the experience of a lifetime
Explore Discipleship Training School is an incredible school filled with exciting content. Not only will you get teaching that will impact your life in an amazing way, but you will also be able to travel all over Norway, go to Iceland and the Balkans, AND go on a six week Mission Trip (Outreach) to a country in Europe, Asia, Africa, North- or South-America!!
This DTS is what you could call “the full package”. As the school is a bit longer than most other DTS's, you get more time to travel, more time to practice what you learn, and more time to reflect on all the things you experience.
Simply said: More of the good stuff!
What is a DTS?
Discipleship Training School (DTS) is an adventure diving deeper into what it means to be a disciple as you learn, go and travel to new places – together with new friends from all over the world.
Our greatest desire is that you will experience the love of God in such a way that you will never be the same again, and that you will discover more of His purpose for your life.
Lecture Phase
October – February
The first few months of the school include a variety of teaching weeks where we invite teachers from all over the world. All of our teachings are focused on taking you deeper in knowing God and equipping you to make Him known.
OUTREACH
March & April
Iceland! Montenegro! Wait, there's more??!
Oh yes, you actually get to go on a six-week-long mission trip to a country in Africa, Asia, South America, North America or Europe! In the last years, we have gone to countries like Colombia, Brazil, India, Nepal, Tanzania, Romania, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Germany.
This will not be the regular tourist experience, but a unique opportunity to go to places most people don’t go to, meet the local people, and experience things that only a few others get the chance to!
But why?
We go on outreach to show God’s love to people through words and action.
We have the simple belief that God can use anyone, experienced or inexperienced, to show His heart and be His hands to anyone who needs Him. Our experience is also that in giving we also receive, and in going we keep on growing.
This is a perfect opportunity to continue to practice what you have learned.
Extra Travels
A 7 month long DTS with extra travel!
ICELAND
“A few years ago I went to Iceland. One late evening we went on a hike in the majestic mountain areas and ended up in one of the many hot springs at the top. The sky was filled with stars and spontaneously we started singing “How Great is our God”, as we were so in awe of God’s amazing creation. It was one of the most epic experiences ever!”
Jo Yngve, YWAM Skien staff
This could be your experience too! On Explore DTS we will go to Iceland to enjoy the beautiful nature, meet wonderful people, get teaching and practice what we learn.
Incredible lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers & hot pools are just some of the things Iceland has to offer. We will experience some of that. And maybe we get to see the Northern lights!
BALKANS
In February 2023 and the year after in 2024 we traveled as a whole base + more people, on an exciting Mission Trip to Montenegro. We did Mercy Ministry, played sports, built relationships, arranged various events, shared Jesus with many people, and much more!
We have a big heart for the Balkans and want to continue to invest in the relationships we made there. We will continue to arrange mission trips to this beautiful area and YOU get to join! This is a unique opportunity to share Jesus and use your giftings to make a difference!
SKI TRIP
There are so many beautiful places and
fun things to do in Norway!
The first week of January we go to the Norwegian mountains to ski, slide and enjoy the winter!
If you're an experienced skier – you will have fun. If you have never done it before – then you will also have fun. Challenges come on your own level :-)
Internship
During DTS & optional after
During the lecture phase, we set some weeks aside to dive deeper into something you are passionate about. You can walk closer with people who have experience in this specific area and be inspired by their passion and equipped by their skills. We will have three internship weeks during the lecture phase of the DTS with an optional 5 weeklong internship after you graduate DTS.
ALL IN: MISSIONS & DISCIPLESHIP
We want to activate youth into a life with Jesus and take part in discipling this generation. In this internship, you get the opportunity to inspire and share Jesus with people in Norway.
We believe God will use us to carry the hope of Jesus to young people. This is a great opportunity to practice how to be a disciple and to disciple!
During the optional internship phase, you will get the chance to join local The Send travelling teams happening in Norway and/or join a mission trip to another nation in Europe.
More about The Send: https://thesend.no/en/
Other Internship possibilities will be updated soon.
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Dates
Starts: 10th of October 2024
Ends: 20th of April 2025
Price
84 000 NOK* (Appr. 8000€)
For each friend you bring, each of you get a 2000 NOK discount!
* Included in the price: All accommodation, food, and travel during the lecture phase and outreach phase, including travels to and from the Balkans, Iceland, and the outreach location.
Not included: Optional internship after DTS, potential costs for necessary vaccines and visa for outreach. This amount can be anywhere between 0 and 7000 NOK, depending on the outreach location and which vaccines you already have. You need your own travel insurance. Flights to and from Norway at the beginning and the end of DTS are not included. We also recommend that you have spare money to use during DTS.
Visa Information
This is a visa free school*
* Some nationalities might need a visa to come to the DTS. Check if this applies to you here. If your nation isn´t on the list above, you will most likely need a visa to come to the DTS. If you are from one of these nations and you want to apply to our DTS, please contact us.