What Is a DTS?

YWAM offers many different programs and classes. I am enrolled in DTS, the prerequisite for all other classes offered through University of the Nations. 

Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a 5-month intensive training course, which aims to equip and train students for a lifetime of Christ centered service.  The core theme of the school is; “To know God and make Him known.” During the school, students will learn more about about who God is, His character, His nature, and His ways.  Students will also learn more about their identity in Christ, Gods purpose for their lives and how to live out their faith in everyday life.

The DTS takes place within the context of a real missional community with daily worship and prayer times. Each week students will hear from a different guest lecturer who is an expert in that topic. Students will also be placed into small groups, which are lead by full time missionary staff. Upon completion of the 12 weeks of training, students are taken on an 8-week outreach typically to another country or region of the world where they can apply the principles and concepts they have learned during the training phase. The goal of these 5 months is to see real spiritual transformation take place in the life of every student.

What Is YWAM?

YWAM stands for Youth With A Mission.

     Youth With A Mission is an international volunteer movement of Christians from many backgrounds, cultures and Christian traditions, dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Also known as YWAM (pronounced "WHY-wham"), our purpose is simply to know God and to make Him known.

     When YWAM began in 1960, its main focus was giving young people opportunities to demonstrate the love of Jesus to the whole world, according to His command in Mark 16:15. Today, they still focus on youth, but have members (known as “YWAMers”) of almost every age and many of our short-term efforts have grown into long-term endeavors that have impacted lives and nations.

     YWAM has a decentralized structure that encourages new vision and the exploration of new ways to change lives through training, convey the message of the gospel and care for those in need. They are currently operating in more than 1000 locations in over 180 countries, with a staff of over 18,000.

                                    To read more about YWAM visit their website at http://www.ywam.org.