Tom & Holly Schmidt |
How do we describe ourselves in just a few words? We love Jesus and we really like people, especially people that have felt overlooked by church or fallen through the cracks. A few things about us: We have 9 kids and a few years ago we back-packed with 6 of them through Central America. We have lived on a remote jungle island among Ngäbe Indians where we had to collect rain water, use solar for power and boats to get anywhere. Our life is about loving Jesus well and doing life with those who have been grafted into our family by birth, adoption or spiritual adoption, following Jesus closely - living a life of ‘Spirit and Truth’ and ‘Revival and Reformation’ - leading people to encounters with Jesus that are life changing and grounded in the Word of God.
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Brittany Bunch |
Hey! I’m Brittany Bunch. I’m from Long Grove, Iowa and I’ve been a missionary since I graduated high school in 2013. I have a background in Bible, teaching, and medical missions. Missions has taken me to Mozambique, Swaziland, South Africa, Panama, Peru, Taiwan, Australia, Cambodia, Uganda, and a couple of other (sensitive) countries! I’m really passionate about seeing Christians discipled through the Word of God, and equipping people to study God’s Word for themselves. I love scrap-booking, lettering, road trips, window seats of airplanes, the dollar section of Target, babies, and when children’s clothing makes kids look like animals. My Bible and my planner are my lifelines, and I enjoy frustrating young people by using fleek words out of context.
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Andrea Cooper |
I'm Andrea, a typical Wisconsinite with a huge heart for missions, kids, and administration. Before serving full-time in missions, I was an elementary teacher, drama instructor, and customer service supervisor. Since joining YWAM in 2010, I've had the privilege of traveling to 13 countries, and have done ministry with at least 6 different indigenous people groups. I'm passionate about foster care and adoption, teaching, loving the overlooked, and helping small and pioneering YWAM locations flourish in their administration. I'm in love with world cuisine, maps of any kind, singing at the top of my lungs when no one is watching, sitting on the couch with a great book, photography and design, and great sweeping vistas that point to our Wonderful Creator.
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Joshua Schmidt |
I'm a classic 3rd culture kid and the 7th of 9 kids, so I'm a bit different than many teenagers. Living on a remote island early in my teenage years taught me a lot about sustainability and how to live among non-American cultures and people. I love Jesus and my life is His. I'm passionate about sailing and stoked that I get to help others use water vessels to reach the isolated for Christ and at the same time enjoy God's creation.
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Kate Morris |
G’day, I’m Kate. I’m from Queensland, Australia with a love for the Bible, theology, and discipleship. I originally became involved in YWAM in 2010. I have had the opportunity to travel to over 11 countries and always interested in adding more to the list. I have a desire to see all nations be transformed by the Gospel and be given the tools and opportunity to know God’s word for themselves. Sitting in coffee shops with either a book or friends is one of my favourite things to do. You might also find me listening to music, cooking and eating good food, or gazing at God’s beautiful nature. I have a desire to see what it could look like to do missions sustainably and would love to grow my own food one day.
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Anna Kast |
Hello, my name is Anna Kast. I grew up in Washington, USA in the beautifully green Pacific Northwest, half way between Seattle, Wa and Portland, OR. I volunteered as a youth leader for 4 years as well as volunteering time to time in the after hour pediatric center in my home town. I've worked as a barista, an assistant to an attorney, a para-educator working one-on-one with challenged children, and a nanny. I attended my DTS at The King’s Lodge in Nuneaton, England in 2017-2018 and then was able to complete the Bible Core Course with YWAM Ships Kona in 2019. The Lord has placed a deep desire in my heart to disciple others into their identity in Him and discover the Lord's true nature and character. I’m so excited to see what the Lord has for this next season!
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Josiah Viergutz |
Hello, my name is Josiah Viergutz. I grew up in Calgary, Canada. I have volunteered at Wycliffe Bible Translators and Diabetes Canada among others in my home town. Fun fact: I’ve spent more time traveling within the United States than Canada. I attended my DTS in Cimmaron, Colorado in 2018 and then volunteered with YWAM Ships Kona in 2019 in the communications department. I am passionate about sharing God’s Word with the isolated through media. I’m so excited to see what the Lord has for this next season!
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