JOCUM CONTAGEM

YOUTH WITH A MISSION

SCHOOLS RUN AT THIS LOCATION

Biblical Christian Worldview Seminar ( HMT 113 )

The seminar will challenge students to think biblically concerning all areas of life personally and in society and will encourage them to become agents of transformation in whatever spheres of influence the students are involved in.

Discipleship Bible School ( CHR 205 )

In this course, students are equipped with tools for ongoing development of personal Bible study. This course combines dynamic teaching, small group processing, personal study, one-on-one, and practical application to help students develop a modest vocabulary and basic familiarity with Scripture in preparation for more advanced courses. Throughout the course, students will grow in their understanding of God's nature and character, how to live and contribute to community, the importance of the covenants, communicating God's plan of redemption, using the Word in a ministry context, and discovering the Big Picture of the Bible. A disciplined learning environment helps prepare the student for a lifetime of Bible study. Through small group facilitation and community building, DBS emphasizes personal discipleship and godly character. In addition, the school focuses on a variety of biblical topics, building on the foundation laid in the Discipleship Training and Discipleship School. This course fulfills the requirements of the U of N core curriculum for Bible. Neste curso, os alunos são equipados com ferramentas para o desenvolvimento contínuo do estudo pessoal da Bíblia. Este curso combina ensino dinâmico, processamento em pequenos grupos, estudo pessoal, um-a-um e aplicação prática para ajudar os alunos a desenvolver um vocabulário modesto e uma familiaridade básica com as Escrituras em preparação para cursos mais avançados. Ao longo do curso, os alunos crescerão em sua compreensão da natureza e caráter de Deus, como viver e contribuir para a comunidade, a importância dos pactos, comunicando o plano de redenção de Deus, usando a Palavra em um contexto ministerial, e descobrindo o Panorama Geral da Bíblia. Um ambiente de aprendizagem disciplinado ajuda a preparar o estudante para uma vida inteira de estudo bíblico. Através da facilitação de pequenos grupos e da construção de comunidades, DBS enfatiza o discipulado pessoal e o caráter piedoso. Além disso, a escola se concentra em uma variedade de temas bíblicos, construindo sobre as bases estabelecidas na Escola de Treinamento e Discipulado. Este curso preenche os requisitos do currículo central da UofN para a Bíblia.

Discipleship Bible School ( CHR 205 )

Discipleship Training School (DTS) ( DSP 211 )

This school is an intensive Christian discipleship course that begins with an 11- or 12-week lecture/teaching phase, followed by 8-12 weeks of practical fieldwork. It is a prerequisite for all other University of the Nations courses, and it also serves to guide and prepare our students to be future Youth With A Mission (YWAM) staff. DTS is designed to encourage students in personal character development, cultivating their relationship with God, and identifying their unique gifts and callings. Intercultural exposure and global awareness are special emphases throughout the course, preparing students to evangelize and disciple current and future generations, answering the call to go all over the world and teach (make disciples of) all nations (Matthew 28 :19). The curriculum falls into the following six main categories: The Bible - Who is God - In the Beginning - What Went Wrong - The New Beginnings - Becoming People Like Jesus and Bearing Fruit for the Kingdom. This school can also be offered with a particular focus. Ex: DTS Arts; DTS Sport Credit will be given for this course with satisfactory completion of DSP 211/212.

Discipleship Training School (DTS) ( DSP 211 )

This school is an intensive Christian discipleship course beginning with an 11 or 12-week lecture/teaching phase followed by an 8-12 week practical field assignment. It is a prerequisite for all other courses in the University of the Nations, and also serves to orient and prepare all new Youth With A Mission (YWAM) staff. The DTS is designed to encourage students in personal character development, cultivating their relationship with God and identifying their uniqueÂ gifts and callings. Cross-cultural exposure and global awareness are special emphases throughout the course, preparing the students to evangelize and disciple current and future generations, answering the call to ""Go into all the world and teach (make disciples of) all nations."" (Matthew 28:19). The curriculum is in the following six major categories: God's nature and character; God's intention for individuals, peoples and nations; seeing all of life from God's perspective; redemption, sin, and the Cross; God's family - the Church; God's world - His call and commission; the ministries of YWAM.Focused DTS's: In some locations the DTS is offered with a particular focus, such as the Crossroads DTS, Operation Year DTS, University DTS, Sports DTS, Arts DTS, etc.Credit will be given for this course with satisfactory completion of DSP 212.

