YWAM: A Response to God
The DTS is Knowing God and Making Him Known
CONCEPTS TO UNDERSTAND & APPLY​
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An understanding of Youth With A Mission International's History, Vision, Statement of Purpose, Statement of Faith, the Manila Covenant and approved corporate documents (e.g. the Red Sea Covenant); these approved corporate documents are found in the U of N Reference Guide.
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An understanding of Youth With A Mission International's values and ministry philosophy as reflected in the Foundational Values and Christian Magna Carta; these approved corporate documents are found in the U of N Reference Guide.
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An understanding of Youth with A Mission International's three-fold ministry calling: Evangelism/Frontier Missions, Training, and Mercy Ministries as well as the many ministries within these callings ("Family of Ministries"). See "Go Manual," "Global Perspectives," "U of N Catalogue," and the many other YWAM ministry resource materials available.
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An understanding that the DTS is the entry way into Youth With A Mission and all its expressions in the "Family of Ministries" and that it lays the common foundation for the mission. See Documents "Discipleship Training School Prerequisite;" "YWAM/U of N--DTS Description, Purpose, and Curriculum;" "Guidelines for YWAM/U of N Discipleship Training Schools;" "YWAM/U of N Field Assignments;" "YWAM's Anointing and Appointing for Discipleship Training Schools." Each document is found in the "U of N Reference Guide."
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An understanding that YWAM is primarily an apostolic missions movement which has and must continue to be on the cutting edge of pioneering the new things God is doing.
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An understanding of specific opportunites in YWAM for one to serve in after DTS.
ATTITUDES TO NURTEr In relationship to YWAM​
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"Part of a global movement"
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inclusive
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servanthood
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loyalty
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team work
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commitment
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humility
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respect for others calling
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gifting
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ministries
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way of thinking and doing
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honor and value one another
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flexibility
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sensitivity
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generous
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supportive
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hospitable
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desire and commitment to relationships
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teachable
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part of a whole.
ACTIVITIES TO DO
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Familiarize yourself with, discover, and understand YWAM's history (read or have someone tell the stories in "Is That Really You God?" by Loren Cunningham as well as other YWAM books/stories).
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Live and work in such a way that reflects YWAM's values and affirms YWAM's statements of purpose, faith and mission.
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Live the YWAM story today that will be passed on tomorrow.
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Receive and review a U of N catalogue to explore further YWAM/U of N training opportunities.
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Interact with YWAM bases, ministries and individual staff outside the DTS (e.g. Visit other bases/teams, watch YWAM videos, interact with speakers).
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Explore and discover practical opportunities to serve within YWAM locally/internationally following DTS.
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Engage in an activity representative of YWAM's threefold calling: Evangelism/Frontier Missions, Training and Mercy Ministries (either lead or participate in).
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Intercede for YWAM, however God may lead.
​*Suggestion: Integrate these concepts and activities into every week of the DTS.
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