Help Me Get to YWAM New Zealand
Hi, I’m Caitlin! I recently graduated from River East Collegiate, and in January 2027, I'm planning to attend Youth With A Mission Discipleship Training School in Tauranga, New Zealand.
Over the past year, God has been teaching me what it means to depend on Him. When life has felt busy or overwhelming, I've been drawn to spend time in the Word, prayer, and deepening my relationship with Him.
YWAM is one of the largest missions organizations in the world, where there are YWAM workers in almost every nation. Their mission is to "know God and make Him known", and that purpose has resonated with me. After hearing about the experience of others who have attended YWAM, I began to pray and consider if this would be my next step. As I've continued to seek God, I have felt as though this would be a great opportunity to serve others and share the love of Jesus in the nations.
What I’ll Be Doing
My DTS begins on January 28, 2027, and I will be returning on July 3.
The first three months (the lecture phase) will take place in New Zealand. During this phase, we will study the Bible, learn more about God's character, explore evangelism, and discover what it looks like to live out my faith in everyday life. There will be time spent worshipping, praying, serving, and building relationships with the other students.
This will be followed by a two-month outreach in another country in the Pacific or Asia. We will have opportunities to share the love of Jesus, serve alongside local ministries, and put what we have learned into practice. I know that through serving others in various capacities, this part of the experience will stretch me, strengthen my faith, and open my eyes to how God is working in other cultures and communities.
After outreach, we will return to New Zealand for a short time of reflection debriefing before I come home.
Why I’m Going
More than anything, I want to know God more deeply and learn what it means to follow Him with my whole life.
I know this experience will challenge me and take me far outside of what is familiar. I am excited to grow in my faith, build meaningful community, have an impact on others' lives, and learn how to serve others well. I believe God will use this season to shape me and prepare me for whatever He has next.
How You Can Support Me
The full cost of the DTS, including tuition, living expenses, travel, and outreach, will be approximately $15,000 CAD.
I am currently working and saving as much as I can towards this goal. I am committed to doing my part, but I also will need the support of others to make this journey possible. You can partner with me in two ways:
Pray
I would be grateful if you would pray for:
- God to prepare my heart for this experience
- Peace and wisdom while I make preparations
- Safety during my travels and outreach
- Financial provision as I work towards my goal
- Strong and healthy relationships within my YWAM community
- Courage and faith as I step outside my comfort zone
- Lasting growth in my relationship with God
Give
If you feel led to support me financially, any amount would mean so much. Donations will help cover tuition, flights, living expenses, and outreach costs.
You can give through this website or send an e-transfer (preferred to avoid fees) caitlinrh21@icloud.com
Thank You
Thank you for praying, giving, and encouraging me as I prepare for this next step. I feel incredibly blessed by everyone who has chosen to be part of my journey.
I can’t wait to see what God does through this experience, and I look forward to sharing updates with you along the way.
