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30 of Our Favorite Places to Eat in Louisville
We might be slightly biased, but we think Louisville's food scene is comparable to that of New York City. Yet, with a population of around 620,000 people, the good food…Read more
Practical things I didn’t know about DTS in Louisville
Picture this: you just got a phone call from YWAM Louisville telling you that you're accepted to DTS (congrats 🎉). We're excited, you're excited, we celebrate together, it's a party!…Read more
How to dress like a Fijian
My Experience I went to Fiji for one month this past spring for the outreach phase of my Bible School for the Nations (BSN) and it was different from any…Read more
3 Lies That Could Be Stopping You From Doing A DTS
Have you been thinking about doing a DTS, but feel like something is holding you back from taking the step to actually sign up and go for it? In today’s…Read more
30 Songs to Listen to While You’re Having a Quiet Time
God himself exists in relationship. He is triune-- Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As humans, we were created for the intentionality of existing within this relationship and freely relating to God. Because of our choice…Read more
Change in a Few Hours
We were handing out Bibles and praying for people when we noticed a shop but no one was in the store. Through an open door, we noticed an older man…Read more
Devotional: Follow Me
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When Should I Do Discipleship Training School?
So you’ve decided to do something crazy: to step out on a limb and do a Discipleship Training School at Youth With A Mission. Now that you’ve settled the question…Read more
We Asked Our Staff: “What Is One of The Most Impactful Moments You’ve Seen On Outreach?”
Have you ever wondered what outreach might look like? What kind of experiences you might encounter; what kind of moments might leave you in awe of who God is? Well…Read more
Devotional: Peace Over Worry
One night, several months ago, I laid awake trying to calm my anxious mind. The struggle with anxiety has been a pretty constant battle in my life, so this scenario…Read more
3 Tips on How to Choose A YWAM Location
Ok, so you know you want to do a Discipleship Training School (DTS). You excitedly jump on the internet to look at your options and choose where to go… until…Read more
Fun Things To Do In Louisville
Which Of These Interest You? Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way Louisville, KY 40213 Speed Art Museum 2035 South Third Street Louisville, Kentucky 40208 Cinemark Theater 4400 Towne Center Dr, Louisville,…Read more
12 Years and Still Waiting
Have you ever had a moment in your life that you knew you would never forget? Something that told you it was going to change your life forever? Let me take…Read morePlaces To Stay in Louisville
When traveling, having a place to crash at the end of the day is essential. We've curated this list of hotels that are close to our campus we recommend (links…Read moreDevotional: The Lord Is With You
“The Lord was with Joseph.” My heart was deeply impacted by this phrase as I read the story of Joseph. This beautiful, powerful line is repeated three times in Genesis…Read moreHunter’s Story: Why I Did A DTS
When I was in eighth grade, I went to Brazil with our church. This was my first missions trip ever! We built a house for a missionary couple that was…Read moreDevotional: Feeling Stuck?
Something the Lord has been challenging me with personally is how I spend time with Him. I think for a lot of us, many times we find ourselves feeling stagnant…Read more
Kathryn’s Story: Why I Did DTS
When I was in high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I really struggled with anxiety and depression and didn't know how to…Read more
From Mexico: A Surrender Story
One Thursday, during Bible distribution, we came to this house that we ended up spending the entire day at. We met a 21 year old girl at this house and…Read moreFor All People of Every Age
One Tuesday evening, after distributing Bibles in Monterrey, our team had dinner at the house of some local church members. After what was likely the best BBQ ever, two of…Read moreFrom Mads: Always Cheering You On
When you think of celebration what do you think of? Some people think of balloons, cupcakes and piñatas; or parties, dancing and big occasions with invitations and special food. But…Read more
Married in Missions
“How does it feel to be married and be a missionary?” “What? You are only 21 and you are married, that’s crazy.” These are two common things we hear a…Read moreWhat Water Bottle is Best to Buy?
