BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY NOW WITH THE
DISCiPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOL
and become an agent of transformation
DTS?
what is
DTS is a 6-month experience that can transform your life by pushing you to know God and allow transformation to happen through making Him known.
The purpose of the DTS is: “To send out thousands of young men and women whose reference points are the Word and Will of God, who has Christ’s love for all peoples, and the skills and passion needed to win people to Jesus and to disciple nations, in His ways.”
HOW CAN someone JOIN?
apply for dts
get to know god
follow his steps
dts will give you an opportunityto go deeper and discover more about yourself
and about the one true God.
What are you seeking in life?
What are some areas you’d like to get more knowledge?
What does you relationship with God looks like?
How well do you know Him?
The Discipleship Training School (DTS), gives you where/how to start answering
those questions, to give that first step towards the relationship we can have
with God our Creator while on Earth, and to experience first hand,
what to be full-time in missions is like
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PRE-REQUISITS
- Have finished High School or Tertiary;
- Have the desire to be trained for more intense spiritual growth;
- Have a teachable heart and be willing to live in obedience to the school’s programme rules and schedules;
- Complete all items on the Application Form truthfully and transparently.
- Deliver the references through paper or online form timely;
- Have the authorisation, release and blessing of your parents or guardians – a must if underage – as well as the Pastor and direct leadership of your church.
- Have the financial support of your church, or your family members, or a financial support group formed, or well-defined conditions for fulfilling financial obligations to the school (registration, training & outreach fees, personal expenses and other expenses).
- Have a bank account to transfer funds; If you do not have a checking or savings account, you must open one before coming to missions.
INVESTMENT
Registration fee of NZD$50, which must be paid as soon as your approval is received.
Total cost of the TRAINING PHASE: NZD$ 5.000.
Every student must arrive at the base to start the course with 50% of the school fees for the Training Phase paid.
This cost includes:
- Housing
- Food
- Activities
- Educational costs (Tuition)
It does not include visas or personal expenses such as toiletries, snacks and postage, airfare and car/bus/shuttle needed to transport you for personal runs.
COUNTRY DISCOUNT
Depending on which country you are coming from, the cost for the DTS may change. Therefore, identify which country you are from to know the real amount to be paid to the school. All payments must be made in New Zealand dollars.
New Zealand falls into the A Nations category.
CATEGORY A NATIONS $5,000 + $50 (registration)
CATEGORY B NATIONS $4,500 + $50 (registration)
CATEGORY C NATIONS $4,000 + $50 (registration)
Total cost of the OUTREACH PHASE: NZD$5.000~7.000*
This includes:
- Food
- Travel
- Accommodations
*There is no discount for outreach. Costs vary depending on the outreach location. It does not include visa costs as this varies per nationality.
PAYMENT METHODS
We accept payments through: bank deposit, transfers and/or cash;
We offer a $100 discount on the school fee (not including registration) for payments made in full for a month before the school begins;
Students must arrive for the course with 50% of the amount corresponding to the Training Phase paid.
If you need help/share about your financial situation, we can evaluate your case amongst the school and the base leadership teams.
PAYMENT DETAILS
Account Holder: YWAM Auckland Te Ao Marama
Account number: 12-3076-0652391-000
SWIFT Code: ASBBNZ2A
Bank Address: ASB Bank Limited, 12 Jellicoe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
MORE FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
All deposits must be IDENTIFIED, with the student’s name as the depositor;
Proof of payment will guarantee your place in the school;
Payment receipts must be sent via email (ywamaucklandtam@gmail.com) or Whatsapp +64 27 369 3044, with the student’s name;
Continuing to the Outreach Phase is subject to payment of the cost of the Training Phase;
The final cost of the Outreach Phase will be defined during the school, since it varies according to the location where the outreach will be held.
CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT: +64 27 369 3044 or Whatsapp
E-mail: ywamaucklandtam@gmail.com
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
Once you start packing your bags, keep in mind that when you go to Outreach, you can bring only what you can personally carry or wheel.
