Hola Mexico!

Just over four years ago I found myself attempting to “take a sip of water from a fire hydrant” as YWAM founder Loren Cunningham so affectionately puts it: I attended a six month program called Discipleship Training School (DTS).

Youth With A Mission had a profound influence on my life and introduced me to a world of intentional spiritual development. Our lecture phase topics included the Father Heart of God, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Spiritual Gifts, and an overview of Inductive Bible Study. For the mission field outreach portion of the school, my team partnered with the communities in Tijuana, Mexico, and San Pedro in the Dominican Republic. During my time in Tijuana, I was able to delve into a world of ministry that included feeding the homeless, volunteering at an orphanage, prayer walking in the Red Light District, building homes and outhouses, and tutoring at an afterschool jamboree called “Circulo Andante” (Spanish for “The Walking Circle”).

While staying at the YWAM Base in Tijuana, I was introduced to School of Biblical Studies (SBS). Youth With A Mission has over one thousand ministry centers scattered throughout the world, and each campus offers various programs. After a few years of dreaming and praying for the opportune time, I am delighted to share with you that I have been accepted to the bilingual SBS beginning September 2015. Pairing two of my greatest loves, the Word of God and the Spanish language, I will be studying for nine months at a campus that helped shape my vision for how I am to serve our Heavenly Father’s purposes.





I’m writing this letter to ask you to consider how you can join me in the journey. Prayer for increased discipline and growing attentiveness during my lectures would be so appreciated. I have been trying to learn Spanish for years, including three college level courses, but think that immersion at a bilingual base will really help me cross the threshold into conversational fluency. Studying Scripture in English and Spanish will strengthen the foundation I have built, and allow me to minister to a widespread group of peoples’ hearts. The School of Biblical Studies will take our class through the Bible five to six times, studying Hebrew and Greek, cultural relevancy, and what God’s big picture plan is.

If you are able, would you think about supporting me financially as I pursue what I believe God has called me to do?
See the "Mission Statement and Support" tab for giving. Thank you!!

Until the nets are full,
Kelsey Maxine Tungseth