YWAM Discipleship Training School
A 5-month discipleship program designed to equip you to Know God and Make God Known.
What is a YWAM DTS?
A YWAM DTS is a five-month training program designed to help you grow in your relationship with God and to equip you to effectively share the gospel with others. Our program is a blend of classroom teaching, worship, and practical missions outreach, with the goal of preparing you for a lifetime of serving Jesus.
The DTS covers a range of topics including the nature and character of God, the lordship of Jesus Christ, identity, missions, and personal spiritual growth. It provides a unique opportunity for students to deepen their relationship with God, be challenged to step out of their comfort zones, and gain hands-on experience in missions.
Overall, the YWAM DTS is an immersive, life-changing experience that equips you to make a difference in your communities and the world.
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3-month lecture phase
A time to go deep into knowing God, his nature and character, and his love for the lost and broken.
With up to 16 hours of dedicated class time, one-on-one mentorship, and community events, you’ll experience God on a deeper level than never before.
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2.5-month outreach phase
After the lecture phase, you and your team will embark on a 2.5-month mission trip to put into practice what you’ve just learned.
You’ll be prepared to be sent to the nations to share the love of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ in a practical and tangible way.
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Become a disciple for life
We know that discipleship is more than a 5-month program. But for many graduates, a YWAM DTS marks a key turning point in their decision to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
Never underestimate what God can do with just a few months of your life!
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On the lecture phase, you will…
Attend daily classes focused on learning who God is and who He's created you to be
Discover God's heart for the nations and find your calling to influence society
Live in a thriving community made up of nations from all over the world
Experience the bustling Guadalajara metropolitan area full of history, parks, culture, and delicious food.
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On outreach you will…
Get sent to the nations to spread the love of Jesus Christ
Preach the gospel, feed the poor, heal the sick, and share your testimony
Immediately put into practice what you learned in the Lecture Phase
Travel with your fellow students and staff that have become like family
Be pushed outside of your comfort zone as you hear and obey God's voice
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As a YWAM DTS graduate, you will be eligible to join staff as a full-time missionary at any YWAM location in the world (including at YWAM Zapopan!).
You will also be able to attend second and third-level missions training courses with the University of the Nations (UofN).
Regardless of whether you choose to continue with YWAM or not, you will be equipped with a Great Commission mindset for any place God leads you to.
FAQs
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January 27, 2025
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The following are the minimum donation amounts required for participation in the DTS lecture phase. These amounts are based on the University of the Nations nation categories:
As of November 1, 2023:
A Nation - $3,200 USD
B Nation - $1,800 USD
C Nation - $1,400 USD
Mexican Nationals - $36,000 MXN
The outreach phase minimum donation amounts are dependent on the destination(s) and range anywhere from $2,000 USD to $5,000 USD.
*YWAM Zapopan reviews minimum donation amounts on a regular basis in accordance with the costs associated with the respective program. Costs are subject to change.
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Your minimum donation for the Lecture Phase includes (but is not limited to), food, housing, wifi, and classroom expenses.
Minimum donation amounts for the Outreach Phase include (but is not limited to), travel, visas, food, housing, ground transportation, emergency funds, and ministry materials.
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The outreach location for the January 2025 DTS will be announced in the upcoming months.
