Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20
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REVISED 6/16/2017
Goal of DTS: To be a Disciple who makes disciples.
JOUNREY: The Discipleship Training School (DTS) takes you through the journey of fulfilling the 5 purposes in your life with God: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission.
UNIT SCORE
Each course is worth up to 4 units, taking around 12 Sessions (Hours) to complete. If it's a shorter course, the units will reflect accordingly. If you facilitate or teach a course alone, you will receive 6 units. If you co-teach a course, you get 5 units.
GETTING TO THE NEXT COLOR BELT
You get to the next color belt when you have reached 30 Units, and in addition, share your testimony and gospel with someone, OR go on a mission trip / local outreach. There are a total of 8 levels of DTS. The levels reflect the Karate color belts: yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, red, and black. We use the color belts as a symbol for growth because it reflect our culture, values and discipline.
YELLOW BELT - 30 Units
ORANGE BELT - 60 Units
GREEN BELT - 90 Units
BLUE BELT - 120 Units
PURPLE BELT - 150 Units
BROWN BELT - 180 Units
RED BELT - 210 Units
BLACK BELT - 240 Units
As you can see, it will take investment, dedication, commitment, and perseverance to acheieve the next DTS Level, but it is well worth it!
LENGTH: Each color belt will take around 1-2 years to complete, assuming that you take 1 course per quarter, and serve in some capacity in the church. Learning is a life long process. That's why we have 8 levels.
TIME: DTS courses will be held mainly on Sundays, from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Church.
In addition, various fellowships, small groups, and individuals, can also use approved course materials for their weekly study, and acquire units too. For example, Lighthouse can use DTS material for Friday Night Fellowship, and SALT can use DTS Materials for Weekday Fellowship.
COURSE FORMAT:
1) Content Review by the Facilitator.
2) Go over your devotional assignments. Discussion with the entire group.
3) DO SOMETHING! Do something that relates to your study topic that will put your learning in practice.
All courses have its own materials, with books, study guides, and sometimes video or audio teachings by the original author. If your course has video teachings, then you will spend 20-30 minutes watching the video, then spend the rest of the time discussing the content and actually DO SOMETHING about it.
Goal of DTS: To be a Disciple who makes disciples.
JOUNREY: The Discipleship Training School (DTS) takes you through the journey of fulfilling the 5 purposes in your life with God: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission.
UNIT SCORE
Each course is worth up to 4 units, taking around 12 Sessions (Hours) to complete. If it's a shorter course, the units will reflect accordingly. If you facilitate or teach a course alone, you will receive 6 units. If you co-teach a course, you get 5 units.
GETTING TO THE NEXT COLOR BELT
You get to the next color belt when you have reached 30 Units, and in addition, share your testimony and gospel with someone, OR go on a mission trip / local outreach. There are a total of 8 levels of DTS. The levels reflect the Karate color belts: yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, red, and black. We use the color belts as a symbol for growth because it reflect our culture, values and discipline.
YELLOW BELT - 30 Units
ORANGE BELT - 60 Units
GREEN BELT - 90 Units
BLUE BELT - 120 Units
PURPLE BELT - 150 Units
BROWN BELT - 180 Units
RED BELT - 210 Units
BLACK BELT - 240 Units
As you can see, it will take investment, dedication, commitment, and perseverance to acheieve the next DTS Level, but it is well worth it!
LENGTH: Each color belt will take around 1-2 years to complete, assuming that you take 1 course per quarter, and serve in some capacity in the church. Learning is a life long process. That's why we have 8 levels.
TIME: DTS courses will be held mainly on Sundays, from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Church.
In addition, various fellowships, small groups, and individuals, can also use approved course materials for their weekly study, and acquire units too. For example, Lighthouse can use DTS material for Friday Night Fellowship, and SALT can use DTS Materials for Weekday Fellowship.
COURSE FORMAT:
1) Content Review by the Facilitator.
2) Go over your devotional assignments. Discussion with the entire group.
