IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in our Discipleship Training School. With DTS, you will have the opportunity “to know God and to make Him known” as you prepare your heart and mind to be true follower of Jesus, to help in a hurting world. You will receive intense discipleship that is real, radical and relational. Many will tell you that this is a life changing experience!
Want to start the journey? Get ready to fill out this confidential application form.
DTS starts with 3 months of interactive teaching sessions from local and international speakers with global experience and perspective (see course content in the following pages)
After 3 months of lecture phase, you will be launched off to 2 months of outreach to the NATIONS, applying what you have learned. You will be challenged to share what Jesus has done in your life, as there will be many opportunities to see the power of God transforming your life as you reach the lost and hurting in this world.
Should you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us either at 403-969-9191 or [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your application and joining our family here in at YWAM '.
YWAM ' Staff
YWAM ' Staff
All the questions on the application form must be completed. If a question doesn’t apply to you, write N/A (not applicable) in the space provided. Husbands and wives must complete separate forms. Please know that this application is treated as confidential and we encourage you to answer as honestly and accurately as possible. Please read the entire document before completing.
Mark Your Progress DTS Application Checklist
Application Form: (pg 5-6) used for applying for a DTS at YWAM ' NOTE: Please check with your travel agent to see whether you would need a visa to enter Canada. If yes, then contact us before completing this application and we will advise you further.
Photos:send us 4 (one attached to the application form) recent and clear passport sized photos of yourself. Please note that these pictures are also for Immigration purposes. No “Facebook” type photos.
Additional Questions : (pg 6) all questions must be answered on a separate sheet and submitted with the application form.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee : USD $50 per person or USD $80 per married couple
Confidential Health Form : (pg 7) to be completed by you. This is different to the Physical Evaluation for you doctor. Please send along with completed Application Form
Partnership Agreements : (pg 8) all releases, declarations and commitments must be signed before your application can be processed
Physical Evaluation : (pg 9) the physical evaluation should be filled by your doctor and mailed or faxed directly to YWAM '.
Reference Forms : (pg 10 :12) The following persons must each complete a reference form and mail or email directly to YWAM '. Pastor (pg ), Teacher or Employer (pg ), Friend (pg ) Please ask them to complete the form and mail or email it directly to YWAM '. The Reference Forms are one of the more important parts of the application; it is also the part that we are most frequently waiting on. Have them send it as soon as possible.
VISA : after we have received your application form, we will post you the H2 Form for your student’s visa. The Student’s Visa costs US $151.52, payment should be sent together with your completed H2 Form. If needed, stay extensions cost US $50.00.
Passport : everyone needs a valid passport (should expire no sooner than 6 months after the start of school.) Please photocopy the information page of your passport and include it with your completed H2 Form. Please do not send us your passport.
Application Form: (pg 5-6) used for applying for a DTS at YWAM ' NOTE: Please check with your travel agent to see whether you would need a visa to enter Canada. If yes, then contact us before completing this application and we will advise you further.
Photos:send us 4 (one attached to the application form) recent and clear passport sized photos of yourself. Please note that these pictures are also for Immigration purposes. No “Facebook” type photos.
Additional Questions : (pg 6) all questions must be answered on a separate sheet and submitted with the application form.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee : USD $50 per person or USD $80 per married couple
Confidential Health Form : (pg 7) to be completed by you. This is different to the Physical Evaluation for you doctor. Please send along with completed Application Form
Partnership Agreements : (pg 8) all releases, declarations and commitments must be signed before your application can be processed
Physical Evaluation : (pg 9) the physical evaluation should be filled by your doctor and mailed or faxed directly to YWAM '.
Reference Forms : (pg 10 :12) The following persons must each complete a reference form and mail or email directly to YWAM '. Pastor (pg ), Teacher or Employer (pg ), Friend (pg ) Please ask them to complete the form and mail or email it directly to YWAM '. The Reference Forms are one of the more important parts of the application; it is also the part that we are most frequently waiting on. Have them send it as soon as possible.
VISA : after we have received your application form, we will post you the H2 Form for your student’s visa. The Student’s Visa costs US $151.52, payment should be sent together with your completed H2 Form. If needed, stay extensions cost US $50.00.
Passport : everyone needs a valid passport (should expire no sooner than 6 months after the start of school.) Please photocopy the information page of your passport and include it with your completed H2 Form. Please do not send us your passport.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
[FEES]
After you have been accepted into the school, here are the remaining fees you will have to pay.
