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OUR MISSION
Create community that builds and disciples young people for missions, and mobilizes workers to serve in their God-given calling, both locally and in the unreached areas of the world.
OBJECTIVES
1. Build and disciple young people.
The emerging generation does not want to be told how to follow Jesus — they want to see it demonstrated and experience following Him with others. We desire to create a Great Commission training community where discipleship is caught, not just taught. The objective for YWAM Ozarks is for a live-learn community where the Word, fellowship, and God’s heartbeat for missions is part of daily living.
2. Train them in the Word.
A solid foundation in the Word is a major objective. Training, not just in Bible knowledge but training to touch the issues of life is critical. We will use inductive Bible study to ground young people in the Word and to give them the tools to train others as well.
3. Partner with local churches.
We are committed to pursue unity and cooperation with the local Church (Body of Christ). We desire to learn from what God has already invested in this region, and to discover ways that the gifts and strengths of YWAM can best serve the Church.
4. Reach the next generation.
We will focus on youth directly and indirectly, as an outgrowth of who we are. Whether that be in hosting sports camps or weekend retreats, leading teen Bible studies or conducting teacher seminars, we intend to practice what we preach: reaching the next generation is crucial for any mission venture. It will be a wise investment of our time and energy.
5. Mobilize young people to reach our world.
We believe there are two emphases the Lord would have for YWAM Ozarks to help fulfill the Great Commission:
• Minister to the local region with training, evangelism, and practical service.
• Mobilize young people to reach those who have yet to hear the Good News of Jesus.
6. Restore a spiritual inheritance.
This answers the “Why Ozark, Arkansas?” question. Barb’s grandfather, A.H. Levin, had a passion to disciple young people in the Word and send out missionaries around the world. God brought him sovereignly to Ozark to house that vision, where he founded Ozark Bible Institute (later renamed Citadel Bible College), which operated for over 40 years. This area has a spiritual legacy of discipling and mobilizing young people to claim their own inheritance in God’s kingdom.
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