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Our story

Built on a Calling. Fuelled by Faith.

Kingdom Teams was born out of one woman's conviction that missions isn't just for full-time missionaries — it's for every people willing to say yes.

Amanda, founder of Kingdom Teams

"I want people to return home with a fire in their hearts for making a difference in the world they live in. My trips are life shaping for those who Go, Learn, Love, Serve.""

— Amanda Young

Meet the founder

Amanda Young

Founder & Team Leader

For more than 16 years, Cambodia has been an important part of Amanda’s story. What began with a willingness to step into something unfamiliar has grown into decades of friendships, partnerships, learning and leading teams throughout Southeast Asia. Amanda has led more than 30 teams into Cambodia, working alongside local pastors, educators and school leaders, community leaders, ministries and grassroots organisations. Returning year after year has given her something no itinerary can provide — trusted relationships, cultural understanding and a deep respect for the people and communities who welcome her teams. Amanda believes the most meaningful experiences happen when we arrive ready to listen rather than assuming we have the answers. That belief sits at the heart of Kingdom Teams: GO with courage. LEARN with humility. LOVE with compassion. SERVE with purpose. Her Christian faith is the foundation of both her life and her leadership. She believes God can use the experience of stepping beyond what is comfortable and familiar to change the way we see Him, ourselves and the world around us. Whether leading students, women, families or mission teams, Amanda’s heart remains the same: to create safe, purposeful and deeply relational experiences where people can encounter another culture with humility, build genuine connections, serve alongside local communities and return home changed by what they have learned. For Amanda, Kingdom Teams isn't simply about where you go. It's about who you become because you went.

How it all began

Amanda founded Kingdom Teams after years of leading short-term mission trips across Southeast Asia and witnessing firsthand the profound transformation that happens — not just in the communities served, but in the hearts of every team member who goes.

What started as a personal calling became a structured pathway for Australian Christians to engage meaningfully with the global church. Every tour is designed to move people beyond tourism and into genuine Kingdom partnership.

Today, Kingdom Teams connects individuals, families, churches, and youth groups with communities across Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka — building relationships that last long after the trip ends.

Our mission

Everything we do flows from four simple words.

Go

Step out in faith. Cross borders. Say yes to the adventure God is inviting you into.

Learn

Learn with humility. Listen to the global church. Let the world teach you what the classroom never could.

Love

Serve with your hands and your heart. Build relationships that transcend language and culture.

Serve

Leave something behind. Partner with local ministries in ways that strengthen and sustain.

What we believe

Faith-centred

Every itinerary is built around prayer, Scripture, and Spirit-led encounters. This is mission, not just travel.

Relationally driven

We don't parachute in and leave. Our partnerships with local churches and ministries are long-term and deeply personal.

Transformational

We measure success not by activities completed, but by lives — yours and theirs — genuinely changed.

Safe & supported

Amanda personally vets every partner, accommodation, and itinerary. You travel with confidence and care.

Ready to say yes?

Whether you're an individual, a family, or a whole church group — there's a Kingdom Teams tour waiting for you.