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Read moreA Safe Haven in the Heart of the Tenderloin. Life in the Ellis Room!
It’s also a place where God’s love is expressed in simple ways every day. A shared laugh over a puzzle. A word of encouragement during a game of chess. A prayer is offered quietly in the corner for someone who asks.
Read moreA Life Changing journey for the next generation!
San Francisco is one of the most diverse, challenging, and spiritually hungry cities in the world. It's a place where faith meets reality.
Read moreIs God Calling You Deeper?
The Discipleship Training School at YWAM San Francisco offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth and self-discovery.
Read moreGreat Commission
The Great Commission is a call for every believer. We, Business with a Mission, organize, train, and equip people to network and take the Gospel to the less-reached places through business.
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Business With A Mission is a great opportunity to reach out to this generation. The job we do, the people we meet, and our quality of life are influenced by business.
Read moreStart up a Business
The School of Transformational Business (SOTB) teaches people to start and run a godly, profitable business. We aim to bring God’s kingdom to earth through every business.
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): Tech In The Tenderloin
Let’s all be bridge-builders where we are. Whether you’re here in San Francisco, or somewhere else. As Jesus was Immanuel, God with us, let us who know him be with those in our communities and cities.
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): The Youth of the Tenderloin
These kids know and embrace that their neighborhood is not always the cleanest, rough around edges or even unsafe at times; and yet they talk about how they know it won’t be like that forever, because they are going to grow up and make a difference in it. And that is why it’s an honor to walk side by side with these visionaries.
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): History of the Tenderloin
These days the Tenderloin is still a welcoming beacon for all. YWAM is able through God’s provision to provide a place for those in need, giving a place to drop-in, showers, restrooms, food pantry. A place where Jesus is lifted up and shared into the community.
Read moreReflections on Easter during this crisis
The resurrection of Jesus is my favorite message–story–event ever. Resurrection Day is a day for me that marks the beginning of my year, it reminds me why I breathe, why I do what I do and why I am who I am. It is on this day that I remember that it is Christ who gives me great hope…
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): Restaurants of the TL
Each day we have opportunities to connect; we get to look people in the eye, to learn their names and to know them. We often subconsciously ignore or choose hurry instead of human in these moments. This was me, this is me. It takes work to change our habits and it doesn’t happen in a day.
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): Arts and Murals
Living in the Tenderloin has taught me a lot about seeking out God’s beauty amidst the chaos of daily life. The Tenderloin has always been an eclectic neighborhood filled with diversity and creativity. When walking through it’s easy to take the Tenderloin at face value; trash littering the gutters, abandoned items, but really there’s so much more.
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): Every Tribe, Every Tongue, Every Nation
As I sat on the top level of a tall San Francisco building, I gazed in awe of the beauty. Every flickering light - a person made in God’s image loved and known. As I continued to stare across the city towards the light-sprinkled hills, a Bible verse came to mind. It was in Revelation 7, with this scene of people from every tribe, every tongue, every nation. This settled in my heart:
San Francisco was similar.
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): Seniors of the Tenderloin
What would it look like for you to show up in your community for those who feel forgotten? God is BEYOND our doubts and mustard-seed faith. He is the literal King of Kings. He is the God of Peace and Security. His safety protects us from our enemies and is even with us in the middle of our sickness. He remembers us when we don’t even remember ourselves. He shows up. Will you?
Read moreLove Your Neighbor(hood): Karol Svoboda
Living life together in the Tenderloin enables me to see and understand my neighbors at a much deeper level. We share the unique experience of the Tenderloin together. The most common meeting places are on the streets, at the park or the farmer’s market, a grocery store or a community event/party.
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Someone once said, “If you want to love your neighbor sometimes you have to start with loving your neighborhood.” To love your neighborhood you have to go out and get involved in the things that the neighbors are concerned about. For me, one of the places where I get to know the problems and the peoples of my neighborhood is my monthly police-community meeting.
Read moreStories From The Tenderloin: Natalie's Story
Sarah knocked on our door and gave us a hammer she found – she thought we would need it as we were going to start renovations for our bathrooms. I have so many stories similar to this of our friends and neighbors who are in great need but still want to give and express kindness.
Read moreStories From The Tenderloin: Udom's Story
One of the things I love most is getting to cut hair for people. I love seeing the confidence people have after they get a good haircut. This does so much more than just help them feel clean; It recognizes their dignity.
Read moreStories From The Tenderloin: Michaela's Story
I started praying for him under my breath and Juan responded in Spanish as I was praying for him. I understood what he was praying and afterward asked him if he had ever accepted Jesus into his life. He said no, but that he would like to tonight.