Discipleship Training School
The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is an intense program designed to develop Christian character and to prepare you for missions, but it is also beneficial in preparation for other types of ministry.
The school consists of:
- 3 month lecture phase
- 2 months of practical missionary service (called outreach)
Our next program starts January 21, 2009. Enrollment is currently open. (Completion of a DTS is a prerequisite for working with YWAM on a long-term basis.)
Classroom Phase (12 weeks)
Classroom topics include:
- Nature and Character of God
- Nature and Character of Man
- Worldviews and Biblical Perspectives
- Methods of Evangelism
- Relationships
- Study and Application of the Word of God
- Intercession and Spriritual Warfare
- Hearing God's voice
Throughout the classroom phase, we will also have:
- Times of Praise and Worship
- Intercession Groups
- Practical Reading
- Small Group discussions
- Journaling
Outreach Phase (2 months)
The outreach phase is designed to give practical experience in areas, such as:
- Open air evangelism
- Door-to-door visitation
- Evangelism through Creative Arts
- Church presentations
- Relief work / practical help
Next Program Dates
Our next program starts January 21, 2009. Enrollment is currently open.
Costs
The cost of the school is broken into two parts:
- Classroom Phase
• $US 1000 (payable in installments)
Scholarships (in the form of discounted tuition) are available for students from Nicaragua, Central/South America and developing nations. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage students from all parts to receive the training.
• $US 550 for students from developing nations (payable in installments)
The Classroom Phase fee includes housing, food, instruction and study materials. The fee does not include personal items or needs.
- Outreach Phase
• The Outreach Phase costs vary, based on location, transportation costs, etc.. We frequently do at least half of the outreach in Nicaragua.
We try to maintain the cost of the program as low as possible to encourage participation. Some of the reasons that we are able to maintain the costs down are:
- The Discipleship Training School is a project of faith. All YWAM staff members live a life of faith and do not receive a salary. Every person needs to raise their own funds for housing, food and personal needs.
- Students also participate in maintenance, cooking and cleaning tasks (not to exceed 2 hours daily).
YWAM is a mission and therefore counts on the local church to participate in helping their missionary candidates in their preparation with economical support. God is always faithful.
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