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Impacting our area, one event at a time

Youth With a Mission Rotterdam

The start of Youth with a Mission Rotterdam

Youth With A Mission Rotterdam began in 2008, when God called Corma to serve full-time as a missionary in her own city. At first, she expected others would join quickly; however, that did not happen. Instead, she worked with local believers from various denominations and, at the same time, hosted YWAM outreach teams from around the world. As a result, God steadily built a foundation. Afterward, and all in all, we can now say His timing was perfect. The ground has been prepared, and Rotterdam is ready to welcome YWAM missionaries.

Today, we focus on both training and evangelism. Our motto is simple yet powerful: “Impacting our area one event at a time.” Moreover, everything we do flows out of this vision.

Above all, God invites us into an intimate relationship with Him. When we are transformed, then transformation flows through us. Not only do we receive His love, but we also share it. Consequently, as we follow Jesus wholeheartedly, His power turns ordinary moments into extraordinary opportunities for His kingdom to break through.

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Our team

Corma

Hi!

My name is Corma Bezemer, and I am the base leader of YWAM Rotterdam. I have a deep passion for discipleship, missions, and seeing lives transformed by God’s love. It is my joy to do whatever is necessary to prepare a place where students and staff can grow in their faith and step into their calling.

At YWAM Rotterdam, we seek to create a place where people can encounter God, serve others, and make a lasting impact in the city and beyond. I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey of faith, growth, and adventure!

Jan

Hi!

My name is Jan Tuk, I am 23 years old and I come from the beautiful town of Ouddorp. Starting September 2025, I will be part of the staff team at YWAM Rotterdam, where the new DTS (Discipleship Training School) will begin. It is a great privilege to embark on this journey with you! My desire is to walk alongside young people in their growth and development, both in their relationship with God and in their personal lives. I believe that DTS is an incredible opportunity for deep transformation, and I look forward to discovering together what God wants to do in their lives.

At YWAM everything revolves around mission and discipleship. It’s not just a place to learn but also to serve and put your faith into action. I’m excited to share this time, to pray together, to grow, and to explore how we can expand God’s Kingdom together.
I am confident that this will be a beautiful and enriching time and I can’t wait to meet you!

Jonathan

Hi,

I am Jonathan de Rooij. I was born and raised in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. I have always loved Jesus but in my early twenties I wanted to see Him in a new, fresh way and was led to do my DTS in 2019 in Herrnhut, Germany. God really revealed His heart for me and healed me in many ways and He gave me the desire to also see that happen in others. After my DTS I came back to Herrnhut to stay there long term. I’ve worked with different schools, led worship, been part of the IT team and got married to my lovely wife last year.

The past 2 years God has also given me a bigger love for my home town again and I am excited to pour into the area of Rotterdam! My desire is to see hearts healed, to worship in spirit and truth and to walk with people as we all grow in intimacy with our King and Friend!

Hannah

Hi,

I am Hannah de Rooij. Born and raised in the Midwest of the United States, I did my DTS in Herrnhut, Germany in the fall of 2014. Through my lecture phase and my outreach in Nepal, God captured my heart with Himself and the desire for the nations to know Him. I came back to Herrnhut to staff DTS and very quickly felt God ask me to commit long-term to this.

Over the years as I walked with people one-on-one and led outreaches, I developed more of a heart for DTS and vision to see staff and students experience a healthy and transformative six months with God that would impact their whole life. My husband, Jonathan, and I got married in 2024 and we are so excited for this adventure of pioneering a new DTS and seeing God work in Rotterdam and the region!

Reinier

Hello!

My name is Reinier Bakker, I’m 26 years old, and I’m from Dirksland, on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee. With great enthusiasm, I am joining the YWAM Rotterdam team as a staff for the coming Adventure DTS.

During my own DTS in Costa Rica, I discovered how my passion for sports and adventure could be aligned perfectly with missions. It changed my perspective and showed me how God can and want to use these to impact lives. It feels special to return to Goeree-Overflakkee and be on Brouwersdam, meeting new students who are ready for this adventure with God.

I’m looking forward for this incredible opportunity, walking with you, as we learn, grow, and discover more deep what it means to follow Jesus in faith and action.

Marit

Hi!

Hi! My name is Marit, I’m 25 and I come from a small village near Rotterdam. I’m part of the YWAM Rotterdam staff in the Training Department, where I help lead our yearly Adventure Discipleship Training School and our Discipleship Bible School.

During my own DTS and DBS, I grew in my personal relationship with Jesus and witnessed God’s power transforming lives. That’s why I’m passionate about these schools and love being involved in walking alongside students. Nothing is more powerful than God’s amazing Love for us!

