As athletes, we live, breathe and dream about sports. Training, competing, conquering—this is what our world is all about. But you want to know: Where is God in all this? How is my being an athlete related to me being a Christian?

At YWAM Brisbane, we believe nothing in life is worth living unless God is involved. Winning the gold medal at the Olympics is nothing compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing the Father. Deep within you, you desire to know God in a powerful and compelling way, but the fact remains—you can’t get enough of sports. On the Sports Discipleship Training School (DTS), you can combine both—taking  your passion for God into your life of sports.

Sports is the language the whole world speaks—it brings people together like few things can. Mention cricket in India or Australia; say “Soccer” to a Brazilian or Norwegian.  Talk about Hockey with a Canadian or Rugby with someone from New Zealand. It doesn’t take much to realize that sports are HUGE around the globe. As part of the Sports DTS, you will see how your athletic talents can open doors for you to share the truth of Christ in almost any nation.

By simply doing what you love to do, you have an automatic platform to impact countless lives for God!

No pain, no gain... the Sports DTS will take you to your limits, physically and spiritually. During these six months, you will be encouraged in your walk with God, while also being challenged to give your all on the playing field. For the first four months, you will take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to your life in a variety of sports settings.

During this first phase of the DTS, you will train in a range of sports and even learn to train others as a means of discipleship.  For the remaining two months, you will take your sports skill onto the mission field by traveling with a team overseas.  Experiencing the adventure of a new culture, you will have numerous opportunities to help others and reflect Christ in different situations.

Throughout the whole process, mentors will be committed to walk alongside you and challenge you to go beyond the “average Christian life” and into a radical life with Christ.

If you have a passion for both God and sports, check out the DTS Overview page to learn how you can embark on this incredible journey of faith and physical challenge. Be prepared to abandon everything you have to be transformed into the very likeness of Christ!