CDTS 2026 Mission to Taiwan, Cambodia & the Philippines

$250 of $8,500 goal
Given by 3 generous donors in 5 weeks

Partner with me as I serve and grow while discipling students through YWAM Nelson's Crossroads DTS and outreach across Asia.

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Kia ora, friends and family!

I wanted to share a quick update on what God is doing in my life.

I'm still serving with YWAM and currently staffing the Crossroads Discipleship Training School (DTS) with YWAM Nelson. We are now over halfway through the lecture phase, journeying alongside 13 students from different nations, cultures, and generations as they grow in their faith and discover God's calling on their lives.

My own DTS 5 years ago was life-changing. It helped me know God more deeply, discover my identity in Christ, and find His purpose for my life. Looking back, I can see how God was shaping me and making everything beautiful in His time (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

Alongside staffing, I am also studying in YWAM's Basic Leadership School.

On 25 July, our team will travel to Taiwan, where YWAM Nelson is helping pioneer a ministry base in Kaohsiung. We will then continue our outreach to Cambodia and the Philippines.

As a volunteer missionary, I am raising money to help cover my lecture and outreach expenses, including accommodation, food, transportation, flights, and ministry costs.

How you can partner with me:

• Pray for our students and staff, wisdom, unity, safety, and God's provision.

• If you feel led to give, any gift, big or small will help me continue discipling students and sharing God's love across the nations.

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and generosity!

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Kathryn
Kathryn on 19 Jul 2026
Health and peace on your trip Melvin. Bless you.
$50
Melvin Torres

Hi Kathryn, thank you very much! 1 week left of lecture phase here in Kaohsiung and we travel to Taipei for a week of outreach to the indigenous people of Taiwan! This is exciting. Keep us in your prayer please.

Melvin Torres
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Guest Donor on 12 Jul 2026
$100
Melvin Torres

Hi, thank you very much for your support donation! 1 week left of lecture phase here in Kaohsiung and we travel to Taipei for a week of outreach to the indigenous people of Taiwan! This is exciting. Keep the team in your prayer please. We all are doing well, embracing the warm-humid climate here in Asia. Lots of divine appointment too! 1 in particular I'd like to share was the young man and his mum who owns a tea pot shop in town. One night a student and I are walking in an alley, I looked back after we've crossed an intersection and the light in the teapot shop has drawn me to check the place. They were hospitable and has invited us for a cup of tea whenever we are free again. The following night, I took a group of students and has introduced them to them. We drank tea that the family has prepared and shared God's story. We found out he was in the military, and he has received a bible there. He asked lots of really good questions about God. His mum also mentioned her grandmother in China loves "Jesus"! I continue visiting them whenever I am free.

Melvin Torres
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Guest Donor on 12 Jul 2026
May the Lord's blessings be upon you and your team🙌 Encouragement: Take heart and lift your heads, for there is greatness in what you go to do. Even if you are weary about what to say or what to do, the Lord will guide each of you in the strengths you have. He will use you where he sees fit, Each of you have gifts in different areas so do not be swayed or troubled, for each of you have important roles where Gods light will Shine through those gifts. Stay steady on his word and be blessed.
$100
Melvin Torres

Hi, thank you very much for your support donation! 1 week left of lecture phase here in Kaohsiung and we travel to Taipei for a week of outreach to the indigenous people of Taiwan! This is exciting. Keep the team in your prayer please. We all are doing well, embracing the warm-humid climate here in Asia. Lots of divine appointment too! 1 in particular I'd like to share was the young man and his mum who owns a tea pot shop in town. One night a student and I are walking in an alley, I looked back after we've crossed an intersection and the light in the teapot shop has drawn me to check the place. They were hospitable and has invited us for a cup of tea whenever we are free again. The following night, I took a group of students and has introduced them to them. We drank tea that the family has prepared and shared God's story. We found out he was in the military, and he has received a bible there. He asked lots of really good questions about God. His mum also mentioned her grandmother in China loves "Jesus"! I continue visiting them whenever I am free.

Melvin Torres

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This campaign started on 11 Jul 2026 and ends on 24 Oct 2026.