Writing

Written communication is very important. With face-to-face interaction, there are many non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, pacing, gestures, and other communication elements. In written communication, these are missing. This makes more room for error in written texts, whether they be letters, emails, web sites, or even phone messages.…

Introduction to Video

Video equipment has become relatively affordable and accessible to many people in the past few years. However, just owning a camera and a computer with video editing capabilities doesn't make you an effective videomaker. This section contains basic principles, that if followed, will help you tell compelling video stories,…

Telephone Etiquette

The telephone is often the first point of contact with your ministry, so it may be your only chance to make a good first impression! How to handle phone calls may vary by culture, but basic principles apply. The following may be helpful to you: Have…

Writing for YWAM

You don't have to be a famous writer to write for YWAM! Everyone has a story to tell and a unique perspective.The mission of YWAM International Communications Network, for example, is to serve the mission through communications, not to be served. So...one of the ways we serve you is…

News & Events

Forty-one YWAMers from around 20 nations gathered at the Hope Land base in Uganda in April to build bridges in the area of communi...

Media Village Nigeria is a YWAM ministry that runs video production courses and produces movies and television shows. Their goal...

Several communication courses will be offered by YWAM’s University of the Nations in the coming months. These include: Scho...

The YWAM Global Communication Team (GCT) is a newly-formed group initiated by Lynn Green. The first consultation took place in K...

This site is dedicated to helping YWAMers become better communicators by sharing the vision for the importance of intentional communication, providing tutorials and other resources for learning specific skills, and by connecting those who have a specific calling to serve as communication missionaries. Please forgive our mess as we are currently making changes to the look and navigation of our site. We will be adding content on a regular basis, so please visit often to find out what is new!

commūnicā´ti/ō -ō´nis f. Imparting
commū´nic/ō -ā´re -ā´v ī -ā´tum vt. Share
commū´n/iō -ī´re -ī´vi & -iī -a´tum vt. Build, fortify
commū´nt/ās -ā-tis f. Fellowship
commūnī´tiō -ō´nis f. Preparing the way
com-mū-ni-ca-tion n. The negotiation of meaning between storytellers

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This is a 1-minute introduction video by Lynn Green that explains the importance for this site. Lynn is the International Chairman of Youth With A Mission, part of a small group providing influential leadership to the movement. He has a special passion for communication because he recognizes how central it is to relationships, mission and organizational health.

Communication is the primary means we have for connecting with others, for creating and maintaining relationships. We have at our disposal complex forms of language (which includes both spoken and written), as well as the language of gestures, facial and other physical expressions, non-verbal vocal sounds, and as our choices in clothes, cars, art, furnishings and many other things that reflect our unique personalities and communicate who we are.

It is helpful to view communication as THE tool for building relationships. The Bible is a record of God relating with individuals and societies and them relating with Him. It is often called God’s love letter because it is a primary tool we have for learning what He is like and how He relates to us.