YWAM Associates
YWAM Associates International is a Canadian charitable ministry of Youth With A Mission that provides encouragement, transition support, and spiritual resources to the approximately 3,000,000 people who have served in YWAM worldwide, operating globally through volunteer facilitators, regional camps, and donation-funded content resources.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersMedicine Hat, Canada
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What YWAM Associates does
YWAM Associates International is a Canadian-registered charitable ministry founded in 1987 by Peter and Donna Jordan in Vancouver, BC and currently headquartered in Medicine Hat, Alberta. It operates as an officially chartered ministry of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and is funded entirely through donations processed via YWAM Project Funding; it does not sell products or services and does not publicly disclose revenue. Its mission is to encourage, network, and provide transition support to the estimated ~3,000,000 people who have served in YWAM globally, with particular focus on re-entry into civilian life, spiritual encouragement, and reconciliation for those who experienced challenging circumstances during their mission service.
The ministry's core offerings are content and community resources rather than technology products. Its primary outputs include the eTouch electronic newsletter (successor to the 1988-2005 inTouch magazine), the 'Listening to God' teaching curriculum (manual and DVD set translated into seven languages), the 'Children, Can You Hear Me?' illustrated book, an online memorial platform, curated alumni-authored books distributed via YWAM Publishing on a 10% commission basis, and coordination of regional renewal camps and gatherings. Technology infrastructure is limited to a WordPress website, an email newsletter, a Facebook page, and a manually maintained contact database of approximately 30,000 alumni names; no proprietary software, mobile applications, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are present.
YWAM Associates distributes its resources globally through a volunteer facilitator network spanning North America, Europe (including Israel), South East Asia, the Pacific Islands, Australia/New Zealand, and more recently Korea and Costa Rica. Operations are executed by a small core paid staff of three (Donna Jordan, Patricia Talbott, Peter Worrall) plus a Board of Directors, with all field activities run by unpaid regional coordinators. Go-to-market is community-led: alumni engagement, regional camps, email newsletter, and partnership channels (University of the Nations for academic credits, YWAM International Member Care, Mission Builders International).
YWAM Associates firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- YWAM Associates
- Legal name
- YWAM Associates International
- Website
- https://ywamassociates.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- YWAM Associates International is a Canadian charitable ministry of Youth With A Mission that provides encouragement, transition support, and spiritual resources to the approximately 3,000,000 people who have served in YWAM worldwide, operating globally through volunteer facilitators, regional camps, and donation-funded content resources.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
YWAM Associates industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Religious Ministry Services
- NAICS
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)
- SIC
- Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)
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Where YWAM Associates is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Medicine Hat
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
YWAM Associates business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Donations and Charitable Contributions: YWAM Associates International is a Canadian Charitable Society registered with Canada Revenue Agency. The ministry relies on donations from supporters. Tax-deductible receipts are issued through YWAM Project Funding for Canadian and US donors. Personal donations to staff are also handled through YWAM Project Funding.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
YWAM Associates product offering
Product offeringCore offering
YWAM Associates International is a non-profit Christian ministry that provides encouragement, networking, and spiritual resources to former YWAM (Youth With A Mission) staff and volunteers worldwide. Its core offerings include the eTouch electronic newsletter, the "Listening to God" teaching curriculum in multiple languages, books and music resources, an online memorial platform, and the organization of renewal camps and gatherings on six continents. The ministry is funded entirely through donations and operates as a registered Canadian charitable society under the umbrella of Youth With A Mission.
Product overview
YWAM Associates operates as a ministry platform offering spiritual encouragement and networking resources for the global YWAM community. The core offerings include the YWAM eTouch electronic newsletter, the Listening to God teaching curriculum (manual and DVD set with multilingual translations), children's spiritual resources like 'Children, Can You Hear Me?', contemplative worship music through the 'The Journey' album, curated books by YWAM alumni, and an online memorial platform for honoring departed YWAM members. The ministry also coordinates worldwide gatherings and camps for community building among former YWAM missionaries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- eTouch: Electronic newsletter/magazine published by YWAM Associates International, successor to the print publication inTouch magazine.
- inTouch Magazine
- Listening To God
- Children, Can You Hear Me?
- YWAM Associates Magazine
Products and services
- YWAM eTouch Electronic Newsletter An electronic newsletter (e-zine) containing articles, stories, and encouragement for the YWAM community worldwide, with archives dating back to 2010. Replaced the printed inTouch magazine in 2005.
- Listening to God Manual and DVD Set A teaching resource created by Donna Jordan consisting of a manual and six DVD set for learning to hear God's voice, available in Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, Norwegian, and Spanish translations.
- Children, Can You Hear Me? A hardcover children's book with 23 full-color glossy illustrations by Ken Save, designed to encourage children to hear God's voice and practice His presence in their daily lives.
- The Journey (Album by JoEllyn Wright) An album of peaceful, contemplative worship music by JoEllyn Wright, designed to accompany the Listening to God teaching materials.
- YWAM Memorial Platform An online memorial platform for honoring and remembering YWAM members who have passed away in service, allowing submission of memorials for loved ones.
