Discipleship Training School

A discipleship-focused community where the world is your classroom

The school launch date: September 12, 2023

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The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a six-month course embodying YWAM’s mission to know God and make Him known. DTS provides an environment for students to personally encounter Jesus Christ, learn to hear God’s voice, and respond in joyful obedience!

"The First Stage in Finding Your Purpose is Finding God."

Join us on a six-month journey where you will find God, and discover the true you!

Payment dates of school:

Enrollment Fee Cost $75

$75 per student after submitting application

Lecture Phase Cost $4500

Deposit: $500 14 days after acceptance.

1st Payment: $2000 One month before start date.

2nd Payment: $2000 First day of school.

Outreach Phase Cost $3500

1st Payment: $1500 Week 5 of Lecture Phase.

2nd Payment: $2000 Week 8 of Lecture Phase.

WHAT IS A DTS?

Discipleship Training School (DTS) is designed for those who want a complete transformation of the Christian faith. The backbone of DTS is to help you dive deep into the heart of God and get trained to take part in the Great Commission. You’ll learn key components of your identity as a child of God such as learning to hear God’s voice, claiming and practicing gifts of the Holy Spirit, preaching the gospel, sharing your testimony, and participating in impactful discipleship.

To KNOW GOD!

LECTURE PHASE

You will begin your DTS with 12 weeks of focused, intensive discipleship in our missions community. You and your classmates will explore a range of topics, guided by experienced local and international missions leaders and teachers. The training phase will be a profound time of encountering God as you are equipped and grow in areas such as listening to God’s voice, the nature & character of God, evangelism, intercession and more! Every week will address areas related to following Jesus in life and character, personal relationship with God and missions.

Class


Lecture phase engages the mind. It usually occurs onsite at a YWAM center, and lasts eleven to twelve weeks. You will receive powerful teaching from motivating speakers and missionaries, meant to provoke, challenge, and encourage. Issues like hearing the voice of God, identity, sin and forgiveness, and much more are discussed. Classroom time is a chance to build friendships and dig deeper into the questions we all have.

Practical Work


A key part of character development is serving those around us. A part of DTS is working to keep the YWAM community functioning, while teaching teamwork and dedication. Whether it is gardening, cleaning, reception, or something else, this side of DTS helps you become a part of the community of YWAM around you.

Small Groups and One-On-One

Perhaps one of the most important parts of DTS is small groups and one-on-one discipleship. These times will allow you to process what you’re learning about God in a safe environment. One-on-ones are usually held with a DTS staff member, someone who is with you throughout the entire lecture phase. It is their goal to help you grow through mentorship and counsel.

Small groups are held with other DTS students. Here, you can see how your other classmates are being challenged as well. With discussions and personal input into what you’re learning, these are not only times to get to know your classmates better, but also a time to experience the change in others.

Local Ministry/Outreach


Personal transformation leads to the transformation of community. You will have a chance to make a difference in the surrounding society through ministry and mini-outreaches. Whether it’s teaching the gospel, working on a community project, or praying for the town or city, your DTS staff will guide you every step of the way, equipping you to impact a neighborhood.

Want to know more?

Outreach Phase

Following three months of lecture phase, your DTS will head off on a ten-week cross-cultural outreach to put into practice all the things you have learned. Students have the opportunity to ‘make God known’ in the outreach phase. The Gospel comes alive as students step out in faith to preach the good news, pray for the sick, and disciple new believers. Outreach is an exhilarating time of risk and adventure, as teams serve with local believers: transforming lives and impacting society with the love of Jesus Christ.

During the Discipleship Training School (DTS) outreach phase, you will join with others to take the message and love of God across the world. You will learn about the diversity of cultures and will participate in God’s purposes for the places you visit.



Field Placement


The DTS outreach phase will give you the chance to apply the principles you learned during your DTS lecture phase. You can put all of your new perspective into action by sharing God’s truth in different places all around the world. The goal is to share the love of God which you have experienced in your own life.

Your Outreach Location

There are many kinds of locations for DTS outreach–a whole world, in fact! Some DTS or YWAM locations will have already decided where outreach will be held beforehand. Others will decide on these locations after you arrive. If you’re interested in traveling to a certain country for outreach, you can search for a DTS by outreach location.

Want to know More?

To MAKE HIM KNOWN

WHAT IS A DTS?

