Who We Are
YES (Yielded Evangelical Servants) equips and supports missionaries and short-term teams to serve vulnerable communities and partner ministries across the world. We combine practical structure, field experience, and long-term relationships to help churches, schools, and individuals serve safely and effectively.
Contact UsOur Story 6 From 1990 to Today
Founded in 1990 by a small team of experienced missionaries, YES has grown into an organization that prioritizes long-term fruit through locally-led ministry partnerships. Below is a short timeline highlighting key milestones.
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1990Small group begins ministry work overseas, focusing on relationship-based outreach and partnership with local leaders.
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2002Organization formalized as Yielded Evangelical Servants to better support field teams and create accountable structures.
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2010Expanded partnerships in Central America and Southeast Asia and launched short-term team programs focused on sustainable outcomes.
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2020sContinued emphasis on accountability, training, and capacity building; long-term impact becomes visible in multiple nations.
Why We Exist
We exist to connect committed partners with long-term, field-focused ministry so that efforts are sustainable, effective, and respectful of local leadership. Our emphasis is on service that builds capacity and produces measurable, lasting outcomes in communities.
What Makes YES Different
Missionary-founded
We were founded by people who have served on the field. That experience shapes every policy, partnership, and program.
Accountability Structure
Transparent governance and financial practices ensure donor funds and team resources are stewarded responsibly.
Field-focused Model
We prioritize local leadership, contextual training, and logistics support so ministries remain sustainable after teams leave.
Long-term Fruit
Decades of work across multiple nations have produced lasting community outcomes in education, health, and leadership development.