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Youth With A Mission Lausanne, Switzerland
Equipping the generations to walk with God and take His gospel to all nations since 1969.

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God's Heart

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in Community

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Learn
God's Way

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to the Nations

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Why Join YWAM Lausanne?

Experience the life-transforming journey of discipleship to draw closer to Jesus and discover your calling at the first YWAM training centre.

Over 55 Years of Training

YWAM Lausanne has a rich legacy as a training base, equipping students for impactful ministry in global missions. Our dedicated staff support you every step of the way. With multiple schools and specialised courses running concurrently, our vibrant community fosters meaningful connections and dynamic learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

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In the Heart of Europe

Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, our community creates connections across cultures and nationalities. We celebrate and empower people from all walks of life, recognising every individual’s unique role and value in making a difference in the world.

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Unique & Transformative Culture

At YWAM Lausanne, you are invited to come as you are—but not stay that way. Our Christ-centred culture nurtures growth and deepens love for God and others. Our values of community, faith, boldness, and diversity equip you to fulfil your unique, God-given purpose.

Life at YWAM
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How You Can Get Involved

Explore our options below to see how you can discover and pursue God's unique call on your life.

Courses

Begin your journey with DTS—YWAM's foundational training for life and missions. From there, explore advanced courses to equip you to follow God’s calling.

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Outreaches

Step out in faith to participate in life-giving and life-changing missions. Engage in a course or outreach to find your place in God’s calling.

Upcoming Outreaches
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Staff

Serve with purpose and grow in faith. Join our team to make an impact alongside others, while deepening your walk with God daily.

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Invest in lives, ministries, and missions. Support our projects, sponsor students, or help sustain our staff to fulfil God’s work.

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Start with DTS, Then Go Beyond

At YWAM Lausanne, every journey begins with the Discipleship Training School (DTS)—a foundational program designed to deepen your relationship with Jesus and equip you for a life of purpose and impact. DTS combines immersive teaching, worship, and outreach to help you discover your place in God’s mission.
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After DTS, many students choose to continue their growth through our Beyond DTS programs. These advanced courses in leadership, ministry, Biblical studies and counselling build upon the foundation laid in DTS.
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The DTS journey combines our most popular courses, which students have found helpful when mapping out their journey at YWAM Lausanne for short—or longer-term engagement. We offer shorter journeys that add one additional course to your DTS or longer journeys that connect multiple courses and field assignments and can develop into an associate degree with the UofN.
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We also offer Online Courses, enabling you to grow in your faith wherever you are and when you can. A number of our programs are also available in French and Korean. Our simple and supportive application process is designed to help you take the next step with us toward a transformed life.

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Discipleship Training School is a 5-month program divided into two transformative phases: lecture and outreach. Three months of classroom-based training, to equip you with biblical knowledge and practical skills, are followed by two months of outreach experience to put your learning into action.

DTS

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Dive deeper into ministry and leadership with our Beyond DTS programs. These specialised courses build on DTS experience, focusing on areas like evangelism, discipleship, biblical studies and counselling. Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to take your faith and calling to the next level.

Beyond DTS

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Our DTS Journey programs combine worship, biblical learning, and impactful outreach opportunities. These journeys help you continue your growth after DTS, preparing you for life-long service in God’s kingdom.

DTS Journey

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Short-term missions are perfect for those ready to make a difference and have limited time available. These 2-4-week programs combine focused training and hands-on outreach, giving you an opportunity to serve with impact in just a few weeks.

Short Term Missions

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"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation"

Mark 16:15

We love to serve our local and neighbouring communities, sharing God’s love in practical ways. Join our short-term missions for hands-on experiences to deepen your faith, strengthen your calling, and make a lasting impact in people’s lives.

Local Mission

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Courses with integrated outreach offer a seamless blend of learning and practical application. Programs like DTS and the School of Biblical Studies (SBS) equip you with knowledge while providing opportunities to serve with impact beyond the classroom.

Courses & Outreaches

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Impact Through Outreach

At YWAM Lausanne, we are passionate about creating opportunities to step into missions and make an impact. Our Outreach North Africa (OUTNA) is a 2-4 week immersive experience, working with refugees, discipling children, and sharing the Gospel. It’s a hands-on journey into missions, perfect for those eager to bring God’s love to a region in great need.

For those looking to integrate outreach into their training, many of our programs—like the Discipleship Training School (DTS) and School of Biblical Studies (SBS)—include an outreach phase. These experiences allow you to apply what you’ve learned while serving communities and sharing God’s love across the globe.

Wherever God is calling you, YWAM Lausanne provides mission opportunities to match your heart for service and your availability.

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What Our Students Say

Hear how YWAM Lausanne has shaped lives through the words of our students.

“Brought healing to my life”

DTS at YWAM Lausanne has been a time of deep restoration and healing. I came with anger, bitterness, and unanswered questions but left transformed, learning that faith is about heart knowledge. Understanding God’s faithful character brought healing to my life. Gloria Cho, Australia 

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“It reignited my passion for Christ”

YWAM Lausanne transformed how I see God and helped me experience Him in unexpected ways. It reignited my passion for Christ, gave me a zeal for missions, and inspired me to grow deeper in my faith and build upon everything I learned. Nick Sanders, United Kingdom

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“To love, serve and connect”

YWAM Lausanne was a catalyst for deepening my relationship with the Lord. It empowered me to grow as a son of God, leader, and servant of Christ, leading me to love, serve, and connect with nations and people I would never have encountered otherwise. Eli Whitesell, USA

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Our 2024 Updates

We celebrate every person's walk with God and love to encourage one another by illustrating what God is doing today.

Students Trained

500

Gospel Presentations

6000

Salvations

700

Training hours

12000

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