Birch Bay, Washington

Sally Jo Vanderyacht

Sally Jo Vanderyacht

I was born and raised in the great Pacific Northwest. I was encouraged to join YWAM and did my DTS in 2008, in Pichilemu, Chile. During my DTS I really desired to grow in my understanding of the Bible, I was told about the School of Biblical Studies at YWAM Montana. I came to Montana for SBS and then staffed the SBS for a total of 7 years, four of those years I helped lead and run the school. August of 2017, I left YWAM Montana to pursue a Masters in the New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In May 2019, I graduated with honors in my degree program and have returned to YWAM Montana to work with the Biblical Seminars. I have a desire to see well trained and equipped Bible teachers in the world. I believe part of being well trained and equipped involves having a solid understanding of both Biblical and theological content. I believe everyone can benefit from having a firm biblical and theological foundation, no matter where God is calling them.

Hope is Terrifying

‘“About this time next year,” Elisha said, “you will hold a son in your arms.”  “No, my lord!” she objected. “Please, man of God, don’t

Your Beauty is Not Your Value

It was over – again.  The hope, unspoken, barely admitted, though thoroughly wrestled through, fell away like it had so often done before. As usual,