During Adriel’s 11 years with YWAM she has served in a few different areas: staff leadership development, mobilization, networking and strategy, teaching, and discipleship. She has worked and taught in a number of different nations and cities around the world and has an interest in the broad picture of missions.

Her heart is to mobilize the church to take action in reaching the poor, the oppressed, the hurting, and those that don’t yet know Jesus. Adriel has a passion to see young people released into leadership and missions and a desire to see the body of Christ mobilized to meet the needs of the world through justice, kindness, generosity, and mercy.

She was born in California, raised in Oregon, and has served fulltime in YWAM since 2000.

Before joining YWAM, Adriel worked for four years in communications and public/media relations for the local government. Prior to that she worked for four years in a preschool. She also served in the youth group and young adults group at her local church (worship team, teaching team, and leading small groups).

Since the birth of their son, Adriel has changed ministry roles and now has the joy of being home with Levi. She continues to co-lead the Staff Leadership Internship with Ryan and teach as time allows. Adriel also continues on the Base Leadership Team and spends time mentoring young leaders over cups of fresh coffee in their home.

Getting to know Adriel a little more… some Q & As:

When is your birthday?
October 26, 1977

What is your hometown?
I was born in Madera, California and raised in Bend, Oregon, USA.

What is your work background?
I was a preschool worker for four years and then worked in communications and public/media relations for our local county government for four years.

Can you tell us about your time in YWAM so far, including any YWAM training schools that you’ve done?
I did my DTS in Penang, Malaysia in 2000 and then joined staff in Brisbane, Australia in 2001 where I did the Basic Leadership School. I then joined staff in Perth, Australia in 2005 where I also did the School of Biblical Studies. In 2008 I was married to Ryan and moved to Townsville, Australia where he was serving. In 2009 Ryan and I did the Leadership Development Course in Malaga, Spain.

What are some of the roles you’ve had in YWAM?
While in Brisbane I helped pioneer Beach to Bush DTS and was a DTS leader for several years. I also led the Basic Leadership School for staff for many years and was a part of the base leadership team. When I transferred to Perth I was a part of Megacities urban ministry in Cairo, Egypt where I was the field team leader and also led the Global Youth Outreach. After marrying Ryan I moved to Townsville where I was the Church Liaison for Stable on the Strand (Christmas festival). I also co-led a DTS and co-lead our Staff Leadership Internship with Ryan. Throughout the years I’ve led several outreach teams in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, I’ve spoken and taught on many DTS’s and other training schools in Australia and Asia, and have led leadership seminars for YWAM staff in Australia and Asia.

What are your ministry strengths?
Teaching, discipleship, pioneering, strategizing and problem-solving, creativity, and developing and equipping leaders.

What are some of your personal hobbies?
I love photography, writing, reading, design and decorating, going to the beach, exploring cities (and shopping!), camping, spending time with my family, movies, entertaining and cooking for friends, music (especially live music), politics and world events, and making my son giggle. I have also started a blog on motherhood called The Mommyhood Memos, which gives me both a creative outlet and a way to connect with other moms. (www.themommyhoodmemos.com)