Tuition – Lecture Phase
Category A: CS $4,500.00 (Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA)
Category B: CS $4,000.00 (Barbados, Brazil, Columbia, India, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Trinidad & Tobago)
Category C: CS $3,500.00 (Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St Vincent) This covers your housing, electricity, and food for the lecture phase. Note that school fees do not include transportation to and from outside of Calgary Int’l Airport. The classroom fee is due no later than the first day of class. If you are unable to pay this before the due date please inform us so that arrangements can be made. (For more information or inquiries about Categories or Countries, please contact us at [email protected])
Outreach
We ask the students budget between CS $3,000.00 – CS $3,500.00. This includes Transportation, housing, food, etc. This is only an estimated figure as the cost of transportation as well as cost of living varies per country.
Additional Fees
Books will be given for reading requirements costing approximately CS $60.00 Any personal transportation costs via local bus cost Banff C$2.50 cents or $0.50 per kilometer for use of the base’s vehicle.
For Families
There is an additional monthly fee for housing(Resort) for your children, ages 2-18 of $500 CDN. If possible and should a parent wish, their child can opt for the lunch plan, in which case, the following fees would apply. (These fees already include the $500 above)
Children 2-11 years $30 CDN/month
Children 12-18 years $60CDN/month
Meals
Lunch: $5.00 CDN per person 12 years and older $3.00 CDN per child, 2-11 years old
Breakfast or Supper: $2.50 CDN per person, 12 years and older $1.50 CDN per child, 2-11 years old
[LIFE FOR THE DTS]
You would be housed at Youth With A Mission Training Center, Banff, AB, Canada. Housing is simple, yet comfortable. Singles usually are housed dormitory-style. Married couples have their own room, and families may or not have their own housing. Our accommodation provides a wonderful atmosphere for “getting to know God.” In our Great Resort, our family room includes TV, DVD player, stereo, and games but also a place to relax and able to get to know other students and those on staff. Wireless internet access is also available throughout the Resort. Our schedule generally parallels with YWAM’s family schedule, 8:00am-5:00pm, on weekdays. The weekends are generally free unless ministry and you are able to attend a Banff’s Full Gospel Church.
For Families
We believe in the family structure, and that this must come first above all else. We ask for, as much as possible, a 100% commitment to the school. But understand that things do come up from time to time with families that would require mom or dad to be out of the classroom. In this case you would listen to the recorded message of the session that you missed. There is a public school available near the YWAM training center for children of school age; the school system is free. Transportation is provided to and from school for a minimal fee. All non-resident students are required to obtain a student visa. The fee for a child’s student visa is CDN $150.00.
While on outreach it will be necessary for you to take schoolwork for your children. It is important to note that during this period of the school, the academic responsibility for the children is that of the parents. The curriculum choice is yours.
[LECTURE PHASE[ - The First Three Months of DTS
Classroom Curriculum
DTS curriculum deals with various categories:
-God’s nature & character
-God’s intention for individuals, people and nations
-God’s redemption - sin and the Cross Specific topics from this curriculum may include:
-Nature & Character of God
-Relationships
-Father Heart of God
-The Cross
-Spiritual Authority
-Spiritual Warfare & Spiritual Gifts
-God’s family - His children and Church
-God’s World - his call and commission
-YWAM - knowing God and making Him known
-Identity in Christ
-Inductive Bible Study
-Children At Risk
-Finances
-Biblical Worldview
-Worship: Intimacy & Covenant With God
Life Groups/One-on-Ones
To build deeper relationships with Life Group leaders and other students for discipleship and to create an opportunity for students to ask question regarding the teaching, share what God is doing in their lives and to receive prayer and support from the group.
Intercession Groups
Intercession is prayer where we place ourselves in a position of identification with existing needs, seek the Lord’s direction on how to pray, and seek His intervention in that particular situation. During these times we focus mainly on the nations of the world and on needs other than our own.
Ministry Preparation
Students will learn about the culture and be prepared through prayer as well as equipped with necessary tools such as dances, dramas and etc.
Personal Reflection
Time alone with God.
Required Reading
Set up to compliment the classroom curriculum. Please note that required reading & book reports and any other assignments must be completely done before a student may leave for outreach.
Work Experience
For ten hours per week you will enjoy being part of the YWAM’s family by working alongside our staff in various job responsibilities.
[OUTREACH PHASE] – The Final Nine Weeks of DTS
The Outreach
No student can depart for outreach unless all tuition, book, and outreach fees are paid. The outreach phase is approximately two months long. The outreach is intended to fulfill the following purposes: -Impart international vision for world mission. -Provide an opportunity for practical application of the lecture phase teachings. -Provide a positive missions experience.
In the outreach phase students will be involved in evangelism, mercy ministries, discipleship, and support ministries. You will have the opportunity to share Christ’s love in various ways and practical help the poor and needy in the chosen location. The outreach will take place in cooperation with local churches and will be coordinated with other appropriate YWAM bases. The outreach environment can range from pioneer situations to established bases. The location of the outreach will vary from school to school. The team environment will remain the same as in the lecture phase. Worship, intercession, and group times will continue.
