Our Focus
The Shine Seminar equips Jesus' followers with a passion for social justice and practical knowledge of how to properly support survivors of the sex trade and human trafficking. We aim for every student to be empowered in their unique abilities in contributing to the abolishment of modern day slavery, be voices of hope in their spheres of influence, and be advocates for Biblical justice and for the marginalized.
This course explores the global sex trade and the Christian response. We aspire to offer excellent, Jesus-centered training to students through teaching, spiritual reflection and practical application.
Students are taught by experts and grow in understanding the core elements of the sex trade and human trafficking - while increasing in compassion and humility toward its survivors.
Students are introduced to Biblical, person-centered, trauma-informed and survivor-empowering care, and also are able to advocate for justice with a biblical worldview; being equipped to shine God’s heart for justice within their own communities.
Testimonials
"Shine is a great seminar for anyone feeling the Lord leading them to do ministry in the area of trafficking. Shine covers the topic from many different angles and paints a good picture of what doing this type of ministry is really like. Shine will equip you and challenge you and is a great first step into this type of ministry."
Reuben Zook
Co-Founder Unstoppable Love International
Testimonials
"The Shine Seminar is a Biblically grounded, holistic introduction to the injustice of sexual exploitation, equipping Christians to respond with wisdom and compassion. This catalytic course has launched many people into impactful projects, making a tangible change in the global fight against exploitation."
Hanna Wade
Former Shine School Leader
Testimonials
"There are few courses on the earth that educate on the issues of trafficking and exploitation from a Christ-centered spiritual lens, as well as a human rights lens. Over the years of speaking at SHINE in Amsterdam I have been so impressed by the leadership, the wide topics covered and the opportunities provided to gain deep understanding of a highly complex issue, right in the heart of one of the most public red-light district cities in the world. I am grateful to share lessons learned from my 15+ years of experience in 20 nations working in this field with hungry and passionate students who are being raised up by God to change the world and shining the light of His transformational love in the darkest places."
Helen Taylor
Vice President of Impact at Exodus Cry - Shine Speaker 2022-2025
Testimonials
"I came to shine with a passion and desire to understand more about tracking and exploitation . To learn practical and emotional tools to fight alongside this injustice in anyway and i can and this is exactly what shine gave me to opportunity to do both biblically and culturally. Most importantly shine showed me the Love and heartbreak Jesus has for this injustice and how even if we can just impact the one it this is what matters the most."
Grace Cobham
Shine Student 2025
Lecture Phase
The lecture phase is a full-time class schedule taught by experienced professionals. It will consist of daily lectures, weekly prayer and worship times, occasional workshops, assignments and a final group research project.
Topics
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Biblical justice, Awareness and Advocacy
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Prevention, Healthy Sexuality, Economics of the Sex Trade
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Outreach and Survivor-Centered Care
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Aftercare, Safe Homes and Trauma-Informed Care
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Policy, Research and Law Enforcement Involvement
Outcomes
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Introductory knowledge of the global sex trade and human trafficking.
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Advocacy from a Biblical perspective.
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Basic knowledge of providing trauma-informed and person-centered care.
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Helen Taylor - Vice President of Impact at Exodus Cry (Speaker Shine Seminar)
"Since 2009, when I first encountered the Father's heart for the issue of trafficking - His grief, pain and overwhelming love - I have given my wholehearted yes to being His witness and friend serving to fight this injustice. After working in restoration and outreach for 10+ years I have more recently been focused upstream, on prevention; changing the culture and policy reform in order to see trafficking uprooted worldwide."
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Optional Internship
There is an optional 6 week internship immediately following the lecture phase for a select number of students. The internship provides an opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with a nonprofit organization in the anti-human trafficking field. We offer internships in 3 locations:
Cape Town, South Africa - S-cape
Safe House & Restoration Program
S-cape wants to see victims of Human Trafficking free, safe, healed, restored and equipped. More information, click here.
Bali, Indonesia - Unstoppable Love International
Outreach, Safe House & Restoration Program
Unstoppable Love International exists to bring an end to the sexual exploitation of women and children through prevention, intervention, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Their mission is to help them see their value and worth; enabling them to find freedom, healing, and a new life. More information, click here.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands - The Cleft
Intervention & Outreach
The Cleft reaches out to the ladies behind the windows in the red light district and partners with other organizations to offer essential resources. More information, click here.
Applications for the internship are due March 31st, 2026.
The internship applicants will undergo an additional interview and be assigned to their location by Shine staff prior to the lecture phase. Once assigned, the students will work directly with the nonprofit organization to decide their role/responsibilities, apply for visas if necessary and will coordinate their own travel. Students will continue to receive counsel and support from Shine staff throughout the planning and internship.
Course Information
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. Both those who have done a DTS with YWAM as well as those who haven't are welcome!
Dates
May 21 - July 3rd 2026
Languages
English
Lectures, studies, and homework
Dates
Cost
€2000,-
Expenses for the optional internship are not included