YWAM Toronto traces its roots to 1987 when Korean missionary Sunho Kim laid its foundation. Starting humbly as a discipleship program, it blossomed into ministries like teen camps and couples retreats. The community grew, and staff members resided in a purchased 30-unit apartment complex near Toronto's Main Street Subway Station. In 1991, the inaugural Discipleship Training School (DTS) welcomed students from Toronto and Korea, soon becoming a regular fixture from 1997 onward.
The year 1997 marked a turning point with the vision for a multi-ethnic mission training center, leading to the acquisition of the current training facility in Alton, Ontario, situated in a picturesque country side of Orangeville, approximately an hour north of Toronto. Leadership transitions in 1999 introduced Mark Kim (Kim Gyu-seok) as the new base leader, steering the organization forward.
Over time, diverse ministries took flight, encompassing campus outreach, North Korean ministry, Children Youth Ministry (CYM), and Potter's Clay Art & Mission (PCAM) initiatives. Significant milestones adorned our journey, starting the construction of the Multi-Ethnic Mission Center in 2008, the inception of Cultural Ministry Teams, and the pioneering efforts in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2011.
Presently, YWAM Toronto thrives, committed to its mission of multicultural mission training and a diverse range of outreach initiatives. Its purpose remains unwavering: to mobilize dedicated Christians called to missions, equipping them through evangelism, training, and compassionate ministries, ultimately impacting lives in Toronto and across nations.
The year 1997 marked a turning point with the vision for a multi-ethnic mission training center, leading to the acquisition of the current training facility in Alton, Ontario, situated in a picturesque country side of Orangeville, approximately an hour north of Toronto. Leadership transitions in 1999 introduced Mark Kim (Kim Gyu-seok) as the new base leader, steering the organization forward.
Over time, diverse ministries took flight, encompassing campus outreach, North Korean ministry, Children Youth Ministry (CYM), and Potter's Clay Art & Mission (PCAM) initiatives. Significant milestones adorned our journey, starting the construction of the Multi-Ethnic Mission Center in 2008, the inception of Cultural Ministry Teams, and the pioneering efforts in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2011.
Presently, YWAM Toronto thrives, committed to its mission of multicultural mission training and a diverse range of outreach initiatives. Its purpose remains unwavering: to mobilize dedicated Christians called to missions, equipping them through evangelism, training, and compassionate ministries, ultimately impacting lives in Toronto and across nations.