Hi! I’m Mark Phillips, a missionary with YWAM Ships Kona. Our mission is to bring the love of Jesus and practical help to remote and underserved communities across the South Pacific.
After serving in Papua New Guinea as a Community Engagement Leader, I’m now working with various outreach teams in nations like Fiji, Kiribati, and beyond. These islands are beautiful and culturally rich, yet many communities still lack access to biblical resources, consistent discipleship, and basic healthcare. My focus in all that I do is to equip local believers for long-term impact on their own communities.
God has given me a deep passion for these island nations, and I’m committed to seeing lives transformed by His love. I invite you to partner with me—through prayer, encouragement, or financial support—as I continue this journey of serving, growing, and expanding God’s kingdom in some of the hardest-to-reach places.
Let’s make an eternal impact together!
Hey yall,
After a refreshing time in Texas with my family — reconnecting, resting, and fundraising — I’ve returned to Kona, Hawai‘i, my home for the past five years. I’ve just started the School of Biblical Studies (SBS) at the University of the Nations, a nine-month deep dive into God’s Word using the inductive study method.
In just three weeks, we’ve studied Titus, Ephesians, Galatians, Mark, and Luke! Alongside daily lectures, I spend around 60 hours a week reading, studying, and applying Scripture. It’s intense, but so life-giving!
A Story from the Study
While studying Mark, God showed me how protective I can be of my Sabbath. Jesus challenged me through Mark 3:4 — that it’s lawful “to do good or to save life on the Sabbath.” So, I decided to act on it. A friend and I went to a local bar here in Kona, and I shared the gospel with a woman who ended up giving her life to Jesus! 🙌 God’s Word truly comes alive when we live it out.
This school is already transforming not only how I read the Bible but how I follow Jesus daily.
Please Pray For:
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Endurance and focus during long study hours.
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Continued heart transformation through God’s Word.
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Financial provision for tuition and living expenses.
I’ll be sending out my end-of-year ask soon — please begin praying about how God might lead you to be involved, even before it arrives.
Thank you so much for your love, prayers, and partnership. I’m so grateful to have you on this journey with me!
Blessings,
Mark Phillips
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105