3) DO SOMETHING! Do something that relates to your study topic that will put your learning in practice.
All courses have its own materials, with books, study guides, and sometimes video or audio teachings by the original author. If your course has video teachings, then you will spend 20-30 minutes watching the video, then spend the rest of the time discussing the content and actually DO SOMETHING about it.
GROUP SIZE:
In order to have quality discussions and personal accountability, Small Groups are designed to have around 7-10 people in each class. This is the general principle. But each facilitator will have the freedom to be a little flexible with the numbers.
CLASS LOCATION:
We have 5 classrooms in our church building. If we offer more than 6 courses, then we will use other nearby locations, such as the Patio tables at church, Starbucks, etc.
In order to have quality discussions and personal accountability, Small Groups are designed to have around 7-10 people in each class. This is the general principle. But each facilitator will have the freedom to be a little flexible with the numbers.
CLASS LOCATION:
We have 5 classrooms in our church building. If we offer more than 6 courses, then we will use other nearby locations, such as the Patio tables at church, Starbucks, etc.
DISTANCE LEARNING:
This is designed for our EM students who are studying at a college or university that is outside of Orange County or SoCal area. You may pick a course that you would like to study, and write up reflection papers and email it to your facilitator on a weekly basis. You will be given feedback on your papers, and will be prayed for during class time. You will receive units just like a regular student.
For more information, contact Pastor KC Liu at Pastor.KC@icloud.com
This is designed for our EM students who are studying at a college or university that is outside of Orange County or SoCal area. You may pick a course that you would like to study, and write up reflection papers and email it to your facilitator on a weekly basis. You will be given feedback on your papers, and will be prayed for during class time. You will receive units just like a regular student.
For more information, contact Pastor KC Liu at Pastor.KC@icloud.com
FAQ:
Q: What can I do after graduating from DTS?
A: We are confident that after you graduate, you will have developed a clear mission and purpose in life. And wherever God places you, you will be able to make disciples in your circle of influence, whether it is at your home, your school, your workplace, or among the Nations.
Q: What age group is DTS designed for?
A: DTS is designed for a wide range of age group. Whether you are a youth, young adult, working professional, married couples, or older adult, we have a DTS course just for you.
Q: Does it cost money to sign up?
A: We don't have registration fees nor tuition. But you have to buy your own books for the course.
Q: How much are the course materials?
A: Each course will require materials that will cost around $10. Some courses give out free handouts.
Q: Can I sign up even if I attend another church?
A: You can sign up if you have your pastor's blessing to attend DTS here. You are encouraged to continue to attend Sunday Service at your home church. Our prayer is that you will be trained and equipped to bless your home church.
Q: I am unsure about my faith in God, can I still enroll in DTS?
A: Yes! If you have a desire to learn and grow, you are welcome to join us. We welcome you to wrestle with your doubts and ask hard questions. We believe that is an essential part of your faith journey.
Q: What can I do after graduating from DTS?
A: We are confident that after you graduate, you will have developed a clear mission and purpose in life. And wherever God places you, you will be able to make disciples in your circle of influence, whether it is at your home, your school, your workplace, or among the Nations.
Q: What age group is DTS designed for?
A: DTS is designed for a wide range of age group. Whether you are a youth, young adult, working professional, married couples, or older adult, we have a DTS course just for you.
Q: Does it cost money to sign up?
A: We don't have registration fees nor tuition. But you have to buy your own books for the course.
Q: How much are the course materials?
A: Each course will require materials that will cost around $10. Some courses give out free handouts.
Q: Can I sign up even if I attend another church?
A: You can sign up if you have your pastor's blessing to attend DTS here. You are encouraged to continue to attend Sunday Service at your home church. Our prayer is that you will be trained and equipped to bless your home church.
Q: I am unsure about my faith in God, can I still enroll in DTS?
A: Yes! If you have a desire to learn and grow, you are welcome to join us. We welcome you to wrestle with your doubts and ask hard questions. We believe that is an essential part of your faith journey.