Our values

Know God

YWAM is committed to know God, His nature, His character and His ways as revealed in the Bible, the inspired and authoritative Word of God. We seek to reflect who He is in every aspect of our lives and ministry. The automatic overflow of knowing and enjoying fellowship with God is a desire to share Him with others.

(2Ki 19:19; Job 42:5; Psa 46:10; Psa 103:7-13; Jer 9:23-24; Hos 6:3; Joh 17:3; Eph 1:16-17; Php 3:7-11; 1Jo 2:4-6)

Practice Worship and Intercessory Prayer

YWAM is dedicated to worship Jesus and engage in intercessory prayer as integral aspects of daily life. We also recognize the intent of Satan to destroy the work of God and we call upon God’s power and the Holy Spirit to overcome his strategies in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of nations.

(1Sa 7:5; 2Ch 7:4; Psa 84:1-8; Psa 95:6-7; Psa 100:1-5; Mar 11:24-25; Act 1:14; Eph 6:13-20; 1Th 5:16-19; 1Ti 2:1-4)

Be Broad-Structured and Decentralized

YWAM is broad-structured and diverse, yet integrated. We are a global family of ministries held together by shared foundational covenants, purpose, vision, values and relationships. We believe that structures should serve the people and the purposes of God. Every ministry at every level has the privilege and responsibility of accountability to a circle of recognized spiritual elders.

(Exo 18:13-26; Num 1:16-19; Num 11:16-17,24-30; Deu 29:10-13; Jos 23:1-24:28; Act 14:23; Act 15:1-31; 1Co 3:4-11; Tit 1:5-9; Heb 13:7,17)

Function in Teams

YWAM is called to function in teams in all aspects of ministry and leadership. We believe that a combination of complementary gifts, callings, perspectives, ministries and generations working together in unity at all levels of our mission provides wisdom and safety. Seeking God’s will and making decisions in a team context allows accountability and contributes to greater relationship, motivation, responsibility and ownership of the vision.

(Deu 32:30-31; 2Ch 17:7-9; Pro 15:22; Ecc 4:9-12; Mar 6:7-13; Rom 12:3-10; 2Co 1:24; Eph 5:21; Php 2:1-2; 1Pe 4:8)

Be Relationship-Oriented

YWAM is dedicated to being relationship-oriented in our living and working together. We desire to be united through lives of holiness, mutual support, transparency, humility, and open communication, rather than a dependence on structures or rules.

(Lev 19:18; Psa 133:1-3; Pro 17:17; Pro 27:10; Joh 13:34-35; Joh 15:13-17; Joh 17:20-23; Rom 13:8-10; 1Jo 1:7; 1Jo 4:7-12)

Practice Dependence on God

YWAM is called to practice a life of dependence upon God for financial provision. For individuals and YWAM corporately this comes primarily through His people. As God has been generous toward us, so we desire to be generous. YWAMers give themselves, their time and talents to God through the mission with no expectation of remuneration.

(Gen 22:12-14; Exo 36:2-7; Num 18:25-29; Mal 3:8-12; Mat 6:25-33; Luk 19:8-9; 2Co 8:1-9:15; Php 4:10-20; Tit 3:14; 3Jo 5-8)

Make God Known

YWAM is called to make God known throughout the whole world, and into every arena of society through evangelism, training and mercy ministries. We believe that salvation of souls should result in transformation of societies, thus obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

(1Ch 16:24-27; Psa 68:11; Psa 71:15-16; Psa 145:4-7; Mat 28:18-20; Mar 16:15; Act 1:8; Act 13:1-4a; Rom 10:8-15; Rom 15:18-21)

Be Visionary

YWAM is called to be visionary, continually receiving, nurturing and releasing fresh vision from God. We support the pioneering of new ministries and methods, always willing to be radical in order to be relevant to every generation, people group, and sphere of society. We believe that the apostolic call of YWAM requires the integration of spiritual eldership, freedom in the Spirit and relationship, centered on the Word of God.

(Num 12:6; 1Sa 12:16; Pro 29:18; Eze 1:1; Hab 2:2 3; Mar 1:35-39; Luk 9:1-6; Act 16:9-10; Act 26:19; 2Pe 3:9-13)

Be International and Interdenominational

YWAM is international and interdenominational in its global scope as well as its local constituency. We believe that ethnic, linguistic and denominational diversity, along with redeemed aspects of culture, are positive factors that contribute to the health and growth of the mission.