CLOTHING
On the DTS you will meet and live with people from many different cultural backgrounds. What is considered appropriate in one cultural context may be inappropriate in another. So for this reason we want to be above reproach and value modesty in how we dress. It is important for YWAM Te Ao Mārama, that you are aware of this and respectful to those around when choosing your attire. In many outreach locations, it is a MUST to wear certain clothes, in order to respect various cultures and have an effective outreach.
POWHIRI – This will be a special ceremony we in Aotearoa (New Zealand) always do to welcome people into our home. You’ll be given more information once we are about to start, but we encourage you to bring social clothes to be worn in black (for men: shirt + long pants, for women: a dress or shirt – no cleavage showing + knee-length skirt) or if you’d like, a cultural attire you possess.
EVERY DAY – We encourage you to bring ‘comfy’ clothes mainly for the first portion of the school, although always remembering to be presentable, especially for class time, to honour our speakers. You’ll also need clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or ruined as we do some work outdoors.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS – These special occasions include Love Feast, Commissioning Night, Graduation, etc so we encourage you to bring something nice, look smart!
OUTREACH – Our locations are primarily in hot countries, so please bring comfortable yet modest summer wear. Jumpers are also needed, as the mornings and nights can be chilly. When we are doing ministry, longer pants and and skirts are strongly encouraged. Please bring comfortable shoes but be advised they may become dirty or ruined.
BEDDING
The bedding you’ll need for your Training Phase will be provided (fitted sheets, pillow + duvet with covers, blankets), for outreach, we can provide you with a sleeping bag, but if you need anything else, you’ll have to provide that yourself.
STATIONERY
During DTS you will have class, assignments and processing times to help your walk with God, so bringing some of these items such as Pen, Pencil, Post-Its, etc is encouraged.
List of recommended packing:
These are not all mandatory
A sleeping bag for outreach; Everyday clothes; House slippers; a couple pairs of warm socks; Walking/active shoes; A warm coat or jacket (waterproof/resistant is recommended); A Water bottle; Travel mug (if you like hot drinks); Modest Bathing Suit (one piece for girls and no speedos for the guys); Towel and facecloth; Dressy/smart clothes (girls bring a knee length skirt/dresses, guys bring a pair of trousers and a button-up shirt); Overnight backpack; Bible; Head Lamp/flashlight; Journal; Camera.
MORE INFORMATION
LUGGAGE
Please check with your airline about luggage limitations before packing. Bring only essential items as storage space in the rooms is limited, and you will only allowed to take what you can personally carry for your outreach.
LAUNDRY
We provide a community laundry facility used by the entire community; a cost of $ 2 for the washing machine and $ 4 for the dryer applies. Usage is optional as we also have laundromats nearby.
CLIMATE
In NZ, you might experience the 4 seasons in one day, if you’re under the Sun it might feel like the Summer but once the wind blows it will be cold. Rain comes on and off frequently. By the end of November into December the temperatures will be warming up, as we move towards Summer, so remember to bring appropriate clothes both for the Training and Outreach phase.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations at YWAM TAM are divided as follows: all single students are housed in gender separated dormitories of 20 people total each. All must be conscientious about cleaning their personal space and common areas. There is one shared bathroom for each gender respectively. Families and couples are housed in double bed rooms.
TRANSPORT
Our location is in Māngere area, which is part of the greater South Auckland region. Transportation is primarily by car, with options including Uber, buses (the bus stop is a 2-4 minute walk away), or the base’s vehicle, depending on availability and work schedules, and also subject to the pre-stablished cost.
MAIL
If you need to send or receive mail during this time, The details are:
12 Lenore Road, Favona – Auckland, New Zealand 2024
FOOD
Food will provided from the date the schools start, if you arrive a few days early, you will be responsible for providing for your own meals, we have kitchen facilities available.
Our meals are served buffet-style. Three meals daily: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (except on Saturdays and Sundays when the kitchen is only open mornings and evenings – the meals are still going to be made available).
CHURCH
Sunday is a church day; we are encouraged to attend the local church and be part of the community.