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 IN VANUATU HEARING THE GOSPEL FROM A FRIEND!"

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 IN VANUATU HEARING THE GOSPEL FROM A FRIEND!"

ABOUT VANUATU

GEOGRAPHY

The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific. It consists of 83 islands, 65 of which are inhabited. Vanuatu has a tropical climate with a rainy and dry season, and 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!

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!

OUR STORY

Word of Life Vanuatu is just beginning, though in many ways has been in progress for 8 years! The field director, Asher Thompson, first visited Vanuatu in 2016 where he fell in love with the native people and culture. Since then, his desire has been to return to reach the people of Vanuatu for Christ.

In 2020, Asher met Kaylee at the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York and after recognizing their shared passion for missions, they were married in 2021. Now through the guidance and support of Word of Life International, the couple is pioneering the field in Vanuatu.

We want to invite YOU to follow along on this journey with us. Sign up for our update newsletter below!

Word of Life Vanuatu is just beginning, though in many ways has been in progress for 8 years! The field director, Asher Thompson, first visited Vanuatu in 2016 where he fell in love with the native people and culture. Since then, his desire has been to return to reach the people of Vanuatu for Christ.

In 2020, Asher met Kaylee at the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York and after recognizing their shared passion for missions, they were married in 2021. Now through the guidance and support of Word of Life International, the couple is pioneering the field in Vanuatu.

We want to invite YOU

to follow along on this journey with us. Sign up for our update newsletter below!