Purpose of the DTS

• To Equip participants to grow in relationship with God, providing a solid Biblical foundation and encouraging the development of Christ-like character through the personal application of truth.
• To Challengeparticipants to become involved in missions and world evangelization with YWAM or other ministries, awakening a burden for reaching the unreached, a vision for influencing all areas of society, and a commitment to strengthening the global Body of Christ.
• To Prepare participants for service in the local church and community.
• To Impart an understanding of YWAM International, it's foundational values, calling, and opportunities for service.

Couse Curriculum(Major Themes)

• How to hear the voice of God.
• Developing a personal devotional life.
• Understanding the character and ways of God.

• Personal character development.
• Discovery and release of one's gifts and calling.
• Principles for healthy relationships.
• The Christian's Relationship to the Word
• How to develop a consistent lifestyle of personal study.
• Meditation and the application of Biblical truth.
• Introduction to the Inductive Study Method.
• The Christian's Relationship to the World.
• The lostness of man.
• How to share one's faith.
• Evangelism and cross-cultural missions.
• Reaching the unreached.
• General awareness of world needs.
• Biblical worldview and understanding belief systems.
• The Christian's relationship to the Church.
• Commitment, Unity.

• Resisting temptation.
• Prayer and Intercession.
• Spiritual Warfare.

• It's threefold calling to Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministries.
• The foundational values and ministry opportunities.

• Practical application of principles learned