There are tons of different water bottles out there and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. What size is best? How about color? Do I want it to be…Read more
The Power of Prayer
When it comes to prayer, we have the opportunity to influence God’s heart to impact not only our lives, but the lives of our friends, families, strangers, organizations, and even…Read more
Turning Point Underneath the Bridge
For local outreach, my team serves a homeless community underneath a bridge in downtown Louisville. We have seen tons of fruit from this ministry previously. I was really excited to…Read moreBefriending our Neighbors & a God Who Sees
With our eyes on the nations, we know God has placed us in Louisville and there are needs we can meet. Each week, we have time set aside to reach…Read more
15 Essentials for your Carry-on Luggage
In the world of travel there are a several kinds of packers. This includes those who pack last minute (almost literally), those who are all packed one month in advance,…Read more
For Parents: Answers to Your Questions about DTS
If you’re reading this, your child is probably considering a Discipleship Training School with YWAM. If that’s true, the following may be true as well:You have a few reservations about…Read more
From North Africa: A Surprise Birthday Party
My team met a refugee family that we really connected with. We had a conversation about the Bible the first time we met, and were eager to continue our conversation…Read more
Positioning our Hearts to be in Love
In Hollywood movies, there's a cultural perspective of romanticized love centered around the wooing aspects of it. While I think there's a ton of wooing God does in the way He…Read more
Why Your Story is Important and Should be Shared
Before words were written, stories were shared. Stories have been passed down from generation to generation as a part of culture since primitive times. Our stories make way to connect…Read moreAudrey’s Story: What’s Changed?
My walk with God was pretty much just attending church before DTS. I believed things I wanted to believe and lived the way I wanted to live. Before I did…Read moreGabi’s Story: What’s Changed?
Before coming to DTS I really struggled with the question if God truly loved me. During the beginning of my senior year of high school, I wasn't following the Lord…Read moreMarissa’s Story: What’s Changed?
All my life I have been a Christian. I remember accepting Jesus into my heart at age 3. I went to a Christian school, church every Sunday and had an…Read more
Jose’s Story: What’s Changed?
My walk with God before DTS was very much based on religion and shame. I was raised Catholic, so I was very familiar with God, it was just my understanding…Read moreQuestions Unanswered: Why You Should Do a YWAM BSN
During my School of Ministry Development (SOMD) the Lord first placed it on my heart to be a part of YWAM Louisville’s Bible School for the Nations (BSN). I had…Read moreCollin’s Story: What’s Changed?
I’m not who I was before DTS, I’ve changed. I did my DTS in the fall of 2016, right after I graduated high school. I started following Jesus around the…Read moreWhat I Heard in the Stillness
Change: it’s a part of life. We can know this, say this, but when the ole’ saying “the rubber meets the road” occurs, we can come to a screeching halt.…Read more5 Reasons to do the Create Elective
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 God was the first creative being, isn't that amazing? One of the ways we reflect Him is in…Read more
From College to Missions: Heather’s DTS Story
I had just graduated college with a Bachelor's in Social Work and a determination in my heart to “help” others however I could. I was a fiery-eyed social worker, ready…Read more
How It All Began: The YWAM Story
The year was 1956: The era of The Cold War, Civil Rights Movement in the USA, the baby boom, Elvis Presley, I Love Lucy, Marilyn Monroe and a vision that…Read more
From East Asia: He was hungry for the Gospel
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." - Matthew 9:37 - Last summer I had the amazing opportunity to go to…Read more
