Around The World
Discipleship Training School
Around The World DTS
Course Dates :
Lecture Phase: 22 Feb - 15 May 2026
Outreach Phase : 16 May - Early Aug 2026
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” Matthew 28:19
Be discipled. Make disciples. Experience the nations.
Join us in sunny Nelson for Around the World DTS with a global heartbeat!
Step into the heart of missions as you join us in Nelson and then travel across continents, witnessing God’s work in your own life and in diverse cultures. With a one-year Around the World ticket, you’ll journey from New Zealand to Europe where you’ll graduate and have the freedom to continue your Spirit-led adventure from there as God leads you.
What to expect
Worship
Experience transformative times of worship, deepening your intimacy with God and connecting with others through powerful communal praise.
Lectures
Engage in insightful lectures featuring multiple guest speakers, designed to grow your faith, refine your identity in Christ, and equip you for effective ministry.
Cute Animals
Goats!!! Chickens!!!
Intercession
Participate in focused intercession, learning to pray with purpose and passion for individuals, communities, and nations.
Community
Become part of a vibrant, supportive community where friendships are formed, and life is shared both inside and outside the classroom.
Work Duties
Contribute to the community through meaningful work duties, developing a servant's heart and a strong work ethic.
Evangelism
Be equipped and inspired to share the love of Jesus with others through various evangelistic activities throughout the community.
Adventure
Spend part of your DTS out in nature with activities such as sailing, hiking, paddle boarding and surfing with an evangelistic approach!
Journaling
Cultivate your spiritual growth through regular journaling, capturing your journey, prayers, and insights from God.
Prophetic
Discover the heart and intimacy of God through the prophetic while learning to impact nations with creativity of prophetic gifts.
One on Ones
Benefit from personalized mentorship through one-on-one sessions, fostering deep spiritual growth and personal transformation.
Small Groups
Connect deeply with peers in small groups, where you can share, learn, and grow together in a more intimate setting.
Sample Curriculum
Lecture Phase
Through the 12-week Lecture Phase on our Nelson campus, a diverse array of speakers will delve into various topics each week. Here’s a sample of the possible themes that could be covered during this phase:
Hearing Gods Voice
Character and Nature of God
Father Heart of God
Relationships
Lordship of Christ
Holy Spirit
Spiritual Warfare
Evangelism
Biblical world view
Missions
Debriefing/ Re Entry
Between inspiring lectures and hands-on teachings, students will have the opportunity to serve through base work duties (helping care for the base and property), share their faith during weekly evangelism in Nelson, enjoy free time or exciting planned weekend activities, and connect with local churches.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
- Proverbs 9:10
Outreach Phase
Go. Grow. Make Him known to the ends of the earth.
After your 12-week lecture phase, you’ll embark on an incredible staff-led outreach to the nations! Teams will travel across continents — Oceania, the Americas, Africa, Asia, or Europe — bringing the love of Jesus to people and cultures around the world.
This journey is designed to expand your perspective, grow your heart for missions, and let you see the world through God’s eyes. As you travel, you may discover a nation or people group that stirs a lasting passion in your heart.
During outreach, you’ll step into:
Cross-cultural experiences and travel with purpose
Evangelism as a lifestyle
Partnership with local ministries and churches
Serving, teaching and sharing your testimony
Immersing yourself in community life
We believe you’ll witness God’s faithfulness in powerful ways — discovering His heart for the lost, His love for the nations, and perhaps your own next steps in missions.
After outreach, all teams will reunite in Europe to celebrate all that God has done, share testimonies, and be equipped for the next Spirit-led adventure.
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
- Isaiah 6:8
Lecture phase cost NZD $5,950
(Includes lectures, food, accommodation, local transportation and activities)
Outreach cost approx. NZD $14,500 - $16,000
While we live by faith and know God provides, it is a requirement that all students pay their lecture fees & a deposit of $8,000NZD towards their outreach fees before the start of DTS. Students must have a plan of raising the remainder of the outreach fees by week 6 of lecture phase.
(Includes around the world airfare, basic food and accommodation, and transportation)
Does not include vaccines, visas, passport fees and personal expenses