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DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOLS
"I want to know Christ and the power
of His resurrection" (Phil. 3:10)
The Youth With A Mission Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a standardised course throughout New Zealand and the world. The School is designed to train Christians to be, and make, disciples of Jesus Christ. To achieve this goal, four main aims are emphasised on the DTS:

1. Knowing God as a Christian - To provide the student with an overview of the character and nature of God and the characteristics and responsibilities of the Christian worker.
2. Mandate of the Christian - To equip the student with a clear vision of the essence of the great Commission and their role and responsibility to fulfill that mandate.
3. Methods of the Christian - To provide the student with methods for contributing to the fulfillment of the Great Commission and the opportunity to gain experience using some of those methods to share the gospel with others.
4. Character of the Christian - To provide the student with opportunities to understand their own character and its development and how the student relates with others

BASIC STRUCTURE
The school is a live-in course that is arranged in two parts consisting of approximately twelve weeks of Lectures and eight to twelve weeks of Field Assignment. The last part of the school is undertaken here in New Zealand and / or overseas.

SMALL GROUPS
Much of the effectiveness of the course depends on participation in small groups. The purpose of the small groups are to:

1. help the students understand and apply the teaching to their lives through group discussion
2. help the students learn to share themselves to get to know the group
3. provide each leader with the opportunity to get to know the group
4. help students learn to intercede effectively
5. teach the importance of small group life; especially by encouraging students in group participation and use of spiritual gifts
6. provide opportunity for learning in "workshop" situations.


THE FIELD ASSIGNMENT
The Field Assignment (also referred to as the "Outreach") is regarded as a vital part of the training program. This is the time when the students really "go on the stretch" to live out what they have learned.


DTS TOPICS

1. Knowing God as a Christian: 2. Mandate of the Christian:
• Father Heart of God • The Cross, Atonement, Resurrection
• Character and Nature of God • Being Full of Spirit6
• Bible Study, Meditation and Memorisation • Basic Doctrines
• Authority and Validity • World Missions
• Intercession and Prayer • Biblical World View
• Guidance and Hearing God's Voice

3. Methods of the Christian: 4. Character of the Christian:
• Healing and Deliverance • Handling, Temptation, Fear
• Spritual Warfare Condemnation, Hurts.......
• Dealings with the Occult • Identity, Self-worth
• Faith and Finance • Submission, Obedience and Authority
• Evangelism • Relating to our Spouse, Children & Others
• Public Sermons • Spirit, Soul and Body
• Children's Work
• Local Fellowships
• Praise and Worship

Note: Due to the DTS only having 12 weeks of lectures not all of the above topics will be taught. The topics taught will be the decision of the DTS Director.


Students are also required to attend the base worship and intercession times each week. One evening meeting each week, which is open to the community, is voluntary for the students.

UNIVERSITY CREDITS
The YWAM University of the Nations (U of N) in Kona, Hawaii, will give credits to each student who successfully completes the DTS Lectures and the Field Assignment towards a University of the Nations Degree. Twelve credits will be given for the DTS lectures and one for each complete week of the separate Field Assignment.

After successful completion of the CDTS/DTS for families and outreach you are able to apply for many other courses in Youth With A Mission. Many of our students stay on for the Family Ministries School starting in February. You may want to consider this when buying tickets and looking at Visa’s etc.
Other schools you can go on to include School of Worship, Intercession & Spiritual Warfare or School of Primary Health Care (ask us for a YWAM University of the Nations Catalogue for more detailed info). You can also apply for staff positions anywhere in the world with Youth With A Mission.

SCHOOL FEES (in New Zealand dollars)

Registration Fee:

 $40.00 to be forwarded with Application

 

$50.00 per couple for joint Applications

 

 

Lecture Phase Fees:

Total Lecture Fees (per student):

$4,000.00 (including GST)

  • Covers Tuition Fees, Food & Accommodation.
  • A NZ$500.00 discount is avaiable for New Zealanders
  • GST - Goods and Sales Tax and has to be paid by both New Zealand and Overseas students.

Prices for Children

10yrs & up (while still attending school):

$1,400.00

Children 0 to 9 Yrs:

$1,000.00

  • Age at start of school
  • Covers accommodation, food, Creche and children's activities.

Field Assignment Fees

Ground Fees New Zealand & Overseas

$200 - $250 per week of Field Assignment

In addition to the above ground fees there will be the following costs for an outreach outside New Zealand

Approximate Airfares
Depending on destination (Children may be cheaper)

$1,000 -$2000

Airport Taxes/surcharges

$50 - $200

Total overseas Field Assignment Fees including ground fees

$2,400 - $3,800 New Zealand dollars
depending on location

  • Ground Fees include local ground transportation, accommodation and food for the field assignment.
  • A baby 0 - 1 yr. old may only cost $150 if you book no seat for the baby - on longer flights you can book a baby bassinette for that same low price.

INSURANCE
Unless you are a resident or citizen of Australia or a national of the United Kingdom in NZ, or hold a temporary permit that is valid for two years or more, you are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. We REQUIRE overseas students to obtain travel/health insurance, covering the period of the school and outreach. Your travel agent should be able to advise you as to what is appropriate.

NOTE: Family Ministries NZ will not be responsible for any medical cost incurred by students.
Here are some international health insurance providers, who you can contact as well (mention that you are doing a YWAM school !) :
1. IC Insurance in Sweden,  Email:  ici@algonet.se
2. Adams & Associates International in USA,  Email:  aai@aaintl.com
3. Zeyl Travel Services in the Netherlands, Email: 113112.1450@compuserve.com

YWAM Family Ministries, Crystal Springs, Matamata, New Zealand;
Ph. + 64 7 888 5678; Fax: + 64 7 888 5674; email: info@ywam-familymin.org.nz
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The Discipleship Training School (DTS) for families here is held (lectures phase) in early August to late October each year at the YWAM-Family Ministries campus, Matamata. An eight to twelve week outreach will follow the lecture phase: Local and/or overseas Field Assignment locations will be decided by the school leader and staff:

The Field Assignment (outreach) phase starts late October.

These DTS’s are run together and are for parents and single parents, couples and single folk who want to be with families. Students come, who want to learn more about God and want to make Him known in their neighborhoods, in their towns and around the world!
They  focus on the students going deeper with God and provide a family friendly environment, with Students' lectures and workshops mainly within the children's normal school hours. Most evenings and weekends are free, apart from being required to help with some work duties. Students are encouraged to attend a local church of their choice on Sunday.
Visiting speakers and DTS staff teach in the lecture phase of the DTS. Topics covered are: Knowing God, Hearing God's voice, Building strong relationships, Father Heart of God, Families in Missions, and many, many more.
We have a crèche for the 1 to 5 year old children in our Family Ministries Centre, run by dedicated crèche staff. If your child needs one-on-one adult care, we ask you to provide your own nanny.
Older children join our Home School for supervision and need to bring school work with them.
New Zealand and Australian children 5 or 6 years and older go to local public schools or a Christian school - all in Matamata (see link)
http://www.tk i.org.nz/e/schools/graphical_search.php?gs_region=Matamata-Piako_District

SCHOOL DATES
CDTS and FDTS for Families 2008
Arrival Date to settle in: 19 July
Lecture Phase: 21 July - 10 Oct
Field Assignment: 13 Oct - 5 Dec

CDTS and FDTS for Families 2009
Arrival Date to settle in: 18 July
Lecture Phase: 20 July - 9 Oct
Field Assignment: 12 Oct - 4 Dec
Information about the Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS) with a Family Emphasis
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