we are called to reflect god’s love to the world
Looking at the Gospels, we see that Jesus always had compassion for everyone he encountered. Jesus has shown us the true definition of compassion—not just feeling empathy towards people but putting action to God's heart through serving the least and the lost. The Compassion DTS track focuses on equipping you in practical ways to take everyday steps in being Jesus' hands and feet to the nations!
Engaging a broken world with God's generosity
Engaging a broken world with God's generosity
Compassion Elective
DATES: January 15 - June 5, 2026, at Ensenada campus
Jun. 18 - Nov 6, 2026 at San Antonio Del Mar Campus
Sept. 17, 2026 - Feb 12, 2027 at SADM campus
COST: Lecture Phase: $3,995 USD (Partial scholarships available for students from Developing Nations)
OUTREACH: $3,000 - $4,500 USD. Outreach Locations may include Southeast Asia, Latin America, or Africa.
LANGUAGE: Bilingual in English & Spanish
Matthew 9:35-38
“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
What is the DTS?
YWAM San Diego/Baja’s five-month Discipleship Training School (DTS) is an accredited course through the University of the Nations. You and your fellow students will participate in a three-month Campus Phase, including life-impacting teaching, daily devotionals, and powerful worship ministry and prayer times with our YWAM community. Our campuses are located in the beautiful Baja region of Mexico, just south of San Diego and the U.S. border.
After the 3-month Campus Phase, you are sent out on a 2-month cross-cultural outreach trip to bring the love of Jesus to the nations. In the Outreach Phase, you will serve in the nations through the compassion and love of Jesus! Our DTS programs are offered in English and Spanish each fall, winter, and spring, with campuses in San Antonio Del Mar and Ensenada - both only a few minutes walk from the beach.
