Say "yes" to adventure with God. Join our YWAM DTS today.

Discover your calling on DTS. Start your YWAM application today.

What is a YWAM DTS?

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

As Youth With A Mission (YWAM), the core of our movement is to KNOW GOD and MAKE GOD KNOWN. Discipleship Training School (DTS) is an immersive course 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 these truths.

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Lecture Phase

Lecture phase is designed to champion students to KNOW GOD. The first 12 weeks of the course are what makes up the Lecture Phase. Each week is built around a specific lecture topic, where knowledgeable speakers are invited to share and teach from their experience with said topic. You will spend most of the lecture phase in the beautiful city of Toowoomba.

  • 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 and Spiritual Warfare

    Identity in Christ

Outside of the classroom, students will be attending The Prayer Room, community worship sessions, bible study, small groups, mentorship sessions, and fellowship over meals.

Outreach Phase

Going on outreach 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, sharing the truth of Jesus with others.

  • Visiting refugee families

    Leading worship at churches

    Helping run the Toowoomba Busking Festival

    Leading church services

    Sharing testimonies of God

    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

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  • Lecture Phase - $4500 AUD

    Includes room, board, and meals.

    Outreach Phase - $3000-4000 AUD

    Prices are subject to airfare.

  • Jan 27, 2024 – June 14, 2024

    July 19, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024

    Sept 6, 2024 - Jan 24, 2025

    Jan 31, 2025 - June 20, 2025

What will you say “Yes” to today?

FAQ’s

  • You can find the first segment of our YWAM DTS application here on the “Apply Now” page. It only takes a couple of minutes to fill out! Once you fill out the form on the “Apply Now” page, our team will send through the full application.

  • What opportunities come after completing a Youth With A Mission 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.

  • How much does DTS cost?

    All of our DTS’s are $4500 AUD for Lecture Phase, and $3000-4000 AUD for Outreach Phase.

    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 have additional questions about Youth With A Mission, or DTS, feel free to reach out to our team. They are eager to respond to any emails and are happy to call you over Zoom.

    Find contact info on our “contact us” page or email us at admissions@ywamtoowoomba.com.

  • On DTS you will be staying on our YWAM campus 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 campus has some of the best views in the region and is nestled up next to amazing nature!

  • Who is a YWAM DTS for?

    Our Discipleship Training School is open to ANYONE! Especially those who are looking to grow with God, meet new friends, travel the world, and learn about missionary work! If you are wanting to pursue your purpose, adventure with God, or have an experience of a lifetime, DTS is for you!

    DTS is also a great way to spend your gap year! If you have 6 months after school that you want to spend abroad, come join our YWAM DTS! You will not only connect with new people, but you will engage with God’s world and grow your heart for missions.

    How old do you have to be to do a DTS?

    We accept students who are at least 18 years of age or older. In rare circumstances we accept 17-year-olds who have parental consent.

  • Visa’s are required for most students who come from overseas. Email admissions@ywamtoowoomba.com to get the details of the visa you will need.