1. Overview
2. Where are we
3. Articles
4. FAQ
5. Mission Statement
6. Outreach opportunities
7. Staff opportunities
8. Make a donation
Staff Application Form
(PDF)
About Us
1. Overview
YWAM Drakensberg’s history started way back in 1998 when God planted a seed in our hearts. It was a seed that we did not fully understand at the time and over the last nine years; the picture has become so much clearer for us.
We believe we are called as a family to serve Him and to be a channel of His love to the Nations. We have sensed God is calling us back to basics; to create an environment that is simple, beautiful and has a strong sense of family (belonging), where people from the Nations can come and sit at God’s feet and receive what He has for them. We long to see the transforming power of Jesus Christ being worked out in each person’s life.
Has the Great Potter spoken to YOU? Come and be a History Maker in this land! If you feel God is stirring your heart to be part of this pioneering stage of YWAM Drakensberg, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
2. Where we are situated
YWAM Drakensberg will be situated at the foot of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains (Central Berg route), nestled in the heart of the farming community of Winterton, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Elevation – 1081 m
3. Articles
To follow.
4. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Closest town:
Our closest town is Winterton which is situated approx. 5.5 kilometres (approx 3.5 miles) from the base.
Banks:
We have 3 of the main banks (First National Bank, ABSA and Standard Bank) in our town, with 2 ATM facilities (First National Bank and ABSA).
Shops:
We have village type shopping facilities where one is able to get most of what is needed in the way of groceries (if needed), toiletries and clothing.
Internet:
We are hoping to be connected on the base by the time the school starts and should we not be able too, there are access points in town.
Recreational facilities:
The berg area has many nature reserves which offer lots of hiking, day visits, camping, game drives, horse rides, etc. There are also numerous Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Restaurants, Curio Shops, etc., in close proximity to the base offering a wide range of facilities.
Closest airports:
Our closest international airport is Durban International, which is approx 2 and a half hour drive from the base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) is approx a 4 and a half hour drive from the base and Pietermaritzburg has a domestic airport, which is approx a 1 and a half hour drive from the base. We suggest that you fly to Durban and we will gladly collect you (we would communicate with you regards a collection fee).
Main roads:
Our closest national road is the N3 which is the main route between Durban and Johannesburg and the base is approx 27 kilometres (approx 17 miles) off this road.
Weather:
We have warm summers (Dec – Feb) with temperatures ranging from 25 to 38 degrees Celsius during the day and our night temperatures normally 10 degrees lower. Our rainfall (summer) average is approx 800 mm (32 inches) per annum and we have lots of afternoon thunderstorms.
Our winter (June – Aug) can get rather cold with temperatures ranging from -7 to 25 degrees Celsius, with the odd snowfall on the mountains. Our day time temperature varies from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Malaria:
We are malaria free area.
Ministry opportunities:
There is a huge need for discipleship/life skills (Families, Youth, The elderly, Schools, Poverty alleviation & HIV/AIDS to name a few).
Main languages spoken:
Zulu, English, Afrikaans and German.
5. Mission Statement
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is an international movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to presenting Jesus personally to this generation, to mobilizing as many as possible to help in this task, and to the training and equipping of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission. As citizens of God's kingdom, we are called to love, worship, and obey our Lord, to love and serve His Body, the Church, and to present the whole Gospel for the whole person throughout the whole world.
We of Youth With A Mission believe that the Bible is God's inspired and authoritative word, revealing that Jesus Christ is God's son; that people are created in God's image; that He created us to have eternal life through Jesus Christ; that although all people have sinned and come short of God's glory, God has made salvation possible through the death on the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ; that repentance, faith, love and obedience are fitting responses to God's initiative of grace towards us; that God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth; and that the Holy Spirit's power is demonstrated in and through us for the accomplishment of Christ's last commandment, "...Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15)
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) affirms the Bible as the authoritative word of God and, with the Holy Sprit’s inspiration, the absolute reference point for every aspect of life and ministry. Based upon the God's word, who He is, and His initiative of salvation, the following responses are strongly emphasizes in YWAM:
- Worship: We are called to praise and worship God alone.
- Holiness: We are called to lead holy and righteous lives that exemplify the nature and character of God.
- Witness: We are called to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those who do not know Him.
- Prayer: We are called to engage in intercessory prayer for the people and causes on God's heart, including standing against evil in every form.
- Fellowship: We are called to commit to the Church in both its local nurturing expression and its mobile multiplying expression.
NOTE: The three basic documents of Youth With A Mission are The Foundational Values of Youth With A Mission (YWAM Foundational Values approved by the Global Leadership Team, August 2003 - released February 2004), The Manila Covenant and The Christian Magna Carta.
6. Outreach opportunities
We welcome short/long term outreach teams to our area as there are various areas that we are able to offer. Feel free to contact us and we would be glad to assist you wherever possible.
7. Staff opportunities
Should you feel that you would like to come and serve our community, please feel free to contact us or download the PDF format application form here. (right click on the link and select "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As...")
8. Make a donation
YWAM is a non profit organization and all the members are volunteers. Should you like to know if there are needs or if you have a specific area that you would like to contribute towards, please feel free to contact us.
