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Discipleship Training School (DTS)
Where it all starts. A Discipleship Training School is all about learning what it means to be a disciple of God, hearing his voice, walking out your calling, and using your passions to make a difference. It is a 6-month live-learn program taking place here in the heart of where the Biblical narrative took place.
Just as for any DTS around the world, the first 3 months are what we call our “lecture phase” where we focus on knowing God and discovering what it means to be a disciple. It consists of weekly lectures on faith-related topics such as the Character and Nature of God, Hearing God’s Voice,Identity and Lordship. We grow in community, through a live-learn environment, serving one another and those around us. We worship, pray, eat, laugh and learn as we grow together in our faith.
Specific to each DTS are the next 3 months where we are going on cross-cultural outreaches that will focus on serving people.
From running health classes to serving in churches, drinking tea in people’s homes and engaging in community development projects, each DTS serves the nations through their own unique passions and service.
Frontiers DTS (English/Arabic)
YWAM Amman
September 15th, 2024 – February 13th, 2025
Set in the bustling heart of Jordan’s capital city the Frontiers DTS has successfully trained and sent people, for over two decades, to serve in all corners of the Middle East.
Come and join a community full of people focusing on reaching the unreached. Receive teaching from people who have experience serving in a frontier context, and grow to better understand your place and calling in God’s unfolding story.
Ancient Paths DTS (English)
YWAM Arabella – Apr 7, 2025
Pioneered in 2023, this DTS has a vision to see an open door for believers of all nations to serve in the Middle East. Jordan was once a cultural hub for exotic markets and distant news as trade caravans arrived. These original routes for the gospel are being opened once more.
Come and join a multi-ethnic missional community and find your way through spiritual disciplines to live your whole life with God and for his glory among the nations.
Training in Intercultural Studies (TIS)
If you are thinking about living long term in the Middle East, this is a foundational program for understanding and thriving in the region long term.
The Training for Intercultural Studies (TIS) is a three month school that is focused on equipping you to interact with the local community. You will learn about language and cultural acquisition, how to work in teams, understanding the culture and worldview of your people group and how to stay healthy, long term on the field. During the school you are immersed in the buzzing city life of Amman and exposed to a variety of ways to serve its people.
You get to hear from well experienced teachers from the region and apply what you are learning in the moment as well as discovering your vision for the future. If you are interested in long term work in the Middle East – this is the school for you.
After the TIS you can do a two year internship helping you grow further and applying what you have learnt.
TIS (English/Arabic)
YWAM Amman
Mar 8 – May 29, 2025
The TIS has been running in Amman since 2005 and will give you a strong platform for continuing work in the region.
School of Ministry Development (SOMD)
The School of Ministry Development (SOMD) is a three month school focused on growing you in Biblical leadership in a frontier context. You will learn about the culture and worldview of this region of the world while growing in leadership skills, character development and discipleship. We will equip you with tools to empower your unique strengths and giftings and help you gain more clarity in your calling.
During the school you are immersed in a discipleship-focused community in the heart of Amman. You will be partaking in local ministry as well as having the opportunity to exercise your leadership skills.
After the three month lecture phase we offer a one year internship to help you apply what you have learnt in the school.
Accelerate (English)
Amman
Accelerate is a language and culture acquisition team with a training track to prepare you for long term work among the people in the region.
Participants study Arabic full time but also meet weekly to prepare for transformational work in the community. This includes training on how to reach locals with life-changing truth, how to impact unengaged cities and see good news planted and multiplying in hearts and homes.
Solid Foundations (English)
Amman – Starts August
Come and learn language with a team of people to walk with you. We believe knowing the language of the people that you love and live amongst is key! Jordan is one of the leading locations in the region for Arabic learning with a big variety of high quality language programs and great language immersion opportunities.
Solid Foundations (SF) is a group that supports you to develop a healthy, sustainable cross cultural life style while discovering your vision, growing in Godly leadership and engaging in ministry.
The language learning happens full time at a centre of your choice around the city and as SF you meet weekly to pray, worship, receive input and have accountability.
