Youth With a Mission YWAM Mexico

There are a number of limited scholarships available. Once your full application has been received you may apply.

In 1974 Jim Stier and his wife Pam went to pioneer the work of YWAM in Brazil. The early days were slow and difficult, but their efforts in that country eventually resulted in substantial growth. They currently work with a staff of over fifteen hundred. During the nineties Jim was the director of YWAM Frontier Missions and the director of the work in the Portuguese world. He also served as the International Director of Evangelism and Frontier missions. Jim served as the International President of Youth with a Mission from 1995 until 2000. At that point he took on the job of Executive Chairman of YWAM International. He served in that role until August of 2004. Currently Jim is the Director of the Americas Field for YWAM. Jim and Pam raised five children in Brazil.

Are you seeking to grow more in your leadership? Apply for our Leadership Training School (LTS) right here in Baja California!

Goal
The LTS is a course designed to equip YWAM staff how to lead like Jesus and to maximize their God given talents and abilities for His kingdom.

Topics
The 12-week lecture phase is taught by internationally renowned leaders on topics such as:

Dates:
Sept 27th to Dec 17th 2010. Arrival day will be Saturday Sept 25th, departure day will be Saturday Dec 18th

Fees:
The breakdown of fees for the school are as follows:
A nations: $3100
B nations: $1500
C nations: $800

Prerequisites:
Completion of the Discipleship Training School and Field Assignment (IDS 701/702) or Crossroads Discipleship Training School and Field Assignment (IDS 703/704).

Credits: 12 Credits. The Leadership Training School (LTS) is accredited with the University of the Nations.

INFORMATION FOR LTS FAMILIES & CHILDREN

MARRIED COUPLES: We highly encourage both spouses to attend the LTS as full-time students if at all possible, as the demands of leadership and the need for leadership understanding are a shared responsibility. Priority will be given space-wise to couples where both spouses are attending the school. The LTS is a University of the Nations course worth 12 credits. There is no provision available during this LTS for a spouse to "sit in" on a class here and a class there, as we are accepting the maximum number of full-time students we can accommodate. It is imperative that each student attend all the classroom and small group sessions, as the learning process will require an integration of all these activities. The LTS is structured differently than most YWAM schools. If a spouse would like to attend the LTS as a full-time student, but feels that the class time plus course work and family demands may be too much to handle, he/she would need to communicate the situation in advance of the start of the school. (Spouses who are unable to attend full-time because of personal health restrictions or due to having an infant or unhealthy child may be able to contract in advance with the school leadership to attend some specific FULL WEEKS or SERIES of teaching. However, they would need to work out child care for the entire time and commit to attend all of the LTS class sessions associated with that speaker or topic. Auditing fees would apply.

SCHOOLING AND CHILD CARE:
Infants: There will be no corporate childcare provided for children under the age of three. In order for both spouses to attend the LTS, parents of infants are encouraged to bring a nanny or partner together with other LTS families for their childcare needs.

Pre-school: We are planning to have a pre-school program available for children ages 3 through 6. The pre-school will be in session during all scheduled LTS class times.

School age children: We are planning to run a sports and activities program during all scheduled LTS class times for children above six years of age as well. This program often proves to be a rich and wonderful time for the children, paralleling some of the experiences their parents are having in the LTS. However, IF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN REQUIRE HOME-SCHOOLING OR SUPERVISION FOR A SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM PARENTS WILL NEED TO BE RESPONSIBLE TO OVERSEE THEIR STUDIES OUTSIDE OF LTS CLASS TIMES OR BRING ALONG A TUTOR.

NOTE: IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO BRING A NANNY IF YOU HAVE NURSERY AGE CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT OLD ENOUGH TO ATTEND THE PRESCHOOL. IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO BRING A TUTOR IF YOUR CHILD MUST COVER A SPECIFIC CURRICULUM DURING THE MONTHS OF THE LTS.

If you plan for your children to attend the preschool or school-age programs we offer, which run during ALL required LTS class times, it will not be necessary for you to bring a nanny or tutor.

