YWAM's discipleship and training programs aim to better equip Christians to serve as missionaries in a variety of fields . Through YWAM's University of the Nations (UofN) programs, individuals can study in specialized areas such as science and technology, communications, the humanities or Christian ministry, picking and choosing courses tailored to a specific calling, or pursuing a degree with the UofN.

Read more about the University of the Nations.

YWAM schools usually take place within a YWAM community and combine classroom teaching with ongoing discipleship and practical service. Learning is accelerated by hands-on application in field situations. Schools vary widely in their size and surroundings, depending on the location. Applications for individual schools are handled at the YWAM centre which hosts them. Find out where we operate in England and what training courses each of our locations currently offer.

Start - With a YWAM DTS

The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is designed to help you understand God more deeply, live more like Jesus and identify your unique gifts and purpose to use in missions. DTS is an intensive, residential training course which begins with an 11 or 12 week classroom phase, followed by an 8-12 week outreach. DTS emphasizes cross-cultural exposure and global awareness, preparing students to answer the call to "Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations" Matthew 28:19.

Similar to the DTS is the Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS) that focuses on the needs and concerns of students over age 30, such as second-career people and families with children.

The Discipleship Training School is a requirement for applying as YWAM staff, and serves as a prerequisite to all other training programs. The DTS is offered at YWAM locations all over England, as well as many other nations. Some schools have a special focus on particular areas of ministry or nations. Check out the different locations in YWAM England to find a DTS that interests you and then contact that location directly for information. If you don't get a response immediately from one of our locations, please email enquiries@ywamengland.org and we will make sure you get connected.

2nd Level Schools

Focus - On your dreams...

YWAM schools are committed to ongoing discipleship as well as equipping students with the skills necessary to be effective in their purpose. The DTS qualifies you to attend further schools at any of YWAM's 300+ training locations scattered in over 150 nations. There is a YWAM training school for almost every area of interest. Many YWAM schools are approved for credit with YWAM's university, the University of the Nations (UofN), which has campuses all over the world.

You can often prepare for Christian ministry in the nation you want to work in, studying in many languages, through traditional classroom learning combined with practical, hands-on experience. Areas of study include the Arts, Christian Ministries, Communications, Counseling & Health Care, Education, Humanities & International Studies, and Science & Technology. To apply for a YWAM second level school, you must first complete a Discipleship Training School (DTS). Get more information about the programs you are interested in directly from the locations which offer those schools - search on the University of the Nations (UofN) website or take a look at the second level schools YWAM England has to offer.

Go - into the world!

YWAM trains students for a purpose and that purpose is to share the love of Jesus all over the world, particularly among those people where He is least known. You may come to YWAM with a particular sense of calling to a place, a people, or an area of service, or you may discover that calling during your training. Either way, YWAM will help to equip you and get you to the place where you can use your gifts to bring change.

Take a look at our news to see some of the ways YWAM is working to give people the opportunity to experience Jesus for themselves. Or check out our missions opportunities page to look for existing teams and contact them to find out what opportunities there are for you to join the mission adventure!