Emily’s YWAM Adventure

Hello family and friends! I’m excited to announce that I have decided to do YWAM in September of 2023! For those why are unaware, YWAM stands for youth with a mission, an international Christian missions organization that seeks to know God and make Him known throughout the nations They are very passionate about spiritual growth and spreading the word, both of which I have always had a desire to experience more deeply. Since I have had a heart for missions most of my life, I believe God is prompting me to take the leap My DTS (the training phase of my mission), will be located in Ensenada, Mexico, a culture I am very excited to learn more about! Among many wonderful things in the Hispanic culture, I am looking forward to experiencing their welcoming nature, as well as love for family and community. Followed by the DTS, we will be going on outreach for about 3 months where we can apply what we’ve learned. In addition, I have always had a strong passion for worship- therefore I have selected a music and arts track in which I can continue to explore my love for singing! To me, music is a gift from God that can reach anyone at any time I have honestly experienced so much joy from worship ministry and have seen God use me in incredible ways within it☺️ I cannot wait to see what he does with me next!

I understand that oftentimes, mission fundraising can give the impression that finances are the best and only way to support- yet this is not my heart at all! Therefore, I want to be very clear that my sole purpose in doing this is to glorify God. According to this goal, I believe that however He wants me to do missions, I can trust Him to provide a way for me to do it. Truthfully, it would mean so much to me to have people praying for me throughout this journey! would also love to keep everyone updated throughout this process on how God is using me to advance His kingdom, as well as how you can support me in living out His purposes. However, if anyone does feel led and has the means, you are always welcome to donate financially as well. So if you are interested in supporting me in any capacity, please private message me here, message me on Instagram @ emilyfunston5 or email me @ [email redacted]:

Side note: I will also be sending out info on my outreach as the time gets closer, so stay tuned if you are interested in any ways you can learn/support with that as well)

I realize this is definitely a last minute idea, but I wanted to propose this as a potential support opportunity: Being a long distance runner, I was excited to hear about a race in walla walla Washington taking place this Saturday, April 15th This is a bit of an unconventional event, so here’s a bit of background for you. This race was originally started by two women who both loved long distance running- specifically trail running! One day they met on a trail and realized their commonality- they also realized both their last names were Walla As if this wasn’t already a crazy coincidence, by the time they met they had both been running for a total of 6 hours!! Therefore, they decided to establish a 6 hr women’s trail race in walla walla, Washington Upon hearing this story, I was so inspired that I decided to do the race myself! As another interesting tidbit, the 6 hours is actually structured by continuous 5 mile loops…presenting the challenge of how many loops one person can complete in 6 hours. Personally, I am setting a general goal of 6 loops- 30 miles total. Dividing up the funds by miles, people can donate however much they would like to per mile, as well as however many miles they would like to “estimate” toward! I am excited about the opportunity to not only run this race, but to use it for furthering God’s kingdom and glory!

Side note: If you would like more info on this race/news and updates that can be provided, please contact me through Instagram, Facebook or email Please also feel free to contact me for any reason- info, conversation, ministry/prayer needs in your life, e.t.c