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ACTS DTS
You have a Kingdom calling! The world whispers: chase pleasure, power, popularity, and possessions. But Jesus calls, “Follow me!” God is reconciling the world to himself–to his Kingdom. (2 Cor. 5:19)
A Kingdom of true joy, acceptance, security, peace and life!
“But you will receive power and ability when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth”--Jesus (Acts 1:8)
Why 'ACTS' DTS?
Like a good father who loves to include his kids, God loves to include us in significant things. This is why Jesus said, “Go, make disciples!” (Matt 28:19) But how? “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” (Acts 1:8) God has decided to transform the world, incarnationally, through us.
The early disciples lived out their Kingdom calling. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, they listened, they obeyed and they changed the world. When we say “yes” to him, we get to join him in expanding his Kingdom. Jesus wants to include us in everything he does!
What you'll experience
The Acts DTS will equip you to answer your Kingdom calling. Drawing truths from the book of Acts, we’ll learn how to live by the Spirit’s leading, just like the early disciples. As we listen and obey, we’ll discover that living by the Spirit is an adventure without limits!
During the final weeks of DTS, we’ll walk where the first disciples walked, stepping into the stories of Acts, and be inspired to a life fully submitted to God.
The Details
Dates
Acts DTS 2025
Spring: March 16-August 9, 2025- Applications Closed
Fall: September 7-January 31, 2026
Acts DTS 2026
Spring: March 22-August 15, 2026
Cost
Lecture Phase: 4495 USD
Outreach/Post-OR Phase: 5495 USD + airfare
*Total cost includes all tuition, housing, food, ground transportation, Early Church tours & planned activities.
Fees do not include travel to/from YWAM Sun Valley, health/travel insurance and personal expenses (toiletries, eating out, extra activities). We will communicate any changes as far in advance as possible.
Outreach Locations
Outreach locations for each team will be decided in the first month of Lecture phase. YWAM does outreach all over the world in places like India, Nepal, Jordan, Morocco & more.
What happens in DTS?
LECTURE PHASE
This portion of DTS is 11 weeks, with 9 weeks spent in Sun Valley (final 2 spent in the Mediterranean). Each week will cover a different foundational topic, taught by a variety of speakers from all over the world. You will also participate in worship & prayer times, small groups, service projects and adventure times throughout the week.
OUTREACH PHASE
After Lecture phase you will be sent on a 9 week international outreach. You will go with a team to serve others through mercy ministry, evangelism and partnering with the local body of Christ. This is a powerful time of living out all that you learned in Lecture phase and to participate in Jesus' call to "make disciples of all nations."
POST-OR PHASE
After the Outreach phase, all teams will travel to the Mediterranean where you will spend 3 weeks in the Post-OR phase.
These final weeks will equip you for your next steps as a disciple. You will have Lectures, debriefing and coaching to help you understand your role in growing God's Kingdom.
Along with this, you will get to experience the places where God's Kingdom first began. We will tour the early church sites (potential sites: Ephesus, Athens, Corinth, and Thessaloniki.) Stepping foot in the places we read about and being inspired to live like the early disciples, following the lead of the Holy Spirit.
You will graduate and be commissioned from here.
Whether you’re called to pioneer missions, heal through medicine, lead with integrity, create beauty, or nurture young minds, it begins with listening to the Spirit and going wherever He leads.
He desires you, and he wants you to partner with him in growing his Kingdom.
You have a Kingdom calling because Jesus wants to include you in everything he’s doing.
Where will he take you?
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There's a lot to prepare for a life transforming experience like DTS. Whether you have specific questions or just want to talk things over- we're here to help.
St. Ignatius
“It is not knowing a lot but grasping things intimately and savoring them that fills and satisfies the soul.”