Only the beginning…
downtown cairo, egypt Two-thousand-six was one of the best years of my life. I had moved from YWAM Brisbane to YWAM Perth the year before to work with an urban ministry called Megacities. I spent most...
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View ArticleBack from the bush
Camping was amazing. It rained for much of the time. Good, since it cools things down… and bad, since it’s wet. And muddy. And loud. (Have you ever heard thundering rain on a tin shed roof? That’s...
View ArticleWhat in the world is happening in PNG??
The YWAM Medical Ship has now been in Papua New Guinea for just over a month with this year’s outreaches. The teams of volunteers are doing great. Ryan and I can’t wait to join them aboard the ship...
View ArticleIt’s true. We’re boarding a ship and taking the entire family to Papua New...
We believe with our whole hearts that the entire family is called to make a difference in the world. Yes, we just unpacked our bags… but we’re getting ready to pack them up again!! In two-and-a-half...
View ArticleWith full hearts we return
We’re home… but I can honestly say I wish we weren’t. Of course it’s always wonderful to be back in the comfort of your own environment, but our time in Papua New Guinea was so special that it’s a...
View ArticleIntroducing Umi and Project Baby Bilum
Meet baby Umi: When I met Umi she was eleven weeks old and weighed just under five pounds. At an age where babies are normally holding their heads up, beginning to roll over, smiling, and babbling, Umi...
View ArticleTeenagers? World-changers? Same difference.
It’s been a full season for us – our trip to America, coming back and boarding the YWAM Medical Ship for outreach in the Western Province of PNG, and then returning to home base for...
View ArticleWhen a bank robber becomes a brother
It had been a full and fruitful outreach onboard the YWAM Medical Ship in one of the least-reached and most under-developed areas of Papua New Guinea. We had one day left in the country before heading...
View ArticleAwesomeness past, future, and present
There is some serious awesomeness right around the corner in the Booker world, which you absolutely must know about: 1. Steve Mickel and Mike Alexander – our American church’s senior and executive...
View ArticleHeaded to Papua New Guinea… again. (Can I get a whoop, whoop?!!)
Here’s something a little bit exciting: I (Adriel) am headed to Papua New Guinea on Thursday. Actually, it’s A LOT exciting!! Yes, we were just there a few weeks ago (in Port Moresby, the nation’s...
View ArticleLook what you’re a part of!
As promised we wanted to give you a recap of what happened on the latest YWAM Medical Ship outreach to Papua New Guinea. Here's a short video (under three minutes!) to show you what you've been a part...
View ArticleA little update from the Booker Three
{our fun little guy is now 9.5 months old!} TRAVEL | We're getting ready to leave this Saturday for our trip to Sydney, YWAM Kona, and Oregon. REST | God's really spoken to us about this trip - to be...
View ArticleWorking side-by-side with God in Papua New Guinea
(photo credit: YWAM Medical Ships - I Want to Live) It's been a long time coming... and Ryan is finally on outreach in PNG on the YWAM Medical Ship where we have teams of dentists, nurses, doctors,...
View ArticleYou can help save lives of mothers and babies in Papua New Guinea
Do you remember this story? It's the one about the four healthy mamas and four healthy babies born in Australia... in stark contrast to the ones who aren't so lucky in Papua New Guinea... In rural PNG...
View ArticleGive the gift of life to your own mom this Mothers Day
You wouldn't believe how simple it is to save the lives of women and children in Papua New Guinea.... This Mothers Day, why don't you consider giving the gift of life for moms who need our help on...
View ArticleAn Aussie guy in PNG: Seeing beauty from the bow of a ship
By Ryan As I push myself back into the red leather of my airplane seat I stretch out my legs into the back of the seat in front of me trying to getting comfortable and I start to reflect on what I am...
View ArticleTake a bite
A brief family & ministry update in bite size pieces. Ryan is leading the Youth Street DTS with a fabulous co-leader and two other solid young leaders. They are a really grounded school and very...
View ArticleSix little bundles of joy
We've had a little baby boom around here. This year, six women - who all happen to be my friends and coworkers in YWAM Townsville - have given birth... to these angels: L-R: Caius (7.5mth), Lucy...
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