Youth With A Mission

Youth With A Mission — St. Croix — United States Virgin Islands

Discipleship Training School

The DTS is a foundational training program for everyone interested in either a short or long term missions experience! This five month school consists of a three month lecture phase(12 weeks of solid Biblical teaching) followed by a two month practical outreach. We've taken outreaches throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America and Asia.
Our goal is to equip students "To Know God and to Make Him Known." After people know, they need to grow! Those who strive to get the most out of their DTS experience will also be equipped to help others grow in their relationship with God.

The DTS is an open door to a world of opportunities for "ordinary" people to be used by God to accomplish extraordinary things! Students are taught a Biblical world-view with the hope that they will grasp the vision of reaching every nation, tribe, language and people with the Good News about Jesus.

Students come from all over the world to be a part of this transformational experience! Will you be one of them?

DTS Application (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to do a DTS? Are scholarships available?

$3,950 USD. This cost includes tuition, room and board for the 12 week lecture phase and 8 week outreach. It does NOT include airfare to and from St. Croix or airfare for the outreach portion of the school. You should plan for an additional $1400 to $1,800 for outreach airfare, depending on the final destination.
Tuition fees are due before or upon arrival. The airfare is due within the first month of the school. Unfortunately, scholarships are not available at this time. However, if you would like to contribute to our "Scholarship Fund" to enable others to attend the DTS program, please contact us!

Can I get college credit for completing a DTS?

Yes, if you are pursuing a degree with the University of the Nations, you may apply for U of N credit.

What age of student do you accept for the DTS?

We accept high school graduates and older. Some YWAM locations offer a “Crossroads DTS” for students 30 or older. YWAM St. Croix does not offer the Crossroads DTS at this time.

What is the average class size?

Gererally between 10 and 20 people.

What are the accomodations at YWAM St. Croix like?

Our campus is equipped with Men’s, Women’s and married couple’s cabins, a swimming pool, full sized basketball court, and volleyball court. We are able to offer both wireless and hard wired DSL network access. If you do not bring your own laptop, we do have shared student terminals available for use during non-classroom hours.

Where will I go on outreach?

In the past, outreaches have included destinations in Central & South America, the Caribbean and even Asia. Our last couple DTS's have gone to Puerto Rico & Taiwan, Dominican Republic & Peru. Who can say where God will take us next?