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YWAM's Legacy Words and Covenants

YWAM Legacy Words​

YWAM’s identity and mission is further clarified by what we know as the “Four Legacy Words” given by God to Loren Cunningham through the years. These are the major words of the Lord, which over our history have guided us and shaped our inheritance as a mission.

  1. The Covenantal Vision of the Waves, which Loren received in June of 1956 in the Bahamas shortly before his 21st birthday.

  2. The Call to Disciple Nations through the Seven Spheres of Society

  3. The Christian Magna Carta

  4. The Commitment to End Bible Poverty Now

YWAM Covenants​

YWAM's foundational documents. All about realigning YWAM to God's original call.

  1. 1988: Manila Covenant
  2. 1992: Red Sea Covenant
  3. 2002: Nanning Covenant
  4. 2010: Jubilee Covenant
  5. 2014: Singapore Covenant
  6. 2014: End Bible Poverty Covenant

Words for YWAM Japan​

Over the years, these are some of the words God has been speaking over YWAM Japan:

  1. Speaking the truth in love
  2. We are the temple
  3. Building the altar of worship
  4. Culture of honour