Ministry & Leadership Development

Leadership training to prepare growing leaders to develop their God-given vision.

Serve, lead, and grow in your character development. Learn from experienced missionaries and teachers how to grow as the leader God made you to be.

Training Overview

Do you have a desire to grow in your leadership capacity? Do you want to step out in your gifting and skill? Are you longing to learn in a dynamic, diverse, and Spirit-filled missions training center? The Ministry and Leadership Development school is the perfect place to gain the Biblical leadership training you need to further the call of God on your life. You will be challenged to seek God in your decision making, daily living, planning for the future, and just about everything you do! After completing this school you will also have the opportunity to apply for a six month field assignment where you will join the YWAM staff team and serve with experienced Christian leaders who desire to mentor you as you apply what you’ve learnt.

School Details
Dates:

8 April 2020 - 25 June 2020

Cost:

Lecture: 3,190 CHF (Covers tuition, housing, and meals)

Language:

Offered In: English

Prerequisites:

A successfully completed DTS

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Program:
MLD

Ministry and Leadership Development (MLD)

8 April 2020 - 25 June 2020

The Ministry and Leadership Development school provides the leadership training you need to further the call of God on your life. You will be challenged to seek God in your decision making, your daily living, planning for the future, and just about everything you do. Graduates of this school will have the opportunity to complete a six month ministry internship at YWAM Lausanne following their school.

Prerequisites: A successfully completed DTS

Languages: English
UofN Credits: 12
Lecture Cost: 3,190 CHF
(Covers tuition, housing, and meals)

Program:
MLD

Ministry and Leadership Development (MLD)

29 August 2020 - 15 December 2020

The Ministry and Leadership Development school provides the leadership training you need to further the call of God on your life. You will be challenged to seek God in your decision making, your daily living, planning for the future, and just about everything you do. This school is held in Switzerland for one month and in the Middle East for two months.

Prerequisites: A successfully completed DTS

Languages: English
UofN Credits: 12
Lecture Cost: 4990 CHF
(Covers tuition, housing, meals and flights from Switzerland to the Mediterranean)

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ…”
Ephesians 4:11-13 (NIV)

Lecture Phase

Learn about servant leadership and live it.

This course combines formal classroom teaching with non-formal learning. Students work in one or more areas around the base, which could include teams in the kitchen, housekeeping, hospitality, maintenance, childcare, communications, or administration. Along with the practical work experience, students live in community alongside others involved with the DTS and other schools, walking with them in their journeys to know God in deeper ways.

Lectures

The ultimate goal of MLD lectures is for students to catch the heart behind the Biblical model of servant leadership. Lectures are designed to instill an understanding of leadership character. This will be a guide for you as you begin to grow in your leadership capacity.

As our speakers pour into you, you will be equipped with the practical skills that you will need as an effective leader and discipler. Our speakers come from a range of nations, ministries and backgrounds, each one bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience which will enrich your personal leadership and vision.

Ministry Involvement

Each student will serve in one of our ministries here at the base. ‘Ministry involvements’ are fun opportunities for you to grow in your leadership and capacity to serve. Depending on your skills and our needs here at the base, you will be uniquely placed into a ministry.

You and your class will begin building disciplines which cultivate a lifestyle of growth. Opportunities to learn time management and organisation will present themselves daily, so always be ready to grow!

Having learnt the theory and heart behind leadership in your lectures, ‘ministry involvements’ are the perfect opportunity to practically apply it! This is a unique time to own your own application as you receive feedback and empowerment to keep growing in healthy, sustainable habits.

Course Content
  • Apprentice-style learning
  • Decision making
  • Time management
  • Taking initiative on new projects
  • Creatively implementing new programs and ministries
  • Leading with a biblical worldview
  • Practical application for biblical principles.

Field Assignment

Where your strengths meet the open doors of ministry.

After completing the MLD school you will have the opportunity to apply for our leadership field assignment. The field assignment is designed to give students a practical opportunity to apply their leadership skills. You will be given a six month placement in one of the ministries at YWAM Lausanne which will be determined uniquely in accordance with your strengths, passions and the needs of the base.

The field assignment acts as a smooth transition between classroom learning and real-world leadership experience. Over the six months of your field assignment will remain in community with your MLD staff and classmates. As well as completing assignments, your class will have times of processing as a group and championing one another.

Purpose of MLD

  • Be empowered with tools and strategies to discover and develop personal strengths, gifts, and calling in ministry.
  • Grow in personal character as a follower of Jesus and understand how to walk with others in their growth.
  • Develop spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, meditation, bible memorization, and more.
  • Discover and apply biblical keys to leadership such as servant leadership, spiritual authority, team leadership, submission, decision making, spiritual leadership, and learning in leadership.
  • Explore the calling of YWAMers to practice a life of dependence upon God for financial provision.

Beyond the Lectures

We believe in formal and informal learning. Stretch your understanding in the classroom. Live what you learn in the YWAM Lausanne community and beyond.

Adventure Awaits... Community Fun Evangelism International Community 1 On 1 Discipleship
ADVENTURE AWAITS...

ADVENTURE AWAITS...

Want to know a not-so-secret secret? Switzerland is beautiful and super close to epic cities and nations. Grab some friends and train through Europe, Easyjet to Greece for an ice cream, ski on the Alps, tour a chocolate factory, explore a forest, visit a museum, or taste a delicious cheese fondue.

COMMUNITY FUN

COMMUNITY FUN

Be ready to show off your best beatbox or shred the air guitar with your friends for cafe night. Enjoy special games and meals for Swiss night and seasonal festivities such as Lunar New Year or Thanksgiving. As a community, we have the joy of gathering for times of worship, teaching and celebration.

EVANGELISM

EVANGELISM

You’ve studied, you’ve prayed, your heart is overflowing… now let it flow. The people of Lausanne need Jesus. As a community, we regularly go out into the city to worship, pray. Some conversations starters could be sharing some chocolat chaud, kicking a soccer ball with a Lausannoires and tourists, and engaging with the children's ministries.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Learn to love the nations. It starts by loving your roommates. Begin by sharing your favorite snack from home and learning the languages of friends from different nations. We are a beautifully diverse community from different cultures, churches, and generations seeking after Christ.

1 On 1 Discipleship

1 On 1 Discipleship

You are on a unique journey, and we want to champion you. Meet one on one with a staff member to process the week, ask questions, receive prayer, and more.

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