Category: Stories

Which YWAM location should I go to? So… you’re thinking about doing a DTS (Discipleship Training School) and wondering, “Which YWAM base should I go to?” “Which YWAM location should i go to?” With hundreds of YWAM locations worldwide, it’s a legit question. Some are by the ocean, some in big cities, some near the...

Lecture phase of YWAM DTS and Trailblazer School of Evangelism (SOE) wraps up It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. We blinked and the YWAM DTS and SOE lecture phases wrapped up. We ended the season with celebration — good food, some laughter, and even a bit of line dancing. Looking back,...

What is a YWAM DBS? Are you considering joining a YWAM Discipleship Bible School (DBS)? Whether you’ve just finished a DTS, you’re taking a gap year, or you’re hungry for a deeper relationship with God, a DBS is an incredible way to grow and solidify your faith. At YWAM Experience Asia, our DBS invites students...

Our DBS (Discipleship Bible School) outreach was a fantastic time of going on outreach with a team of people who had been on outreach before. Because they loved it so much, they were eager to do it again. As a result, we could truly focus on ministry. This allowed us to apply what we’d learned...

Learning to Hear God’s Voice at DTS: A Personal Story Before I came to DTS, I had no clue how to hear God’s voice. I would hear my friends talk about it—how God spoke to them, led them, encouraged them—and deep down, I just didn’t get it. It sounded amazing… but felt far away from...

Join Our Free Online Bitesize DTS – Grow in Faith, Discover Your Purpose Are you looking for a free online discipleship training that helps you grow in your faith, connect in community, and discover your calling? Welcome to the Bitesize DTS — a short, powerful version of YWAM’s classic Discipleship Training School (DTS), designed for...

The Power of Truly Getting to Know God I grew up in a Christian family.Sunday school was part of my life for as long as I can remember. I always believed in Jesus—that He died for me, that He loves me—and I thought I knew Him. Sure, I had my ups and downs, but I...

The Gift of Community at YWAM One of the greatest blessings of being in YWAM is the gift of community. We don’t just live alongside each other—we grow, serve, and walk with God together. Life here is filled with meaningful relationships, shared experiences, and deep spiritual transformation. Here’s a glimpse into the beauty of community...

My DTS Testimony: From Hopelessness to Freedom in Christ Wrestling with Inner Struggles Before joining my DTS, my life looked fine on the outside, but inside, I was falling apart. I struggled with a low self-image, constant anxiety, and deep hopelessness. I felt like I was on the verge of breaking down. The confident persona...

What to do after a DTS? Join a second-level school with YWAM. It will give you a great community and at YWAM EA you will get involved in outreach opportunities in the city. We believe in “doing life together,” creating an environment where you can experience ministry firsthand, build lasting friendships, and be inspired by...