YWAM Houston recruits and mobilizes the body of Christ to take the Good News across the street or across the oceans, to bring hope and peace to the lost and hurting, and to disciple those who have made a decision for Christ in their walk with Him.
Reaching the Lost
Prostitutes, pimps, drug dealers, transsexuals and drag queens top the list of those who live in a survival mentality, living on and working the streets of Houston. God has given YWAM Houston the privilege of ministering to the street kids in the Montrose area. Out of the estimated 1,500 kids living on the streets of Houston, many are involved in drugs; several live with AIDS; all suffer from loneliness. Sadly, there are young women raising children in the midst of this precarious enviroment. God has asked YWAM Houston to build relationships with these discarded and abandoned kids and their babies and to challenge and assist them to live godly, productive lives through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Currently, YWAM Houston partners with Joe Williams Ministries and together they hold weekly church services for the street kids. This “Montrose Street Reach” consists of a hot meal, a time of worship, a gospel/ministry presentation, and fellowship. In addition, they offer many services such as food, clothing, transportation, blankets, and reconciliation with families. They also help with job searches, referrals to proven rehabilitation and Christian residential programs, and referrals to health care and other social services like HIV and pregnancy testing. For the street babies, prenatal vitamins are available and baby essentials such as diapers, formula, clothing, etc. are provided. Many local churches and ministries provide meals for the street kids as well as volunteers to assist in this outreach.
Facilitating Service
YWAM Houston is committed to making a way for young and old people alike to experience inner city ministry by hosting outreach teams year-round. Our goal is to facilitate people to serve in a variety of capacities while allowing them to find God’s heart for intercession and assisting them in uncovering His plan for their lives. Hosting teams year-round, we offer team members opportunities to share their faith in various ministry settings. Over the last 8 years, God has sent hundreds of teams to impact the city of Houston with His love.