John Kugzruk
Welcome
A Bit About Me
I was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, in the United States of America. I became a part of a close community in my church, The Lighthouse AK. At a young age, my biggest dream was to become a missionary. I had always loved traveling, and wanted to explore the world. I thought it was the most amazing thing to fly into the parts of the world that are hardest to reach, and bring Bibles to many people. Growing up, I lost that dream and focused on school, sports, and finding a career. When I was 17, I went on a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico for a week on a short mission trip. I saw people who had nothing, but looked as if they had much more than I did. It made me realize that the only thing I need is Jesus. So I committed myself back to a life of following Jesus. As the years went by, I fell in love with the dream of being a missionary again. I joined a school with Youth With A Mission in 2023, and found a whole lot of opportunities to continue my journey. I am now staffing with YWAM, and it has been leading me all over the world. I just want to seek God, and make God known all over the world. You can join my vision by praying for me, encouraging me, spending time with me, and supporting me financially. God is definitely moving through YWAM!
Prayer Points
Explore DTS
DTS has started! We have 13 students from 6 different nations here at YWAM Skien. They are so full of energy and fit in super well. I am leading them in evangelism, and soon will be taking them to another country for outreach. But for now we are in the lecture phase. Pray that each student will really see God in this time, and will grow in many different ways. Pray that I will have the time each day to spend time with God, and that I will build good relationships with these students.
YWAM Skien
YWAM Skien is not the most known base in YWAM, or even Norway, but it is a great place for students and staff to thrive. We are a small base, but very visionary. We are building connections around Europe, and also continue reaching the young people across Norway. I ask that you pray for the base to continue to grow its ministries, for the staff to continue seeking God, and for opportunities for new visions and ministries for YWAM Skien.
New Vision Sports Club
New Vision Sports Club is the ministry I had been working with in Arusha, Tanzania. There is lots of growth and expansion happening with the program. I ask you pray for the people who run it, for the coaches, and for the players. I also ask that you pray for the academy they are starting to build for teens in Arusha.
My Vision
Currently, my vision is to make connections, not just in YWAM, but across ministries around the world. I want to encourage and challenge young people to say yes to their calling, and just go. Many people are afraid to just go, instead they feel they need to be "be ready" in order to be in missions. However, I have seen how God uses people who just say yes and go in faith. So I want to challenge young people to take that step of faith, and just go. I ask that you pray that I seek God in that vision, and that I find ways to create opportunities for young people to just go.
Donate and Support
If you would like to join my vision and support me, you can give here: