Family & All Generations DTS

Dates:

2025

Lecture Phase - 10th February - 2nd May

Outreach Phase - 2nd May - 27th June

2026

Lecture Phase - 2nd February - 24th April (12 weeks)

Outreach Phase - 24th April - 19th June (8 weeks)

Family is All Generations!

Want to experience life amongst families while being equipped for the mission field?

Join us for DTS today!

We value combining All Generations DTS and Family DTS together because it is a beautiful picture of the body of Christ. If you are a family with kids, a couple, a single parent family or on your own we'd love to journey through DTS together.

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GOING DEEPER WITH GOD AS A FAMILY

Family DTS is a very transformational time for you and your family. It's a time of restoring and equipping you to go out and greater Gods Kingdom as a FAMILY!

"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you" - Matthew 6:33

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What is a Discipleship Training School?

DTS stands for Discipleship Training School. It's a foundational school offered by Youth With A Mission (YWAM). We call the DTS the gateway into the mission. The DTS is designed to help participants deepen their faith, grow spiritually, and prepare for missions or ministry work. It is a transformational school that will strengthen their relationship with God and others.

Be discipled to disciple others, to change families, communities and nations.

The school is a live learn environment and lasts around 5 to 6 months and is divided into two main phases:

Lecture Phase: This is the first part of the DTS, where students attend classes and workshops on topics like the Nature & Character of God, Biblical Worldview, Lordship of Christ, Healthy Relationships, discerning Gods voice, Holy Spirit and many more. It often involves lectures from experienced speakers, group discussions, and various activities aimed at building a strong spiritual foundation.
Outreach Phase: In the second part, students apply what they've learned through practical outreach. This usually involves traveling to another country or region to engage in mission work, community service, and evangelism. The goal is to put the teachings into practice and serve others in real-world settings.

Some of Topics we Cover

The Father Heart of God
Hearing Gods Voice
Lordship of Christ
Evangelism
The Word
Relationships
Biblical Worldview
Holy Spirit
Missions
The Nature & Character of God
Identity
And many more...

What else is involved?

During your weeks of lecture phase you will also have other opportunities to journey with God and others through:

Worship and Prayer
Work Duties
Small Groups
One on Ones
DTS outings as a group (beach days, farm visits, hikes etc)
Community nights
Fun nights (games, movies, dress ups, cultural night..)
Base Maintenance
Time with the speakers one on one

What does OUTREACH look like?

Outreach phase is a wonderful opportunity to go into all the world and serve God in the Nations. Each outreach varies with what you may be doing on the ground there. Our outreach locations are mainly in NZ, the Pacific and Asia.

We have 2 main focus points for DTS outreach

Evangelism - Sharing your testimony, sharing the gospel, praying for people, performing arts, children and youth ministry etc.
Mercy Ministry - Taking care of the needs of the people, feeding the hungry, working with the homeless, medical aide, orphanages, building projects, prison ministry etc.

Outreach is for you to see just how God can use you and your family to minister to the amazing people you will meet through evangelism and mercy ministry. To be a blessing to God and others, to give you an opportunity to use your talents and gifting's for the Kingdom of God.

Student Fees

(in New Zealand Dollars)

IMPORTANT: You will receive an invoice upon arrival. We do not recommend that you pay all your school fees ahead of time as you will need to show you have sufficient funds in your bank account to enter the country. However you will need to pay a non-refundable $500 room deposit 30 days before your arrival to secure your room. (This is part of your total fees).

Lecture Phase Fees:

$5,300.00 NZ Dollars per student (prices for adults will be going up to $5800.00 NZD as of Jan 1 2026).
(covers Lecture fees, food, 12 weeks accommodation and administration fee) Scholarships may be available for certain nations upon application.

U of N Fee: If you want to be registered for your course with the University of the Nations each student will need to pay $50NZD. This is optional, but if you want to further study or staff with YWAM you will need to be registered. (This is to be paid on the first week of the course, separate to other fees)

Prices for Children:

(covers food, accommodation, base school & creche fees)

$1900.00 for 10 to 18 Years (while still at school)

$1500.00 for 2 to 9 Years

$1100.00 for 6 months to under 2 Years

$500.00 for under 6 months

Outreach Phase Fees:
$4000-5300 NZ per student—

$2500 - $4000 per child
varies depending upon location
(covers airfare & ground fees--transportation, accommodation, and food)

Please Note:

Accommodation before and/or after the school dates will be an extra cost ie. the week of debrief and graduation after outreach will be an extra cost for the week.
All prices in New Zealand Dollars
Goods and Sales Tax (GST) is included and has to be paid by both New Zealand and Overseas students

For all our payment terms and conditions please follow this link, they are at the bottom of the page.

Terms & Conditions

Students are ALSO Responsible for...

International airfares to & from New Zealand to attend the Schools.
Personal expenses during the Schools.
Personal travel & expenses for weekends off & free time.
Costs for communications — postage, telephone & internet.
Church on Sundays.
Any special food.
Other incidental expenses (e.g. laundry/dry cleaning) that are not included in the fees.

Insurance:

We REQUIRE overseas students to obtain travel/health insurance covering the period of the school and field assignment before they arrive at the School. Family Ministries NZ will not be responsible for any medical cost incurred by students.

You are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand unless you;