Our Discipleship Training School

YWAM San Diego/Baja’s DTS is a 5-month long school that aims to equip you for a lifetime of serving God. The central theme of the experience is, “To know God and make Him known.” We will help you fall deeper in love with God, gain a greater passion for the world, and have an incredible adventure with God as you step out in faith and obedience.

During our disciple training school, you will focus on building your understanding of God’s Nature, His Character and His ways.

You’ll also be challenged to discover your identity in Christ and take control of His purpose for your life by living out your faith in the context of a vibrant community.

Students come from all around the world to pursue walking deeper in faith, with a passion to see the world filled with the knowledge and glory of the Lord.

We start a new DTS each January, April, and September. All of our schools are bilingual in both English and Spanish. 

Each DTS is broken into two critical phases: the campus phase and the outreach phase.

Just minutes from the beach, students relish the opportunity to connect with God’s natural creations in their free time.

During the campus phase, you will be able to develop your passion for spreading the glory of the Lord into practical skills that will enable you to share your faith and God's story with communities all around the world. 

During the campus phase, you will be able to develop your passion for spreading the glory of the Lord into practical skills that will enable you to share your faith and God's story with communities all around the world.

Our DTS electives include:

• Compassion DTS

• Photo Story DTS

• Uplift DTS

• Adventure DTS

• Transformation DTS

• Creative Arts & Media DTS

• Music & Arts DTS

• Surf & Skate DTS

• Build Hope DTS

Learn more about our elective offerings!

Outreach Phase

After training and learning, your outreach begins! 

Spend an 8-week international phase to GO, SERVE, SHARE and DEMONSTRATE God’s incredible love to the world!

You’ll venture to a community unfamiliar with God’s story and use your new missional mindset to transform lives with His love. 

Perform hands-on missions through service work, prayer, worship, and your chosen passion empowered during your elective.

Have your ever felt the calling to share your love for God with the world?

Our Discipleship Training School is the perfect community to find your strength and explore how you can transform the world. 

It is our prayer that you touch as many lives as possible and reduce the more than 2.2. billion people across the world who will live and die without ever knowing Jesus Christ.

Possible outreach destinations include:

• Europe

• South East Asia

• Latin America

• The Caribbean

• Africa

Have questions about DTS and want to talk to us?  

Everything You Need to Know to Apply for DTS

When is DTS?

At YWAM San Diego/Baja, we start a new DTS every January, April, and September, so you can choose a time that is right for your life. DTS is a 5-month experience with 11 weeks of training and 8 weeks of international outreach.

Where is DTS?

While our headquarters are located in San Diego, California, YWAM San Diego/Baja’s disciple training school takes place on one of two campuses in Baja, Mexico, just south of the U.S./Mexico border. Both our San Antonio Del Mar and Ensenada campuses overlook the Pacific Ocean and are only a few minutes walk from the beach.

Cost of DTS

The campus phase costs a total of $3,495. This cost includes tuition, housing, training materials, and meals, for the entire 11 weeks. You’ll pay an additional $2,500-$4,500 depending on your overseas destination and travel costs for the outreach phase. This price covers local transportation, meals, and lodging for the entire 8-week trip.

APPLY FOR DTS TODAY!

Apply for an upcoming DTS online now in three easy steps:

1. Create an account for our online application, which allows you to return and track where you are in the application process.

2. Fill out an application complete with references.

3. Submit your application fee of $45 U.S.D.

4. Complete your health form.

Once your application process begins, a member of our registrar team will be in touch to walk you through your acceptance process!

Have Questions About DTS?

Does a DTS sound right for the path you want to take for your life? Do you want more information about how you can transform the world with our missions training experience?

Talk to a coach or fill out an inquiry form to learn more about how a DTS can transform your faith and your future. Call YWAM San Diego/Baja at 619-227-9473 today for more information.