School of Ministry Development
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the  DTS

min·is·try    (mĭn'ĭ-strē)  
n.   pl. min·is·tries
The act of serving; ministration

Objective:
To see fully equipped, committed servants launched into full-time ministry with their King.

fully equipped – people growing in personal character & practical skill
committed – people who are motivated to do whatever it takes for as long as it takes to see their God-given dreams fulfilled.
launched – people with clarity of focus released into their target location of ministry

The SOMD helps equip people who believe God is calling them to serve Him in full-time ministry.  
Paul writes in 2 Timothy 2:2  “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”.  The SOMD will impart truth to you and teach you how to pass it on to others so God’s kingdom will expand. Servant leadership will be emphasized.  We require a successful completion of the SOMD for all our staff at YWAM Orlando.

The SOMD seeks to help students move to a place where they…

…know themselves

People are more effective when they know the way God has uniquely gifted them as well as their strengths, weaknesses, skills, etc.

…know the steps they need to take to turn the dreams God has given them into reality

Many people have dreams that they know are from God but don’t know what to do next.

…are prepared to engage in ministry

Upon completion the SOMD graduate will be ready to take his/her place in ministry just about anywhere in YWAM or a local church ministry.

Topics include:

• Effective Personal Ministry
• Personal Growth (mental, spiritual, social & physical)
• Vision and Values of YWAM International and YWAM Orlando
• Funding Your Ministry
• Strengths and Gifts
• Servant Leadership
• Apologetics
• Spiritual Authority
• Understanding the Call of God