Missionary

William Hoover

The More You Know

Hi, my name is William! I want to see missionaries thrive holistically in the place God has called them too. I’ve been serving with YWAM since 2016, and I did my DTS in Kona, HI. I completed 3 schools in YWAM and now I serve as full-time staff at YWAM Lancaster. I serve in Operations and Member Care. I enjoy coaching others as a Life Coach. Thank you for your prayers and partnership!

What is your favorite book of the Bible and why does it hold particular significance to you?

What translation of the Bible do you prefer to use in your missionary work, and how does it help you connect with the people you serve?

What is the most exciting place you have been while serving as a missionary, and what made it so memorable for you?

What inspired you to pursue missionary work? Was there a specific moment or experience that led you down this path?

When did you complete your DTS (Discipleship Training School), and how did that experience shape your perspective on missionary work?

What YWAM bases have you visited throughout your missionary adventure, and how have these experiences impacted your work?

Can you share a story or experience from your time in the field that has particularly impacted you or changed your perspective on your work?

What is your favorite book of the Bible and why does it hold particular significance to you?

Psalms! I know that’s a generic answer, but I love how real David is with God. He doesn’t hold back his thoughts and feelings, but actually gives it to God.

What translation of the Bible do you prefer to use in your missionary work, and how does it help you connect with the people you serve?

ESV or NLT.

What is the most exciting place you have been while serving as a missionary, and what made it so memorable for you?

Kenya. We saw God move powerfully. Our team saw over 300 salvations and around 50 physical healings through the Holy Spirit. One time, a man approached me for prayer. As he was walking toward me, I felt a pain in my stomach area. I recognized this as a sign that he needed healing, but hesitated to ask specifically. When I asked what he wanted prayer for, he said he had pain around his stomach. I prayed for him, and the Holy Spirit completely healed him!

What inspired you to pursue missionary work? Was there a specific moment or experience that led you down this path?

God called me to it. I had done 2 schools with YWAM previously, and then I joined YWAM Lancaster in 2020.

When did you complete your DTS (Discipleship Training School), and how did that experience shape your perspective on missionary work?

Fall of 2016 at YWAM Kona. I loved my DTS. I didn’t really understand missions before this. So I learned a lot about missions in my DTS.

What YWAM bases have you visited throughout your missionary adventure, and how have these experiences impacted your work?

YWAM Kona
YWAM Orlando
YWAM Madison
YWAM Berlin
YWAM Amsterdam
YWAM Lancaster

Can you share a story or experience from your time in the field that has particularly impacted you or changed your perspective on your work?

I think my most impactful moment was in my DTS on the first day of class. Andy Byrd called us to be fully surrendered to God. I went front at the altar call and gave my life to Jesus. I was undone by the love of God in that moment. I cried for like 45 minutes on the floor. When I finally got up, everyone had left except for 1 staff member that stayed with me.

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About YWAM Lancaster

YWAM Lancaster is dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission by empowering and equipping individuals to share the gospel with people in hard to reach places. Our mission is to help you live your life boldly and catalyze movement across the face of the earth. We aim to be a catalyst, an instigation, and a spark to ignite your way into living your life on mission, while being radically in love with Jesus.

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Ephrata, PA 17522
info@ywamlancaster.com
(717) 721-6724

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William Hoover

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