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LOCATION

YWAM Cross Wind in Hesston, Kansas USA

Hesston is a quintessential small town where Midwestern values meet a deep commitment to global outreach. Located just over thirty miles north of Wichita, Hesston offers a peaceful, supportive environment while providing easy access to the resources and amenities of a larger city.

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The town is steeped in rich Mennonite heritage, which contributes to its strong focus on community, education, and service. With a current population of around 3,700, Hesston maintains a safe, tight-knit atmosphere. It is home to Hesston College, which brings a youthful energy and diverse student body to the community.

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Within Hesston and the surrounding region, there is a strong foundation of faith and genuine interest in missions. We, as YWAM Cross Wind, are actively engaged in hands-on local outreach:

 

  • Homeless Ministry: We partner with the homeless shelter in nearby Newton, which is run by YWAM Alumni Penny Dugan. This partnership provides regular opportunities for our staff and teams to serve the community.

  • Equine Therapy: Our on-site horse therapy program is a vital ministry where we serve foster children and provide crucial grief sessions.

  • Conference Ministry: We serve and host groups in our conference center, welcoming college groups, youth groups, and retreat groups throughout the year.

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Our location allows us to focus on local outreach and community impact—our crucial starting point for sending and supporting global mission efforts. Our goal remains: to reach out locally in order to reach out globally.

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Our Property

Our YWAM Cross Wind campus is located on a beautiful 61-acre property. Unlike an urban base, our setting provides a peaceful, dedicated atmosphere for training and ministry, while the property itself houses all the necessary facilities for a thriving mission community.

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Our operations primarily utilize the following key areas:

  • The Conference Center (Main Hub): This serves as our central gathering area. It is where group meals are served, and we host our main worship times, classes, and large group meetings for the Discipleship Training School (DTS) and visiting groups. We have 30 hotel rooms, and several lodges which gives us a total capacity of approximately 150 guests.

  • Lodges: We have 3 lodges which sleep 27 each. Our DTS students stay in Meredith Lodge, which has a guys wing, a girls wing, and a staff wing. There is a living room area with a fireplace, and a kitchen, so weekend meals and breakfasts will be taken here.

  • IMPACT Center: location of Camp David Kansas, where we run summer camps for children at risk. We also host large group meetings and banquets here, as well as host youth groups. 

  • The Rock'n-H Ranch: This dedicated facility includes the stalls, a tack room, and an indoor arena necessary to operate our on-site equine therapy program which ministers to foster children and those in grief.

  • Office Space: The Conference Center and IMPACT Center both have office areas for our administrative offices, communications hub, and potential café/hangout spaces for social activities. 

  • Prayer Room: We love to have guests from the community come out to our Prayer Room and do art, play music or have a small group intercession. 

  • Recreational Grounds: Our campus offers extensive outdoor space for community building and relaxation, including walking paths, campfire areas, and a professionally designed 10-hole Disc Golf course. We also feature a large pavilion with basketball hoops, an outdoor amphitheater, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.​

 

While we are a quiet, rural campus, our property is fully equipped to serve as a supportive home base for ministry, training, and outreach.

Map of YWAM Cross Wind

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