About Us

Youth With A Mission (YWAM)

Youth With A Mission is a global movement of Christians from many cultures, age groups, and Christian traditions, committed to “Know God and Make Him Known.”

Launched in 1960 initially to give young people an opportunity to be involved in missions (an unusual idea at the time!), YWAM has since grown into a multi-generational global movement with over 1,100 operating locations in 180 nations around the world. Decentralised, but bound together by relationship, shared vision and values, our three primary modes of action are evangelism, discipleship and mercy ministry.

YWAM Gateway

We are a non-profit Christian organisation in Hong Kong, committed to knowing God and making Him known in every area of society. Our mission is to Gather, Equip and Mobilize believers across the nations and the generations through the strategic Gateway City of Hong Kong.

As an international mission centre, we provide year-round local and global outreach opportunities and quality training in the areas of missions, children, youth and families, character and leadership development since 2006.

Based in the Chai Wan district of Hong Kong Island, we are a multigenerational community of missionary staff and students from many nations and church backgrounds, led by Pastors Diego and Andrea Servant. We are part of the global YWAM (Youth With A Mission) family of ministries.

Being Community

We are a multigenerational community of staff and students from many nations and church backgrounds, sharing life, not just service together. Together we eat meals, seek God, live in a variety of shared housing, and are constantly strengthened by the gifts and experiences of others. Simultaneously, we value the individual, seeking to empower and equip them, whilst recognizing their unique gifts and calling.

Our community is based in the Chai Wan district of Hong Kong Island.

Despite YWAM Gateway having about 20 years of ministry and training, we’re still very much a “pioneering” base! There is more God-breathed vision that has yet to be realized!

And there is always room for new initiatives, new vision and further development. There is a place for you!

Our Story

We started as a small team in 2006, pursuing our mission primarily through the Gateway Camp and Outreaches. Very quickly, the Gateway Camp numbers multiplied to over a thousand campers, hundreds of volunteers on-site during the event, dozens of interns and volunteers seasonally in our offices, and a growing team of full-time staff from Hong Kong and overseas.

Rapidly, we outgrew our office space, budgets, and resources. In 2010, God miraculously led us to our current location in Chai Wan. The relocation ushered in a new season of expansion beyond the Gateway Camp into many year-round programs and expressions, serving local churches in Hong Kong and conducting outreaches in different parts of the world.

What started with a small team focused on one project has evolved into a vibrant YWAM Missionary Community that continues to grow. Our current YWAM Campus consists of the rented premises for the ministry center and staff housing in the neighborhood.

Accountability

YWAM Gateway has taken measures on multiple levels to ensure the oversight of its ministry and its endurance in faithfulness.

YWAM Gateway is part of the YWAM Global family of ministries. In Hong Kong, it is registered & incorporated as an Non Profit Organization charity operating with the auspices of the local Board of Directors, who function in co-operation with the Leadership Team of the ministry. Together they operate in accordance with the beliefs, purpose, values, and relationships of the global YWAM movement.

YWAM Gateway is staffed by local and international volunteers. It is funded by private donations and the assistance of partnering individuals, churches and ministry organizations.

YWAM Gateway is the operating name of Gateway Services Asia Limited, Registered Charitable Institution (tax exempt under s.88 of IRO) #91/8432, Incorporated in Hong Kong limited by guarantee w.e.f 24 June 2006 Certificate #1054681.