DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOL IN THE KINGDOM OF TONGA

The Gospel first arrived in this small nation about 200 years ago. It spread from Tonga to other Pacific Island nations. Unfortunately, the flow stayed within the boundaries of the Pacific and never reached the shores of Asia and beyond. Worse still, the wave of missions died. However, in recent years, with the establishment of YWAM in the country, a trickle of Tongan missionaries started going out from Tonga and the Pacific to Asia. The idea of missions, especially missions work in countries that are closed to the Gospel, had to be re-introduced to the Tongan church. Those who started the work here found it difficult and many times felt they were bringing in something that was totally foreign. Yet Tonga has a rich missions history. a few years ago in 1999, God has allowed us to witness "missions" taking root again in the hearts of the Tongans. We are expecting many Tongans to respond to the call of God through missions and join the next DTS and other DTS's in these millenium years. These will be the beginning of waves of missions from Tonga and other Pacific nations to the rest of the world. DTS IS THE DOORWAY!!!!!

WHAT IS A DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING SCHOOL?

The DTS is specially designed to develop Christian character in those who are called of God to serve Him. The fivemonth course is purposed to bring indepth healing in areas of relationships with God and others. Much time will be spent allowing God to invade your life. It is not primarily a school of knowledge but rather it is a school of wisdom - head knowledge translated to practical heart knowledge by immediate application of truth. Applciation is the key word and key work in the DTS.
God's greatest tool for transformation is the close live/learn dynamics of community life, where indepth relationships with other Christians will be established. On campus you'll enjoy a rich multi-racial community from Europe, the United States, Canada, and other Pacific Island nations. If you have more questions about the DTS in Tonga, please e-mail the DTS Leader at dts@uofntonga.org

LOCATION:

UofN Tonga Campus, Lafalafa, Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga