Another fun blessing we received was when our friends asked us to look after their house while they were away for the summer. So we have spent three months in a lovely house right across the street from the base. We have had so much fun popping to base for meals and to the beach for morning swims. It has also meant we can have meetings and ministry times at our house.
We are so thankful to God for such a lovely season.
Rachel: Since returning to the base Rachel has been asked to lead the medical team with YWAM Ships. With the ship ministry expanding rapidly the ship leadership has now been split into different parts. So as medical lead, she oversees the medical staff and has been working on organising medical outreaches on the boat and compiling medical contacts for future brigades. Along with the other leaders, she has also been planning the schedule for next year to be able to invite bigger medical teams for the brigades. She also organises health discussions on the base to better educate people about treatment and prevention of common injuries she treats on a weekly basis and to encourage healthier living.
God has also continued to open doors specifically in women's health. Rachel was fortunate enough to organise a three day training about anti-human trafficking for YWAM and other local ministries in the city after being contacted by a missionary friend who teaches on this topic.
Another opportunity arose in August when a group of YWAM Doula’s visited the base for outreach. Rachel helped to plan their outreach, which included education sessions on bases for women in YWAM and in the community. They also held a session in her house to further educate pregnant mothers from the community as maternity education is almost nonexistent here.
Nelson: Nelson has been leading the marketing department at YWAM Mazatlán, and it’s been an exciting season of growth and new opportunities. Along with overseeing the team, he’s been teaching and mentoring both students and interns, helping them develop their creativity, media skills, and vision for communication.
Beyond the media and marketing side, Nelson is also deeply focused on discipleship. He’s been investing time into leading Bible studies and walking with young people, with the goal of seeing God’s Word bring real transformation in Mexico.
A big part of his role has been partnering with churches and other ministries—coming alongside them to develop vision, design marketing campaigns, and strengthen their communication. His heart is not just to create content, but to help build teams and equip them for recruitment to share the gospel to the nations. He has also been asked to teach on other practical topics such as tools in fundraising and finances.
It’s been amazing to see how these efforts—both practical and spiritual—are empowering ministries and individuals, giving them confidence, sustainability, and a stronger foundation in Christ.
Remnant Surf: One change we have made to Remnant surf this year was shifting ministry time to a Thursday. This is the normal ministry day for our base and now with a family it has allowed us to have a more balanced week. It has also meant instead of drawing in younger kids learning how to surf on Saturdays our older teenage kids are able to attend since many of them now work on the weekends. We have also connected with more local surfers and one guy has just enrolled in September discipleship school. MEXI LOG FEST. Nelson was also involved in the Mexi Log Fest again this year, which is a long board international surf competition. His design for the main branding was chosen for the event logo. So that was very exciting.
Prayer requests:
Continued prayer for the ship and volunteers and funding.
For our surf boys especially the ones enrolled and considering a DTS.
Rachel is praying about future ministry opportunities in woman’s health and if this is a direction God is leading her in. There are other women on and around the base who are feeling a shift in this direction also.
Nelson’s marketing team and continued opening of doors in different ministries in Mexico.
General prayer for our family and baby Lani.