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Discipleship Training School (DTS)

Hunter’s Story: Why I Did A DTS

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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 moving to a village in the Amazon. Here, I instantly fell in love with missions. I’ve always loved traveling, and being able to bless others…

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Kathryn’s Story: Why I Did DTS

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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 move forward. I had plenty of time to figure out what I wanted to do, but I spent so much time worrying about the future I…

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For All People of Every Age

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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 my friends and I decided to go for a walk. There was a park next to the house where some kids were trying to get…

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The Power of Prayer

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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 nations! The way we have an impact is through partnering with God through praying and asking Him for things that are in both of our…

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For Parents: Answers to Your Questions about DTS

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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 this YWAM thing, because, well, you’re a good parent. And good parents ask questions. If that’s you, then you’re in the right place.…

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Audrey’s Story: What’s Changed?

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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 my DTS, I struggled a lot with insecurities and knowing that I am valuable, that I matter and my voice matters. I also struggled with…

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Gabi’s Story: What’s Changed?

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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 at all. I had stopped going to church and stopped hanging out with my church friends. Anything that had to do with God, I wanted…

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