SCHEDULE & ATTENDANCE: The LTS schedule will be full and at times very demanding. We ask that students come with the least amount of outside responsibilities so that they can get the most out of the LTS opportunity. There will be a balance between classroom lectures, discussion groups, work duties, social activities and personal time. In addition to working on the LTS Project, there will be periodic exams and required reading to reinforce the learning process.

Because this is a school for leaders, we often receive very legitimate requests for students to be absent from class to lead or participate in ministry opportunities. However, if we granted these requests, the continuity of school would quickly unravel. In order to protect the individual student and to protect the integrity of the school, WE DO NOT ALLOW ABSENCES FROM THE LTS CLASS TIMES FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN ILLNESS. Participants are expected to arrive in time for the start of the school (by September 25^th), to stay through the close of the school (departing NO EARLIER than December 18^th) and to be present at all LTS class activities each week. There are a few required weeknight and weekend events during the LTS, and these will be communicated at the outset of the school. Otherwise, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays are free for optional sessions, ministry or personal time. The LTS is a University of the Nations course worth 12 credits.

LTS PROJECT: Habakkuk 2:2 “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it.”

The LTS Project is designed to give an opportunity for YWAM leaders to seek God, define their vision and develop the practical skills to plan, manage and communicate it well. The Project is one of the most exciting and fruitful elements of the LTS, often bringing new ministries to birth and linking YWAMers together in global networks of friendship and calling.

WRITTEN EXAMS

The Leadership Training School is affiliated with the University of the Nations. Therefore, in accordance with the Biblical concept of evaluation, there will be periodic examinations throughout the LTS. Firstly to reinforce the learning process, and secondly to help the staff determine how they can better facilitate the students in assimilating the content of the school.

We recognize that, coming from a broad spectrum of nations, we have diverse educational backgrounds and study habits. We encourage you to take written notes during the corporate teaching sessions throughout the LTS. We will provide information for study helps toward the beginning of the school.

Speaker & Event Schedule

Week 1 September 27 - October 1- Jim Stier

Week 2 October 4 - 8 - Jim Stier

Week 3 October 11 – 15 - Iain Muir – Not confirmed

Week 4 October 18 - 22 – Darrow Miller

Week 5 October 25- 29 - Jim Stier

Week 6 November 1 – 5 –

Week 7 November 8- 12 – Tom Hallas

Week 8 November 15- 19 – Shirley BrownHill – Not confirmed

Week 9 November 22- 26 – Jim Stier

Week 10 November 29 – December 3 – Eduardo Angelo

Week 11 December 6 - 10 – John Dawson – not confirmed

Week 12 December 13 – 17 – Danny Lehmann

Note: National holidays observed at YWAM San Diego/Baja

USA - Thanksgiving Nov 25th 2010

Daily Schedule

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
6:00 - 7:00	Quiet Time
7:00 - 8:00	Breakfast
8:30- 9:30	Intercession and Worship
9:30- 10:30	Class - Morning Session 1
10:30 - 10:50	Break
10:50 - 12:30	Class - Morning Session 2
12:30 - 1:30	Lunch
1:03 - 3:00	Class - Afternoon Session - Wed. Small Group
3:15 - 5:00	Work Duty
	Dinner
7:30 - 9:30	Study time

Note - Meal Schedules are the same all week

Objectives:

One of the objectives of the LTS is to build understanding in how better integrate the six principal areas of YWAM’s calling, producing practical benefits in the lives of each student. The calling and anointing of YWAM are based in Mark 16:15 and Matthew 28:19. We do this through the following outlined approach.

I. The Great Commission and it’s breadth:

A. To all nations

B. To all peoples of the earth

II. YWAM is called specifically to:

A. Evangelism

B. Training

C. Mercy Ministry (Relief and Development)

III. The Christian Magna Carta - We believe that every person in the world has the right to:

1. Hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

2. Receive the Bible in their mother tongue.

3. Have a Christian Fellowship nearby and to be free to participate in it, having Bible teaching

and worship together with other Christians.

4. To have one’s basic needs met for life, food, water, clothing, shelter and health care.

5. To live a fulfilling life spiritually, mentally, socially, economically, and physically.

6. To give a Christian Education to one’s children.

We believe that these basic rights are clearly in the Gospel.

