Ministry Development School

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL (MDS)

University of the Nations course code CHR241/242

Duration: 2 Years

Starting Date: 29 January 2024

Prerequisites: Completed DTS

The Ministry Development School is a two-year staff internship that trains you in practical life and vocational skills as well as the core aspects of being in full-time missions. You will learn skills and knowledge that can be applied to your future vocation, YWAM ministry opportunities, or further academic studies.

During the course you will work as a full-time volunteer staff member with us. While you may spend a portion of your two years in Australia, your home base will be in Vanuatu.

This school gives you the opportunity to gain ministry skills and experience all while empowering you to help build healthy lives, communities, and nations in a variety of expressions.

The prerequisite for this course is a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS).

Our Ministry Options include:

Administration Team

Roles include:

• Admin Officer & Accounts
• Social Media PR and Marketing
• Videographer / Photographer, Graphic & Web Design

Family Life Ministry Team

Roles include:

• Food Services & Hospitality
• Transport
• Base Programs including Child &Youth Ministry,
• Community Nights
• Housing and Property Maintenance
• Garden

Spiritual Life Team

Roles Include:

• Worship leaders
• Teacher & Small Group Leader
• 24 hr Prayer team
• Evangelism leaders

Program/Ministry Team

Roles include:

• Child and Youth Ministry leaders
• Alpha Youth leaders
• DTS Staff
• Outreach Staff
• Island Impact project leaders

INCLUDES

• 2 weeks class orientation and introduction into the ministry
• Ongoing weekly input
• Personal fundraising and support-raising development
• Participate in all areas of ministry as a full-time YWAM staff
• Utilise your gifts and skills. If you are not sure what your skills are, the Staff Internship – C4CM provides you with an opportunity to discover more of your strengths.
• Opportunity to work in a community of dedicated YWAM staff who are passionate about opportunities to serve, build, care and connect with individuals and communities in many locations.