FAQs

We run two Discipleship Training Schools a year! One starting in September and one starting in January.

Find more information and apply for DTS.

It’s not too late unless the school has started! Check out our arrival dates and details. We recommend applying as soon as possible since there is some paperwork to fill out that can take time. If the arrival day is coming up, we recommend applying at least a week before the arrival day. Give us a call, text, or email if you have any questions!

The whole DTS program costs $8,500, which includes lecture and outreach.

What is included in the tuition?

Lecture: food and housing, course fees, transportation for program events, and elective activities.

Outreach: flights to and from outreach, food and housing, travel insurance, transportation, and ministry expenses.

Debrief: food and housing, debrief supplies, and graduation.

What is not included in the tuition?

Free time activities, travel to and from Lynden, Washington, and health insurance while in Lynden during lecture.

Each week will include in-class lectures, work duties, worship, prayer, and other program activities. You will also participate in worship and have meals with the whole campus. The weekends might include prescheduled activities, but most of them will be free. DTS is a full-time program that will keep you busy the whole week.

You will find out your outreach location and team while you’re here!

We are focused on serving South East Asia, and we recently sent teams to Indonesia and Cambodia.

CLOTHING

For your time in Lynden, pack your normal, casual clothes as well as a nicer set for church and formal events like graduation. Some of your activities could require you to get a little dirty, so we recommend you also pack a set of work clothes. The weather in Washington can change a lot. During the winter months (November – February), it can get as cold as 32° Fahrenheit (0° Celcius), but in the early Fall (August – October), it can stay as warm as 77° Fahrenheit (25° Celcius). The Pacific Northwest is also known for its rain, so bring a good raincoat!

Outreach locations often require more modest and formal clothes like skirts and dress pants. There are several thrift stores in the area, and we will help you plan for outreach outfits when you get here!

We ask that all participants limit the number of items they bring to fit in one suitcase or hiking backpack. You will have a limited amount of storage space, and you will be living in shared accommodations.

BEDDING

We provide a mattress for every participant, but you will need to bring your own bedding (sheets, pillow, blanket, comforter, etc.). All single beds are twins. For couples and international students, reach out to us for more information.

OTHER

You’ll need to bring your own towel and toiletries.

Your Bible, a journal, and a way to take notes are encouraged!

Your program tuition covers your food, housing, and course fees for your time with YWAM North Cascades.

If you’re doing your DTS, your tuition also covers the outreach costs, including:

• • Flights to and from your outreach location
  • Food
  • Housing
  • Travel Insurance
  • Transportation
  • Ministry expenses

Program fees DO NOT cover:

• • Free time activities
  • Travel to and from Lynden, Washington
  • Health care while you’re in Lynden during lecture

Check out this free PDF download to start you on your fundraising journey! Fundraising – YWAM N. Cascades

DTS is the entryway into Youth With A Mission, and completing it opens up a world of opportunities! After you graduate, you can take any of our second-level schools or apply to join us on staff.

Check out our further training options.

The Way & The Word is a program we pioneered here at YWAM North Cascades. It is a 7-month school that integrates a Discipleship Bible School (DBS), School of Ministry Development (SOMD), and a Leadership Practicum. We created it to help participants develop a solid Biblical foundation of leadership and long-term ministry.

You can take this school after you graduate from your DTS!

Find more information and apply to The Way & The Word.

This program runs courses as part of the University of the Nations (UofN).

The whole program costs $7,000, which can be paid all at once or in 7 monthly payments of $1,000 each.

Yes, there will be an optional outreach following the completion of the program!

• Location: TBD
• Cost: $4,000
• Length: 8-10 weeks

Yes! We love having friends and family visit. Unfortunately, our hospitality housing on campus is limited, but there are a few hotels in the area. Make sure to let your staff know if you have guests coming so we can welcome them!

Yes! It’s not necessary to have a vehicle, but it can be nice to have a way to explore the area in your free time. Let us know if you plan on driving.

After you have successfully completed your DTS, you can apply to join staff! Reach out to us if you’d like to know more about what life on staff is like.

If you’re interested, fill out our staff application.