Outreach Workshops

I speak English. Can I use this language tool to share the good news? This workshop aims to share with you specially prepared lesson plans and worksheets which you can use during your outreach to teach English to the locals. In the process this tool can serve to help you to build friendship and communicate the Gospel with the locals.

Elizabeth Yeak is a prolific author who has specialized in producing books that help people learn and enjoy the English language. She is a dynamic trainer in great demand who heads her own company EMC Learning Resources Pte Ltd (http://emc.sg). She is a devoted Christian with a passion for using the learning of English as a tool to share the gospel.

In this workshop you will be equipped to use music as a creative way to reach out to the locals. Music is a powerful media that transcends language and cultural barriers to touch the heart and soul of people, thus communicate God’s love to the local. If you have some talent in this area, why not come and learn how you can use it to serve the Lord during this outreach?

Aleni Rivers is originally from Samoa but now resides in Perth, Australia. He has been involved with Youth With A Mission since 1992. Through his involvement with YWAM he has travelled extensively, from the Cook Islands to the slums of India to the townships of South Africa. He is also a part of YWAM Perth’s eldership and this calls on him regularly to teach, mentor and disciple. His specialty is using worship and performing arts in evangelism and he has done so on the streets and halls of many a cities of the world. He has also been involved in coaching and releasing international young worshippers and worship leaders.

In the developing world where we are challenged with many contagious diseases and health and hygiene issues, being equipped to teach locals about simple health and hygiene practices are effective means to reach out to them and express God’s love in a practical way. This workshop won’t turn you into a medical professional overnight but at least you can learn some simple and practical steps to bring healing to their bodies and in the process touch their hearts for Jesus.

Dr Leong Choon Kit graduated from NUS Medical faculty in 1991, obtained M.Med (Public Health) in 1998 and Grad Dip in Family Medicine in 2003. He has been an associate staff with Campus Crusade for Christ since 1992 and spent 4 years full time serving a restricted access nation. He started Mission Medical Clinic in 2003 with a group of like minded doctors. They use their clinic as a platform and model to help doctors to work and serve using their profession as a means of sharing Christ. Hw worships at Bethesda (Serangoon) Church.

This workshop is open to those who are leading teams for the coming outreach. You will learn the various aspects of effective team leadership that results in discovering God’s purpose for individual and team, in world missions.

Sean Yu is the founder (15 years ago!) and executive officer at Christian Mission Fellowship (CMF). He is also the Founder and executive officer in Christian Mission Business Association (CMBA). He facilitates youth through networking, mentorship, and mission. He facilitates Christian Businessmen to do mission . He has served as a pastor for 21 years. In the 21 years, 5 years were spent as field worker in the Middle East region during the Afghan and Iraq war to pioneer business and missions. He is currently serving in YWAM Singapore in Go Centre as a mobilizer for mission in South East Asia.

What do I do with someone who is interested to know Jesus? How do I begin? What is the full gospel message? Come to this workshop and be equipped with practical skills of sharing the Gospel with someone, and lead him/her to Christ, as well as learn how to do follow up with a young believer.

Amos Ang and a team from Campus Crusade for Christ will lead this workshop. They have consistently been used by the Lord to inspire and train God’s people to share their faith effectively. Amos has been serving in Campus Crusade for Christ since 1991. He is currently part of the Campus Leadership team working with campus staff and also the Workplace Initiative Network Director. Graduated from Regent College with a Master of Divinity, Amos gave leadership to the Evangelism Focus Group in the Campus Ministry for the past 2 years. He is happily married to Karen for 11 years with 2 boys, Nathan and Josiah.

Outreaches are not only about doing a task, but they are opportunities to develop a closer relationship with God through seeking Him in prayer. You will learn how to listen to the voice of God both as individuals and as a team during missions. This is a discipline you will bring with you even after the mission trip is over.

Andy & Marcia Zimmermann joined Youth With A Mission in 1980 and were married in Switzerland where Andy grew up, in 1981. They have two daughters, Estee (25) and Erika, (22) and a son, Jeremy (17). They currently live in Ventura, California where Andy administrates John Dawson's International YWAM Presidential office and the International Reconciliation Coalition office. Marcia is an intercessor with a heart for young people, Native American ministries and Jewish/Gentile reconciliation.

In the short span of outreach time, what can you leave behind with the local believers or church groups to help them in their Christian journey and growth? This workshop aims to teach you how to impart to the local church the principles and guidelines for building a curriculum to disciple and grow the believers in their faith.

The Rev Dr Norman Wong graduated from the London Bible college in 1977 and has been serving the Lord in various capacities – missionary, pastor, Director of Youth Ministries - ever since. He is an ordained Elder with the Methodist Church in Singapore. He is currently the Executive Director of the Methodist Missions Society.