DTS: WIND SFMI
Be Discipled // Use Your Passion // Reach the Lost
Are you an experienced kite surfer, Wing Foiler, or Windsurfer with a heart to make a difference? Are you ready to use your passion and skills to help reach the lost and shine God’s light on and off the water?
We believe God has called us to influence every sphere of society, and the wind and water sports community is no exception. Whether you kite, windsurf, or wing foil, you’re part of a culture that draws attention and inspires others. It’s time to shine His light out on the water. Come get discipled, equipped, and sent — right here in Hawaii, where the wind and waves meet. This is the perfect place to grow in your faith and share Jesus through the sport you love.
What is the purpose of Surfers for Missions International?
- To GATHER and CHALLENGE surfers to worship, listen and obey God, evangelize, intercede, express God’s heart to the world, and learn to walk in the calling God has for you.
- To INSPIRE and CULTIVATE personal growth in relationship with God and to reflect Jesus to all, based on a Biblical foundation and the empowering grace of the Holy Spirit.
- To SHARPEN one's ability to relate to, learn from and work with people, including those of different cultures, personalities and perspectives.
- To EQUIP surfers to serve God in all areas of ministry; to reach the lost, care for the poor, and influence the surfing communities of the world.
- To IMPART the vision and values of Youth With A Mission and provide global opportunity to serve.
Are you an experienced Kite Surfer, Wing Foiler, or Windsurfer with a heart to make a difference?
At YWAM Maui, we believe the wind and water community is ready for the gospel. If you're a confident rider who feels at home in strong winds and open waters, we’d love for you to join us in reaching the lost and broken within this unique and powerful subculture. Come share the good news where wind meets wave!Program Costs
Application Fee: $75.00 USD
Lecture Phase: $4090.00 USD
Outreach Phase: $3100.00 USD
+ Flights & Visas
Note: Depending on the outreach location, there may be a fee charged to cover relevant surfboard travel costs.
Program Dates
Experienced Track:
Winter 2026: January 3rd - June 19th
Beginner's Track:Fall 2025: September 13th - February 27th
Winter 2026: January 3rd - June 19th
Fall 2026: September 12th - February 26th
Program Duration
Lecture Phase: 12 weeks
Outreach Phase: 10-12 weeks
DTS Program Total: 22-24 weeks
Target Locations
At YWAM Maui we focus our outreach locations to South East Asia. For SFMI DTS outreaches, the outreach will also be dependent on the opportunities for surf ministry. However, locations can vary for each SFMI depending on several different factors, current events, political climate, etc.
Program Prerequisites
All Wind SFMI Program students must be at least 18 years or older on the Wind SFMI program start date. Must be an experienced surfer in its category and understand etiquette, comfortable riding strong winds. Must be willing to have surf ability assessed.
Lecture Phase
12 weeks
Lectures are centered around the core topics of:
- God’s Nature and Character
- God’s Intention for Individuals, Peoples and Creation
- God’s Redemption: Sin and The Cross
- God’s Family: His Children & His Church
- God’s Word: His Call & His Commission Doing the Works of Jesus
- YWAM: A Response to God
Outreach Phase
12 weeks
Outreach is designed to put into practice lecture content.
- Evangelism
- Teaching
- Discipleship
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Exercise Spiritual Gift’s
- Reaching the Lost
Check out the Surfer's for Mission International promo video created from a previous SFMI outreach phase. If you want to learn more about how the SFMI program work contact us today!