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God Called Me to India. So I Went Home.
I recently grabbed a coffee with one of our past DTS students. During his DTS, God began speaking to him about a country he had never been to before,...
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Gen Z Actually Likes Jesus
There was recently a global study1 looking at how young people view Jesus. Nearly 25,000 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 from 26 countries...
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A Goat Named Peter
Mona: July 16, 2026
I need to tell you about a goat named Peter. While we were on outreach in Ethiopia, the village elders gave us a goat. Our team excitedly welcomed...
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How Short-Term Missions Started 3 Churches
Mona: June 18, 2026
I think everyone should do at least one short-term mission trip at some point. Not only can these trips have a powerful impact on the people who go,...
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It’s Easy to Say Yes. It’s Harder to Go.
There’s something powerful about saying yes to missions. It often happens in a moment during worship, on outreach, or in prayer. You feel stirred....
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What Can I Do After DTS?
You just finished DTS. You encountered Jesus in new ways, stepped out on outreach, and probably grew more than you expected. And now the quiet...
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What Apps are the Best for Discipleship?
We use our phones for almost everything. They wake us up, remind us what to do, and keep us connected with people all over the world, but it can also...
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Where Can I Do DTS? Everywhere
I’ve met so many people who think DTS only happens in one place… usually Kona, Hawaii. But here’s the wild thing: DTS is literally everywhere.
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Missions Won’t Be Easy, But You Won’t Regret It
Missions won’t be easy. But when you look back, you won’t remember the hard parts the way you think. You will remember the smell of dust and...
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How to Join YWAM
How can I become a YWAM missionary? The process is actually quite simple. No matter where you go or what you do in Youth With A Mission, everything...
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Am I Too Old for DTS?
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “It’s never too late.” And when it comes to saying “yes” to Jesus and stepping into missions, that’s absolutely...
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How to Pack for DTS
Ileana: July 03, 2024
Packing is stressful, annoying, eternal, confusing, overwhelming (throw in whatever word comes to mind). But here’s the thing, IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE!...
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Can I receive Kindergeld during a Discipleship Training School (DTS)?
Mona: May 16, 2024
Are you planning to do a Discipleship Training Schools program with YWAM (or something similar) and you and your parents are wondering what the...