Why You Should Still Care About the Gospel
God cares deeply about people. You need only to turn a few pages of the Bible to see this. He hates everything that eats at and destroys mankind. Those things…Read more
How I Got To DTS: Kendra Miller
I heard the call to missions when I was 16 years old. It was my first time out of the country and my first time on a missions trip. While…Read moreWhen God Multiplies / The Power of a Coffee Shop
2017 was the beginning of a new thing. We sent an outreach team to Southeast Asia for the first time where we helped start an English club in a coffee…Read moreTips on How to Spend Time With God
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” -St Augustine Life is made up of seasons. Some are crazy…Read moreInvisible Yet Tangible: 6 Ways to Deal With Mental Health
*Disclaimer: We are not trained professionals in the area of mental health. We are not trying to replace the advice of doctors or counselors. We have members in our YWAM…Read more
Something Unexpected Happened to me in BSN
BSN… Where to begin… I came out of those 20 weeks with so much. So many laughs, so many tears (from joy and other deep emotions), so many pages read,…Read more
5 Reasons to do a Basketball Elective
Do you have a passion for Basketball and a desire to learn how to use your skills for God? Through the teachings and play time, you will learn more about…Read more
From South Asia: The Gospel that Changes Lives
"But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." -John 1:12 God is moving around the world.…Read more
5 Reasons to do a Cultural Encounter Elective
Cultures are beautiful expressions of customs, traditions, and ways of doing life! You may have experienced a variety of cultures in your own life or you may have only been…Read more
5 Ways To Tell if You Are a 3rd Culture Kid
First of all, a third culture kid (or TCK) is someone who was raised in a culture that is different from their parents culture, or the culture of the country…Read more
Louisville’s Climate
What's The Weather Like in Louisville? Louisville doesn't have an extreme climate. Being the most northern city of the south, we experience neither the extreme cold of the north or…Read moreStateside Stories: He Meets Me Where I Am
The outreach portion of a Discipleship Training School (DTS) is typically 2 months. Here at YWAM Louisville, we take the first 10 days of outreach to travel around the United…Read moreA Q&A with Anna / How Saying “Yes” Changed Everything
Q: How did you get to DTS? A: Long story short, I was obedient. I was planning to join the Air Force and eventually do long-term missions. I wanted to…Read moreHealing Happens
Last week, we loaded our YWAM Louisville family up and took a road trip down to Orlando, Florida for our annual Eastern North American Gathering (ENAG) conference! Staff and students…Read more
5 Reasons to do the Music & Worship Elective
Maybe you have a passion for worship, but have never learned anything about music. Or maybe you’re a classical musician who has a difficult time knowing the difference between performance…Read moreThings I Didn’t Know I Didn’t Know Before DTS
We asked our YWAM students what they have learned in the past few weeks that they didn't know before YWAM DTS The first few weeks of a YWAM Discipleship Training…Read more
Quick Simple Tips for Studying the Bible
I’ve had a checkered past with the bible. Sometimes, I’ve had amazing devotional times where it seemed like I had it all figured out. Other times, I didn’t even know…Read more
Spiritual Strength
Spiritual Strength — How Do You Get It? For the past couple of days I have been trying to get in better shape. I have been watching what kind of…Read moreFrom Thailand: Chased Down and Found
We traveled to a little village in Thailand and had the opportunity to sit down and share with underprivileged women. One of the women in particular God highlighted to my…Read moreHow to Dress Like a Local In Korea
My Experience I’m Korean-American and grew up often visiting family in Seoul. Later in life, I spent a year working on Jeju Island. In my experiences traveling back and forth…Read more
Does God have emotions?
