You are invited to
YWAM San Diego/Baja’s

35th Anniversary
Celebration

SEPTEMBER 25–28, 2025

ENSENADA, MEXICO

Celebrate With Us

Join us for a powerful and joy-filled weekend as we celebrate 35 years of God’s faithfulness through Homes of Hope. While we won’t be building a home, we’ll honor what God has done and look ahead to all that’s still to come. With inspiring stories, meaningful connections, and the beautiful backdrop of the four-star Lucerna Hotel on Ensenada Bay, we pray this weekend fills you with vision and fresh inspiration.

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SPECIAL GUESTS

Brenton Brown is a Christian worship leader and songwriter most known for the songs he has penned for the church. He has received a Grammy Award nomination for “Soul on Fire,” which was co-written and recorded by Third Day. His most recent work, American Hymnal, is a tribute to the music of America that has shaped much of his life.

Brenton Brown is a Christian worship leader and songwriter most known for the songs he has penned for the church. He has received a Grammy Award nomination for “Soul on Fire,” which was co-written and recorded by Third Day. His most recent work, American Hymnal, is a tribute to the music of America that has shaped much of his life.

Brenton Brown is a Christian worship leader and songwriter most known for the songs he has penned for the church. He has received a Grammy Award nomination for “Soul on Fire,” which was co-written and recorded by Third Day. His most recent work, American Hymnal, is a tribute to the music of America that has shaped much of his life.

Shane & Shane is the combination of solo artists Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. After meeting in college, they began touring the country, leading worship, and writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging. Shane & Shane have dedicated their lives to encourage and equipping worship leaders through an online resource called The Worship Initiative.

Shane & Shane is the combination of solo artists Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. After meeting in college, they began touring the country, leading worship, and writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging. Shane & Shane have dedicated their lives to encourage and equipping worship leaders through an online resource called The Worship Initiative.

Shane & Shane is the combination of solo artists Shane Barnard and Shane Everett. After meeting in college, they began touring the country, leading worship, and writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and sonically engaging. Shane & Shane have dedicated their lives to encourage and equipping worship leaders through an online resource called The Worship Initiative.

Alistair Begg was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and spent his first 31 years in the U.K. He married his wife, Susan, in 1975 and has been the lead pastor at Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio since 1983. His radio program, Truth For Life, is heard daily across the nation.

Alistair Begg was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and spent his first 31 years in the U.K. He married his wife, Susan, in 1975 and has been the lead pastor at Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio since 1983. His radio program, Truth For Life, is heard daily across the nation.

Alistair Begg was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and spent his first 31 years in the U.K. He married his wife, Susan, in 1975 and has been the lead pastor at Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio since 1983. His radio program, Truth For Life, is heard daily across the nation.

Jim Murphy is a world-class performance coach and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Inner Excellence. After retiring from baseball and the Chicago Cubs organization, Jim began to study what gives some people the ability to perform under tremendous pressure. What he has learned can be applied to all walks of life and can lead to incredible peace and confidence. YWAM and Homes for Hope are near to Jim's heart, and he is excited to continue his involvement with them in the future.

Jim Murphy is a world-class performance coach and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Inner Excellence. After retiring from baseball and the Chicago Cubs organization, Jim began to study what gives some people the ability to perform under tremendous pressure. What he has learned can be applied to all walks of life and can lead to incredible peace and confidence. YWAM and Homes for Hope are near to Jim's heart, and he is excited to continue his involvement with them in the future.

Jim Murphy is a world-class performance coach and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Inner Excellence. After retiring from baseball and the Chicago Cubs organization, Jim began to study what gives some people the ability to perform under tremendous pressure. What he has learned can be applied to all walks of life and can lead to incredible peace and confidence. YWAM and Homes for Hope are near to Jim's heart, and he is excited to continue his involvement with them in the future.

We will also offer a tour celebrating the ministry’s impact

in the region, but will not be building a Home of Hope

as we have done in previous years.

We will also offer a tour celebrating the ministry’s impact in the region, but will not be building a Home of Hope as we have done in previous years.

THURSDAY

Please plan to arrive no later than 1pm to the San Diego Airport. 

FRIDAY/SATURDAY

We will celebrate together with our special guests, share stories of the last 35 years, tour the new community center in Ensenada, and explore the beautiful Ensenada wine country. 

SUNDAY

Please plan to depart from the San Diego airport after 2pm. 

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Space is limited, so please respond as soon as possible by clicking the button below, emailing Andrea East at hope@YWAMSDB.org, or calling 619-370-2545


This is a complimentary event, so thank you for understanding this invitation is exclusively for you and your family.

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PACKING LIST

Here is a packing list to help you as you get ready to join us in Mexico.

  • Passport

  • Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush etc.)

  • Sunblock

  • Sun glasses

  • Closed-toed shoes for the ministry tour

  • Casual clothing for the weekends – dinners may be on an outdoor patio

  • Light jacket or sweater- we are right by the ocean and it gets cool in the evenings

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