WHO WE ARE

The team here in Vanuatu is focused on reaching the youth of Vanuatu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by working alongside local churches to create a culture of excitement around Gospel advancement and discipleship.

Over 57% of Vanuatu’s population is currently under 25 years old, presenting an incredible opportunity for us as a youth-focused organization to reach the next generation. As we train leaders and youth to be “Gospel Fluent,” our ultimate goal is for every youth in Vanuatu to hear the gospel from a friend.

"EVERY YOUTH TAKING THEIR NEXT STEP WITH JESUS!"

"Every Young Person Taking

Their Next Step with Jesus."

Who We Are

The team here in Vanuatu is focused on reaching the youth of Vanuatu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by working alongside local church branches to create an atmosphere of excitement around spreading the Gospel and weekly discipleship.

Over 57% of Vanuatu’s population is currently under 25 years old, presenting an incredible opportunity for us as a youth-focused organization to reach the next generation, as we train leaders and youth to be “Gospel Fluent".

Word of Life Establishes and Pursues Church Partnerships

We seek to establish mutually enriching partnerships wherein gospel-centered churches and our team collaborate to reach young people, each contributing toward the shared goal of spreading the message of Christ.

Word of Life’s Commitment

to the Local Church

Word of Life recognizes the vital role of the local church in advancing the gospel message, and our primary aim is to serve, strengthen, and support local churches, particularly in reaching young people with the gospel.

ABOUT VANUATU

GEOGRAPHY

The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific and is made up of 83 islands, 65 of which are inhabited. Vanuatu has a tropical climate with a rainy and dry season, and the temperatures average between 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.

SPIRITUAL CLIMATE

Nominal Christianity permeates the Vanuatu culture today. Around 85% of the population identifies as Christian, but many do not truly know Christ or understand the truth of the Gospel.

CULTURE

The indigenous people, referred to as Ni-Vans, speak over 100 local languages, but most also speak the national language Bislama, an English-based pidgin. Storytelling, song and dance, family, a slow pace of life, and “Kastom” traditions are all very important to Vanuatu's culture.

FUN FACTS

Vanuatu is known for its dense rainforests, beautiful blue waters, WWII shipwrecks, active volcanos, and friendly island people. Vanuatu is also home to the largest species of land crab in the world, and is where bungee jumping was first ever recorded!