EXPLORE
/Ik'splour/
verb.
to travel through the unfamiliar for the purpose of discovery; to seek for or after
Come explore God with us!
"Let us strive to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn; he will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land." - Hosea 6:3
What is a DTS?
Discipleship Training School (DTS) consists of two parts - Lecture Phase and Outreach Phase. We bring teachers from all over the world to share what it means to be a disciple of Christ, then go to the nations and put everything into practice!
Our greatest desire is that you will experience the love of God in such a way that you will never be the same again.
LECTURE
Oct - Feb
DTS begins in Norway with 3 months of lecture, learning from teachers from all over the world. Teaching is focused on taking you deeper in knowing God and equipping you to make him known. We learn in a classroom setting but also have a good balance of activities every day such as practical work, worship and intercession for the nations, and track times where groups dive into specialized topics.
We also get to join conferences through YWAM and other missions organizations in Norway. This is such a fun way to connect with other believers and those who are currently in missions! Its always an encouraging time and such a fun opportunity to meet other people with the same interests, worship together and seek God together.
With Explore DTS, we believe that we are not meant to learn all these things just for ourselves, so we also travel during teaching! We spend time in Iceland, inviting locals to join DTS as we fall in love with Jesus together. We also have a teaching week in Serbia, where we disciple the nations as we are being discipled! Join us!
TRACKS
Spend time each week getting to dive deeper into a subject that interests you! Our school also has "Track Weeks" where we get to spend the whole week in the track you choose. These are the current tracks we have planned for next year, with more coming and subject to change! :)
MEDIA TRACK
Learn how to use media and design to bring God’s Kingdom. You will have the opportunity to make a short film, promote school events, and of course, take lots of pictures.
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WORSHIP TRACK
If you hunger to see the face of God, join this track! It is so much more than just a song. We will learn how to host the presence of God and spend a lot of time in the Psalms, turning them into song and letting the Holy Spirit lead us. You don’t need to have any musical gifts, just a desire and boldness to step into the Throne Room.
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Take a 2-week break near the end of Lecture Phase! You can go home and share everything you’ve learned with your family, or travel around Norway or Europe for the holidays.
OUTREACH
February - April
Time to put everything we've learning into practice! We spend about 8 weeks in the nations, on a mission to fulfill the Great Commission and to see God's kingdom come.
This will not be the regular tourist experience, but a unique opportunity to go to places most people don’t go to, meet the local people, and experience things that only a few others get the chance to!
But why?
We go on outreach to show God’s love to people through words and action.
We have the simple belief that God can use anyone, experienced or inexperienced, to show His heart and be His hands to anyone who needs Him. Our experience is also that in giving we also receive, and in going we keep on growing.
"Like your name, O God, your praise reaches to the ends of the earth." - Psalm 48:10
EXPLORE
The extra travel that makes our DTS unique!
ICELAND
“A few years ago I went to Iceland. One late evening we went on a hike in the majestic mountain areas and ended up in one of the many hot springs at the top. The sky was filled with stars and spontaneously we started singing “How Great is our God”, as we were so in awe of God’s amazing creation. It was one of the most epic experiences ever!”
Jo Yngve, YWAM Skien staff
This could be your experience too! On Explore DTS we will go to Iceland during Lecture Phase to enjoy the beautiful nature, meet wonderful people, get teaching and practice what we learn.
Incredible lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, glaciers & hot pools are just some of the things Iceland has to offer. We will experience some of that. And maybe we get to see the Northern lights!
BALKANS
We believe there is a missional calling over the nation of Norway! So, multiple times a year our base leads missions trips and brings locals and students to places across Europe and the world. The Explore DTS will join this exciting trip and for one week we will partner with Norwegians to do missions in Serbia! It is so much fun to be part of such a big team and get to see what God is doing in this nation and in Norway. We break into several teams and you will get to experience new perspectives on what missions looks like.
Explore DTS spends an additional two weeks in the Balkans with one week in our outreach teams on a mini outreach and one week of teaching.
SKI TRIP
Before Norwegians can walk, they know how to cross country ski! Experience the beauty of Norwegian culture! Spend a weekend in a Norwegian cabin with just our DTS cross country skiing and drinking hot cocoa. You will also have the opportunity to go downhill skiing, but this will be at your own expense.
If you're an experienced skier – you will have fun. If you have never done it before – then you will also have fun. Challenges come on your own level :-)
EXPLORE STAFF
Dates
Starts: 16th of October 2025
Ends: 30th of April 2026
Price
85 000 NOK* (Appr. 8000€)
For each friend you bring, each of you get a 2000 NOK discount!
* Last years price. Included in the price: All accommodation, food, and travel during the lecture phase and outreach phase, including travels to and from the Balkans, Iceland, and the outreach location.
Not included: Optional internship after DTS, potential costs for necessary vaccines and visa for outreach. This amount can be anywhere between 0 and 7000 NOK, depending on the outreach location and which vaccines you already have. You need your own travel insurance. Flights to and from Norway at the beginning and the end of DTS are not included. We also recommend that you have spare money to use during DTS.
Visa Information
This is a visa free school*
* Some nationalities might need a visa to come to the DTS. Check if this applies to you here. If your nation isn´t on the list above, you will most likely need a visa to come to the DTS. If you are from one of these nations and you want to apply to our DTS, please contact us.
MEDIA
