Philippines
Building Relationships, Proclaiming Jesus, Changing Lives
The Philippines is one of YWAM River City’s focus countries. Our vision is to build lasting relationships through short-term missions teams, internships, training, and ongoing partnerships with Filipino believers and ministries.
Our current partnerships include Nehemiah House in Cagayan de Oro, YWAM Bukidnon, and YWAM Davao. Ministry opportunities may include evangelism, prayer, discipleship, Bible teaching, children and youth ministry, community outreach, practical service, and encouraging local ministry teams.
At Nehemiah House, teams may serve girls and young women rebuilding their lives in a residential care setting. In Bukidnon, participants can serve alongside YWAM staff and Indigenous communities through relationships, prayer, practical service, and outreach. In Davao, teams may support ministries focused on equipping people to fulfill God’s purposes and serve His Kingdom.
We encourage participants to come prepared to serve with humility, flexibility, and a willingness to learn. Teams will work alongside local partners rather than simply bringing their own plans.
Our goal is to bless our Filipino partners, build lasting relationships, and help participants grow in their understanding of God’s heart for the nations, equipping future missionaries and leaders to serve from Virginia to the world.
at a glance
117 Million
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Metro, buses, jeepneys, tricycles, trains, ferries
20,000 sq. miles
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Take Your Faith Beyond
Join YWAM Davao in reaching communities, sharing the Gospel, and equipping others to follow Jesus.
Into the Nations
Serve with YWAM Bukidnon by building relationships with Indigenous communities through prayer, service, and outreach.
Bring Hope at Nehemiah House
Encourage young women through relationships, practical service, and support for ministry staff.
our richmond campus offers something for everyone.
campus
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housing
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outreach
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plan your next trip to Philippines
Ready to take your faith beyond borders? Your journey to the Philippines begins with Year of Missions—our required preparation course for everyone who wants to travel and serve with us.
This experience will help you grow in faith, learn to serve across cultures, and prepare your heart to join a mission team. Be part of Year of Missions, and get ready to discover how God can use you in the Philippines!
Discover the Philippines’ Mission Story.
Nearly four in five Filipinos identified as Roman Catholic in the 2020 census. Simbang Gabi—a nine-day Christmas devotion before dawn—shows how deeply faith is woven into community life.
The Philippine Bible Society works with translation partners to make Scripture available in Philippine languages and in formats people can understand and use.
Around 2,000 Filipino missionaries serve cross-culturally, while thousands of overseas Filipino workers also carry their faith across borders through everyday life and work.
In BARMM, 90.9% of residents identified as Muslim in the 2020 census. Christian mission in Mindanao calls for humility, religious respect, practical service, and genuine friendship.
Local churches mobilize volunteers and practical relief for communities affected by typhoons, floods, earthquakes, fires, and other emergencies.
frequently asked questions
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