SOMD
SCHOOL OF MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT
Grow in leadership and character
What is the School of Ministry Development?
The School of Ministry Development (SOMD) at YWAM Cultivate gives the DTS graduate space to focus and refine their calling as a leader – and put it to practical use! The SOMD at YWAM Cultivate is for disciples who are ready to be equipped for a lifetime of serving Jesus.
TRAINING PHASE (3 MONTHS)
OUTREACH PHASE (3 MONTHS)
GROW
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. School of Ministry Development (SOMD)- During this school students discover and develop their gifts and talents in leadership roles. The course is especially designed for peolpe desiring to learn how to be efective in ministry. Some of the topics are: understanding the core values of YWAM, perspectives on missions, transforming cultures, personal fund-raising, worship and evangelism, personal ministry development, public speaking, spiritual authority, and conflict resolution.
SERVE
Refine personal vision and mission
Deepen your understanding of the bible
Develop discipleship basics
Sharpen your god-given talents
Practice christlike leadership
Continue the growth that started in DTS
DATE
ARRIVAL DAY: September 18, 2025
DEPARTURE DAY: December 12, 2025
COSTS
LECTURE : 3,600€
OUTREACH PHASE 5,500 €
REAL WORL TRANSFORMATION
Research to Impact
Identify an comunity issue, explore gods heart through scripture and desing a hands on solution in a team.
"Least last and servant of all."
University of the Nations
course credit
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: School of Ministry Development (SOMD)- During this school students discover and develop their gifts and talents in leadership roles. The course is especially designed for new staff at YWAM centers 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.