Every YWAM worker, including Loren Cunningham, raises enough funds to meet his or her own financial needs. For most people in YWAM, these funds come from friends, family and churches who contribute financially. Other YWAMers rely on their own savings, part-time jobs, foreign employment, small businesses or even, in the case of some of our older staff, pension income.

YWAM has purposely chosen to emphasize personal support raising as the primary means of funding for our staff. Although we recognize there are many other valid ways of financing ministry, the way we have chosen is based on Biblical principles and has enabled us to include tens of thousands of people each year from over 130 countries in the task of fulfilling the Great Commission.

Article Library Check the library for expert advice, Biblical principles and stories of support raising.

YWAMconnect A great tool to share all of the exciting stories you experience as part of your ministry. This will keep your home church, family, friends, and supporters informed about your ministry. Tools include web site, newsletter/mailing list management, event calendar, e-mail service, photo album, secure donation form, and message boards.

Loren Cunningham: Why We Raise Support An interview with Loren Cunningham.

Books/Video/DVD The following books, videos and DVDs on financial and prayer support are available from the YWAM Store:
Friend Raising
Getting Sent
Growing Givers' Hearts
People Raising
Video: Friend Raising
DVD: Friend Raising
Cultivando Amistades (Spanish: Friend Raising)

Funds Processing Contact the leader of your YWAM ministry to find out the best way to process donations. Click here for more information on donations to YWAM.