School of Evangelism

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1 About the School Of Evangelism
2 THE XTRA POINT
- 2.1 THE EVANGELISM
3 Contact Information
- 3.1 The schools in Europe & around the world
- 3.2 Books

About the School Of Evangelism

This is the first school YWAM ever started!

THE SCHOOL

There are quite some similarities with the DTS, but there are also some mayor differences!

THE LECTURE

Most of the teaching will be about evangelism or be closely related to it. Some of the subjects are: Biblical Worldview, Church Planting, The Gospel and of course Evangelism. The lecture phase 3 to 4 months long (depends on holidays).

Compared to the DTS: Because the SOE is a secondary school, we expect a student to make more independent choices. We even regard to them as staff and as examples for the DTS students.

The SOE Curriculum

SOE Curriculum

THE PRACTICAL

After the lecture phase comes the practical. This takes 2 to 3 months. We send them to locations where there is a need for pioneering work. For example: A church plant, setting up a ministry with students, the start of an E-team, etc.

Compared to the DTS: Even on outreach the students are more independent. We as staff are not going on outreach, which gives the students the challenge to get themselves prepared for their outreach!

THE PURPOSE & VISION

This is most important to read! Why are we doing SOE's and why do we want you to join!? First of all we see a big need in the world for evangelism! Especially in the countries where it a lot tougher! Europe is one of those places! Second, we want to see more missionaries released in their giftings! Lot's of DTS students leave YWAM after they did their school. We would love to see them released and fully equipped for a ministry that's on their heart. Third, God gave us a vision of planting at least a 1000 teams around Europe! That's why we would love you to join!

THE E-TEAMS

After the SOE, students can join an E-Team, Evangelism Team.

Link to the bigger article about: E-Teams

THE PIONEERS

These teams are focused on doing pioneering work which involves a lot of evangelism.

THE VISIONS

To reach out to all kinds of people in a city or community.

TO WORK WITH …

Churches, Church plants, YWAM bases and other new visions.

THE CHURCH

The Bride of Christ Ephesians 5:25-26

TO BRING VISION

We really would like to work close with local churches. This means both for the school as the E-Teams. First of all we want to bring vision back to the church. Lot's of churches just exist, lot's of them are loosing members and there are even churches that close down. What these churches need is to open their eyes, look up and follow Christ again!

THE RE-EVANGELISM

People can just go to church. You can even go there and not believe, and go there for years. And even if you do believe, you rather spend your time in the save environment of the church and it's community. But what is evangelism!? Must be the most scary thing! Well, it's not. Christians in church need to hear the Gospel again! What is the Good News Jesus talked about!?

TO BUILD THEM UP

The church is a place for community. People share their lives together and their faith. In order to build the church, this community needs to be well connected with area in which they are. To grow sharing their lives and faith with their close neighbours is what will bless the town or city.

TO PLANT THEM

What if there is no church or non of the existing ones want to work with YWAM. Well, you can also start from scratch. Start a little community, invite people to come for free meals, talk about your faith and gather as much people as you can! And of course make it a church that is relevant to this specific group of people! Link: Church Planting

THE XTRA POINT

A last point, might be important...

THE EVANGELISM

No, not evangelism, not for me!! Is this your first reaction to the word "evangelism"!? Does it give you shivers just seeing this word!? Well actually evangelism is a lot of fun, with lot's of freedom!

WHAT IS IT?

A box... Well, you know! You take a box, not cardboard, a wooden one will do. Go outside. Yes, go outside! Look where people are! Go there! Put the box down. What do you do next? Step on the box and preach the Gospel! Probably you will annoy some people, many will run quickly past your box and some may discuss with you. In the end the police we come and put you in jail! Happy End!

DO IT DIFFERENTLY

Wasn't that fun? Okay, maybe not. You can also do it different. So why not take the same box again! Yeah, you keep the freaking box! Go now! Back to that street you just were. Yeah, put in down! Yes, same spot! No!! Don't stand on it! Sit down my friend! Okay, now you just sit down and look! Look at the people! You see them!? That's the people God loves! You want to do some evangelism, right?!? Well, smile at them, wave.. See if there is anyone who want to talk with you.

WHO YOU ARE

Welcome to the School of Evangelism! Nothing is normal here! We want you to become an adult, grown up in Christ! Which means standing on your own feet! Doing evangelism is what will let you grow very fast! Now you really will learn who Jesus is for you! Don't be afraid, you might become disappointed sometimes, but it is not a failure. Just another lesson. The best thing is: You learn to love Jesus more every time you do it!!