Discipleship Training School

The DTS is a full-time Christian training school, run by Youth With A Mission (YWAM).

The DTS is a full-time Christian training school, run by Youth With A Mission (YWAM).
It is designed such that individuals are required to pull away from their jobs, schools, and the everyday cares of life, for a specific time period – giving their undivided attention to being moulded into undeniable Christ-likeness.

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We are part of the YWAM Global Family

Our Common Purpose?
“To Know God And To Make Him Known”

Our Common Purpose?
“To Know God And To Make Him Known”

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What's The Purpose Of A DTS?

To INSPIRE and CULTIVATE GROWTH in one’s relationship with God resulting in Christ-like character, which is based on a solid Biblical Foundation, the work of the Holy Spirit and the personal application of Biblical truth, especially concerning God’s Character, the Cross and empowering Grace.

To GATHER and CHALLENGE PEOPLE to worship, listen to and obey God, releasing them (in the context of the DTS) to serve through evangelism, intercession, acts of compassion and other expressions of God’s heart for the world, possibly even pioneering new ministries.

To SHARPEN one’s ability to relate to, learn from and work with people, including those of different cultures, personalities and perspectives.

To further EQUIP each one to serve God’s purposes either in or outside of YWAM Family of Ministries, strengthening a commitment to reach the lost, especially the unreached, to care for the poor, and to influence all areas of society.

To IMPART the vision and foundational values of Youth With A Mission International as well as that of the host operating location and to provide information regarding a variety of opportunities for service.

What's The Structure Of The DTS Program?

About the Justice DTS
Revolving around YWAM’s mission – To Know God And Make Him Known, the DTS comprises 11-12 weeks of lecture and 8-10 weeks of outreach.
 
During the lecture phase, some topics that are covered are; Hearing God’s Voice, Father Heart of God, Missions & Evangelism, Finding Your Destiny, Intercession, Lordship of Christ, Spiritual Warfare, Nature & Character of God, etc.

There are also small groups, work assignments, and many other learning experiences during the DTS.

 

Who's A "Successful" DTS Graduate?

  • Those with a growing understanding of the breadth and depth of God’s character and ways.
  • Those who are becoming more like Jesus in the way they relate to God and people.
  • Those who increasingly cooperate with the empowering presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
  • Those who listen to and obey God as the result of God’s enabling Grace.
  • Those who search the Scripture in such a way that transforms beliefs, values and behaviours.
  • Those with strengthened lifestyles of worship, intercession and spiritual warfare.
  • Those with a greater ability to work with others, especially those different from themselves.
  • Those who can share the Gospel with the lost and have a life-long commitment to do so.
  • Those with a commitment to continue to be involved in some way with God’s work among the nations, including unreached people, the poor and needy and in spheres of society.
  • Those who understand the calling and values of YWAM and are aware of a variety of opportunities available to them throughout YWAM.
  • Those with a clearer understanding of God’s purposes for their life and a sense of their life direction.
  • Those who either:
    Go on to serve God in either a context familiar or foreign to them
    Or, pursue further training (in or outside of YWAM) to equip them for further service    .

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We usually have two schools a year.
No special focus – just the tried and tested, life-changing Discipleship Training School.

It is designed such that individuals are required to pull away from their jobs, schools, and the everyday cares of life, for a specific time period – giving their undivided attention to being moulded into undeniable Christ-likeness.
Revolving around YWAM’s mission – To Know God And Make Him Known, the DTS comprises 11-12 weeks of lecture and 8-10 weeks of outreach.

During the lecture phase, some topics that are covered are; Hearing God’s Voice, Father Heart of God, Missions & Evangelism, Finding Your Destiny, Intercession, Lordship of Christ, Spiritual Warfare, Nature & Character of God, etc.
 
There are also small groups, work assignments, and many other learning experiences.
Will you take the challenge?


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DTS Reference - Pastor

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DTS Application Form (All-In-One)

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Fees are relative to your country of origin. (Why?)


CATEGORY A: $2,100 USD
CATEGORY B: $1,600 USD
CATEGORY C: 51,000 KES

*Fees cover registration, tuition, accomodation & outreach

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Catherine KingCatherine King
★★★★★
a month ago

It was the 90s and I was 7 and 9 years ago. Just a missionary kid who was living a free life. I helped with chores. I made chapatis on the jiko. I sorted beans, peeled potatos. Used machetes to chop the grass to help keep away snakes. We played football or soccer when the ball wasn't deflated by acacia thorns. The rest of the time we dug holes and played mancala in the dirt with stones. Or went wandering looking for impala, giraffe or elephants in the shadow of LuKenya. My parents taught DTS, leadership training courses, PCYM, led King's Kids and other activities. It was a great experience for our family as well as the many short term missions we hosted.

Brother Sam KitalyaBrother Sam Kitalya
★★★★★
7 months ago

A great place for training in discipleship and bonus of wildlife experience. Zebras, Giraffes, Warthog and Antelope roams. Truly a great sight and bird watching as well.

Noreen KomboNoreen Kombo
★★★★☆
2 years ago

A place to know God and make Him known through a holistic Discipleship Training School (DTS) run by Youth With A Mission (YWAM)

Vicent A. Kazungu (Baba Theo_Jedd)Vicent A. Kazungu (Baba Theo_Jedd)
★★★★★
6 years ago

YWAM AthiRiver the mother of many YWAM bases/location in East Africa and Central Africa it is a beautiful place to be. They have a game pack on their land where you can see giraffes, antelopes, zebras and many coolest jungle livers. Being part of the YWAM global family they are involved in doing Mercy ministries, training programs and evangelism. You will enjoy your time whenever you visit them. Wonderful hospitality, warm friends from all over the world and environment will capture your attention. With these few words I therefore recommend YWAM AthiRiver as a place to be. Karibu!

David OryangDavid Oryang
★★★★★
6 years ago

Away from the clamour of urban life, this YWAM Base is an ideal getaway for one to be able to detach and zoom-in on the more important things of life - especially concerning Christ & God. Did I mention the abundance of giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, etc just close by in the bush-bush?

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