Darlene Cunningham is a Christian missionary and co-founder of Youth With a Mission (YWAM), in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Darlene had been married to Cunningham for 60 years before his demise on October 6, 2023. The couple have three children and three grandchildren.
About Loren Cunningham
Loren Cunningham was a Christian missionary and the founder of Youth With a Mission (YWAM).
In 1956, Cunningham had a transformative experience which led to the the establishment of Youth With a Mission (YWAM) in 1960, a movement providing missionary opportunities for Christian youth post-high school, regardless of their denomination.
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At the tender age of 24, Loren, alongside his wife Darlene, laid the cornerstone of YWAM in Lausanne, Switzerland. Their unwavering commitment saw them become stalwart figures in YWAM leadership, bearing titles as Founders of the Mission and trusted advisers to YWAM International’s leadership.
In 1978, Loren Cunningham co-founded the University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, alongside Howard Malmstadt, further cementing his legacy as a visionary missionary leader.
Cunningham passed away on October 6, 2023, at age 88.
His enduring legacy of faith, dedication, and service will continue to inspire generations to come, illuminating the path of selfless mission work.
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