What if I told you that God was an emotional God? You’d probably tell me I’m crazy. Imagine a God who felt like we did? The truth is that God…Read more10 Wallpapers About Missions (FREE DOWNLOAD)
Here's a collection of 10 famous missions quotes designed for your phone wallpaper for free!! We were inspired and challenged as we read these, and hope you will be too!…Read moreMA testimony: This was my hope
This week, my group traveled to Wayside, a shelter for those that have no home, food and family to be with. Those people are struggling with addiction or hardship. I…Read moreFrom South Africa: Jesus Changes Everything
The town was quiet that morning as our team walked down the dirt roads of a local community in South Africa. During this time, we went door-to-door to make friends…Read more
From Fiji: From Fear to Faith
For BSN outreaches, the main objective is to run intensive seminars teaching what we have learned during lecture phase. The goal is to equip local leaders through culturally relevant bible…Read moreLaura’s Story: The God Who Heals
During my School Of Ministry Development (SOMD) I re-injured my knee on a wet bouncy house. And yes, you read that right, RE-injured. A slightly annoying way to re-injure myself,…Read more
The Best Shoes for a Mission Trip
"Ouch! These shoes hate me. My feet hurt and I’m pretty sure there’s blisters forming on my toes." "You should have gotten a pair like mine! My feet feel great…Read moreFrom South Africa: A God Who Speaks
One day we were in a local community praying for anybody who was sick. Our team walked around and went door to door asking if there was anybody in need…Read more
The Real Hero & Why You Should Do BSN
The world is in chaos and heroes are needed to step in and save people from the threatening darkness. This is literally the story line of every Marvel movie. Ever.…Read moreWhy I Went to South Asia for my DTS Outreach
I didn’t really know why God had called me to India. And to be honest, I had absolutely no desire to go. India was not my first choice. But one…Read moreIs Jesus Worth It?
Is Jesus worth it? This is a question we face on a regular basis in our christian culture today. If you were raised in church, the answer to this question…Read more
Using Passions in Missions: Drama Edition
I’ve always been a shy person so for many it comes as a surprise that I love drama, both acting and writing plays. I’ve always been known as quiet but…Read more
How God Spoke to A Muslim Man
“God does not speak to me." These are the words of a man a couple minutes before God gave him an image. We were at a Syrian refugee's home and…Read more
Our Five Favorite Foods from Across the World
There are many different cultures all across the world. We do things differently, speak different languages, have different holidays and celebrations… but no matter who you are or where you…Read more
He is: Father to the Fatherless
It was our first night of ministry and none of us knew what we were doing. Going into the evening, all I was prepared for was the plan we had.…Read more
Outreach Stories: “I Asked Him if He Knew God”
The best thing that happened during my outreach is that I got to lead someone to the Lord! I was walking by myself at the university when I saw this…Read moreA Q&A About DTS with Adam
Q: What made you decide to do DTS? A: Jesus. I felt God calling me to YWAM and He used my pastor and different people to confirm it. I asked…Read moreHope Restored: Jon’s DTS Story
Before coming to DTS my friend and I had been walking across the country for 3 ½ years. We were sharing the gospel with people we ran into, relying on…Read moreMegan’s Story: What I’ve Learned
Before I decided to do a DTS I had been on a handful of mission trips. There was one in particular I had just come back from and I knew…Read more
A Costly Call: Jeremy’s Story
Meet Jeremy! He is one of our current Winter DTS students. We had a lot of fun asking him a few questions on how he came to do a DTS…Read moreLiz’s Story: I Left My Family and My Job
I am the first Christian in my family. June of last year, I was meeting with my pastor and asking him how I could have more of Jesus. I wanted…Read more
From South Asia: Joy in the Midst of Pain
Sitting on the ground of a small slum home, I look into the eyes of a lovely 42 year old woman. She is a daughter, a mother, and a wife…Read moreFrom North Africa: I’m Just His Servant
"God hurts when you hurt and weeps when you weep." We were sitting in a living room, sipping tea and eating cookies in a Syrian refugee's home. They welcomed us…Read moreJanelle’s Story: How I Got to DTS
We sat down with one of our new DTS students, Janelle, to ask her a few questions about how she came to do a DTS and what God has taught…Read more
That Warm Fuzzy Feeling and How to Feel it When Things Aren’t all Warm and Fuzzy
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11 Have you ever…Read moreFrom South Asia: “Surrounded”
