Articles on Loren Cunningham
The 6 million mile man
On May 27th 2013, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) founder Loren Cunningham passed the 3 million miles mark with United Airlines the same way he travelled the vast majority of those miles… sitting in an economy seat.
60 Years of Faith for Finances
Loren himself grew up in a family that was poor, but one rich in good works. He was born June 30, 1935, in Taft, California…
Generations Devoted to Missions
“YWAM is what it is today because of God’s great faithfulness,” Darlene Cunningham says, “not because of any brilliance on our part.”
Loren & Darlene Cunningham: the early years of YWAM in Hawaii
Darlene Cunningham shares in an interview on their early experiences with YWAM in Hawaii
Karen Cunningham: Called to the Keiki (Kids)
Karen’s mom and dad are Loren & Darlene Cunningham, founders of Youth With A Mission – but as a daughter, Karen has her own personal call to ministry.
The Day Loren Cunningham Almost Died
YWAM founder Loren Cunningham recounted this life threatening story that none of us had ever heard before about when he was 6 years old out in a town near San Diego… He and his older sister and parents were out preaching in the center of town. All the sidewalks in that part of town were covered by brick porticos because of the heat. People would walk under the porticos from shop to shop around the downtown. Suddenly Loren’s mom, Jewell Cunningham said, “Dad – we have to go now. God said we have to go now!”
Loren Cunningham: A Man with a Mission
It all started when Loren was a 20-year-old Bible college student. He was in the Bahamas on a singing tour. As Loren spent time in prayer, he was leaning back in his bed when he got a “mental movie.” He “saw” waves on a map. These waves then turned into young people going into every continent and sharing the Gospel.
Is That Really You, God? For Kids
Is That Really You, God? For Kids is an adaptation of the book written by Loren Cunningham and Janice Cunningham Rogers…
Kona Celebration of Life
On the weekend of November 4th, 2023 our YWAM community gathered to celebrate our Founder Loren Cunningham’s life + legacy...
Legacy Word: The 7 Spheres of Society
Hear about the 7 spheres or "classrooms" to disciple nations in education, arts/entertainment, communication, commerce, governance, family and religion...
Legacy Word: The Christian Magna Carta
Are there intrinsic rights for each and every person on earth? How can the world be redeemed in every area of life worldwide?
My Biggest Vision: Oral Mother Tongues (OMT)
"The biggest vision that I could ever imagine is to get the Bible and the message of Jesus in every language on earth."
Words, Values & Quotes from Loren Cunningham
Hear historic quotes from YWAM founder, Loren Cunningham, gathered for the Celebration of Life events held around the world in 2023 & 2024.
Blessing from a Father, Loren Cunningham
YWAM founder, Loren Cunningham, gives a final blessing to all the friends and families out there that...
Loren Cunningham Memorial Videos
Here's the playlist of featured video content from the Loren Cunningham Celebration of Life events...
Legacy Word: Ending Bible Poverty Now
Join the global movement to provide God's word in every language and land! We often don't grasp what we have till it's gone. So if you've always had a Bible available, it's hard to fully fathom its worth. What would you do without the word...
YWAM Together 2024 Manila - report
YWAM Together 2024 was the largest and most diverse gathering in our history. It marked our first meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic and since our founder, Loren Cunningham’s graduation to heaven.
Loren Cunningham “I am a Missionary” Video
"In the beginning, God created man in His own image. He walked with man in the cool of the Eden. But sin interrupted that union. So God created the missionary..."
Cunningham Legacy Tour Central Asia – May 2024
The Cunningham Legacy Tour in Central Asia took place in a strategic city of that region, where over 120 leaders from 21 nationalities gathered together for a regional leadership gathering…