I came into DTS not really knowing what to expect. I had already been to college, done an internship, and was hoping for a job in ministry. But as I applied for jobs, even in retail and restaurants, nothing seemed to come my way. I was frustrated and at a loss for what to do next when a friend came up to me after church and asked if I had heard of YWAM. I had, but I really didn\u2019t know what YWAM actually was besides a missions organization. She encouraged me to look into doing a Discipleship Training School (DTS). Because she felt that God asked her to share about YWAM with me, and I had no other options, I did.<\/p>\n
I found the Jacksonville location, applied, and basically told God that if it was meant to be, I would get into the school. Of course, I got in and started the school in January 2013. Little did I know that this short 5 months would change the trajectory of my life. As I went through the school, I realized how much YWAM\u2019s values and passions lined up with mine. I wanted to see people walking with Jesus, fully and passionately living for Him. The DTS was designed to encourage people towards that. I wanted to see people come to know Jesus around the world. YWAM was founded to see that happen.<\/p>\n
Not only did YWAM seem to line up with my values, it also helped me to grow and learn. Before doing a DTS, I knew that I ought to have a relationship with God, but I didn\u2019t really understand what that meant. I went to God for the \u201cbig\u201d things and tried to follow Him as best I could. But during the DTS I learned more about what it looks like to walk with Jesus on a daily basis. Every day is a new day with Him.
\nNow I am on staff full-time with YWAM and have the opportunity to pour into students and encourage them along their own journey.<\/p>\n
Not everyone\u2019s journey looks like mine, but everyone has the opportunity to learn to walk with God during their journeys. I didn\u2019t plan to be a part of YWAM, but God knew what was best for me even if I didn\u2019t. He was the one who orchestrated everything and opened doors that I had no idea would open. Every time I get frustrated with the unknown future, I remember how God ordered my steps with YWAM. He is the one who makes a way when it seems like there is no way. I am so grateful that He knows better than I do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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