Around The World
Discipleship Training School
Around The World DTS
Starting
23 February 2025
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:19
Join us here in beautiful and amazing sunny Nelson, New Zealand for 3 months of training. Then grab an around the world ticket and join a team heading to up to 5 nations for 3 months of life changing outreach.
What to expect
Worship
Experience transformative times of worship, deepening your intimacy with God and connecting with others through powerful communal praise.
Lectures
Engage in insightful lectures featuring multiple guest speakers, designed to grow your faith, refine your identity in Christ, and equip you for effective ministry.
Cute Animals
Goats!!! Sheep!!! Chickens!!!
Intercession
Participate in focused intercession, learning to pray with purpose and passion for individuals, communities, and nations.
Community
Become part of a vibrant, supportive community where friendships are formed, and life is shared both inside and outside the classroom.
Work Duties
Contribute to the community through meaningful work duties, developing a servant's heart and a strong work ethic.
Evangelism
Be equipped and inspired to share the love of Jesus with others through various evangelistic activities throughout the community.
Adventure
Spend part of your DTS out in nature with activities such as sailing, hiking, paddle boarding and surfing with an evangelistic approach!
Journaling
Cultivate your spiritual growth through regular journaling, capturing your journey, prayers, and insights from God.
Prophetic
Discover the heart and intimacy of God through the prophetic while learning to impact nations with creativity of prophetic gifts.
One on Ones
Benefit from personalized mentorship through one-on-one sessions, fostering deep spiritual growth and personal transformation.
Small Groups
Connect deeply with peers in small groups, where you can share, learn, and grow together in a more intimate setting.
Sample Curriculum
Lecture Phase
Throughout the 12-week Lecture Phase on our Nelson campus, a diverse array of speakers will delve into various topics each week. Here's a sample overview of the 12 themes covered during this phase:
Week 1 - Introduction. How to spend time with God. Worship, Prayer, Evangelism, Hearing God's Voice, etc.
Week 2 - Clear Conscience and True Repentance
Week 3 - Character and Nature of God
Week 4 - Father Heart of God
Week 5 - Relationships
Week 6 - Lordship of Christ
Week 7 - Holy Spirit
Week 8 - Apologetics
Week 9 - Evangelism
Week 10 - Biblical Worldview
Week 11 - Missions
Week 12 - Debriefing/ReEntry
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
- Proverbs 9:10
Outreach Phase
After the lecture phase, students are sent out on up to 12 weeks mission across New Zealand or elsewhere in the world focused on partnering with God to reach out to the lost. During the Outreach Phase, you'll embark on a transformative journey that encompasses:
Cultural Orientation
Relationship-based Evangelism
Collaborating with Christian ministries, organizations, churches, and children’s ministries, among others
Traveling to new and diverse locations
Engaging in Teaching
Immersing yourself in local communities
During this time we look forward to you truly knowing God, and living out of that place in every area of our life. We aim for you to discover more of His extravagant love no matter what one’s story, situation, or background is, and the extent God will go to, to reach the “one”. We hope you grow in compassion as you learn firsthand of God’s great love reaching to the ends of the earth. No matter where you go, God can be glorified and is moving, and we want to partner with what He is doing while discovering what makes your heart come alive!
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
- Isaiah 6:8
Lecture Costs NZ$5,450 plus Outreach Costs NZ$14,500+
= approx NZ$19,950
*Covers all meals, accommodations, utilities, transportation and team activities for Lecture Phase, airfares and ground fees for Outreach Phase. DOES NOT INCLUDE vaccines, visa and passport fees, and any other personal expenses.