What is BTS?
The Bible Teacher School as part of the Discipleship Bible School (DBS) focuses on equipping individuals with deep biblical knowledge and teaching skills to communicate and teach the Scriptures to others effectively.
What is the Bible Teacher School School?
Do you want to be raised up as a DBS Teacher? Has God called you to teach His Word but are unsure how to get started? Do you have a love for God’s Word and a desire to share it with others?
The DBS world is a growing network of Bible schools training students around the world to know and share God’s story. However, as the school multiplies, there is also a growing need for more teachers. The Bible Teacher School (BTS) aims to raise up more Bible teachers!
It is a three-year long program that consists of three separate three-week seminars, each covering four weeks of the DBS to complete all 12 weeks in our DBS curriculum. The hope is that it can be incorporated into your existing schedule. It doesn’t matter whether you are presently involved in a DBS or in some other capacity in YWAM, or a Church worker, or have a regular job.
Meet your School Leader
Christopher Hipona is from the Philippines and is passionate to disciple followers of Jesus walk in their God given purpose. Together with his wife (Jenneke) they have been in YWAM since 2008 mostly involved in Biblical Studies and Counseling.
They moved to the Netherlands at the beginning of 2019 to help pioneer the School of Biblical Studies (SBS) and now hope to see the Discipleship Bible School (DBS) kick off in Amsterdam and beyond. They are a growing family and have two beautiful daughters named Keziah and Zoë.
The Seminar:
Join us to seize the opportunity to equip yourself for teaching scripture and to discover how the Bible has influenced the historic city of Amsterdam. We are situated in the heart of this iconic city, famous for its canals, picturesque houses, vibrant arts scene, business innovations, pursuit of justice, and celebration of individual self-expression. We’ve organized a historical canal tour for you, exploring the deep roots of Christianity in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
- You must have completed a CORE Biblical Studies course at UofN, focusing on the Inductive Bible Study Method such as DBS, SBS, BCC, or BFL.
2. What kind of certification will I receive upon completion?
- We are a registered seminar under the UofN, you will get 3 credits upon completion of the program.
3. What kind of VISA is needed to come to Amsterdam?
- All participants from outside the EU and other countries exempt from visa restrictions need to acquire a valid tourist visa upon entry to the Netherlands. We can assist with invitations, but you must arrange this yourself.
4. Are there opportunities for hands-on teaching experience?
- Participants will have sufficient time to practice what they learn in the seminar, with at least two 20-minute teaching sessions per week.
Course Information
Prerequisites
DBS, SBS, BCC, or any other Bible CORE Curriculum from the UofN
Dates
2 August - 23 August
Languages
English
Lectures, studies, and homework
Dates
Cost
T.B.A
Tuition fees, food, and housing included
Bible Teacher School
Accreditation
Three individually accredited semesters for the University of the Nations
Bible Teacher School - Seminar 2
As YWAM Amsterdam, we are offering BTS Seminar #2 - Kings and Prophets. We will have Dan Lewis as our speaker to equip participants with the Deep Bible Content
Dan Lewis is an accomplished Bible professor with extensive experience in academia and pastoral ministry, having taught at institutions such as William Tyndale College, the Robt. H. Whitaker School of Theology, the South African Bible Institute, and the Caribbean Bible Institute, along with serving as an evangelical pastor for 34 years at Troy Christian Chapel. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy and is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, having authored several books and created a comprehensive website with over 5000 pages of biblical commentaries. Since 1991, he has actively lectured in various Youth With A Mission Schools of Biblical Studies around the world.