Welcome to the family.
We are honored that you are joining us in Kona for DTS. This is a full-time discipleship training school to prepare you for missions, and we ask that you come with a heart that is open and willing for God to break into every area of your life. Our desire is to raise up students who prioritize the presence of God as the source of everything they do. From this value we want to launch you into the nations to see the lost saved, the sick healed, and communities planted.
What to expect?
Fire and Fragrance teaches on topics such as hearing the voice of God, the character and nature of God, Bible overview, worship and intercession, the supernatural power of God, reaching the lost and much more. Your weekly schedule will include corporate times of worship and intercession in the prayer room as well as times of deep ministry unto the Lord and to one another. You will be involved in Holy Spirit led outreaches, sharing the gospel of Jesus through words and actions both in the community here in Kona and when you go to the nations on outreach. You will also be involved in one-on-one discipleship with our staff and your fellow students as we all continue to dive deeper into a life of holiness, integrity, and deep relationships.
When are payments due?
Lecture Phase: $4,095 US(Lecture $3,995 + $100 Refundable Room Key/Cleaning Check Deposit)
Full payment is due 10 days PRIOR to arrival day.
A late payment fees will be charged to any account that does not meet this deadline.
Outreach Phase: $5,000—$6,000 USD
Payment 1 Due: 4 weeks after arrival day
Payment 2 Due: 8 weeks after arrival day
What else do I need to verify?
Health Insurance
ALL students are required to have health insurance both for their time in Kona, HI and on outreach. Documentation is required. However, for the outreach portion, students need to have the following policy minimums:
*You may want to hold off purchasing travel insurance for the outreach portion until you know your specific location. Outreach Insurance can also be purchased through the campus.
Passport Expiration Date
Certain countries require a passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon entry, so please verify that your passport does not expire within 9 months from arrival day.
Required Vaccines (Before Arrival)
Tetanus
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
MMR
TB Test - All US citizens are required to arrive with documentation of a CLEARED TB test. International students are required to complete this test in the US. Appointments will be scheduled on base upon arrival.
Additional recommendations - Yellow fever and malaria pills
*Important: If you do not get vaccines, it will limit your choice in outreach location.
YWAM Kona Policy
"It is the recommendation of YWAM Kona that you come with all known recommended childhood vaccinations (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough, polio, measles, mumps and rubella). In addition, because many of our outreaches are in remote or high risk locations, in order to participate in these locations, we require individuals to have all the recommended childhood vaccinations as well as those elated to their particular outreach location. Any questions or requests for exceptions regarding this can be directed to our Campus Training Team at itt@ywamkona.org"
Background Check
You will be receiving an email from “Verified First” titled “Background Questionnaire” before you can arrive, we will need you to complete the check.
Have you decided on a track?
We have 9 tracks to choose from, check out the videos on our YouTube channel.
Daily Schedule in Kona (pretty much)
6:15–7:30 AM: Breakfast
9–12 PM: Class time
11:30–1 PM: Lunch
1–3 PM: Prayer room, skill tracks
3–5 PM: Campus work duties
4:30–6PM: Dinner
6–8 PM: Small groups or worship nights
Packing List
DTS Suggested Packing List
Arrival Day
We need your arrival information as soon as possible! This includes airline, flight number, arrival time, and date. You can log into your application to fill out this information at apply.ywamkona.org.
YWAM Kona provides transportation from the airport to the campus only on arrival day.
If you come before arrival day, you will be responsible to find your own accommodations and airport pick up. Campus will not provide housing for US or international students prior to arrival day.
Connect on Facebook
Join your school's Facebook Group where we will post updates and important information. You can use this space to post prayer requests, questions, testimonies, and to connect with other staff and students from the school.
2019 September Fire and Fragrance DTS
2020 January Fire and Fragrance DTS
September 2019
Dates
Arrival Day:
Sept 26, 2019
Training:
Sept 26, 2019–Dec 18, 2019
Outreach:
Dec 19, 2019–March 19, 2020
Graduation:
March 20, 2020
Departure Day:
March 21, 2020
January 2020
Dates
Arrival Day:
Jan 2, 2020
Training:
Jan 2, 2020–Mar 25, 2020
Outreach:
Mar 26, 2020–June 11, 2020
Graduation:
June 12, 2020
Departure Day:
June 13, 2020
April 2020
Dates
Arrival Day:
April 2, 2020
Training:
April 2, 2020–June 24, 2020
Outreach:
June 25, 2019–Sept 9, 2020
Graduation:
Sept 11, 2020
Departure Day:
Sept 12, 2020
September 2020
Dates
Arrival Day:
Sept 24, 2020
Lecture:
Sept 24, 2020–Dec 16, 2020
Outreach:
Dec 17, 2020–March 21, 2021
Graduation:
March 22, 2021
Departure Day:
March 23, 2021
January 2021
Dates
Arrival Day:
Jan 7, 2021
Lecture:
Jan 7, 2021–Mar 31, 2021
Outreach:
April 1, 2021–June 27, 2021
Graduation:
June 28, 2021
Departure Day:
June 29, 2021
April 2021
Dates
Arrival Day:
April 8, 2021
Lecture:
April 8, 2021–June 30, 2021
Outreach:
July 1, 2021–Sept 18, 2021
Graduation:
TBD
Departure Day:
TBD
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