IV. Look at the seven mind molders in society that influence the lives of all people, the same that

we are called to as a mission to influence.

1. Family

2. The Church

3. Education

4. The media and communication

5. Arts and entertainment

6. Government

7. Business

V. Opportunities for short and long term ministry are offered by YWAM in evangelism and mercy

ministry.

VI. We see ourselves as:

A. Trail blazers

B. Pioneers

C. Colonizes (long term developers)

We function in each of these areas as the Lord leads us, going anywhere at any time.

The LTS is designed to prepare you to effectively develop the vision God is giving you. There will be instruction on spiritual leadership, management principles, and communication, time management, budgeting, personal organization, operations, strategic planning and how to be an effective administrator.

Every nation, all peoples

It is the objective of YWAM to establish a vital ministry in every nation, begin a permanent ministry in every mega city (over 1,000.000) and to see effective evangelism within the many unreached peoples.

Each of you has future objectives that are within YWAM’s vision sighted above. We want your LTS project to be related to the fulfillment of the vision God has given us corporately. Your project should be based on something new, a vision for the future. Something that still awaits faith and obedience to become a reality.

Requirements for LTS Program

1. You must attend all lectures and also participate in all LTS activities. If you are not able to

attend for reasons of illness, you need to contact the LTS staff as soon as possible.

2. Intercession and Worship: Students are expected to participate in worship and intercession

sessions as well as practice daily devotions.

Certificate of Completion

We will award completion of program certificate to the students when all the following items are satisfied.

- Full payment of total school expense

- Three Submitted book reports

- Completion of two written exams

- Completion of LTS project

- Participation in all LTS activities & class lectures

A certificate of completion will not be awarded to those who fail to complete at least 60% of total class work.

Absence from class for any reason(s) other than illness must be preauthorized by Luciana. A colleague should report illness immediately to an LTS staff member.

Following is the percentage breakdown for overall LTS grade:

- Bible verse memorization: 5%

(memorization is done weekly & is submitted in writing)

-Book Report: 25%

-Exam #1: 15%

-Exam #2: 20%

-LTS Project: 35%

University of the Nations will award credits units to students who have completed all the requirements of the LTS Program. The Course number under the University of the Nations Academic System is known as CCM340.

Following are the project and exam dates for all students.

Exam # 1: October 1

Exam # 2: December 8

Project due: December 6

LTS Reading List

There are 3 required book reports for this school session. Please choose your own books from the following list of books for each book report. Following are the list of reading assignments and their deadlines.

1. Book Report 1 -Due October 18

2. Book Report 2 -Due November 8

3. Book Report 3 -Due November 29

Choose from the following list books:

Against All Odds - Jim Stier

Spiritual Leadership - Tom Marshall

Leadership Paradox - Denny Gunderson

Management, a Biblical Approach - Myron Rush

Courageous Leaders - Halcomb, Hamilton, and Malmstadt

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Steven Covey

Seven Habits for Effective Leaders - Steven Covey

Making of a Leader - Clinton

Ordinary Woman, Extraordinary Strength - Cook

Clearly Communication Christ - Landa Cope

Principle-Centered Leadership - Steven Covey

First Things First - Steven Covey

Leadership is an Art - M. Depree

Leadership Jazz - M. DePree

Managing in Time of Great Change - P. Drucker

Strategy for Leadership - Edward R. Dayton & Ted Engstorm

Tale of Three Kings - Edwards

Jesus for a New Generation - Ford

Through the Dust - Gunderson

Servant Leadership - Robert K. Greenleaf

Leadership, Management and the Five Essentials for Success- Joyner

Ministering Cross - Culturally - Lingenfelter

High Call, High Privilege - Gale MacDonald

Ordering Your Private World - G. MacDonald

Restoring Your Spiritual Passion - G. MacDonald

Rebuilding Your Broken World - G. MacDonald

Father, Make Us One - Floyd Mcclung, Jr

Crazy Times Call for Crazy Organization - Peters

Thriving in Chaos - Peters

Spiritual Leadership - Oswald Sanders

On the Crest of the Wave - Wagner

The World in Our Hearts - Williams

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