- Renewal Camps and Gatherings Organization and coordination of Renewal Camps and Gatherings worldwide for former YWAMers and their families, including Regional coordinators and global event listings.
Companies that use YWAM Associates
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
YWAM Associates technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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App detail
YWAM Associates partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Youth With A Mission (YWAM)coreYWAM Associates International is officially a ministry of Youth With A Mission (YWAM). The organization was commissioned with blessings from YWAM's Global Leadership Team and operates as an extension of YWAM worldwide.
- YWAM International Member CareminorClosely aligned ministry providing a Global Member Care Network for YWAM workers.
- University of the Nations (UofN)minorYWAM's global university. YWAM Associates offers U of N credits for specialized gatherings such as Writers' Seminars.
- Mission Builders InternationalminorConnects Christians to frontline missions. YWAM Associates shares volunteer opportunities through Mission Builders International.
- YWAM PublishingminorWhen resources are ordered through YWAM Publishing affiliate link, YWAM Associates receives 10% commission.
- YWAM Project FundingcoreAuthorized to issue official tax-deductible receipts for both Canada and USA donations. Handles personal donations to YWAM Associates staff.
- Scripture in SongminorDavid & Dale Garratt have made all their recordings available; closely aligned ministry.
- YWAM ORGANICminorVideo content grown around the world; closely aligned YWAM ministry.
- Emmaus EncounterminorMinistry providing a safe place for Christians to process past events; aligned with YWAM Associates' healing and reconciliation focus.
- Wycliff Bible TranslatorsminorVae Eli, member of the YWAM Associates Board of Directors, also works with Wycliff Bible Translators.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
YWAM Associates competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Pioneers: A faith-based missions organization mobilizing and caring for missionaries globally. Comparable to YWAM Associates in serving the broader Christian missionary community with member care and transition support services.
- Mercy Ships: A large faith-based humanitarian organization operating hospital ships. Patricia Talbott, a current YWAM Associates staff member, completed her DTS at Mercy Ships. Both serve as YWAM-affiliated ministries mobilizing Christian volunteers globally.
- Frontier Ventures: Formerly the U.S. Center for World Mission, mobilizes missionaries to least-evangelized people groups. Operates in the same faith-based missions mobilization space as YWAM Associates and serves a comparable missionary support audience.
Direct peers
- Mission Builders International: Connects Christians to frontline missions through volunteer and short-term service opportunities. Shares volunteer opportunities with YWAM Associates and operates in the same faith-based volunteer mobilization niche.
- YWAM Organic: A closely aligned YWAM ministry producing video content grown around the world. Shares the YWAM ecosystem and audience, and complements YWAM Associates' content distribution mission.
- Emmaus Encounter: A ministry providing a safe place for Christians to process past events, closely aligned with YWAM Associates' healing and reconciliation focus. Both serve individuals seeking spiritual restoration after mission-related experiences.
- University of the Nations (UofN): YWAM's global university offering accredited courses. UofN closely partners with YWAM Associates (which offers UofN credits for specialized gatherings like Writers' Seminars) and serves a similar YWAM alumni audience with continuing education and credentialing.
- YWAM Publishing: Publishes books by YWAM alumni with a 10% commission flowing back to YWAM Associates. Operates in the same YWAM content ecosystem and serves overlapping audiences of YWAM staff and alumni.
- Scripture in Song: David & Dale Garratt have made all their recordings available through this ministry, which is closely aligned with YWAM Associates. Both serve the Christian worship and devotional resource market for the YWAM community.
- YWAM International Member Care: A YWAM-affiliated ministry providing a Global Member Care Network for YWAM workers. It is the closest functional peer to YWAM Associates, addressing overlapping needs around missionary wellness, transition, and care, though with a focus on active workers rather than alumni.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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YWAM Associates leadership team
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Profiles3 records
YWAM Associates funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about YWAM Associates
What does YWAM Associates do?
YWAM Associates International is a non-profit Christian ministry that provides encouragement, networking, and spiritual resources to former YWAM (Youth With A Mission) staff and volunteers worldwide. Its core offerings include the eTouch electronic newsletter, the "Listening to God" teaching curriculum in multiple languages, books and music resources, an online memorial platform, and the organization of renewal camps and gatherings on six continents. The ministry is funded entirely through donations and operates as a registered Canadian charitable society under the umbrella of Youth With A Mission.
Is YWAM Associates a public or private company?
YWAM Associates is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was YWAM Associates founded?
YWAM Associates was founded in 1987. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is YWAM Associates based?
YWAM Associates is headquartered in Medicine Hat, Canada, in the North America region.
How does YWAM Associates make money?
One revenue line is on record: donations and Charitable Contributions.
Who are YWAM Associates's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Pioneers, Mercy Ships and Frontier Ventures. Direct peers are Mission Builders International, YWAM Organic, Emmaus Encounter, University of the Nations (UofN), YWAM Publishing, Scripture in Song and YWAM International Member Care.
Does YWAM Associates have an API?
No public API is recorded for YWAM Associates.
What industry is YWAM Associates in?
YWAM Associates's product category is Religious Ministry Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAIAGAI, Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs, with a secondary code of BPAGAJAF, Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries. Its NAICS code is 813 and its SIC code is 8300.