This season has been marked by the faithfulness of God—stone after stone, we’ve watched Him build something far beyond what we could ask or imagine. In Joshua 4, the Israelites were instructed to gather stones from the Jordan River as a memorial—a visible reminder of God’s power and presence. As we look back on 2024, we see our own “stones of remembrance” forming a testimony of His faithfulness in Niagara and beyond.
Stone #1: A Permanent Base
After years of prayer and waiting, YWAM Niagara now has a permanent base! This property is more than just a building—it’s a promise fulfilled. It’s a consecrated place where generations will be trained and sent into the nations. We stood on the land, overwhelmed with gratitude, knowing this was a turning point
Stone #2: Preparing the Ground
With sleeves rolled up and hearts full, we began renovations to transform the space into a base for young adult missionaries. Over 30 incredible volunteers pitched in to paint walls, move furniture, and lift up this base in prayer—it became a place of preparation for revival.
“I know I can come to the YWAM base and feel seen and heard.” – Taylor
Stone #3: Nights of Worship & Encounter
In collaboration with local young adults, we began hosting weekly worship nights in YWAM Niagara’s garage. These gatherings, called Souled Out Worship, are birthing hunger in a generation longing for authentic encounters with Jesus. Testimonies of healing, fresh surrender, and calling are emerging like flames igniting across the region.
“My friend got prayed for at a worship night and his life has completely changed!” – Caleb
Stone #4: Equipping to Go
Alongside worship, we’ve been training young adults how to share their faith, equipping them with tools to be bold witnesses in everyday life through the Wave Tour. It’s been powerful to see fear give way to courage and passivity replaced with passion.
“YWAM gave me the confidence that it is not me but God who is reaching the lost.” – Lily
Stone #5: A Word from the Nations
At the end of summer, we attended YWAM Together – an international gathering in the Philippines. As leaders and missionaries from across the globe gathered, the Lord clearly emphasized the urgency of reaching the 10/40 Window—the least reached region of the world. Our hearts burn anew with His global heartbeat.
Stone #6: First DTS in Our New Home
We just graduated our first Trailblazers Discipleship Training School (DTS) in the new base! Throughout the Fall, students experienced healing, deepened their relationship with God, and were equipped to be messengers of the Good News. The new year took them on outreach to Winnipeg, Manitoba and Osaka, Japan where they had the opportunity to partner with the local church to reach more people with God’s love– many hearing the name of Jesus for the very first time!
“In DTS I learned God truly is a relational God who has a family that I’m part of.” – My
Learn more about YWAM Niagara’s ministries and their impact last year with our 2024 Impact Report
Every story, every life touched, every step forward—you’ve been part of it. To our generous supporters: thank you. You are the faithful strength behind each stone of remembrance we lay. As we look ahead, we invite you to keep building with us.
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With your essential support, we can raise up labourers and send them into the harvest.
‘Til all have heard,
Tanner & Melinda Neufeld
Directors | YWAM Niagara Falls
“So that all the peoples of the earth may know…” –Joshua 4:24
