Each time he listened to their personal stories as to how they came to be part of their team. Someone would encourage Joseph to consider joining YWAM and give six months to God.Without fail, the question of expense came up. The response usually was laughter. According to these YWAMers of different ages, background and countries, not one of them had sufficient funds when they applied. Somehow, between application and the actual date of starting DTS (Discipleship Training School), money came.
For Joseph, he did consider the option for a few years. However, he did nothing until his family friend who was a missionary pledged a certain amount towards the fee that he actually applied.With the minimum amount required in mind, he started living frugally and started saving. The result was surprising to say the least. By the time it was one week to departure date, he had received more than half the required amount as gifts. The interesting part of the only explanation one can give would be that the second half of the six month period would be devoted to community service. Kind people of all faiths believe in good work.
It was in the DTS that Joseph heard God's call and became convicted that he will be a missionary responding to specific calls to different parts of the world. He is currently qualifying himself for professional entry into most countries.
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