step into the heart of God by serving the local communities of Ensenada
Jesus came to serve, to love, and to meet people right where they are- and as His disciples, we're called to do the same. The Classic DTS Elective is an opportunity to step into the heart of God by serving the local communities of Ensenada with compassion, humility, and purpose. As you grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus, you'll discover the joy of becoming His hands and feet to those around you.
Throughout the school, you'll partner with local ministries, build meaningful relationships with families and children, and learn what it looks like to love others with the same grace and compassion Christ has shown us. You'll find that some of the greatest moments of transformation happen through simple acts of service and faithful presence.
God is already moving in the communities of Ensenada, and He invites you to be part of His story. Come discover the joy of serving others and experience the heart of Jesus in a whole new way.
Course details
Sept. 17, 2026 - Feb 12, 2027 - Ensenada Campus
Lecture Phase: $3995 USD Includes tuition, food, & housing.
Outreach Phase: $4000-4500 USD
Course is bilingual, run in both English & Spanish
Potential outreach locations may include Southeast Asia, Latin America, or Africa.
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The Lecture Phase
We have 6 DTS schools each year that begin every January, April & September and each one runs bilingually in both English & Spanish. The DTS opens with a three month lecture phase where students discover more about God while surrounded by God's beauty in beautiful Baja California, Mexico just south of San Diego. Each week students have a new guest speaker, and each week focuses on a different topic. Throughout the week students will worship and pray together as well as read through the bible together. Students live in a close knit community with one another and encourage one another to grow in their walk with the Lord. There is also time to meet in small groups, and the opportunity to be personally mentored & encouraged and discipled by our YWAM staff. The lecture phase includes food, housing as well as your tuition all for $3,995 USD.
Overarching Themes that we will study :
God’s Nature & Character: Who God is and What He is Like
God’s Intention for Individuals, People, and Creation: Seeing Life From God’s Perspective
God’s Redemption: Sin & The Cross: Seeing Jesus as Lord
God’s Family: His Children & His Church: Becoming More Like Jesus
God’s World: His Call & His Commission: Doing the Works of Jesus
Our Response to God: Knowing God, Making Him Known
Weekly Topics will also include :
The Father Heart of God
Maintaining Godly Relationships
Frontier Missions
Spiritual Warfare
Destiny and Identity in Christ
Hearing God’s Voice
The Fear of the Lord
Evangelism
Worship
How to Study the Word of God
THE Outreach PHASE
Spend an 8-week international phase to GO, SERVE, & SHARE 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.
Possible outreach destinations include: Latin America, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, The Caribbean, or Africa
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