Joy dawson ywam

She was known for her intensity and diligence in delivering whatever God spoke to her to teach, for however many hours it took to teach it! One thing we knew: if Joy was going to be speaking, you had better pray for her!

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She would often ask at the beginning of a session who had or had not prayed for her, by a show of hands. And this would be accompanied by an exhortation to ALWAYS come to any meeting having prayed diligently for the speaker and coming with an expectant heart to hear God through that person! At that time, she was simply a godly housewife who had dedicated herself to intercessory prayer and learning the ways of God.

As Loren spoke with her and realized the depth of wisdom, insight and teaching that God had deposited within her, he asked whether she had ever publicly taught any of the truths she had discovered. He found out that she was part of a denomination that did not believe in women teachers or leaders. That led to a lifelong global ministry of teaching for Joy that took her to 55 nations on six continents and impacted YWAM, the body of Christ and all of eternity as hundreds of thousands — likely millions — were drawn closer to Jesus through her ministry.

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Though Joy was very focused and purposeful in ministry, she had a great sense of humor and lived her name — she was full of the joy of the Lord. On her birthday each year, she would do a cartwheel for every year of her life. They gave her an unusual birthday gift: an egg, a fish and some Danish woolen socks. Joy was not only a world-renown teacher, but an avid writer, having authored many books.

Joy was married to her husband Jim for 65 years, until he went to be with Jesus in She is also survived by a multitude of missionary grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who among them represent six languages and seven nationalities. All are welcome to attend.