Application for YWAM Belfast DTS

Application for a Discipleship Training School in Northern Ireland

Once completed and submitted, it will remain Confidential
How to complete this application:

Thank you for your interest in this school! It is our intention that the application process serve as a valuable tool in helping you, your church and us in YWAM, prayerfully evaluate whether this is the right course for you at this time.

Please answer all of the questions on this application form. Husbands and wives enrolling as students must complete separate application forms.

Please note the information requested on this form is restricted to details relevant to our consideration of your application at this stage.

REFERENCES

As a part of the application process, there are three Reference Forms to be sent to the Referees you have selected. One is for your church leader, one for a mature Christian friend, and the third is for your employer or teacher. Once you have filled out and submitted the online application, please send your Referees the link to the reference forms. The reference form links are listed on the DTS Application page, just copy and paste into your email/message. Once completed, the forms will be sent directly to the DTS Registrar.

MEDICAL REPORT

A Medical Report Form is included - the first part to be completed by you and the second part by your doctor. Please print out the medical forms, and both sections need to be given to your doctor/GP. Please fill in the APPLICANT section yourself. The sections must be returned together by your doctor, sealed in a separate envelope that indicates it's a 'medical report.’ They must be posted/mailed to the YWAM Belfast address. Please give your Doctor a stamped and addressed envelope so that they can post it directly to YWAM Belfast.

PASSPORT/VISA INFORMATION

This information is needed for anticipated visa purposes only, including the field placement phase of the DTS.

APPLICATION FEE

A non refundable fee of £30 (which covers the cost of processing your application) will need to be paid via PayPal. After submitting the application, head back to the DTS application page on our website, and click on the payment link.

FINALLY... We pray that God will guide you clearly as you complete this form.

YWAM Belfast Financial Policy

INTRODUCTION
This page is designed to explain the financial costs of attending this school and how that money is spent. It also gives a breakdown of when fees become payable.

WHAT THE FEES COVER
The DTS fees cover the cost of tuition, board and lodging during the lecture and outreach phase. They also cover:

Student Registration with the University of the Nations
Speaker expenses (travel and a small honorarium)
Internal rental costs for the use of base accommodation and teaching rooms
Travel costs for midweek and mid-term outreaches
Contribution towards the running of the training office
Contribution towards the cost of one pastoral visit per outreach location

No DTS staff member receives any income from the school.

APPROXIMATE OVERALL COSTS – (as of Jan. 2021) Applicable for schools 6 months or less. If the school/course is longer than 6 month, please confirm with your school location what the additional costs may be. Fees may vary.

Application fee: £30
Lecture Phase: £2350
Outreach Phase: £1700 (NOT including the airfare)

Total: approx. £4080 (does not include any airfare or UK Visa costs)

Participation in the optional (but highly encouraged!) YWAM Belfast Internship will be an additional cost. Please contact us about the cost for this 6 month program that begins at the end of DTS program.

In addition to the above you should allow some money for leisure, personal needs, toiletries, etc. Travel insurance and cost of visa to the U.K. may be applicable, and will be an additional expense.

SUMMARY - DUE DATES FOR PAYMENT
Application fee - £30 non-refundable deposit due with application (Covers the cost of processing your application.)
Registration fee - £200 non-refundable room deposit due when acceptance letter is received. (This confirms your acceptance of our offer and reserves your room.) This amount counts towards Lecture Phase fee balance.
Balance of lecture phase fee - Due on arrival.
Outreach fees – We appreciate if the outreach fee is paid by week 8, though it is due in full before the commencement of outreach. YWAM will aid in the selection of flights for outreach. Payment for transport to the outreach location (such as flights) and visa fees will be in addition to the outreach fee, and will be payable upon booking – typically around week 5.

COSTS FOR CHILDREN
Fees for children are based mainly on food costs but also include a nominal amount for utilities.

Age	Cost
0-1	Free
1-5	20%
6-12	40%
13+	60%

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Youth With A Mission is a faith mission. Therefore we are open to prayerfully considering applications from those who through unemployment or other circumstances are lacking the total finances. If, together with your church, we felt it right that you are to attend the DTS we would work out a financial scheme on an individual basis. Without such an arrangement in place before the school starts we are unable to accommodate students who do not have their fees in full. Please do not hesitate to contact us if this applies to you.

