DTS EQUIP - course content

DTS Equip. Providing a resource rich environment where DTS staff and leaders are equipped in character, skills and Spirit, so that DTS students and programs worldwide may benefit and develop according to their individual and corporate callings.

"And what you have heard from me through many witnesses, entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well." 2 Tim 2:2

"I often say that our DTS leaders and staff are the most "important" people in YWAM, because the DTS is the doorway to the mission. "As the DTS goes, so goes the mission" - people are either ignited with a passion for God and His world and want to get onboard, or they look elsewhere. So our DTS leaders/staff need to have infectious faith, irreproachable character and be well equipped! I encourage all DTS leaders and staff to pray about attending DTS Equip. I know Jeremy West to be an outstanding DTS leader/trainer, and the YWAM Montana base has a reputation for running great DTSs. Come learn from them and other excellent leaders in the field of DTS!" - Darlene Cunningham, Co-Founder, YWAM

DTS Equip is not only for new staff. Many of these topics can be extended, as well as new ones added dependent upon the experiential demographic of the participants. We want school leaders and even program directors! We have additional material for these people. Come and learn, grow, fellowship and relax!

The following is a course overview. Some topics and areas of the schedule may be adjusted, but any participant could expect to receive input (as well as application) in the following areas:

Week 1: "Roots"

Focuses on the [corporate and individual] foundations of our faith, calling as a mission, and DTS.

• Topics addressed:
• Being a disciple
• Listening for God
• Intercession
• Roots and foundations of Christianity, Missions, YWAM, UofN, DTS, DTS Curriculum
• Foundational Values

Week 2: "Character"

• The Bible
• Implicational thinking and belief systems
• Servant Leadership, and followership
• Integrity, character, maturity, responsibility

Week 3: "Interpersonal and Relational"

• Communication
• Personalities, giftings
• Conflict resolution
• Dealing with behavioral disorders
• Counseling responsibilities & techniques

Week 4: "Practical skills; the nuts and bolts"

• Small groups, one on ones
• Running a classroom
• Public Speaking
• Evaluation systems
• Multi-generational discipleship
• Finances
• Debriefing and re-entry as a goal not a teaching
• Relating to the local church

Week 5: "Outreach Focus 1: Practical Ministry"

• Local outreach
• Hands-on training

Week 6: "Outreach Focus 2"

• Fruitful Outreach Practices" document
• Setting up an outreach
• Team formation
• Location selection
• Culture shock
• Leading team
• Releasing ministry
• Debriefing and re-entry 2
• Crisis management
• Preparing seminars