(Gen 12:1-4; Gen 26:2-5; Psa 57:9-10; Jer 32:27; Dan 7:13-14; Act 20:4; 1Co 12:12-31; Eph 4:1-16; Col 3:11; Rev 7:9)

Exhibit Servant Leadership

YWAM is called to servant leadership as a lifestyle, rather than a leadership hierarchy. A servant leader is one who honors the gifts and callings of those under his/her care and guards their rights and privileges. Just as Jesus served His disciples, we stress the importance of those with leadership responsibilities serving those whom they lead.

(Deu 10:12-13; Psa 84:10; Isa 42:1-4; Mic 6:8; Mar 10:42-45; Joh 13:3-17; Rom 16:1-2; Gal 5:13-14; Php 2:3-11; 1Pe 4:10-11)

Value the Individual

YWAM affirms the ministry of hospitality as an expression of God’s character and the value of people. We believe it is important to open our hearts, homes, campuses and ministry centers to serve and honor one another, our guests and the poor and needy, not as acts of social protocol, but as expressions of generosity.

(Gen 18:1-8; 2Sa 9:1-11; Psa 68:5-6; Pro 22:9; Isa 58:7; Mat 25:31 46; Act 28:7-8; Rom 12:13; Heb 13:1-3; 1Pe 4:9)

Practice Hospitality

(Gen 18:1-8; 2Sa 9:1-11; Psa 68:5-6; Pro 22:9; Isa 58:7; Mat 25:31 46; Act 28:7-8; Rom 12:13; Heb 13:1-3; 1Pe 4:9)

Hear God's Voice

YWAM is committed to creating with God through listening to Him, praying His prayers and obeying His commands in matters great and small. We are dependent upon hearing His voice as individuals, together in team contexts and in larger corporate gatherings as an integral part of our process for decision making.

(1Sa 3:7-10; 2Ch 15:2-4; Psa 25:14; Isa 6:8; Amo 3:7; Luk 9:35; Joh 10:1-5; Joh 16:13-15; Heb 3:7-8,15; Rev 2:7,11,17,27; 3:6,13,22)

Champion Young People

YWAM is called to champion youth. We believe God has gifted and called young people to spearhead vision and ministry. We are committed to value them, trust them, train them, support them, make space for them and release them. They are not only the Church of the future; they are the Church of today. We commit to follow where they lead, in the will of God.

(1Sa 17:32-50; Ecc 4:13-14; Ecc 12:1-7; Jer 1:5-10; Dan 1:17-20; Joe 2:28; Joh 6:9; Act 16:1-5; 1Ti 4:12-16; 1Jo 2:12-14)

Have a Biblical Christian Worldview

YWAM is called to a biblical Christian worldview. We believe that the Bible—the textbook for all of life—makes a clear division between good and evil; right and wrong. The practical dimensions of life are no less spiritual than the ministry expressions. Everything done in obedience to God is spiritual. We seek to honor God with all that we do, equipping and mobilizing men and women of God to take roles of service and influence in every arena of society.

(Deu 8:1-3; Deu 32:45-47; 2Ki 22:8; Psa 19:7-11; Luk 8:21; Joh 8:31-32; Php 4:8-9; 2Ti 3:16 17; Heb 4:12-13; Jam 4:17)

Do First, Then Teach

YWAM is committed to doing first, then teaching. We believe that firsthand experience gives authority to our words. Godly character and a call from God are more important than an individual’s gifts, abilities and expertise.

(Deu 4:5-8; Ezr 7:10; Psa 51:12-13; Psa 119:17-18; Pro 1:1-4; Mat 7:28-29; Act 1:1-2; Col 3:12 17; 2Ti 4:1-5; 2Pe 1:5-10)

Value Families

YWAM affirms the importance of families serving God together in missions, not just the father and/or mother. We also embrace the inclusion of single-parent families. We encourage the development of strong and healthy family units, with each member sharing the call to missions and contributing their gifts in unique and complementary ways. We uphold and celebrate the biblical view that God’s intent for holy matrimony is between one man and one woman.

(Gen 2:21-24; Gen 18:17 19; Deu 6:6-7; Pro 5:15-23; Pro 31:10-31; Mal 2:14-16; Mat 19:3-9; 1Co 7:1-16; 1Ti 3:2-5; Heb 13:4)

Communicate with Integrity

YWAM affirms that everything exists because God communicates. Therefore, YWAM is committed to truthful, accurate, timely and relevant communication. We believe good communication is essential for strong relationships, healthy families and communities, and effective ministry.

(Gen 1:3-5; Num 23:19; Pro 10:19; Pro 25:9-14; Zec 8:16-17; Mat 5:33-37; Luk 4:16-22; Joh 1:1 5; Col 4:6; Jam 3:1-18)