Debriefing & Re-Entry
At the conclusion of the outreach, there will be one week of debriefing. This week is intended to give an opportunity for: -Thanks and praise to God for all that He has done during the DTS program. -Sharing experiences of the DTS with one another. -Recognition of the student’s successful completion of the DTS program through an evening of celebration and graduation. -Preparation for both the mental and emotional adjustment that students may encounter on their return to home, work, and church. -Final evaluation of attaining of goals. -Re-commitment to discipleship.
[COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS]
Here at YWAM ' we believe in Self-Government. With this in mind, during the orientation week, students along with staff will be able to make their own House Rules and Classroom Rules; however, there are a few Base Rules that everyone needs to adhere to.
Smoking & Alcohol
There is to be no smoking and drinking of alcohol on campus. Illegal drugs (which in Canada include marijuana) are not permitted at any time or in any place on campus.
Dress Code on Campus
Dress is a cultural thing. In order to dress appropriately for the culture of Canada and avoid offence, the following are the dress code guidelines:
Church Ministry -For men: dress shirts with cotton/khaki slacks or dress pants -For women: knee length dresses and skirts, blouses may be sleeveless but no tank tops or spaghetti straps -Please note that some churches are more relaxed than others, please check before going out to do ministry. School -No see through clothing or spaghetti strap tops -No cleavage or mid-riff area showing -Mid-thigh shorts, skirts just above the knee -Modest bathing suits, 2 piece allowed but no string bikinis
Accountability, Honesty & Transparency
We are committed to helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus and we look forward to you being here. We ask that you be accountable, honest and transparent with us here as we will be with you. If you are able to abide by these Community Living Standards, please sign the section on page 8. Contact us should you have any questions or queries.
[POST DTS]
Upon the completion of the DTS there are numerous opportunities to serve as a full-time staff member with one of the nearly 2,000 Youth With A Mission centers around the world or with Mercy Ships, the maritime arm of YWAM. You may also be invited to prayerfully consider coming back on Staff at YWAM ' to join in our vision and mission.
[FEES]
After you have been accepted into the school, here are the remaining fees you will have to pay.
Tuition – Lecture Phase
Category A: CS $4,500.00 (Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA)
Category B: CS $4,000.00 (Barbados, Brazil, Columbia, India, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Trinidad & Tobago)
Category C: CS $3,500.00 (Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St Vincent) This covers your housing, electricity, and food for the lecture phase. Note that school fees do not include transportation to and from outside of Calgary Int’l Airport. The classroom fee is due no later than the first day of class. If you are unable to pay this before the due date please inform us so that arrangements can be made. (For more information or inquiries about Categories or Countries, please contact us at [email protected])
Outreach
We ask the students budget between CS $3,000.00 – CS $3,500.00. This includes Transportation, housing, food, etc. This is only an estimated figure as the cost of transportation as well as cost of living varies per country.
Additional Fees
Books will be given for reading requirements costing approximately CS $60.00 Any personal transportation costs via local bus cost Banff C$2.50 cents or $0.50 per kilometer for use of the base’s vehicle.
For Families
There is an additional monthly fee for housing(Resort) for your children, ages 2-18 of $500 CDN. If possible and should a parent wish, their child can opt for the lunch plan, in which case, the following fees would apply. (These fees already include the $500 above)
Children 2-11 years $30 CDN/month
Children 12-18 years $60CDN/month
Meals
Lunch: $5.00 CDN per person 12 years and older $3.00 CDN per child, 2-11 years old
Breakfast or Supper: $2.50 CDN per person, 12 years and older $1.50 CDN per child, 2-11 years old
[LIFE FOR THE DTS]
You would be housed at Youth With A Mission Training Center, Banff, AB, Canada. Housing is simple, yet comfortable. Singles usually are housed dormitory-style. Married couples have their own room, and families may or not have their own housing. Our accommodation provides a wonderful atmosphere for “getting to know God.” In our Great Resort, our family room includes TV, DVD player, stereo, and games but also a place to relax and able to get to know other students and those on staff. Wireless internet access is also available throughout the Resort. Our schedule generally parallels with YWAM’s family schedule, 8:00am-5:00pm, on weekdays. The weekends are generally free unless ministry and you are able to attend a Banff’s Full Gospel Church.
For Families
We believe in the family structure, and that this must come first above all else. We ask for, as much as possible, a 100% commitment to the school. But understand that things do come up from time to time with families that would require mom or dad to be out of the classroom. In this case you would listen to the recorded message of the session that you missed. There is a public school available near the YWAM training center for children of school age; the school system is free. Transportation is provided to and from school for a minimal fee. All non-resident students are required to obtain a student visa. The fee for a child’s student visa is CDN $150.00.
