"We want to release dreams and destiny and see young people grab hold of their calling and use their gifting, ability, and interests for the great commission... we want to see a God revolution in our generation throughout the nations."
-YWAM Sunshine Coast
Hi Everyone. My name is Bethany Whitehead and I have currently been accepted as staff with Youth With A Mission on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. If you have not heard of Youth With A Mission (aka YWAM) or have no idea what I am talking about, well I have some explaining to do! YWAM is an amazing Christian organization whose entire focus is knowing God and making him known. A Discipleship Training School (aka DTS) is a course through YWAM which runs over a period of approximately six months. Each base is different (there are YWAM bases located all over the world and even all over Australia), but there are usually two parts to a DTS: a lecture phase (focussed on knowing God) running for approximately four months, and an outreach phase (focussed on making Him known) which runs for a period of two months. Firstly, during the lecture phase students are learning more about subjects such as faith and prayer, evangelism, missions and the bible, etc. This part of the DTS is usually based in a classroom with a guest speaker each week. It is during this time that students are able to rest in God and truly listen to what He has for them. It is also a crucial time to prepare for outreach. Secondly, the outreach phase is usually the most challenging, yet rewarding time of a DTS. There are usually about three or four outreach teams with locations which can vary from anywhere such as Africa, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Cambodia or even in Australia itself. It is during the outreach phase where students grow the most in faith, and also where students share the craziest stories from. In all, a DTS is an awesome life changing experience, and not just a holiday with God.
To learn more about YWAM Sunshine coast you can go to their website at:
www.ywamwaves.com
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