In South Asia, we did many house visits. We would sit with the people and listen to their stories, then, share with them some of our own or anything that…Read more
The Reason for the Season
It's been said that, "Christmas is God's ultimate peace project," meaning the birth of Jesus made way for ultimate belonging and relationship with God. This is what we were created…Read more
Love Softens the Heart: Daniel’s Testimony
It was a chilly Thursday afternoon. A group of us DTS students had gone to a bus stop to love others and share about Jesus by handing out free hot…Read more
How to Hear God for Big Decisions
What happens if I miss it? What if I make a mistake? Is God gonna speak to me? Does He care? How do I even hear? Is it me or…Read moreLaura’s Story: What Failure Means
I’ve been honored to participate in the worship track this fall here in DTS. Before it began, I thought I was going to learn how to lead worship… but God…Read moreMy Five Worst Fundraising Fails
Fear, inexperience, and laziness have contributed to some classic blunders. And I don’t think I’m alone. See if you can relate to the worst mistakes I’ve made.Read moreWhy Choose Louisville
Why Choose Louisville For DTS? What makes us different from other YWAM Locations? Get In Touch What's in Kentucky? Why Kentucky? These are the most frequent questions I get when…Read more5 Ways to Ruin a Relationship
Relationships come and go, right? Here are five of our tips to help them go away a little bit quicker! 1. It’s you, you, and *clap your hands* always you.…Read more
Fun Fall Things to do with Friends
Autumn is a wonderful season marked by changing colors, bonfires, harvest, boots and flannel. The air begins to feel crisp in preparation for the cold winter months. The ground is…Read more5 Qualities of a Good Worship Leader
Is it the skinny jeans? The Taylor guitar? The brown boots? The basic t-shirt? While there are plenty of aspects to character as well as skill that could be said…Read more“Am I This Beautiful?”
During an impromptu children's program while visiting refugees living in a city dump, I met Luba. No more than seven years old, Luba and her family were refugees from Bangladesh…Read more
6 Quick Tips For Effective Evangelism
The simple fact about evangelism is that it's giving other people the opportunity to know God personally like you do through your own story and sharing the Gospel. It's also…Read moreCaleb’s Outreach Testimony
It's a challenge to say exactly what my favorite experience in Mexico was, but I think I've narrowed it down. For starters, I loved the team that I co-lead for…Read more
Does Art Matter?
“Use your gifts for the Kingdom.”“God gave you talents so that you can glorify Him with them.”“Let the Lord use your talents for His purposes.” Since I was little, I…Read more
Do You Have a POOR Mindset?
Before I begin this topic I want to say; this is from experience and is not from a place of condemnation or annoyance. My desire is that people would live…Read more
How to Encourage a Missionary
I still remember being a 6 year old kid with both eyes and mouth wide open in excitement and joy as our friends opened their bags full of presents for…Read more
Should You Do a Discipleship Training School?
You may have just graduated and have a couple options in front of you but aren't sure which one will help you get the most out of your life. Maybe…Read moreFrom Bolivia: Everyone Can Come In
Our first week in Bolivia was spent at a boys street kids home, ages 11-19, sharing testimonies, teaching and playing games. These boys had no choice but to live on…Read more5 Ways to Ruin a Mission Trip
It’s coming soon: your summer mission trip. You’ve been looking forward to it for months. You’ve seen the pictures, heard the stories, and everyone says the same thing: going on…Read moreThe City is Alive
“The people who live in Louisville love it and they’re passionate about it. She’s a city that’s comfortable in her own skin. Louisville’s a city that isn’t trying to be…Read moreTips For Traveling With Kids
Are we there yet? This is a question a child usually asks when traveling, but one a parent will begin to rehearse in their mind if not prepared for traveling! Before…Read more
How to Hear the Voice of God
I remember the first time I sat down to spend time with God with the full intention of hearing what he had to say. I had my Bible, my journal,…Read moreWhat Are the Benefits of a Gap Year?
Diligent students might cringe at the idea of waiting to go to college, wondering, "Won't that put me behind?" We'd like to answer that question with another question: "Behind what?"…Read more
Can I Do Missions?
“I wasn’t made to be a missionary,” I told her. “I’m not good enough to do that type of stuff.” Four years ago, talking on the phone with my friend…Read more
Launched into My Calling
When I was a kid, I loved being outside and playing games with my siblings. One of our favorite activities was jumping on the trampoline behind our house. Spare moments…Read more
Do You Know the Father’s Delight?
