About Youth With A Mission Equip Philadelphia
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Our Mission
To equip and launch believers from all backgrounds into the Spheres of Society to live out their callings in radical ways for the Lord.
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Our Vision
To impact the world by seeing Philadelphia transformed with the Gospel and to become a center for missions training and sending.
Our Method
We plan to implement our mission and vision through partnerships with local churches and ministries, both local and international outreaches, mercy ministries, intercession, building community, worship, and the equipping and launching of other missionaries around the world.
What is YWAM?
Youth With A Mission is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups, and Christian traditions dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world.
Also known as YWAM (pronounced “WHY-wham”), we unite in a common purpose to know God and to make Him known.
Our ministries cover every sphere of society, including ship-based medical care, performing arts teams, Bible training programs, business coaching, sports ministries, anti-trafficking work, and many more.
From a late-night vision of waves of young people reaching every continent, given to a 20-year-old in the Bahamas, to a global ministry with over 20,000 workers, the growth of YWAM is the story of God’s inspiration, God’s grace for many mistakes, and the creativity of the Holy Spirit’s leading. The heart of YWAM–to worship God, to serve God’s global purposes, and to champion young people–remains as strong as it was in the beginning.
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Why Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States. It is a place of spiritual and historical significance for this nation. It is a city known for it's cultural diversity, murals, food, and history.
Philadelphia is also a place of deep hopelessness, addiction, and violence.
We know God isn't done with Philadelphia yet, and want to be a part of what He is doing in and through this city. We want to see the city of brotherly love become known for loving as the Father does. We long to see hope restored on the streets. To see each life touched with the Gospel in a way that leads to restoration. To see the city discipled and sent out. To see those who come to tour, leave transformed.
This city is filled with people from all nations and walks of life, and the Father sees each one. He knows each one. He calls each one.
Discipleship Training School - Coming Soon!
DTS is the entry course into YWAM and the University of the Nations.
It is a five-month live-learn intensive designed to encourage, train, and equip you to know God and make Him known. It's a discipleship experience that you can take with you and apply in any area of life that you feel called to.
- Lecture - The first three months are called our lecture phase. It's a time of growing our relationship with the Lord through classes, shared experiences, creative assignments, daily life, and practical applications.
- Outreach - After lecture, we enter our outreach phase. This is the time where we put everything from lecture phase into practice in a cross-cultural setting. We will work with churches in our outreach location and gain experience sharing the Gospel through creative methods and times of discipleship for new believers.
- Debrief and Future Planning - Once we've completed outreach, we take some time to review and process the last few months. During this, the staff are available to help you make a plan for taking the next steps in whatever it is you feel God calling you to do.
YWAM's University of the Nations
YWAM’s University of the Nations (UofN) was founded to train students in ministering the love of Christ and teaching others according to the command of Christ to make disciples of all nations, in all spheres of society.
The UofN is unique in its international missionary training scope with school locations in 160 nations and at 600 locations on 6 continents.
Because national accrediting agencies have major differences in their systems, the UofN has not, at present, applied for any one nation’s accreditation.
Our Staff
Kayla Baumann
Wesley Oliveira
Kayla Baumann
My name is Kayla. I have been in full-time missions for about 13 years. Most of that time was with YWAM, but I also served on staff at Village Creek Bible Camp.
I love writing, reading, camping, and other adventurous activities.
My heart for ministry is to equip and enable other believers to follow God's call on their lives.
Wendy Leanz
Wesley Oliveira
Kayla Baumann
I’m Wendy, a trained missionary since 2024, but I have been part of YWAM since I was 8 years old.
I love meeting people, experiencing different cultures, and trying new foods. I’m an artist working in the performing arts (dance, theater, and circus) and visual arts (film and drawing).
My greatest goal in missions is to know God and make Hi
I’m Wendy, a trained missionary since 2024, but I have been part of YWAM since I was 8 years old.
I love meeting people, experiencing different cultures, and trying new foods. I’m an artist working in the performing arts (dance, theater, and circus) and visual arts (film and drawing).
My greatest goal in missions is to know God and make Him known through art. I want to equip other artists to understand the importance of their role within the mission field and the value of excellence in art within the church, as well as encourage each person to get involved and contribute to the Great Commission.
Wesley Oliveira
Wesley Oliveira
Wesley Oliveira
I’m Wesley, a Brazilian, and I’m 22 years old. I’ve been serving in full-time missions since the beginning of 2025.
I love swimming, cycling, singing, listening to classical crossover music, writing, and anything related to horses.
I live in Mongolia, where I work with young people and nomadic families throughout the country. My vision is
I’m Wesley, a Brazilian, and I’m 22 years old. I’ve been serving in full-time missions since the beginning of 2025.
I love swimming, cycling, singing, listening to classical crossover music, writing, and anything related to horses.
I live in Mongolia, where I work with young people and nomadic families throughout the country. My vision is discipleship and training, with the goal of raising leaders with strong biblical foundations, equipping them to serve in different spheres of society and to become faithful ministers of the Gospel around the world.
Marcos Santos
Marcos Santos
Marcos Santos
My name is Marcos, and I have been a full-time missionary for approximately three years.
I really enjoy going to the beach, skateboarding, hanging out with friends, and trying different kinds of food.
Most importantly, my main purpose in missions is to mobilize people and help them understand and actively participate in the Great Commission, living out missions and evangelism as a lifestyle
Dalia
Marcos Santos
Marcos Santos
My name is Dalia. I am from Minas Gerais and I am 61 years old.
I am passionate about movies, good books, exploring different places, and experiencing new things. I am an organized and helpful person who always enjoys learning and discovering new things.
Today I have the joy and privilege of serving at the YWAM Porto Velho dedicating my ti
My name is Dalia. I am from Minas Gerais and I am 61 years old.
I am passionate about movies, good books, exploring different places, and experiencing new things. I am an organized and helpful person who always enjoys learning and discovering new things.
Today I have the joy and privilege of serving at the YWAM Porto Velho dedicating my time to different projects.
One of them is the Marias Project, with girls aged 11 to 18, where I have the opportunity to contribute to their care, welcoming, love, and encouragement on their journey.
I also serve in the base's kitchen, participating in daily tasks and understanding that each activity, however simple it may seem, can be a way to serve God and people.
I fulfill my ministry with love and dedication, not to please men, but to please God.
My desire is to continue learning, serving, and being an instrument in God's hands, wherever He sends me.