Justice Discipleship Training School (DTS)

The Discipleship Training School (DTS) offers you the opportunity to deepen your relationship with God, to discover your calling, to develop your character and gain mission experience with others in an international setting.

This particular DTS has a special focus on issues of (in)justice. The Bible, all the way through the Old Testament – and the New – makes it clear that it is very important to God how the vulnerable ones in the world are treated. We want to look especially at the Character of God regarding justice and what the Bible says about our responsibility as Christians in this area and how we can practically do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

Upcoming School

To be announced.

Lecture Phase

The DTS is the foundational missions training within Youth With A Mission. “To know God and make Him known” is the motto of our mission and the purpose of the DTS. The first (lecture) phase concentrates on “knowing God”. It contains lecture, personal and corporate times with God, practical work, coaching, fun, and community living here in Wiler, Switzerland.

Experienced national and international speakers will teach on subjects like:

Hearing God’s Voice
Devotion & Relationship with God
Worship, Intercession & Spiritual Warfare
The Cross & Living as a New Creature
The Character of God
The Bible / Bible Study
God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Relationships & Discipleship
Spiritual Gifts
Evangelism and Mission
The Kingdom of God
Biblical Christian Worldview

Our focus on justice complements the DTS themes as a common thread running through the DTS in the teaching and work done by the student. This will culminate in a final project each student will complete by the end of the lecture phase on the individual student’s particular area of interest (human trafficking, exploitation – of children or other weak members of society, forced prostitution, bonded labor, child soldiers, etc.) and outline a specific way the DTS graduate will be involved after the DTS is finished.

Jesus said in Matthew 28:19, 20 to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

We believe that commission is for all Christians and includes every area of life. In this school we are highlighting areas of vulnerability and need in the world. While we recognize that not everyone is called to go to a nation/culture vastly different to his/her own, we still want to see each student who completes this DTS be a bit better equipped to be able to live out this calling which Jesus has given us — wherever in the world he/she is called and to whatever area of society.

The Outreach

After the lecture phase is a 11 week outreach where you will gain cross-cultural experience in sharing God's love in word and deed. This will help you to extend your boundaries, grow in character, appreciate team-work, broaden your horizons, challenge your thinking, provide opportunities to serve and use your gifts. The purpose is to apply what you have learned in the lecture phase. The DTS outreach activities are varied and emphasize "making God known" throughout the world.

Discover how God wants to transform and use you!

Application and further information

University of the Nations

The DTS is accredited with the University of the Nations (UofN). A successfully completed DTS (DSP 211 / DSP 212 ) is a prerequisite to all other UofN training schools, degree programs and to work long term with YWAM as well.

Costs

CHF 3`850 lecture phase incl. food and housing
Approx. CHF 3`000 - 4`000 outreach phase (depending on the outreach location)

Scholarships may be granted for students who come from developing nations and can`t afford their tuition. The reduction can be up to CHF 1’280. However, we can`t guarantee any scholarship during the application process.

Our refund policy can be found here.

Language

The school is bilingual: English/German.

Insurance

The government requires that each of our students have medical health insurance as well as accident and liability insurance which are valid in Switzerland for the duration of their stay. Further information about those mandatory insurances you find here.

Visa and residence permit regulations for Switzerland

Further information about visa and residence permit you find here. If you don't require a tourist visa to enter switzerland for 90 days, you probably don't need a visa for the Justice DTS lecture phase.

Contact

Are you interested in Justice DTS or do you have any questions? We are looking forward hearing from you!

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In addition to the Justice DTS we offer other Discipleship Training Schools:

Couples DTS
The Couples DTS is adapted to the needs and the phase of life of married couples. We want to invest in the foundation of marriage and deepen the relationship with each other and with God. We want to discover the unique identity, gifts and callings both as individuals and as a couple.
50plus DTS
The 50plus DTS is intended for people at a mature age, who love God,
and are longing for change and new challenges. The school gives you essential impetus to shape your further future with hope and perspective.
Original DTS
The Original DTS is intended for people who have the desire to deepen their relationship with God, to discover their calling, to develop their personality and to gain experiences in missions with others in an international setting.