DTS - Ywam Boston

Discipleship Training School

Use your Passions for God

What is DTS ?

"Insanely transformative in my relationship with God, very fun, "

Willemijn Suijkerbuijk

Student

The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a 6-month, life-changing experience designed to help you deepen your relationship with God and discover your unique purpose in His story. The school is split into two phases:

Lecture Phase

Spend 3 months diving deep into God’s truth through dynamic teaching, passionate worship, and intentional discipleship. You’ll live in a vibrant community of young people hungry for more of Jesus, learning how to hear God’s voice, grow in your identity, and live out your faith boldly. As well as learning the show that you’ll perform in the outreach phase

Outreach Phase

After being equipped, you’ll be sent out for 2–3 months to the nations to share the Gospel and serve others and perform the show that you’ve learned and practiced in the 3 months before. Whether it’s through evangelism, mercy ministry, or creative outreach, this is where what you’ve learned comes alive on the mission field.

DTS is for anyone ready to take a step of faith, leave the ordinary behind, and say “yes” to Jesus in a whole new way. This is more than a gap year — it’s the beginning of your adventure with God.

Know God. Make Him known. Change your world.

Music

The Music Focus seeks to empower individuals to become more engaged and impactful worshippers and to cultivate a lasting connection with God through the transformative power of music

Theater

The Theater Focus teaches how acting can serve as a tool for telling others about the love and hope of Jesus

Dance

The Dance Focus is thoughtfully designed to equip students with both technical skills and a profound spiritual perspective on dance as a form of worship

Visual Art

The Visual Arts Focus is designed to help you explore, reflect, and deepen your faith through your artwork

Media

The Media Focus invites participants to explore the intersection of faith, media, and culture in today’s digital age

The Details

Discipleship Training School

Our Discipleship Training School is for anyone who is interested in growing in their relationship with Jesus and a desire to share the gospel through their passion.

Dates: September 25th, 2025 – March 20th, 2026

Location: Somerville, MA

Cost: $9,000

($4,500 for lecture, $4,500 for outreach)

Why should I do a DTS?