Discipleship Training School (DTS) is designed for those who want a complete transformation of the Christian faith. The backbone of DTS is to help you dive deep into the heart of God and get trained to take part in the Great Commission. You’ll learn key components of your identity as a child of God such as learning to hear God’s voice, claiming and practicing gifts of the Holy Spirit, preaching the gospel, sharing your testimony, and participating in impactful discipleship.

Lecture Phase

You will begin your DTS with 12 weeks of focused, intensive discipleship in our missions community. You and your classmates will explore a range of topics, guided by experienced local and international missions leaders and teachers. The training phase will be a profound time of encountering God as you are equipped and grow in areas such as listening to God’s voice, the nature & character of God, evangelism, intercession and more! Every week will address areas related to following Jesus in life and character, personal relationship with God and missions.

Class


Lecture phase engages the mind. It usually occurs onsite at a YWAM center, and lasts eleven to twelve weeks. You will receive powerful teaching from motivating speakers and missionaries, meant to provoke, challenge, and encourage. Issues like hearing the voice of God, identity, sin and forgiveness, and much more are discussed. Classroom time is a chance to build friendships and dig deeper into the questions we all have.

Practical Work


A key part of character development is serving those around us. A part of DTS is working to keep the YWAM community functioning, while teaching teamwork and dedication. Whether it is gardening, cleaning, reception, or something else, this side of DTS helps you become a part of the community of YWAM around you.

Small Groups and One-On-One

Perhaps one of the most important parts of DTS is small groups and one-on-one discipleship. These times will allow you to process what you’re learning about God in a safe environment. One-on-ones are usually held with a DTS staff member, someone who is with you throughout the entire lecture phase. It is their goal to help you grow through mentorship and counsel.

Small groups are held with other DTS students. Here, you can see how your other classmates are being challenged as well. With discussions and personal input into what you’re learning, these are not only times to get to know your classmates better, but also a time to experience the change in others.

Local Ministry/Outreach


Personal transformation leads to the transformation of community. You will have a chance to make a difference in the surrounding society through ministry and mini-outreaches. Whether it’s teaching the gospel, working on a community project, or praying for the town or city, your DTS staff will guide you every step of the way, equipping you to impact a neighborhood.

Want to know more?

To KNOW GOD!

Outreach Phase

Following three months of lecture phase, your DTS will head off on a ten-week cross-cultural outreach to put into practice all the things you have learned. Students have the opportunity to ‘make God known’ in the outreach phase. The Gospel comes alive as students step out in faith to preach the good news, pray for the sick, and disciple new believers. Outreach is an exhilarating time of risk and adventure, as teams serve with local believers: transforming lives and impacting society with the love of Jesus Christ.

During the Discipleship Training School (DTS) outreach phase, you will join with others to take the message and love of God across the world. You will learn about the diversity of cultures and will participate in God’s purposes for the places you visit.



Field Placement


The DTS outreach phase will give you the chance to apply the principles you learned during your DTS lecture phase. You can put all of your new perspective into action by sharing God’s truth in different places all around the world. The goal is to share the love of God which you have experienced in your own life.

Your Outreach Location

There are many kinds of locations for DTS outreach–a whole world, in fact! Some DTS or YWAM locations will have already decided where outreach will be held beforehand. Others will decide on these locations after you arrive. If you’re interested in traveling to a certain country for outreach, you can search for a DTS by outreach location.

Want to know More?

To MAKE HIM KNOWN

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Limmitless Faith

There is faith beyond what you know or may have experienced. A limitless faith that makes all things possible. This substance is available for anyone who will pay its price.

YWAM Reno is an outpost of limitless faith; come and joins us as we create a limitless culture.

Living Supernaturally

Supernatural Lifestyle

The supernatural is not a thing to do; as much as something we are.

It is in our nature to see things occur around us which defy natural law. Our lifestyle is a natural outgrow of glory. Glory, which empowers our life with Godly nature. Our Godly natures impart the super into our natural lives. Since we have access to the faith of Jesus and trust that God we are empowered to move mountains, heal the sick, and restore the promises made to us by Jesus.

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Sonship

We are seated on thrones of authority; we are not just seated with Christ, but as a Christ anointed one. Royal blood runs in our veins, which vests us with a responsibility to rule and reign in all creation. We are meant to be Father’s shadow in creation, creating what God intends to fill with his