The Father’s pleasure is so important: to know, to understand and to receive. Yet few of us live from it. We walk in the lie that we have to work…Read moreThe Power of a Prayer
It was a Tuesday afternoon in Cyprus. One of our Discipleship Training School students, Patrick, and I went throughout the city to do surveys with people as a way to…Read more
The Land of the Rising Sun
Back in November 2017, I was given a very sudden and special opportunity to join a team from YWAM Sarasota on their very first scouting trip to Japan. This trip…Read more
6 Practical Tips to Pay for Your Mission Trip
what seems like a nice "trust-in-Jesus" truism is often a cop-out. Too often we’ve seen people back out of a mission trip because the funds didn’t come in, and they…Read more
What NOT To Bring On A Mission Trip
Your suitcase will be strapped on top of a van, toted across the country in a train’s overhead rack, or cluttering the few square feet of floor space in a…Read more
From Drugs to Discipleship Maker
My life was not what it appeared. I went to church every Sunday because my parents made me go. I knew the stories, but I hated church. It was boring,…Read more
Where Are The Men?
God has placed a calling on the hearts of men. John Eldredge says in his book, Wild at Heart, "He created Adam for adventure, battle and beauty; he created us…Read moreReal Dating: 10 Tips & Honest Advice
Dating today is faster than it’s ever been before. With all the technology that we have now, it’s easier to speed up the dating process. Finding a suitable romantic partner…Read more
How to Build a Simple Budget: 3 Tips and Free Template
I get it! Budgets and the process of making them can be more than most of us want to think about. Nothing about the word budget excites us and if…Read moreSocial Media On Mission
In the context of a mission trip, social media can be a powerful tool to connect give friends and family a glimpse of our experience in a way that encourages,…Read more
Reading Through the Bible: 6 Tips & Printable Plan
Having a grasp of the whole Story helps us know its Author more deeply. It also roots us more firmly in our own role in his narrative. Join us in…Read more
What to Do When You’ve Blown It
Walking in right relationship with others is tough. But it's also crucial. Here are a few of the things I’ve learned as I've grown in following Jesus and loving others…Read moreWrite Email Updates that People Actually Read
Technology is a tremendous gift, if we steward it well.Email is a powerful tool, but it’s only effective if you wield it well. Here are some tips for sending email…Read moreHow to write a Newsletter
If you have ever had to write a newsletter, you know the struggle of trying to take a life changing experience and write it down on paper.Here are three easy…Read more
My Five Worst Fundraising Fails
Fear, inexperience, and laziness have contributed to some classic blunders. And I don’t think I’m alone. See if you can relate to the worst mistakes I’ve made.Read more
Ruined For the Ordinary
My life was ruined in DTS. Ruined to the point that sometimes I have a hard time remembering what it was like to live the way I used to. How…Read more
The 4 Greatest Tools For Every Missionary
What does it take to be a missionary? This is one of the many questions we run into when thinking or talking about missions work and what it takes. Here…Read more
Do Mission Trips Actually Make a Difference?
Some people believe that they don't do any good, that there really isn't any lasting fruit from them. You go, and then a week or two weeks later, you leave…Read more7 Phrases to Know Before Going Overseas
"Oh my gosh!" He cried, "I'm going to die!" Thankfully, he did not die and, in fact, he didn't even get sick. The moral of this story: always ask if…Read moreThe Power of Relationship
One night, our team was going out on ministry to connect with and share at a local youth group in Germany, which was about thirty minutes from the town where…Read more
Should I do a Discipleship Training School?
I think we all really want adventure but aren't sure how to satisfy that need. In God both the need for safety and the need to take risk is fully…Read more
What does God Risk?
