Knowing God. Making Him Known. In Lima.

YWAM Lima is a bilingual Youth With A Mission training community in Lima, Peru—being formed around knowing God, living in real community, and making Him known alongside local churches.

We are building slowly and relationally, preparing a place where people are discipled, formed, and sent—together.

This Season
A new YWAM training community beginning to take shape in Lima
A slow, relational season of listening, building foundations, and discernment
Where We Are
Lima, Peru
Living and serving in partnership with local churches across Lima
What We’re About
Discipleship, community, and sending to the nations
Forming people who know God deeply, live in real community, and go where He leads

Find Your Next Step

Whether you are exploring discipleship training or sensing a call to missions, here are two good places to begin.

YWAM students standing together with national flags

Join a DTS in Lima

A Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a five-to-six month journey to know God deeply, grow in real community, and be sent to the nations.

  • Know God deeply
  • Grow in community
  • Be sent to the nations
Students sharing a meal together around a table

Serve With Us in Lima

We’re in a pioneering season, building slowly and relationally in Lima—looking for people who sense a call to help build community and join what God is forming here.

  • Join a pioneer season
  • Help shape community
  • Serve in a relational environment

What We’re Building

We are not just preparing programs—we are building a community shaped by God’s presence, joyful discipleship, and shared life. We are part of the global Youth With A Mission (YWAM) movement, serving in over 180 countries.

We listen before we lead

—building from God’s voice, not our own plans.

We choose covenant over convenience

—building relationships marked by commitment, trust, and staying when it’s hard.

We make Jesus visible

—in how we live, love, and serve in everyday life here in Lima.

We grow whole, not just busy

—forming rhythms that lead to life, rest, and health.

We go because He came

—forming people who know God and go where He sends—across Lima, Peru, and beyond.

Why Lima

Lima is a city of influence, diversity, and deep spiritual hunger. We believe God is inviting a YWAM discipleship community here that serves the city, strengthens the church, and sends people to the nations.

A city of influence

Lima gathers people, ideas, and opportunities from across Peru and beyond.

A place of real need

Deep spiritual hunger and real opportunities for patient, local ministry.

A base for sending

We believe Lima can become a place where disciples are formed and sent to Peru and the nations.

View of San Isidro in Lima with trees and city buildings

Start the Conversation

Whether you’re exploring a DTS, sensing a call to serve, or simply curious about what God is doing in Lima, we would love to hear from you.

If you are still discerning, that is okay. We are glad to help you find a wise next step.