PAYMENT
IMPORTANT - ALL FEES ARE QUOTED IN POUNDS STERLING ONLY. When paying electronically, all overseas applicants may pay the equivalent in their local currency, but will be liable for bank/transfer fees incurred. We strongly encourage payment online through PayPal or bank transfer as it is quick, safe and efficient (the applicant is responsible to cover any fees charged by the service provider).

HELP
If you have any questions please send us an email: dts@ywambelfast.com

The DTS Application
Warning: When going forward and backwards through the application form, don't use the browser buttons. USE the forward and back buttons on the FORM. If you hit the back button in the browser, you could lose the data you have inputted so far.
Start date of the DTS:

DayMonthYear
Start date of the DTS:*
D/M/YY, or the general start month
DTS Location:*
Should we be unable to accept your application for the date you have specified, would you want us to:

hold your application until we have space?recommend you to another location?
Have you applied to other locations?*

YesNo
If "Yes", Where?
How did you find out about us?*
Friend, Family, Church, YWAM.org, Internet Search...

Personal Information
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty / State / Province

Postcode / Zip CodeCountry
Permanent Address (If different)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty / State / Province

Postcode / Zip CodeCountry
Mobile Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Landline (Home) Phone Number

Country CodePhone Number
Personal Email*

Confirmation Email
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Gender*

MaleFemale
Age*

Passport Information
Citizenship/Nationality*
Passport number*
Place of issue of Passport*
Date of Expiry*

DayMonthYear
Please Note: You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the school outreach phase for visa application purposes.
Upload a photograph here. It doesn't have to be a passport photo, but it does need to show clearly your likeness.*

Cancelof
Please note: You must have a passport valid for at least six months after the end of the school outreach phase for visa application purposes.

Emergency Contact

Who would you like us to contact in case of an emergency?
Name(s):*
Relationship to you:*
Do they speak English*

YesNo
If No, What Language do they speak?
Phone Number*

Country CodeMobile or Landline
Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty / State / Province

Post Code / Zip CodeCountry

Marital Status
SingleEngagedMarriedSeparatedDivorcedWidow/er
Spouse/Fiancé(e) name*
Type "N/A" if this does not apply to you
Has your spouse/fiancé(e) applied for this school?*

YesNoThinking about it
If not, please comment
We do strongly recommend doing DTS as a couple

Dependents
Will any children be accompaning you? (If yes, please give their details below)*

YesNo

Child 1
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

DayMonthYear
Nationality (as listed in the Passport)
Gender

MaleFemale
Passport Number

Child 2
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

DayMonthYear
Nationality (as listed in the Passport)
Gender

MaleFemale
Passport Number

Child 3
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

DayMonthYear
Nationality (as listed in the Passport)
Gender

MaleFemale
Passport Number

Additional Child(ren) details:
Child(ren) details: Please include: Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Boy/Girl, Age.

Food Restrictions
Do you suffer from any food allergies or intolerances?*

YesNo
Do you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet?*

YesNo
If “yes” to any of the above, please comment:
Please note! We will do our best to accommodate any special food requirements for medical reasons, as well as personal preferences like a vegetarian or vegan diets. Please be as specific as you can and be advised that you very likely need to assist to ensure your needs are met. Please be aware that we may not be able to cater to specific non-medical diets.

