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Discipleship Training School
You were made to walk in direct and intimate relationship with Jesus, and bring his kingdom to earth.
What is DTS (Discipleship Training School)?
6 Months. Two Phases.
What is DTS ?
6 Months. 2 Phases.
You were made for this
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" -Matthew 18:19 [ESV]
Cost
Lecture Phase
$4000
Outreach Phase
$4000-
$5000
DTS DATES
- Fall Worship DTS: September 22nd, 2025 – March 2026
- Fall Revival DTS: September 22nd, 2025 – March 2026
- Fall Soccer DTS: September 22nd, 2025 – March 2026
Languages Offered
Fall 2025 DTS Programs will be offered in English or Spanish
Cost
Lecture Phase
$4000
Outreach Phase
$4000-
$5000
DTS DATES
- Fall Worship DTS: September 22nd, 2025 – March 2026
- Fall Revival DTS: September 22nd, 2025 – March 2026
- Fall Soccer DTS: September 22nd, 2025 – March 2026
Languages Offered
Fall 2025 DTS Programs will be offered in English or Spanish
Pick your outreach focus with electives
DTS electives help students choose which outreach focuses they are most interested in. Every DTS school has the same core lecture phase except for 2 elective-focused classes each week to help students hone their skills in time for Outreach.
Worship DTS
Worship is not just a genre of music, it's a way of life. To know and see God, respond to his presence, and invite others to do the same Join us as we explore how to use worship to bring the name of Jesus to the nations.
Here's what to expect
- Get equipped to lead others to encounter Jesus
- Work as a team in worship practice
- Dive deep into what the scriptures say about worship
- Learning how to worship in unfamiliar languages
- Practice songwriting
- Use public worship as a ministry tool on outreach
Revival DTS
We are longing for the glory of the Lord to manifest in the earth. We believe that through prayer, fasting, and worship, we can cultivate a culture where the Lord can trust us with the "greater things" (John 14:12).
Here's what to Expect
- Learn about the rich revival history in Nashville
- Dive deep into the works of classic revivalists
- Practice intercessory prayer
- Hone your preaching skills
- Visit nations that need to be reminded of where they came from and see a new move of God
Soccer DTS
God's heart is for the nations. The uniqueness and beauty of all peoples are brought together into one family. Soccer, maybe more than any other activity, brings the nations together. Join us as we gather around soccer, hoping others might gather around Jesus.
Here's what to expect
- Learn how to use sport ministry as an outreach tool
- Work in teams
- get connected with teams and ministries that focus on sports
- Mentor and work with youth on outreach
- Visit nations who take pride in their soccer ability, to reach them through the greatest game ever made.
Worship DTS
Worship is not just a genre of music, it's a way of life. To know and see God, respond to his presence, and invite others to do the same Join us as we explore how to use worship to bring the name of Jesus to the nations.
Here's what to expect
- Get equipped to lead others to encounter Jesus
- Work as a team in worship practice
- Dive deep into what the scriptures say about worship
- Learning how to worship in unfamiliar languages
- Practice songwriting
- Use public worship as a ministry tool on outreach
Revival DTS
We are longing for the glory of the Lord to manifest in the earth. We believe that through prayer, fasting, and worship, we can cultivate a culture where the Lord can trust us with the "greater things" (John 14:12).
Here's what to Expect
- Learn about the rich revival history in Nashville
- Dive deep into the works of classic revivalists
- Practice intercessory prayer
- Hone your preaching skills
- Visit nations that need to be reminded of where they came from and see a new move of God
Soccer DTS
God's heart is for the nations. The uniqueness and beauty of all peoples are brought together into one family. Soccer, maybe more than any other activity, brings the nations together. Join us as we gather around soccer, hoping others might gather around Jesus.
Here's what to expect
- Learn how to use sport ministry as an outreach tool
- Work in teams
- get connected with teams and ministries that focus on sports
- Mentor and work with youth on outreach
- Visit nations who take pride in their soccer ability, to reach them through the greatest game ever made.
It all start's with an application
No hurt in applying, you can always back out if something changes.
How to apply
Step 2
We go through your application and call your refernces
Step 3
You get a personal interview, we pray then accept you : )
How to apply
Step 1
Submit an application for DTS
Step 2
We go through your application and call your refernces
How to apply
Step 2
We go through your application and call your refernces
Step 3
You get a personal interview, we pray then accept you : )
About YWAM Nashville
YWAM Nashville is a missional community that is located on a 136-acre property 40 minutes north of downtown Nashville. We are statically located between Logan County where the second great awakening started, and the city of Nashville which was birthed out of revival. Our campus has been sending missionaries into the nations since 1996, with long-term teams currently in the Horn of Africa, Romania, Central Asia, and West Asia. YWAM Nashville’s focus is on Worship, Revival, Family, and reaching unreached people groups in the city of Nashville. We currently have 29 amazing staff serving our campus and reaching the nations.
Frequently Asked Questions
YWAM Nashville does not reveal our Outreach locations until the end of the first week of DTS. You’ll just have to come and find out : )
The only requirements for DTS are being 18+ or having a highschool Diploma.
The week of Thanksgiving is included in the 12 teaching weeks, so we ask that people don’t make plans outside of the base. For Christmas break we give the last 10 days of December off and we ask that all students who are able return to their homes for that time.
An average Lecture phase day would go like this:
7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Quiet time
8:30 Elective class
10:00-12:30 Class (11:15 Break)
12:30 Lunch (Pack your dinner)
2:00 Small group
4:00 Evangelism
5:45 Dinner
10:30 Lights out
YWAM is an interdenominational apostolic missions movement. We accept people from all parts of Christ’s Body.
At YWAM Nashville we will help students raise the funds for Lecture phase and Outreach phase. That said we require a $200 deposit sent in 2 weeks before the start of the school. Our only other requirement is having your lecture phase paid off before mid november, if you are unable to do this you will not be able to go on Outreach.