Training Overview
Summary
Section titled “Summary”YWAM Sendai offers training that combines discipleship, biblical formation, community life, and practical mission. These schools are not only academic programs. They are designed to help students grow in relationship with God, Christian character, and readiness for service.
This page gives a general overview of the main training pathways at YWAM Sendai. For school-specific details and current schedules, use the pages linked below.
What kind of training does YWAM Sendai offer?
Section titled “What kind of training does YWAM Sendai offer?”YWAM Sendai offers Christian training through YWAM schools and related learning environments. These schools are designed to form students spiritually, relationally, and practically.
Training at YWAM Sendai commonly includes:
- biblical teaching
- worship and prayer
- discipleship and mentoring
- community life
- practical service
- local ministry exposure
- cross-cultural learning
- preparation for long-term Christian service
Are YWAM schools only academic?
Section titled “Are YWAM schools only academic?”No. YWAM schools are not only academic programs. They are formational environments.
This means students are expected to grow not only in knowledge, but also in:
- character
- obedience
- humility
- spiritual maturity
- community life
- practical faithfulness
What are the main schools at YWAM Sendai?
Section titled “What are the main schools at YWAM Sendai?”The main schools currently referenced in this handbook are:
- Discipleship Training School (DTS)
- Discipleship Bible School (DBS)
Additional schools or training formats may be offered in different seasons.
Where can I find current school dates?
Section titled “Where can I find current school dates?”For upcoming school schedules, application deadlines, and planned intakes, see:
What is DTS?
Section titled “What is DTS?”Discipleship Training School (DTS) is the foundational entry-level school in YWAM. It is designed to help students know God more deeply and make Him known.
DTS includes:
- a lecture phase
- an outreach phase
- teaching on discipleship, mission, and Christian life
- community living and spiritual formation
For more detail, see:
What is DBS?
Section titled “What is DBS?”Discipleship Bible School (DBS) is a Bible-focused school that helps students engage deeply with Scripture and grow in biblical understanding, interpretation, and application.
DBS is designed for students who want to strengthen their biblical foundation as part of discipleship and ministry preparation.
For more detail, see:
Who are these schools for?
Section titled “Who are these schools for?”YWAM Sendai schools are for people who want to grow in Christian discipleship and be formed for faithful service.
Depending on the school, this may include people who are:
- exploring mission
- preparing for long-term ministry
- seeking deeper biblical grounding
- discerning next steps in calling
- wanting to grow in Christian maturity within community
How do students apply?
Section titled “How do students apply?”Students apply through the main YWAM Sendai application process.
For more detail, see:
What should students expect from training at YWAM Sendai?
Section titled “What should students expect from training at YWAM Sendai?”Students should expect training that involves:
- active participation
- shared community life
- spiritual and personal growth
- practical responsibility
- teachability
- flexibility
- engagement with the local context of Sendai and Tohoku