Church Information
Church Affiliation:*
Church leader's name and title:*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty / State / Province

Postcode / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Does your church leader support the idea of you attending a YWAM school?*

YesYes, with reservationsNoNot sure
If “...with reservations”, “No”, or "Not sure" please comment:
How would you describe your relationship with your church?*

Education and Skills

1st School Information
Select one:*

Secondary (Education between 11-18 years)University/College/Higher or Further Education (post 18 years)
School name*
Start Date*

DayMonthYear
Date
End Date*

DayMonthYear
Date
Exams Success/Qualification Received*

2nd School Information
Select one:

Secondary (Education between 11-18 years)University/College/Higher or Further Education (post 18 years)
School name
Start Date

DayMonthYear
Date
End Date

DayMonthYear
Date
Exams Success/Qualification Received

3rd School Information
Select one:

Secondary (Education between 11-18 years)University/College/Higher or Further Education (post 18 years)
School name
Start Date

DayMonthYear
Date
End Date

DayMonthYear
Date
Exams Success/Qualification Received

Form collapse ender
Additional Education information*
List any other training or qualifications you have received *
What is your current occupation and employment history?
Position*
Length of employment*
Briefly discribe what your work entails*
Briefly describe any past work experiences:*

Languages:

Please identify the languages you speak and indicate your proficiency:

1 – elementary speaking	4 – full proficiency
2 – limited word proficiency	5 – native tongue proficiency
3 – minimum professional proficiency	6 – mother tongue

English*
Other Languages and proficiency

Gifts and Hobbies

Please indicate your gifts, including any drama, musical or artistic talents, and your hobbies
Giftings you may have:*
Hobbies:*
Feel free to also describe some achievements you feel are highlights over your lifetime so far:

Christian and Life Experience

Please prayerfully answer the following questions. (If you would feel more comfortable speaking to somebody before completing this form, please feel free to contact us.)

Your Personal History
Describe how and when God became real and personal to you.*
Briefly describe other spiritual experiences and/or significant events in your Christian life.*
What experience do you have in sharing your faith? Have you been in missions or on outreaches before? Have you been previously involved with YWAM or other mission organisations?*
What church work experience have you had? Have you any leadership experience? *
Briefly describe any experiences you have had in other cultures. *
Which books, periodicals, podcasts, videos, websites, people... have influenced you most and why?*
How would you describe your Christian life and your relationship with the Lord at this present time?*
What are you currently struggling with in your life as a follower of Jesus? Are there current personal issues that you think we should know about yourself? *
Please list anything else you would like us to know about you and your situation - strengths, weaknesses, any personal and character issues (such as alcohol abuse, drugs, smoking, sexual immorality, pornography, occultism) that you feel you need to work through during this time. If so, please explain.*

Purpose of coming to do a YWAM Belfast DTS
Why are you seeking to be trained and equipped for missions? Why now? Do you sense a direction and purpose on your life in some kind of full-time service? Since when?*
Do you have a desire to reach a particular nation, group or sphere of society (business, arts, youth etc)?*
What skills would you like to use in missions/ministry?*
How did you hear about Youth With A Mission?*
Why would you like to do a Discipleship Training School with YWAM instead of some other form of training or education (for example: Bible college, seminary...)?*
What is your reason for applying for this particular YWAM-DTS?*
What are your hopes and expectations for yourself during this DTS?*
How do you think you would cope with challenging situations like: different food and culture, dormitory housing or small quarters for families?*

Finances
Please read the Financial Policy Sheet before completing this section. Every staff member in Youth With A Mission is responsible to provide their own fees and personal living expenses. Each prospective student is expected to do the same. As you do the possible – use savings, earn the money, sell things you don’t need (as directed by the Lord) – God will do the impossible. Where God guides, He will also provide.

(For current exchange rates, please refer to your local bank.)
£*is what I have at the present time towards the school fees.
£*is what my church/family/friends/others have pledged towards my fees.
£*is what I still need for my fees.
(Please note that these fees do not include any insurances, vaccinations, visas, flights, spending money...)
How do you plan to raise the amount you still need?*
List current financial obligations and how you expect to fulfill them.*
Are you leaving a job to attend DTS?*

YesNo
If Yes: should you be accepted for the school, how much notice do you need to give?
Give names of any dependants you have and to what extent you are obliged to them financially.*

CRIMINAL OFFENCES
YWAM, as an agency working with children and young people, is exempt from the UK Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and therefore applicants must declare all previous convictions. Police record checks can be made by YWAM to verify information.
Have you ever been cautioned, charged or convicted of a criminal offence in any country, or do you have any cases pending?*