While on outreach it will be necessary for you to take schoolwork for your children. It is important to note that during this period of the school, the academic responsibility for the children is that of the parents. The curriculum choice is yours.
[LECTURE PHASE[ - The First Three Months of DTS
Classroom Curriculum
DTS curriculum deals with various categories:
-God’s nature & character
-God’s intention for individuals, people and nations
-God’s redemption - sin and the Cross Specific topics from this curriculum may include:
-Nature & Character of God
-Relationships
-Father Heart of God
-The Cross
-Spiritual Authority
-Spiritual Warfare & Spiritual Gifts
-God’s family - His children and Church
-God’s World - his call and commission
-YWAM - knowing God and making Him known
-Identity in Christ
-Inductive Bible Study
-Children At Risk
-Finances
-Biblical Worldview
-Worship: Intimacy & Covenant With God
Life Groups/One-on-Ones
To build deeper relationships with Life Group leaders and other students for discipleship and to create an opportunity for students to ask question regarding the teaching, share what God is doing in their lives and to receive prayer and support from the group.
Intercession Groups
Intercession is prayer where we place ourselves in a position of identification with existing needs, seek the Lord’s direction on how to pray, and seek His intervention in that particular situation. During these times we focus mainly on the nations of the world and on needs other than our own.
Ministry Preparation
Students will learn about the culture and be prepared through prayer as well as equipped with necessary tools such as dances, dramas and etc.
Personal Reflection
Time alone with God.
Required Reading
Set up to compliment the classroom curriculum. Please note that required reading & book reports and any other assignments must be completely done before a student may leave for outreach.
Work Experience
For ten hours per week you will enjoy being part of the YWAM’s family by working alongside our staff in various job responsibilities.
[OUTREACH PHASE] – The Final Nine Weeks of DTS
The Outreach
No student can depart for outreach unless all tuition, book, and outreach fees are paid. The outreach phase is approximately two months long. The outreach is intended to fulfill the following purposes: -Impart international vision for world mission. -Provide an opportunity for practical application of the lecture phase teachings. -Provide a positive missions experience.
In the outreach phase students will be involved in evangelism, mercy ministries, discipleship, and support ministries. You will have the opportunity to share Christ’s love in various ways and practical help the poor and needy in the chosen location. The outreach will take place in cooperation with local churches and will be coordinated with other appropriate YWAM bases. The outreach environment can range from pioneer situations to established bases. The location of the outreach will vary from school to school. The team environment will remain the same as in the lecture phase. Worship, intercession, and group times will continue.
Debriefing & Re-Entry
At the conclusion of the outreach, there will be one week of debriefing. This week is intended to give an opportunity for: -Thanks and praise to God for all that He has done during the DTS program. -Sharing experiences of the DTS with one another. -Recognition of the student’s successful completion of the DTS program through an evening of celebration and graduation. -Preparation for both the mental and emotional adjustment that students may encounter on their return to home, work, and church. -Final evaluation of attaining of goals. -Re-commitment to discipleship.
[COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS]
Here at YWAM ' we believe in Self-Government. With this in mind, during the orientation week, students along with staff will be able to make their own House Rules and Classroom Rules; however, there are a few Base Rules that everyone needs to adhere to.
Smoking & Alcohol
There is to be no smoking and drinking of alcohol on campus. Illegal drugs (which in Canada include marijuana) are not permitted at any time or in any place on campus.
Dress Code on Campus
Dress is a cultural thing. In order to dress appropriately for the culture of Canada and avoid offence, the following are the dress code guidelines:
Church Ministry -For men: dress shirts with cotton/khaki slacks or dress pants -For women: knee length dresses and skirts, blouses may be sleeveless but no tank tops or spaghetti straps -Please note that some churches are more relaxed than others, please check before going out to do ministry. School -No see through clothing or spaghetti strap tops -No cleavage or mid-riff area showing -Mid-thigh shorts, skirts just above the knee -Modest bathing suits, 2 piece allowed but no string bikinis
Accountability, Honesty & Transparency
We are committed to helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus and we look forward to you being here. We ask that you be accountable, honest and transparent with us here as we will be with you. If you are able to abide by these Community Living Standards, please sign the section on page 8. Contact us should you have any questions or queries.
[POST DTS]
Upon the completion of the DTS there are numerous opportunities to serve as a full-time staff member with one of the nearly 2,000 Youth With A Mission centers around the world or with Mercy Ships, the maritime arm of YWAM. You may also be invited to prayerfully consider coming back on Staff at YWAM ' to join in our vision and mission.