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What is a YWAM DTS?

YWAM DTS is an immersive course all about drawing close to Jesus for 5 months, with the expectation of encountering God, getting equipped for missions, and being sent to the nations.

Discipleship Training School (DTS) is similar to Bible school where students will gain understanding of God and His ways. Through knowing God firstly, our lives will be set up to make God known most effectively. DTS is an opportunity to say “yes” to KNOWING GOD and MAKING GOD KNOWN.

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ADVENTURE DTS.

Interested in exploring Australia and making new friends? Our Adventure DTS is for the wild at heart ready to make the most of life! Join us this upcoming January or September 2025.

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ARTS & MEDIA DTS.

Utilise your passion for photography, graphic design, and art on the Arts & Media DTS. Join us this upcoming January, July, or September 2025.

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MUSIC & WORSHIP DTS.

Get hands-on experience and express your faith through music. Dive deep with God all while getting further equipped for worship ministry. Join us this upcoming January, July, or September 2025.

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PRAYER & PRESENCE DTS.

Strengthen your faith and grow in your relationship with God on the Prayer & Presence DTS. Discover how prayer and missions are partnered together! Joins us this upcoming January, July, or September 2025.

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WORKING WITH REFUGEES DTS.

Join our YWAM Working With Refugees DTS involves providing support and advocacy to help them rebuild their lives and integrate into new communities. Join us this January, July, or September 2025.

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Applications are now open for our January, July, and September DTS's. Save your spot today!

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LECTURE PHASE.

Lecture Phase spans over the first 12 weeks of DTS and is hyper-focused on KNOWING GOD. Each week you will be trained by experienced missionaries in how to engage with God and His Kingdom.

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Explore the training topics:
The Character & Nature of God, The Father Heart of God, Hearing God’s Voice, Relationships, The Lordship of Jesus, Biblical Worldview, Missions & Evangelism, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, Identity in Christ, and Bible Study.
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OUTREACH PHASE.

Outreach Phase is the intentional response to what God does during lecture phase, by MAKING GOD KNOWN. Outreach is 8 weeks long and during the time you will be ministering in teams, taking the the truth and love of Jesus to the nations.

Potential outreach ministries:
Visiting refugee families, Leading worship at churches, Leading church services, Sharing testimonies, Doing practical work projects, Doing street evangelism, Going on prayer walks, Serving with youth ministries, Teaching English classes, Partnering with established mercy ministries, Ministering to the poor and needy, Caring for children in need, and much more.

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YWAM DTS FAQ's
Who is DTS for?
A Discipleship Training School (DTS) is for anyone! Whether you are looking for a way to spend your gap year, or you are an individual who is eager to deepen your faith, develop leadership skills, and engage in service, YWAM DTS is for you! It provides a supportive community for personal growth and transformation, ideal for those seeking direction in their spiritual journey or aiming to make a positive global impact. In a lot of ways, DTS reflects Bible school with specific focuses on Knowing God and Making God Known. Whether you are looking for a way to spend your gap year, pursuing ministry, missions, or a fuller expression of faith, DTS offers a unique, encouraging environment.
How much does DTS cost?
All of our DTS’s are $4850 AUD for Lecture Phase, and $4500 AUD for Outreach Phase. The Adventure DTS costs an additional $800 AUD to cover activity costs. The Lecture Phase fee covers tuition, housing, and food. The Outreach Phase fee covers travel expenses, accomodation, and food. The fee for the Outreach Phase of DTS is subject to the price of airfare. If you are coming from overseas, remember that our prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Where is Toowoomba located?
Our YWAM base is nestled on the easternmost point of the city of Toowoomba. We are positioned on the edge of the Great Dividing Range mountains with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Southeast Queensland area. The city of Toowoomba is 120 km directly west of Brisbane and a few hours drive from the beautiful Australian beaches found in the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. Toowoomba is a great place to spend 5 months with God all while enjoying the best Australia has to offer with new friends.
What is the Toowoomba YWAM location like?
On DTS you will be staying on our YWAM base here in beautiful Toowoomba, Australia. Our campus has grassy areas, nice community living spaces, lecture rooms, offices, a dining hall and kitchen for fellowship over meals, and accomodation for students and volunteers. Our YWAM location has some of the best views in the region and is nestled up next to amazing nature!
What can I do after DTS?
There are many YWAM schools you can do after completing your DTS. Most YWAM bases and YWAM locations have second-level school options after DTS. Here at YWAM Toowoomba our second level schools include: the School of Worship & Prayer, the Ministry Development School, and the Leadership Development School. Completing any of our schools can get you credits toward a degree with the University of the Nations.
Will I have free time on DTS?
Yes, you will have free time. When you do have free time, there is so much to get up to! Some of the things you can get up to include, hanging out with new friends, playing music, going to shopping, hiking and exploring, playing sports, travelling to other parts of Queensland, and going to church.

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