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Five months to focus on Jesus that will transform your life forever
So, you’re interested in Discipleship Training? Then you’re in the right place.
Here you will find all the information you need regarding what you will learn, how you will learn it, and all the possibilities of what could happen if you come and join us at YWAM Lausanne. We hope to see you soon!
The purpose of the DTS
- To GATHER and CHALLENGE people to worship, to listen and obey God, releasing them (in the context of the DTS) to serve through evangelism, intercession, acts of compassion and other expressions of God’s heart for the world, possibly even pioneering new ministries.
- To INSPIRE and CULTIVATE growth in one’s relationship with God resulting in Christ-like character, which is based on a solid biblical foundation, the work of the Holy Spirit and the personal application of biblical truth, especially concerning God’s character, the Cross and empowering grace.
- To SHARPEN one’s ability to relate to, learn from and work with people, including those of different cultures, personalities and perspectives.
- To further EQUIP each one to serve God’s purposes either in or outside of the YWAM family of ministries, strengthening a commitment to reach the lost, especially the un-reached, to care for the poor, and to influence all areas of society.
- To IMPART the vision and foundational values of Youth With A Mission International as well as that of the host operating location and to provide information regarding a variety of opportunities for service.
The DTS aims to graduate students:
- with a growing understanding of the breadth and depth of God’s character and ways;
- who are becoming more like Jesus in the way they relate to God and people;
- who increasingly cooperate with the empowering presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit;
- who listen to and obey God as the result of God’s enabling grace;
- who search the Scripture in such a way that transforms beliefs, values and behaviors;
- with strengthened lifestyles of worship, intercession and spiritual warfare;
- with a greater ability to work with others, especially those different from themselves;
- who can share the Gospel with the lost and have a life-long commitment to do so, with a commitment to continue to be involved in some way with God’s work among the nations, including unreached people, the poor and needy and in spheres of society;
- who understand the calling and values of YWAM and are aware of a variety of opportunities available to them throughout YWAM;
- with a clearer understanding of God’s purposes for their life and a sense of their life direction;
- who either: go on to serve God in either a context familiar or foreign to them or pursue further training (in or outside of YWAM) to equip them for further service.
April 2012: DTS +
What if you had five to nine uninterrupted months to discover God’s plan for your life? Come discover for yourself at YWAM Lausanne’s April 2012 Discipleship Training School (English/Korean). Designed to mobilize, empower, and equip young Christians to impact the world, the opportunities to grow in God are endless!
- Learn from world-renowned speakers about topics such as: how to hear God’s voice, making and keeping healthy relationships, understanding God’s redemption through the cross, engaging in evangelism and missions, and developing Christ-like character through community living.
- Look deeper at the Bible then you have ever before and watch it come alive on a tour of the beginnings of The Reformation.
- Live out your faith while serving the nations during outreach phase, experiencing cultures and languages you haven’t encountered before.
Continue to learn and grow after your DTS!
Come and join us for an optional additional four months at YWAM Lausanne, and continue to build on the foundations you’ve built during the DTS in practical ways.
Intensive French Language Learning Phase: August 20 – September 14, 2012
This four week intensive seminar will give you the confidence and conversational fluency to help you share your faith more effectively in one of the world’s most commonly used languages. Learn by doing! There will be ample opportunity to write and speak the language through practical activities, trips to local sites, and interactive classroom participation. Learning activities will work to improve your grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. We welcome students of all skill levels.
Cost for Intensive Language Phase: CHF 1600
This includes: Tuition and materials, food, accommodation, public transportation pass for Lausanne, internet access, and Language Lab.
Bible Core Course Phase: September 24 – December 13, 2012
The BCC introduces students to the inductive approach to studying the Bible. An inductive study examines the Scriptures using many different resources in order to understand the Bible in a new light. This means leaving behind any preconceived ideas or principles about the Scriptures, allowing the true content of God’s word to be revealed. This approach not only helps you with your study of the Bible, but also provides a great foundation for lifelong ministry.
Cost for Bible Core Course Phase: CHF 3990
This includes: Tuition and materials, food, accommodation, public transportation pass for Lausanne, internet access, and Language Lab.
July 2012: Multi-Point DTS
Do you have a heart for the nations? Have you always wanted to meet people from all around the world and share your faith in a life-changing way? Consider joining us for the first-ever Spanish/English DTS right here at YWAM Lausanne! Grow closer to God as you learn more about his nature, character, and ways in a beautiful setting near Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
- Connect with other DTS schools around the world through GENESIS, our video-conferencing system that allows you to interact with other students and teachers as if they were right in the classroom with you.
- Prepare to be challenged as you discover more about the person God created you to be – while building friendships that could last a lifetime.
- Take advantage of this opportunity to learn language through immersion and practice in our state-of-the-art language lab throughout the Lecture Phase of the DTS.
- Live out your faith while serving the nations during outreach phase, experiencing cultures and languages you haven’t encountered before.
Special Cost for Lecture Phase: B and C Nations, $1900 US; A Nations, $2900 US (this cost applies to the July 2012 DTS only)
Outreach Cost: between CHF 3500 – 5000, for all Nations
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