YesNo
If Yes, please give details:*
Have you ever been the subject of a police investigation in any country which did not lead to a criminal conviction?*

YesNo
If Yes, please give details:*
Has any allegation ever been made against you which has been reported to, and investigated by Social Services/The Social Work Department in any country?*

YesNo
If Yes, please give details:*
Has any disciplinary action ever been taken against you or written warning given to you in any country, by any employer or any charitable or other organization or body working with children or young people in relation to your behavior with children and young people?*

YesNo
If Yes, please give details:*

LIABILITY, CONSENT, COMMITMENT AND TERMINATION OF INVOLVEMENT

The legal bits:
You must read through all the legal text in each box before you are able to tick the boxes. Please sign at the end.
COMMITMENT*

I have completed all portions of this application truthfully and to the best of my knowledge, and if accepted by Youth With A Mission (NI) Limited, I will, under God, abide by the spirit, authority and schedule of the programme.I understand that the Discipleship Training School consists of both the lecture phase and the field placement phase, and that by completing this application, I am making a commitment to both phases of the school.I confirm that I have read the Financial Policy Sheet and understand that payment of my school fees must be made upon or before my arrival at the school (unless prior arrangements have been made).I therefore undertake to pay all personal expenses during my involvement with Youth With A Mission.
Applicant signature:*

Clear
(applicant, parent or guardian)
Date*

DayMonthYear
Parent or legal guardian signature:

Clear
(Parent or Guardian)
Date

DayMonthYear
If the applicant is under the age of 18, please print the name of the parent or legal guardian that is co-signing

Internship: Further training options
Are you interested in further training after the DTS and joining the 6 month Internship?*

YesNoMaybe, I would like some more information

Referees

The people who will be filling out the reference forms for you
Church/Spiritual Leader:*
Name
Phone number
Email
Employer/ Teacher:*
Name
Phone number
Email
Mature Christian Friend:*
Name
Phone number
Email

Additional notes on completing the application
VISA NATIONAL SUPPLEMENT/UK IMMIGRATION:
We will advise you on any course of action you should take to obtain a visa only after acceptance. Help or sponsorship will only be given by YWAM to accepted students who have successfully completed the application process.

CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCES & MEDICAL REFERENCES:
All the references are confidential, so they should arrive separately from the main application.
IMPORTANT: The Medical and Doctor reference must arrive in a separate envelope somehow marked that it contains those specific Reports (as only the medical officer on our end is allowed to see it). The first part, the medical report, is completed by you, and the second part is completed by your doctor, who should also receive the first part to mail in with the second.

APPLICATION DUE DATE & PROCESSING PROCEDURE:
Applications are usually due at the latest, 4 weeks before the school starts, although enrollment may close as capacity is reached. Only completed applications (i.e. with references and fee paid) are reviewed, and applications are usually processed in order of completion (first come, first served). Applications may not be reviewed immediately, as the appropriate staff may have other responsibilities (meaning they’re occasionally out of town or on outreach, etc., sometimes for extended periods).

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK & CHILD PROTECTION:
YWAM Ireland requires all of its volunteers, students and staff to provide a satisfactory criminal history check due to our Child Protection policy. Towards the end of the application process the applicant will be provided with a document suggesting how to do this. You may request a copy of our Child Protection policy at any time to review.

Thank you for applying for the DTS! You will receive a confirmation email, and we will be in touch in the next two weeks. If you have any further questions, you can reach us by email: dts@ywambelfast.com
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Application for a Discipleship Training School in Northern Ireland

YWAM Belfast Financial Policy

The DTS Application

Personal Information

Passport Information

Emergency Contact

Marital Status

Dependents

Food Restrictions

Church Information

Education and Skills

What is your current occupation and employment history?

Self-Evaluation

Languages:

Gifts and Hobbies

Christian and Life Experience

Finances

CRIMINAL OFFENCES

LIABILITY, CONSENT, COMMITMENT AND TERMINATION OF INVOLVEMENT

You must read through all the legal text in each box before you are able to tick the boxes. Please sign at the end.

Internship: Further training options

Referees

Additional notes on completing the application