Hawaii, to step into full-time missions with YWAM. I will be joining the staff team with Respect the Corners (RTC). “RTC is a missions training and sending movement, consumed by the love of Jesus, using our passion for fitness to make Him known in communities all around the world.” It’s more than just fitness—it's about being equipped to bring the gospel to some of the hardest-to-reach places on Earth. While on staff, I will be trained to coach in the sport of CrossFit, disciple others into a relationship with Jesus through fitness, gain leadership skills rooted in the Lord, and trek into different nations to spread the gospel. I would love to invite you to partner with me through prayer and financial support! I'm currently looking for a team of monthly supporters to help sow into the Kingdom. My goal is to raise $2,000/month to cover rent, groceries, tithing, savings, and other expenses. Would you prayerfully consider joining my monthly support team—or contributing a one-time gift? With love, Elyse Donate

Missionary Jenna Hockert DONATE Hi guys!! My name is Jenna, and I’m 19 years old. I grew up in Minnesota, USA with an amazing family. I’ve always known about Jesus, but I recently dedicated my life to truly living for Him. Last September (2024), I did a five-month Discipleship Training School (DTS) in New Zealand through an organization called Youth With A Mission (YWAM). During the school, we learned about God’s character, how to have a personal relationship with Him, and how to share Jesus with others. We then took what we learned and brought it to another nation during the outreach phase, living out the gospel in real, tangible ways. I absolutely fell in love with God and with serving Him like this. In August 2025, I plan to move back to New Zealand for two years to join the same YWAM base as a staff member. While on staff, I’ll have the privilege of mentoring students through lectures, small groups, worship, intercession, street evangelism, short-term mission trips, and more. I’m so excited to be part of this because God has given me a deep passion to disciple others and help them experience Him just like I did. Since YWAM is a volunteer-based ministry, I won’t be receiving a salary while I’m on staff—which gives me an amazing opportunity to trust God to provide. I’m currently fundraising to help cover staff fees, living expenses like food, housing, and healthcare, and the cost of outreach trips across the South Pacific. If you feel led to give—whether it’s a one-time gift or monthly support—I would be so grateful. Every bit helps, and it truly means a lot. Thank you for reading and for considering being part of what God is doing in and through my life! – Jenna :) Donate

Missionary Ali Moore DONATE Hey!! My name is Ali Moore and I am very excited to share with you the opportunity God has given to me. Starting in October I will be joining a 6 month discipleship training school called Circuit Riders. Circuit Riders is a YWAM based mission and training community that is geared toward reaching the lost, reviving the saved, and training up the next generation. What am I doing: The first 3 months of the DTS I'll be in Huntington Beach, CA for a school like atmosphere. This will include daily classes and lectures, training sessions, weekly outreaches, small group discipleship, also training in evangelism in how to reach my generation with the Gospel. Then the last 3 months we will be sent out into our outreach location. Outreach locations are based on the tour we have decided to be a part of, personally I will be a part of the Carry the Love tour. Carry the Love is focused on reaching out to our generation and inspiring them to love like Jesus and walking in relationship with Him. Some main objectives of Carry the Love is to grow confidence in evangelism and leadership, learn how to build community and gather not only believers, but also the lost, and so much more. While on tour we will be traveling all over college campuses, cities, etc. hosting events to reach out to those communities. Whats next: As I prepare for this mission, I am reaching out to ask you for your support and prayers. I am aiming to fundraise about $13,000. this will go towards lecture fees, housing, food, travel, tour fees, and any other expenses. Any amount of money you would be willing/able to give would mean so much to me! Most importantly, I would also love your prayer support. Prayer during this time is SO important. Specific prayers I'd love is for the next few months in fundraising and preparation, as well as prayer for me and my team during the DTS and tour. I am so grateful for your support in what the Lord is doing, whether that be prayer or giving. Ali Donate

Missionary Christina Turner DONATE Hey! My name is Christina Turner and I am a missionary with Circuit Riders. I have been a full time missionary since I graduated college in 2018, started by running a school of ministry in Las Vegas and transitioning into serving Circuit Riders in 2020. Why Circuit Riders? Circuit Riders is a YWAM mission and training community that launches movements to reach the next generation. Our passion is Jesus, our mission field is our generation and our opportunity is now. We want to see the lost saved, the saved revived and train them all. The original Circuit Riders were a movement of selfless, dedicated individuals who gave their very lives to reaching the lost, forming discipleship settings, and shifting the culture around them through wholehearted obedience to Scripture. Their zeal for God created a contagion of simple obedience to the teachings of Jesus and resulted in a movement later described as the First Great Awakening. Wherever you find yourself in the world, the fact remains that Jesus has been misrepresented, many have false ideas of who He is and what He is like. My vision is to see our generation wake up to who Jesus truly is and that the body of Christ would step into their missional call to share the gospel and meet the needs around them. This has been lived out by going on Carry the Love tours across America to college campuses, training college students how to gather their friends and preach the gospel. I’ve also done evangelistic initiatives and training schools equipping the masses how to reach their city. Some of those cities were found in the nations of Kenya, Burundi, Egypt, Hungary, France & England!! I am so thankful for every person who has partnered with me financially and in prayer. You have a huge part in every testimony!! Christina Donate