Possibilities, Decisions, and Purpose

So we're at a turning point in our life.

Again.

In fact, when I think about it, there's only been about 18 solid months in the past 11 years I can look back on and say with confidence: "That was not a turning point in my life."

Most of this can be traced to brainwashing by YWAM, of course. Their seven mind-molders have effectively eliminated my need for what most humans know as "security." Once that's gone, all of a sudden you have unlimited possibility for what to do with your life. Fight sex trafficking in South Africa? Sure! Start a discipleship school in Portland? Sign me up. Move to some country I never heard of before yesterday? Not a problem.

Brainwashing aside, I'm fairly excited for this current turning point. I just have the feeling that it's got some momentum to it, like a big wrecking ball just waiting to be told where to swing.

The biggest factor that determines our next move is funding. If you had a chart, and had a level on it marked "Just Scraping By", we would be just below that level. Or possibly several levels below. The whole chart is hypothetical anyway, so the exact position is not that important. We just don't have enough money.

So that's what I'm spending my time doing, for the most part. Crafting heart-warming / -wrenching letters that will elicit funds from supporters for the next steps on our journey. Hopefully, it will prove successful and I can inform you more fully of what our next steps end up being.

-Luke

Reactivating!

So, this blog has been dead for a while, but no longer! Check in here for updates, thoughts, and stories to be posted regularly!

How To Give

YWAM is a volunteer movement of thousands of Christians in hundreds of locations who are seeking to make Christ known in word and deed. All staff in YWAM needs financial partners in order to do their ministry. They depend on God to motivate people to contribute their financial resources.

You can financially support us by mail:

Make your check payable to U of N (please do not write our names anywhere on the check)

Attach a note (sticky note, staple, etc.) with our names, Luke & Lydia Martin, and account #6278 to the check.

Send the check to:
UNKF
75-5851 Kuakini Hwy, #256
Kailua-Kona , HI 96740

The Finance Office will send you a receipt, statement, and a return envelope for future donations.

Thank you for partnering with us in reaching His heart for the lost!

What is a DTS?

Discipleship Training Schools (DTS) aim to prepare messengers of the gospel, helping students to know God in depth. The goal is to form Christian character and establish Biblical relationships while developing a daily walk with God. This intensive Christian training course begins with an 11 or 12 week classroom phase followed by a typically 12 week outreach.

The DTS is designed to encourage students to develop in personal character, to cultivate a living relationship with God, and to identify their unique individual gifts and callings in God. Cross-cultural exposure and global awareness are special emphases throughout these courses, preparing the students to reach current and future generations and answer the call to "Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations" Matthew 28:19.

A course similar to the DTS is the Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS). The CDTS specifically focuses on the needs and concerns of our older students (30+), such as second-career people and families with children.

Not everyone completing a DTS or CDTS necessarily joins YWAM. Many participate in a DTS to take time out to concentrate on God and consider whether He might be calling them to Christian ministry. For those who choose to go on into a career with YWAM, successful completion of the DTS qualifies them to apply for hundreds of staff opportunities. Graduating from the DTS also qualifies students to go on to YWAM's other training programs, such as those offered by YWAM's University of the Nations (UofN).