SURF & MISSIONS DTS
School Dates
5th July – 4th Dec 2026
School Costs
Lecture Fees: $5,600AUD ($3,600USD)
Outreach: ~$3,000 – $4,000AUD + airfare
see application for more details
SURF & MISSIONS DTS
School Dates
5th July – 4th Dec 2026
Lecture Fees: $5,600 ($3,600USD)
Outreach: ~$3,000 – $4,000AUD + airfare
see application for more details
CATCHING WAVES. REACHING PEOPLE.
At YWAM Sunshine Coast, we believe the surf is more than waves — it’s a gateway to the nations. This DTS Track is designed to take your passion for surfing — or your desire to learn — and connect it to God’s greater call on your life. From the beaches of Australia to some of the most unreached coastlines in the world, we see surfing as a powerful tool to build bridges, share the gospel, and bring the light of Jesus into communities that might otherwise never encounter Him.
In this track, whether you’re already confident in the water or just starting out, you’ll discover how surfing can become a lifestyle of worship and witness. We’ll press into identity in Christ — not performance, not results, not comparison. As we paddle out together, you’ll learn how to carry Kingdom culture into the surf lineup, building authentic community in and out of the water. Whether it’s encouraging a fellow surfer, praying for someone on the beach, or pioneering into closed nations where the surf opens doors, you’ll be equipped to use your board as a platform for the good news.
This is about more than catching waves. It’s about being sent as salt and light into the surf culture, living as a disciple who brings transformation wherever the ocean takes you.
TO KNOW GOD
LECTURE PHASE
Spend the first 12 weeks living with friends in a discipleship community located just a stone’s throw from the beach. Make new friends and learn about God together with young people from all over the world who are also passionately seeking God’s heart. Each week we have guest speakers who come from dynamic ministries to share awesome truths – covering topics like: Hearing God’s voice, The Father Heart of God, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare, and World Missions.
TO MAKE GOD KNOWN
OUTREACH PHASE
After the lecture phase, you will put what you have learned into practice on an 8-week cross-cultural outreach. This is where the real adventure begins!
Travel to some of the world’s coastlines where the ocean is not just a playground but a doorway for the gospel. Whether it’s paddling out to connect with the surf community, teaching locals to surf as a way of building friendship, or stepping into closed nations where waves create opportunities to enter, you’ll be equipped to carry the love of Jesus wherever the water takes you. Expect to see lives transformed as you share the gospel, plant seeds of community, and bring the hope of Christ into places where His light has not yet reached.