A Mentor’s Life-Changing Impact – Part 2

In Part 1 of the story, you saw how my mentor was a MODEL for me. You saw ways he would ASSIST me. Now, in Part 2 of the story, let me tell you about how he would WATCH me and then LAUNCH me. You’ll be convinced of his life-changing impact. As one of George […]

A Mentor’s Life-Changing Impact

Have you ever wondered what kind of influence a God-given mentor could have upon your life? Have you wondered how you might serve as a mentor for a young disciple or emerging leader? Let the story help give you a clearer picture. A few weeks ago I drove down the road with a couple of […]

Action-Packed Family Time with YWAM Founders

“Mom! Dad! Let me tell you what happened today!” One of the best parts of growing up was telling encouraging stories to my family. As my wife Laura and I became parents ourselves, dinnertime was a highlight of the day for our family of six. It was storytime, accompanied often by lots of laughter. Laura’s […]

Visionary Maverick Urges Us to Obey Jesus Above Human Customs

Our beloved mentor and role-model Dr. George Patterson has gone to be with Jesus. He changed the direction of my life and the lives of many of my fellow workers in YWAM Frontier Missions. George believed in me. He came alongside me and launched me into a new level of effectiveness in advancing the Kingdom. […]

A House Above a Watch Shop- Can Our Family Change the World?

Together, my daughter and I stood on a busy sidewalk. We looked at the narrow Dutch house above the watch shop. We were about to visit the home of a family of internationally known world changers. Our family is also committed to changing the world. In fact, that is why the two of us were […]

From Sad Farmer with Destroyed Crops to Happy Disciple with Eternal Fruit

The Lord called Alessandro* to work amongst an unreached tribe in Africa. This people group is largely Muslim. Today there is a thriving movement of believers. Back in the beginning it was slow going. Alessandro testifies that much of the fruit began with the simple act of reaching out to a neighbor. He trusted that […]