For over 30 years,
DYM has been helping people discover
their calling and live with purpose—
right where God has placed them.
Mission
DYM exists to join God where He is already at work and to equip people to discover and live out their unique role in His mission.
Vision
We envision a growing movement of everyday followers carrying the Good News of Jesus into the rhythms of real life--people bringing their own God story to discover their mission connecting people to people, anywhere God may send them.
Our Values
God Is Already at Work
We respond to where God is moving. The people of God are the vehicle for His redemptive work.
Every Believer Has a Role
Ministry isn’t just for pastors and professionals. Every follower of Jesus is called and gifted to participate in God’s mission.
Mission Is Relational
Transformation happens around tables. We value real relationships, honest conversations, and shared life.
We Love God and Love People
This is the heartbeat of everything we do. It’s simple, but never small.
Our Story
2020-Present
Fireside began gathering college students and young adults weekly, creating a space of laughter, conversation, and spiritual growth.
Today
DYM continues to equip everyday believers to discover their calling and join God’s mission in ordinary places.
1990
It all started with one simple promise: “If no one else will do it, we won’t let it slip through the cracks.” Bill and Donna Wilting began hosting youth, launching the journey that would become DYM.
1996–2010s
Ministry grew from coffeehouses and concerts to mission trips around the world. Over 60 trips later, teens and young adults were discovering their mission across cultures and contexts.
2017
Cause Coffee opened inside DYM’s building—100% of profits given to local and global needs.
2020
After the passing of co-founder Bill Wilting, leadership continued through Co-Founder Donna Wilting and new Executive Director Chad Chambers.
Our Team
Donna Wilting
Co-Founder & Co-Director
Donna has led DYM from day one. Energized by helping people discover purpose, she’s been a visionary leader, event planner, and mentor to countless people. She continues to invest in college students through Fireside and leads with warmth and hospitality. Helping organize 62 mission trips, she developed original dramas and trained international student mission teams, and co-led scores of spiritual enrichment trips, retreats and conferences.
Chad Chambers
Executive Director
Chad’s story started in the rodeo arena where he first met Jesus. His gritty, real–life faith has fueled his story in ministry from a ranch in Colorado to thirteen years mentoring and leading teens at DYM, then sent back for a time as a rodeo chaplain. Whether he is sharing the gospel on a mission internationally, with families or over coffee, Chad is passionate about helping people walk through their own discovery in mission. Now, back leading DYM as Executive Director his strength combined with honest people skills are evident through real relationships forged daily.
Allison Chambers
Accounting & Admin
Faithful Service Behind The Scenes
Allison is a backbone of DYM. With gifts for organization and a heart to see others thrive, she’s coordinated many international trips through the years making sure every detail was in place so ministry teams could flourish. She’s worked tirelessly to bring this non-profit up to date and in line with the many details required to run a thriving ministry organization. Her steady presence, servant-hearted leadership, and commitment behind the scenes help keep DYM running smoothly and focused on the mission to join God where he is working and equip others to do the same.
DYM is more than a ministry. It’s a family of people discovering their God-given mission and living it out together. Whether you’re a student, a community member, or a partner—we’d love to connect.