What’s the greatest risk? Relationship. In fact, we don't have relationship if we haven't risked something! Deep relationships require vulnerability. Relationships jeopardize our protection, both from hurt and from blessing.…Read moreI Died in East Asia
There are no “maybes” with God. He’s an all or nothing. There would be no negotiation. He wanted everything from me. He wanted my hopes, my dreams, my family, my…Read moreHandling 5 Common Objections to Doing Overseas Missions
Not everyone is going to agree with your decision to be a missionary. Some may not respect your sense of calling, and that’s hard. But what matters is that you’re…Read morePacking: How Should I Do It?
Why pack a crazy mess when can you pack with a purpose? Packing efficiently is about saving space and putting things in the right place.Read more
8 Mission Trip Hacks
We've had our fair share of experiences on mission trips around here, and we've learned a thing or two. Here are a few mission trip hacks to make your experience…Read more
Staying Fit on Outreach
Let's face it - staying fit is a challenge. Not to mention trying to stay fit on a mission trip or as you are traveling in different countries.Read more
The Day the Impossible Became Reality
When I was four, I was diagnosed with a rare, incurable kidney disorder. No one knew how long I would live – maybe until I was 14, maybe until I…Read more
Why Take a Gap Year?
In fast-paced, career-driven America, the "gap year" – an intentional buffer between high school and college – isn't quite so mainstream. But it's gaining traction. We think a gap year…Read more
Social Media Fundraising for My Mission Trip?
There are many different ways to fundraise for your mission trip, and with countless platforms of social media it's easier than ever to make your need known. Like so many…Read moreHow DTS Ruined My Life
My life was ruined in DTS. Ruined to the point that sometimes I have a hard time remembering what it was like to live the way I used to...Read moreHow To Choose A Mission Trip
Interested in going on a mission trip but don’t know where to start? The number of options for mission trips can be overwhelming. Here are a few questions to help…Read more
YWAM Missions Playlist: The Songs That Inspire Us
Music is a heart language that God has given us. It transcends racial, social, and physical boundaries. Throughout the whole world you will hear people making music in their own…Read more
DTS in Short: The Father Heart of God
God is a Father in His heart for each of His children. Not by position or authority, but by choice.Read more
Fundraising for DTS
One of the biggest questions incoming DTS students have is, "How do I come up with the money?" Our tips? Pray. Obey. And remember that God's your source – not…Read more
Sharing Your Testimony
Are you a Christian? Then you have a testimony. Whether you were a drug dealer who found Jesus in prison or a really good kid who had to realize you…Read more
How to Minister Cross-culturally
Remember the first time you went to a friend’s house as a kid? For many of us, we soon discovered that not all of the same rules apply. Visiting another…Read moreIs a Mission Trip for Me?
Will a mission trip cost you? Sure – and more than just money. It will require time, energy, and sacrifice. But we’re convinced of this: you won’t regret it.Read more
Your Funds Won’t Raise Themselves
6 Practical Tips to Pay for Your Mission Trip – Too often we’ve seen people back out of a missions trip because the funds didn’t come in, and they usually…Read moreWorking to Fulfill God’s Dreams
What's in a dream? An earnest yearning that touches the deepest part of you. That is why we are so willing to "do whatever it takes" to see it through.…Read more
What We Won’t Leave the Country Without
We've already given you our list of 11 Essentials for your Mission Trip Packing List and the 6 Things to NOT Bring. Here, our seasoned YWAM staff plug their must-have…Read moreGoing On a Mission Trip? 6 Things NOT to Bring
Your suitcase will be strapped on top of a van, toted across the country in a train's overhead rack, or cluttering the few square feet of floor space in a…Read moreGoing On a Mission Trip? 11 Essentials for Your Packing List
In the midst of all those suitcases and granola bars, we thought we'd share some "what-to-bring" tips for anyone who's heading out on a mission trip. Some of them may…Read more5 Reasons to Do a DTS
Ever wondered if Discipleship Training School it's for you? We asked both current and former DTS students, and they've given us five reasons why you should seriously consider doing a…Read more
