A course similar to the DTS is the Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS). The CDTS specifically focuses on the needs and concerns of our older students (30+), such as second-career people and families with children.

Not everyone completing a DTS or CDTS necessarily joins YWAM. Many participate in a DTS to take time out to concentrate on God and consider whether He might be calling them to Christian ministry. For those who choose to go on into a career with YWAM, successful completion of the DTS† qualifies them to apply for hundreds of staff opportunities. Graduating from the DTS† also qualifies students to go on to YWAM's other training programs†, such as those offered by YWAM's University of the Nations† (UofN).

If you would like to apply to our DTS program, you can pre-register here. If you have specific questions, contact us.