What Is A DTS?

The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is an intensive Christian training course beginning with an 11-12 week lecture/teaching phase followed by an 8-12 week practical field assignment. It is an exciting time to set aside to learn more about who God is, who we are as believers and how He wants to partner with us to see the nations impacted and reached for His kingdom.

The Discipleship Training School in Australia is part of the University of the Nations (UofN), the training centre for Youth With A Mission (YWAM), and the Institute for the Nations (IforN) Australia. It is the entry course for any further studies with the UofN or for further staffing with any YWAM centre worldwide. You will receive 19-24 credits for the DTS with the UofN. If you are an Australian student, you are also eligible to Austudy/Abstudy if studying within Australia.

Lecture Phase

The DTS is designed to encourage students in personal character development, cultivating a living relationship with God and identifying their unique individual gifts and callings in God. Cross-cultural exposure and global awareness have special emphasis throughout the course, preparing the students to reach current and future generations and answer the call to “go into all the world and disciple all nations” Matthew 28:19.

Outreach Phase

For the second phase of the DTS, specially organized teams are sent out typically for 12 weeks (minimum eight) of evangelism in cross-cultural situations. The emphasis is on the application of principles taught in the DTS lecture phase, coupled with teaching on evangelism concepts and practices, to equip students to share their faith using a variety of means.

Special assignments are given during this course. A student’s educational learning process is significantly accelerated and deepened, as they further experience the integration of “learning and doing” in the field assignment in keeping with the foundational truth of the Bible. Our outreach methods involve performing and creative arts, such as dramas, dance, singing, testimonies, and other creative methods.

At Island Breeze Australia, we encourage each student to express their God-given talents and gifts to help the student be further equipped in their place of ministry.

Topics Covered in DTS

In the DTS we learn about many different topics. We have speakers coming in both from YWAM and from the community. We encourage students to use the Bible as the source for their faith and belief. The following topics will be covered in the DTS:

Encounter God – includes topics such as Hearing the Voice of God, Character and Nature of God, Worship and Prayer and Intercession and How to Study and Understand the Bible

See life from God’s perspective – Destiny and Purpose in Christ, Biblical World View and Identity in Christ

Recognise Jesus as Lord – Spiritual Warfare, Fear of God and Holiness

Become more like Jesus – Father Heart of God, Relationships, Holy Spirit, Faith and Finances and Laying Down Your Rights

Do the works of Jesus – The Poor and the Needy, Missions and Evangelism

Orientate to YWAM – insight into YWAM, opportunities and the history and vision of YWAM

The Discipleship Training School Also Includes the Following Activities

  • Worship
  • Intercession
  • Small Groups
  • One on One Meeting with Staff
  • Personal Quiet Times with God
  • Book Reports
  • Journals
  • Different Team Activities
  • Work Duties

“I’ve loved – absolutely loved – learning to read the Truth in the Word and being challenged to let God reveal Himself to me personally rather than letting others before me do all the hard work. The Bible is a marvel.”
DTS Student

Costs

The cost for the DTS lecture phase is different for different countries. The costs are as follows:

Category “A” countries, such as Western Europe, North America and Australia and New Zealand, – $4000

Category “B” countries, such as Eastern Europe, South America and South Africa – $2900

Category “C” countries, such as Zimbabwe, Philippines, Vanuatu and Paraguay – $2700

If you are not sure which category you fit in, feel free to contact the Registrar

This includes tuition, food and accommodation, some recreation and transport.

Note: it does not include travel to and from Island Breeze Sydney, visa into Australia or health insurance for your time in Australia

Outreach Phase varies between AUD $4000 and AUD $5000

This includes travel to and from outreach location, visa to outreach location, travel insurance, transport, food and accommodation


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