FAQ’s
What could our group do that would best serve you, the Nez Perce and YWAM Native Ministries?
Ministry begins with building relationships. Out of growing relationships flow the opportunities to touch the lives of others through encouraging, challenging and working, playing and eating together. Evangelism is important. However, we desire for visiting teams to equip those reached through Bible study, discussions, a “discipleship course” or other tools in a growing walk with Jesus.
Open-air meetings with sports ministry (especially basketball and football), cultural exchange and presentations, drama, music, testimonies, sharing and praying for people can serve to open doors. It is important that you establish relationships with those you want to reach during your outreach. This seems to best be achieved through events that draw people and personal contact, by sharing meals and time together. We can possibly arrange for visitation at homes for the elderly and sick.
If your team has members with construction experience, we might also be able to have work projects for one or more Native congregations set up (landscaping, building, painting, etc.)
Do you have access to facilities which would safely house students?
We currently do not have our own facilities but we can usually arrange for housing with local churches. Typically these facilities do have bathrooms, showers and a kitchen to prepare your own meals. Because of facilities available, teams of 5 to 20 members would be ideal. We also have an RV-Park and KOA Campground and several reasonably priced motels in town.
What would be the approximate cost of the various living expenses (food, lodging, transportation)?
Your team is responsible for providing their own meals You will have access to a kitchen for meal preparation at a church or ministry center. The team will also have to arrange for their own transportation. We do not have a vehicle available for team use. To help us cover miscellaneous costs for utilities and building expenses etc. we ask for a $100 fee per person/per week.
Will we be able to buy groceries after we get to the reservation?
Yes, we have a good stocked Super market right in town
Will we have access to showers?
Yes,, as mentioned above, there is one shower in both the men’s and ladies room.
What type of recreational activities would be the students most likely be involved in?
Basketball, Volley ball, Soft Ball, River floating and rafting, hiking, and other sports
What would be the approximate cost of the various living expenses (food, lodging, transportation)?
As mentioned above, your team would be responsible for providing their own meals, but have access to a kitchen for preparation in our ministry center. To help us cover miscellaneous costs for utilities and building expenses etc. we ask for a $100 fee per person/per week.
Do you have Transportation for our team available?
At this time we do not have a vehicle available for team use. You will need to bring or rent your own vehicle(s).
Where can I find information about Kamiah, Idaho?
http://www.kamiahchamber.com/ Check out some of the links to history, activities etc.
For further info or questions, please contact:
On-Site Contact Person: Volkhard Graf, PO Box 1391, Kamiah, ID 83536, Kamiah, ID 83536-1391
Telephone: 208-935-6404 or 208-553-9871 (Mobile)
Email: 