YWAM Dunham School of Biblical Studies Fundraiser

Hello lovely people, thank you for considering donating! In March 2025, I returned from Japan where I did a 6 month YWAM Discipleship Training School (thank you so much for all those who supported me in getting there) and I'm now feeling called to attend the School of Biblical Studies (SBS), which is a 9-month course where I will be fully immersed in the Word of God, discovering and applying God's truths from the bible to the world we live in today. (more info below)

I'm looking to raise £3000 every quarter to go towards my fees and each semester, flights, travel insurance and other costs e.g. phone bill. My hope and prayer is that I'll be able to raise this for each of the following dates, 10th September, 27th December, 2nd April.

If you're willing to support me quarterly, monthly or a one-time donation, I would be extremely grateful.

Before you do, I really encourage you to read the below which tells you more about why I feel moved to do this, and of course pray about it.

Even if you can't donate, your prayers are equally appreciated. This is truly in Gods hands, so I give it all to Him, and am thankful for every prayer you have for me in this season.

Why SBS?

During my DTS, I realised that I am still lacking in the word. I also felt like I left DTS with more questions than I had before, which I believe is God's way of bringing me deeper into Him. I believe that this course would help me dive deeper into the word, deeper than I've ever known how to. I am extremely keen to learn as much as I can about God, and to better understand the fundamentals of grasping the word. I believe this course will equip me in these aspects, so that I am able to go ever deeper as my life goes on.

God also redirected me to an old pipe dream of mine. I had always had the sense that I wanted to make something myself. I don't quite know what, some kind of organisation or business that promotes the faith. I have felt God push me to explore this vague idea more, and helped me realise that if I'm ever going to do something like this, I better have a sound understanding of His word and a good theology. I cannot even begin to put something out into the world about the good news of God if I'm not sure I understand it enough.

I think this is an amazing first step into that dream, but even if that isn't what happens long-term, it's going to be a fundamental part of my faith journey, and equip me for the rest of my life, living for the Lord.

Find out more about SBS here: https://ywamdunham.com/en/school-of-biblical-studies

Who are YWAM Dunham?

Find out more about them here: https://ywamdunham.com/en/about-us

How does this tie in with my calling?

This school really ticks multiple boxes for me. I'm still figuring out what my calling is more specifically than just 'a missionary', but the fact that it takes me overseas to another part of the world is great because I just want God to show me even more of the world and how God is working in those places and how I have help serve his kingdom in each place.

I also can feel God pushing me towards gaining more knowledge of the word in order to equip me for possibly teaching as well as using my creative skills to build something that can be used as a tool for evangelism in the modern world. I know that's quite vague, but God is leading me right now to figure out exactly what that might look like. So I feel it aligns rather perfectly with what path God is starting to show me in both a missional and an occupational sense.

Areas of Character I want to develop

I want to grow in patience, persistence, discipline and become more knowledgeable.

I have spent most of my faith journey figuring it all out for myself. This has proven to be very difficult at times, especially when trying to 'master' spiritual disciplines. I can be quite mean to myself when I fail at these things too. Post DTS, returning home was a shock to the system - going from a dedicated environment of growing in faith, to moving back home to normal life. It's been very challenging to maintain the same momentum I had in Japan, and all those spiritual disciplines like spending time in worship, thanksgiving, reading my bible and praying regularly are becoming harder and harder to do. I believe that God has used this to help me identify my weaknesses and help me work to transform them.