YWAM Furnace NZ

Service was great, food’s awesome, will come again

This place changed my life. It combines prayer, worship, and missions to bring Jesus truly to the center of everything they do. Best people, best staff, beautiful campus. They share the campus with faith bible college so during the school months there are some college students on campus as well. Some rooms have bunks some rooms have single beds, just depends on how big the groups are and the ratio of girls and boys. Not a lot of space to have a run or take a long walk. Beds are pretty comfy, pillows are provided. Rooms aren't cooled or heated, theres plug in heaters and fans. Washers and dryers are 2 NZD dollars each or you can hang your stuff to dry. You are about 15 to 20 mins away from the beach or the store or McDonald's, everything is really close. Theres tons of space to play sports including a volleyball court and a small field. The room pictured is where you do most things like classes or worship. I have loved every person I've come across and have 0 regrets as to choosing this place. Theres a lot of space to hangout and the college campus has a small workout room if you need it. This is my favorite place and it became home really fast. I hope you pick to come here. If you want to leave in love with Jesus and changed, I reccomend it 100%.

When I was in university in Tauranga, I connected with some mutual friends at YWAM Furnace NZ and started going to Community Nights and hanging out on the weekends. When I was stressed by assignments or overwhelmed with life decisions, the team invited me over, made me a cup of tea, and gave me a place to chill, not perform or even “join their organization”. Yet two years later, those memories and experiences made it a no-brainer to become part of the team at YWAM Furnace. Obviously, there’s been ups and downs, no place is perfect! But the constant message of this community—that I’m valued for WHO I am and not what I can do—has transformed my life and continues to do so.

When I came to YWAM Furnace to do a Discipleship Training School, I was so nervous being so far away from home. But as soon as I stepped into campus I immediately felt at home. The team were really intentional, and made me feel seen, loved, and supported. My time with YWAM Furnace was such a marking experience for me!

It is a great place with friendly people and a focus on on God through not only the prayer room but also in the relationships and training. It is a beautiful peaceful location out in the country..but close to everything you need in Tauranga.

YWAM Furnace is really unique. The team here genuinely cares about people and I have grown so much in my relationship with God. The prayer room is a key part of the community and an amazing place to worship, pray, and spend time with God. I have been so blessed by this place.

Love this place. They escort you to your rooms, have candles lit, flowers fresh from the garden. Rooms are wide, bunk beds made from the most exotic woods in NZ.Toilet paper is so smooth, coffee straight from the amazon jungle. People are friendly and so welcoming.The morning teas could use an upgrade

Moved to work with YWAM Furnace over 2 years ago and have been so impressed with the way the YWAM values are championed and lived out so intentionally.It's really a community that fights for each person, encourages and makes space for people to grow in intimacy with God, and has huge vision and faith for people anywhere and everywhere to meet Jesus!It is a community that inspires and where everyone can thrive!

I love this place! My life has changed, and the team there really walked with me. My favorite part is the prayer room. It’s great that there’s a safe place for the Tauranga community to come and be part of a family. I can’t wait to bring my family here one day.

Love this place! You won’t regret it. Grass is so green, cows are so yummy (ahem) I mean friendly, wifi’s unlimited fibre, people are awesome.There’s a guy name Wills Vi’iga Lokeni that lives there and he’ll teach you how to sing and play drums. Awesome dude!Check it out !!!!