Beyond DTS

Go beyond DTS with our follow-on courses to deepen your relationship with God and equip you further for life and ministry

What is Beyond DTS?

On completion of your Discipleship Training School (DTS) as a prerequisite, build on it and catapult your life, development and learning to richer, deeper levels by pursuing one of our courses that will further your adventure with God.
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These courses (typically 3-months sometimes with a 2-month optional outreach) are run at various times throughout the year. Some of these courses are also offered in French and Korean.

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Explore our Courses that go Beyond DTS

Our courses have been carefully crafted and are immersed in a live-learn missional environment to maximise your character transformation alongside knowledge acquisition.

Ministry & Leadership Development | MLD

The Ministry and Leadership Development (MLD) course is a 12-month leadership training program that involves a 3-month lecture phase followed by a 9-month field assignment.

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School of Biblical Studies | SBS

Commit to a year of growing and strengthening your foundation on the Bible by studying all 66 books in depth with a community of people seeking after the heart of God.

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Bible on Location | BCCOL

Engage all of your senses as you travel to Biblical lands and learn to study God’s Word in the places that it was written.

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Discipleship Bible School | DBS

This sequel to the Discipleship Training School, the Discipleship Bible School, will give you an overview of God’s incredible story in the Bible, taking you from Genesis through to Revelation in just 11 weeks!

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Foundation for Counseling Ministry | FCM

This 11-week course provides knowledge and tools to help you minister to the hurting, heal the broken-hearted and bring restoration to the lost. It involves looking deep into your own heart, as it is in the process of becoming healed and whole ourselves, we learn how to release healing in others.

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English Learning for Missions | ELM

Enhance your English proficiency swiftly through our immersive program, featuring interactive classroom sessions, personalised one-on-one tutoring, and engaging projects, all designed to equip you for global missions.

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Word by Heart | WBH

This course immerses students in the Bible, combining storytelling, word-for-word Scripture memorisation, and experiential learning to encounter Jesus and be changed through the Word.

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School of Worship | SOW

This course ignites a passion for worship, teaching students to write and record original music, enhance musical abilities, understand band dynamics, and glorify God while finding deep fulfilment in Him.

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End Bible Poverty Now | EBPN

The EBPN school will train those who want to multiply oral Bible translation projects and schools in YWAM while equipping people to be oral translation facilitators.

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French Learning for Missions | FLM

FLM equips missionaries with essential French skills to share the gospel and engage in Francophone ministry.

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Mediterranean Discipleship Bible School | MDBS

MDBS deepens faith through Scripture, discipleship, and practical ministry, rooted in the Mediterranean’s spiritual heritage.

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Short Programs & Seminars

Explore our shorter seminars, designed for those who can’t take extended time away from other responsibilities. Each seminar offers practical tools and insights to support spiritual growth, life, and ministry. Seminars typically run 7–10 days and are offered annually, with select topics available more frequently. New content is added regularly, so check back for updates.

YWAM DNA Seminar

Discovering a fresh our YWAM DNA that grows into an Apostolic vision and mission

2026 Summer Youth Camp

A week to reignite your love for Jesus, find passion and purpose, and be equipped to share His word. For ages 15-19 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Worship Seminar

This one-week seminar is designed to equip individuals who are involved in their community's worship ministry even further, with a biblical foundation, practical tools for leading worship, and serving effectively on a worship team.

Freedom Seminar

Break free from barriers and embrace your identity in Christ. This seminar equips you with tools for personal and spiritual freedom through biblical teaching and reflection.

Mediterranean Leadership Development Program

Walking in the leadership of Christ as you live the cross-cultural experience in North Africa

DTS Refresh Weeks

Reignite your passion and deepen your discipleship foundation. These seminars offer DTS graduates renewed vision, spiritual growth, and practical tools to realign with God's purposes.

Explore Our Upcoming Courses Beyond DTS

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2026

The Way Discipleship Training School - Franch/English

WDTS

Fuego

Discipleship Training School

27 Sept 2026

24 Jun 2027

6790

3,500-5,000

English, French