The Crossroads Discipleship Training School (CDTS)

The CDTS is an entry level school and a prerequisite for all other YWAM courses. Our Crossroads DTS is open for families, couples, and singles above the age of 30.

What is DTS?

The CDTS or DTS is the foundational course for all those entering YWAM and its global university.

This life- transforming school infuses students with a passion for Jesus, for youth and for missions…

• equips people of various ages and levels of spiritual maturity to grow in their relationship with God and to develop Christ-like character.

• awakens a burden for the world's lost and hurting people, showing how individuals can be an influence for redemptive change in whatever job or country or sphere of society God may call them to serve in. Helps build a solid Biblical foundation for life, including an understanding of the nature and character of God and how to apply his truth and wisdom in everyday life.

• Challenges Christian men and women to become active in service to their local church, their local community and in world missions and evangelism.

• Imparts an understanding of YWAM international, its foundational values, calling and opportunities for service.

YWAM co-founder Darlene Cunningham says of the DTS:

"I believe it is the most important ministry/program we have in the whole of YWAM, because it is the doorway into the mission and the University of the Nations. It is the foundation for everything, where people are met with faith, where they come to understand the history and values of YWAM; where they are presented with mission opportunities ... and it's where their own vision may be fueled." We do hope, you will find your Destiny in God through out the school and we will look forward to hear from you as you process your journey with the Lord. May God richly bless you as you are seeking his direction for your life!"

Completion of both lecture phase and field assignment is a prerequisite to attending any other UofN courses or to becoming a part of the staff of YWAM.

Families with children will have to bring their own nanny, as we are not able to offer childcare at this time. Costs for room and board for a non-student childcare person would be 1'500.- Swiss Francs for the three months lecture phase

For Who is the CDTS?

The CDTS is a school for people over 30 who may be at a crossroads in life. Many are established Christians seeking spiritual renewal and/or new direction and vision for their life. It is a course designed especially for those desiring a place in ministry in the body of Christ .

The lecture phase:

Lecture phase consists of  12 weeks of teaching on various topics such as Hearing God’s Voice, The Character and Ways of God, Worship, Spiritual Warfare, Intercession, Cross-cultural ministry, Relationship, Renewing the Mind, Father's Heart of God, The power of forgiveness and repentance, evangelism and missions and more.
"To know God ..." The school includes distinct sessions taught by world-renowned speakers as well as emerging YWAM leaders

The Speaker Schedule:

We are excited about all of these excellent and well known speakers who have agreed to come and bless us with their teaching.

CDTS 2009: (next year's schedule will be similar, but is not yet final)

28.Sept.-2.Oct.'09 Joe Portale: Hearing the Voice of God
5. Oct.- 9. Oct. '09 Jacky & Angela Krättli: The Holy Spirit
12.Oct.-16.Oct.'09 Jacky & Angela Krättli: Intercessory Prayer 
19.Oct.-23.Oct.'09 Paul Hawkins: The Character of God
27.Oct.-30.Oct.'09 Sindre Vaernes: Worldview
2. Nov. - 6.Nov.'09 Thomas Grunder: Transformation
9. Nov.-12.Nov.'09 Heinz Zenger: Inductive Bible Study
16.Nov.-20.Nov.'09 HL: Missions, Communicating Christ Crossculturally (name not published for security reasons)
23.Nov.-27.Nov.'09 Ron Smith: The Power of Forgiveness
2. Dec. - 4.Dec.'09 Rolf Schneider: Worship
7. Dec.-10.Dec.'09 Paolo & Paola Bigoni: The Father's Blessing & Sonship

The outreach phase:

The outreach phase gives participants two and a half months of missions experience in Africa, Asia or other such areas of the world.

" ... to make him known" The outreach follows immediately after the lecture phase, lasts for 10 weeks and will take place in a cross-cultural situation. It is a time to put into practice some of the truths that we have learned in the lecture phase, where we become 'doers of the word, not just hearers only.' Past outreach locations were Madagascar, Cameroon, Scotland, and Taiwan.

Have an adventure with God!