Estratégicas Missionárias ( CHR 199 )

An overview of the goal of evangelizing all people groups is given from four perspectives: biblical, historical, cultural and strategic. The biblical mandate to go, the success and failures of God's people in carrying out that mandate, and current plans/strategies for bringing the Gospel to the frontiers are covered. Group discussions and readings provide opportunity for a personal response to the call to ""make disciples of all nations"" (people groups).

Family Ministry School ( CNH 223 )

Course 12 week in the lecture phase and 12 week outreach , with lecture in the mornings and afternoons, The empheses throughout the course is how to build strong family and how to disciple nations throug The family.

Family Ministry School ( FAM 223 )

Ministry Development Seminar ( CHR 147 )

The seminar promotes the training of new workers with the knowledge and sense of belonging in the mission's history from the beginning. Through classroom sessions, participants understand the nature and calling of YWAM, its valours, pacts and challenges, learn about the development of the vision and perspectives on missions, generational thinking, personal fund-raising, worship and evangelism, spiritual authority, and conflict resolution, as well as the proposal for a missionary life based on the responsibility of self-leadership, guided by the Holy Spirit. The course is especially designed for new staff at YWAM centers.

Ministry Development Seminar ( CHR 147 )

School of Biblical Christian Worldview ( HMT/SCI 213 )

This course takes a historical look at the prevailing philosophies and ideologies that lie beneath the social and political issues of present day societies. It encourages students to become responsible Christians in society, and to exercise positive influence wherever they work and serve. Students delve into topics such as the meaning and components of a worldview and how to apply biblical Christian thinking to contemporary issues. Each student is required to write a paper under the guidance of an advisor. This course meets the U of N Core Curriculum requirement for Applied Christian Thinking.

School of Intercessory Prayer ( CHR 265 )

The purpose of the SOIP is to teach, practice and encourage the daily exercise of intercessory prayer and to understand the character, nature, and ways of God in prayer, intercession, worship and spiritual warfare. Understanding the significant place and practice of prayer in the believer’s life, and the role of worship and spiritual warfare in making disciples of the nations are taught through lectures, discussions, and research projects. Practical application includes coordinating and leading prayer and worship.

School of Intercessory Prayer ( CHR 265 )

School Of Strategic Missions ( CHR 235 )

Students apply what they have learned in the lecture, doing cultural research, building cross-cultural relationships, and in some cases getting involved in planting a new church, depending on the particular School of Missions and its focus. Leadership schools come in different forms, designed to meet the needs of the students, equipping them for servant leadership while giving opportunity for personal growth and development. Two emphases offered in this category of school are: During this school students discover and develop their gifts and talents in leadership roles. The course is especially designed for new staff at YWAM centres and is adapted to the context of the language and culture of the country in which it is taught. Some of the topics are: understanding the core values of YWAM, perspectives on missions, generational thinking, transforming cultures, personal fund-raising, worship and evangelism, personal ministry development, public speaking, spiritual authority, and conflict resolution. School of Pioneer Leadership Development This school has the goal of equipping young leaders to pioneer new YWAM bases, schools or ministries or mission field. Students will receive tools to help them in becoming effective learners and leaders -- learning the culture, and in some cases the language, of the people where they will pioneer. Topics include: team building, principles of pioneering, servanthood, foundational leadership practices, mentoring, coaching, and the role of intercession in pioneering. Students may have opportunity to work alongside ministries that are in a pioneering phase of development. A recommendation from a YWAM leader is required for entry into this course.