Youth With a Mission is a global organization that seeks to fulfill the Great Commission. We've answered God's call and we want students around the world to do the same, opening their lives up to God and learning to effectively mission to the nations.
Over the decades, thousands of Christians have taken advantage of our training programs, including our 5-month-long discipleship training schools (DTS). As a result, we've continued to grow, establishing a YWAM location in every corner of the globe so we can ignite the passion of students from all backgrounds and expose as many people to Jesus and His love as possible.
Browse some of our exceptional YWAM locations below, or if you're ready to take a leap into your future in global missions, contact YWAM San Diego/Baja and apply for a DTS today.
Explore Our YWAM Base
Located just south of the U.S./Mexico border, our YWAM base is unique as students can choose from one of two international campuses, both only minutes from beautiful beach fronts.
Our San Antonio Del Mar campus is near Tijuana, Mexico, a vibrant community with several local ministries and worship and service opportunities. A bit further south, the Ensenada campus is a break from city life in a quaint but energetic town. Both campuses host international conferences and are currently under construction to add more student accommodation.
Here you'll enjoy dormitory-style living and can even earn credits through the University of the Nations, as is the case with most YWAM programs.
Learn more about our two distinct campuses.
Diverse YWAM Locations: Experience Discipleship Training Schools Across the Globe
When you decide to do a YWAM DTS, your next step will be to choose from our abundant YWAM locations. While most discipleship training schools offer an overseas trip as part of the outreach phase, some international bases allow you to travel abroad for the duration of your experience. Or maybe you'd prefer a location in an unexplored corner of the U.S. or within your favorite state.
Wherever you want to go, we have a DTS with unique school focuses and ministry opportunities waiting for you. Our YWAM campus locations include:
YWAM Louisville
Taking a gap year? Want to root yourself in domestic missions in preparation for global outreach? YWAM Louisville is a wonderful DTS experience in the rolling hills of northern Kentucky. Located in the middle of the country, we get students from all regions and backgrounds, creating a diverse community of peers with the same desire to Know God and Make God Known in the nations.
Take the first step with YWAM Louisville.
YWAM Salem
Are you drawn to the mystical beauty of the Pacific Northwest? Just outside of Salem, Oregon, YWAM Salem is a classic, YWAM campus perfect for those seeking to reconnect with God through his natural creations. Fully embracing the coffee shop culture of nearby Portland, this location immerses students in their passion for missions as well as future schooling and careers.
Learn more about YWAM Salem today.
YWAM Dallas
Since 1960, YWAM Dallas has been a southern hub for Youth With a Mission. Located in a historic neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, this campus embraces the heat, equipping DTS and secondary training students with the missions skills they need to serve God across the world. While still located in the U.S., this YWAM base hosts many international students and offers courses in English, Spanish, and Korean.
Dive into Dallas' culture at YWAM Dallas.
YWAM Boston
In the heart of the Boston, Massachusetts suburbs, YWAM Boston is a bustling community within one of America's most vibrant cities. With more than 40 full-time employees, this location offers unique DTS courses focused on worship and creative endeavors. Their year-round programs also include secondary schools recommended for all students who complete a DTS.
Check out YWAM Boston.
How to Choose the Right YWAM Location
Every YWAM location is different. While DTS is based on a proven curriculum, each base can alter the course to fit their location, and outreach across different countries.
From the lecture phase electives to outreach destinations, what makes each YWAM campus stand out to you is personal. You have to decide what's more important - location or elective? Campus size or service project focus.
Whatever you decide, the YWAM community will be by your side to help you discover God's true purpose for your life and step confidently into your new path. Reach out to one of YWAM San Diego/Baja's dedicated coaches to get answers to your questions and make an informed decision.
Apply for Discipleship Training School Today
Ready to do a DTS? Join YWAM San Diego/Baja for an upcoming session. Apply here today.