Our DTS is built around worship, prayer, and calling a generation to fulfill the Great Commission.
It’s where students encounter Jesus deeply, are formed in His presence, and discover their purpose in His story. What starts in the prayer room becomes movement in the nations.
YWAM’s Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a 5–6 month journey—three months of training followed by the outreach phase to the nations!
The DTS experience leads students into deep friendship with Jesus and into a life defined by one thing—to know Him intimately and make Him known in every nation.
The training phase is a season of encounter that shapes disciples into revivalists. For three months, students live in community, pursue Jesus wholeheartedly, and are equipped through worship, prayer, and teaching that leads to transformation.
Each week builds foundations in hearing God’s voice, knowing His character, walking in freedom, and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. This is where hearts burn, callings are awakened, and lives are marked for the Great Commission.
This is where personal revival turns into public mission. Students will be sent, both nationally and internationally, to preach the gospel with boldness unto seeing the Great Commission fulfilled.
We believe revival is about to hit the globe, and outreach is our response. God is raising up messengers to mobilize a generation to live a missional lifestyle wherever God sends them.
The Fall 2026 DTS dates will be September 21st, 2026 (Arrival Day) - March 12th, 2027 (Departure Day)
The DTS Training (Lecture) Phase is $5,000 and supports rent-based housing assistance, utilities, classroom teaching, guest speakers, training materials, campus operations, and administrative costs. This phase creates a structured environment focused on spiritual formation, biblical teaching, community, and discipleship training. Please note, not all meals are provided (See FAQ’s for more details).
The DTS Outreach Phase will range from $5,000 - $6,000, depending on outreach location and travel logistics. These funds cover international airfare, in-country transportation, lodging, food, visas, insurance, and ministry-related expenses. Outreach locations and costs vary each year, and students fundraise specifically for their assigned outreach.
The total cost for DTS is $10,000–$11,000.
YWAM Bozeman staff serve as volunteers and raise their own financial support, and all DTS-related fees go directly toward training, outreach execution, and operational needs, not staff salaries.
Q: What are the dates?
A: Arrival day is September 21st and departure day is March 12th.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: DTS will cost ~ $ 10,000 - 11,000 dollars in total. Lecture Phase: $5000 (including $1000 non-refundable deposit.) Outreach: $5,000 - $6000 (outreach costs vary by location.)
Q: Is food provided?
A: Food is not provided during the lecture phase, but is included during outreach. However, students will have access to kitchen facilities to cook and prepare their own food during the lecture phase. We will have community dinners and meals when we can together but not all meals will be provided during lecture phase. Expect to raise additional funds for food during your DTS lecture.
Q: Is housing provided?
A: Yes housing is provided. Rent is included in the tuition cost as well.
Q: Is transportation provided?
A: No! We encourage you to bring your car to DTS if you are able. If you do not have a car that you are able to bring then you can expect to help chip in for gas with those you frequently ride with.
Q: What should I expect?
A: DTS is a six-month intensive discipleship training course designed to immerse students in community, worship, prayer, and hands-on outreach. Each week includes teaching sessions, practical skill development, and rhythms that cultivate a deep walk with Jesus. DTS is fully integrated into the life of YWAM Bozeman, where students serve together, live flexibly, and grow as a community. We ask students to commit wholeheartedly to this season—setting aside outside commitments to fully engage with what God is doing here for the duration of the school.
Q: How can I raise financial support?
A: YWAM Bozeman is a community of self-funded missionaries. If you are accepted to join us we will help coach you through the fundraising process and answer any questions you might have as you prepare to join the YWAM community!
Q: Are there any other costs involved?
A: Students are responsible for raising support for personal expenses outside of DTS tuition. This includes meals during the lecture phase, transportation/gas, and enjoying everyday activities beyond DTS while living in Bozeman.
Q: Is outreach mandatory?
A: Yes Outreach is mandatory. DTS is a two-part experience signing up is committing to both Lecture and Outreach phase.
Q: Why Bozeman?
A: Bozeman, Montana provides a practical setting for training and mobilizing missionaries. Montana State University, with more than 17,000 students, creates sustained opportunity for gospel proclaimation, discipleship, and leadership development among young adults. With a focus on global missions and reaching the least reached, Bozeman serves as a place to equip and send individuals to the nations and into diverse spheres of society where the gospel can be faithfully lived and proclaimed.
