YOST PAPUA

BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION :
Name of Bank : Bank Nasional Indonesia (BNI)
Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) Code : BNINIDJA
Bank ID Name : Saluran Bakat Generasi Muda
Bank Account Number : 2060520220
Address : Papua-Indonesia

Serving in Indonesia

The Yost Family has been ministering to the people of Indonesia since 1977. Their four children Amy, Jennifer, Megan and Maxi have been raised on the mission field. After a short period of Indonesian language study and culture adjustment, they pioneered a church planting work among the northern Sawi and Asmat tribes located in the southern lowlands of Irian Jaya, the eastern-most province of Indonesia (now known as Papua). They established a center of operations in the village of Comoro and through God’s grace were able to quickly learn the Sawi tribal language and closely identify with the culture of those people. After three years of investing their lives, Jim and Joan saw God’s Spirit come and visit their village in a spiritual awakening that ushered hundreds of people into God’s Kingdom. A church was born and continues to grow to this day. Having completed their church planting efforts in the Sawi region, in 1996 Jim and Joan moved to the coastal city of Sentani where they are now focusing on urban ministry, particularly with youth. Taking the concept "church without walls" they are planting cell groups on school campuses, in open-air markets, on basketball courts, in prisons, in prostitution centers, and on street corners. What was started in their one city now has spread to several cities in Papua, as well as into other regions of Indonesia. It is their growing motivation to see a movement happen across Indonesia. Various Ministry Platforms :

Creative Arts

Papuan young people are very gifted in music, dance, drama and nearly every form of creative arts – from traditional tribal dance to modern break dancing! This strength has allowed expression in various contexts from open-air street concerts to performances in malls as well as studio recordings. Each music, dance or drama group lives in close community together where their lives are continually growing and being transformed into the person(s) God has created them to be. Sports

The Papuan youth are some of the most athletic people in the nation. Sports teams in both basketball and football (soccer) attract many young people and are used as a vehicle for teaching personal discipline and leading young people into deeper relationships where there is accountability and lifelong change occurring in their lives. Education

Because many Papuan young people drop out of school or cannot obtain quality education, a student sponsorship program has been instigated to enable them to get back into school and finish with honors. All children who are sponsored are living in a discipleship situation where they are learning about God and to serve others on a daily basis. After-school courses focusing on math, science, computer skills and English in addition to critical thinking and problem solving are conducted daily. Medical Ministry

The concept of "ministry without walls" continues in health care as Amy Yost, their oldest daughter who has obtained her nursing degree, cares for poor people who can’t afford medical treatment. Amy visits patients in their homes daily, to provide treatment. To complement this ministry, a "free clinic" has been setup where those needing 24-hour care or women giving birth can come for special treatment. Serving the Community

Because ministry is among those who are poor and disadvantaged, we emphasize helping others and discipleship. Anyone who receives assistance is immediately asked to help someone else. Service projects go on daily and are part of one’s life. These include distributing food & clothing, drilling water wells, teaching the unemployed fundamental skills sets to help them secure jobs.