Seamill DTSs start in January and September every year. Upcoming schools:
January 2005
17 January 2005 - 2 July 2005
September 2005
24 September 2005 - 24 February 2006
(exact dates pending)
The
Discipleship Training School is a 5-6 month course. People, aged 17 and
older, from all over the world, representing different denominations and
cultures, come together for in-depth teaching and training in Christian
living and evangelism, with a view to be involved in mission either short
or long term. The course is divided into two parts: the lecture phase
and the outreach phase.
What are the specific aims of a DTS?
The
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOL (DTS) is a prerequisite for all other YWAM
schools, and is a requirement for becoming staff anywhere in YWAM. The
purpose of the DTS is:
1. To GATHER and CHALLENGE people to worship, listen to 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.
2. 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.
3. To SHARPEN one's ability to relate to, learn from and work with people, including those of different cultures, personalities and perspectives.
4. To further EQUIP each one to serve God's purposes either in or outside of YWAM Family of Ministries, strengthening a commitment to reach the lost, especially the unreached, to care for the poor, and to influence all areas of society.
5. 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.
Topics
God’s Nature & Character: Covering God’s nature (i.e. 3 in 1, personal, infinite, all powerful, all knowing, all present, creator, etc.), character (i.e. loving, just, holy, gracious, compassionate, etc.) and how He relates to His creation.
God’s Perspective of Humankind & Creation: Covers humankind’s purpose, the value of creation, and how this all affects us individually in who we are and what we do with our lives.
God’s Redemption : The Fall & the Cross Covers victory of Christ over Satan, dealing with sin, why Jesus came, died and rose again, commissioning of the disciples, and spiritual warfare.
God’s Family: His Children and His Church Covers salvation, sanctification, living in Christ’s righteousness, grace-empowered living, and relationships with God, with ourselves, with family and friends and with the world.
God’s World: His Call and His Commission Covers our role as Christians: General calling [Great Commission] and specific calling (discerning life direction as a Christian). Also covers specifically, evangelism, frontier missions, training, mercy ministries, etc…
YWAM: A Response to God Covers YWAM’s history, vision, purpose and values.