Ekballo DTS
Trailblazing teams taking the gospel to the hardest and least reached regions of the world.
A 7½-month journey of radical surrender and risk for the sake of the gospel.
Ekballo DTS
Looking for missions training for unreached people groups? The Greek word ekballō means “to thrust out with force.” In Matthew 9:38, Jesus doesn’t just suggest — He sends laborers into the harvest with purpose and authority.
The Ekballō School is a call to be one of those laborers: surrendered, Spirit-led, and ready to take the gospel where it’s never been.
- Live a life of surrender, laying down your comforts and rights
- Gain God’s heart for the unreached
- Get sent to the hardest and least reached regions of the world
“He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
— Jim Elliot
Where Courage Meets Calling
Elements of Ekballō
This is not a normal DTS. It’s a calling into radical faith and obedience. The Ekballō DTS is designed to ruin you for ordinary Christianity and break your heart for the unreached. Through worship, the Word, and the wildness of missions, you’ll encounter God and be equipped to go.
Train
This phase builds upon the foundations of knowing God and making Him known. You’ll spend hours in the prayer room, read through the entire Bible, and receive practical training to thrive in the most difficult mission fields.
- Hearing God’s Voice & Nature
- Deep time in the Word & prayer
- Crisis Management & First Responder skills
- Leading inductive Bible studies
- Bible distribution in restricted areas
- Reaching the Unreached
Be equipped to lead with clarity and courage in the face of difficulty.
Apply
As your faith grows, you’ll practice what you’ve learned; sharing the gospel, discipling others, and stepping into leadership. You’ll walk alongside long-term workers, love cross-culturally, and serve in unreached regions with little to no gospel presence.
- Step out in leadership
- Learn to work cross-culturally
- Share the gospel unto sustained fruit
Go
You will be sent to the places no one else wants to go: the Himalayan villages, African deserts, slums of India, or Middle Eastern mosques. Jesus said “Go.” Ekballō is your chance to say “Yes,” no matter the cost.
- Get sent to the Least Reached
- Take risks in obedience and worship
- Lay down your life for the sake of the gospel
Training
Phase 1
12 Weeks
International Outreach Phase 1
9 Weeks
International Outreach Phase 2
9 Weeks
Debrief & Graduation
2 Weeks
Training Topics
You will be stretched physically, emotionally, and spiritually as you train to take the gospel where it has never been preached. Each topic is designed to prepare you for sustainable, Spirit-led mission work in unreached regions.
- Crisis Management
- Wilderness First Responder Skills
- Bible Distribution in Restricted Areas
- Reaching the Unreached
- How to Develop and Lead an Outreach
Pricing & Dates
Ekballo Schedule and Costs
The next school dates are coming soon. Submit your interest form to stay updated.
Tuition Cost:
$3,995
Tuition covers the following:
- Housing
- Food
- All teaching and course materials
Phase Two & Three Cost:
$7,000-$10,000
Outreach costs:
- Includes all international outreach travel, housing, food, and ministry expenses
Note: The exact cost will be determined based on the outreach location
Now is the time to seek God and share the light of Christ into the darkness.
The Plan
Jesus is still calling laborers. Now is the time to say “Yes.”
Applying for our School of Worship is simple:
1
Submit Your Application
Fill out the Ekballō School application to begin your journey.
2
Get Accepted
Once accepted, secure your spot with a deposit.
3
Prepare for Impact
Get ready to be sent with power, purpose, and a heart broken for the unreached.
Reserve Your Spot
Don’t hesitate. Applying is free – Submit your interest form today!
If you want more ways to connect with YWAM Lancaster, explore our event calendar, follow us on social media, or join us for morning worship or Thursday Nights on our campus.
But no matter what you do, just start. Seek God. Get sent.
About YWAM Lancaster
YWAM Lancaster exists to raise up leaders who carry the presence of God into the nations. Through the Ekballō DTS, we are commissioning a new breed of missionaries: bold, broken, and burning for Jesus.
We believe the gospel belongs in every corner of the earth. That is why we are dedicated to equipping and sending people who are full of the Holy Spirit, trained in the Word, and ready to lay down their lives to make Jesus known.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ekballō is a secondary school for students who have completed a DTS.
The $3,995 covers housing, food, teaching, and materials for the 12-week lecture phase.
Outreach costs range from $7,000 to $10,000 and cover all travel, housing, food, and ministry expenses.
Yes. We value families in missions and will work with you to find the best way for your family to participate. Keep in mind that the demanding nature of this school may not be suited for all family situations.
Outreach locations may include the Himalayas, North Africa, India, Burma, or the Middle East. Locations are prayerfully chosen based on field needs.
Fly into:
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
Airport pickups are available upon request. Additional fees apply.
YWAM Lancaster
1932 W Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522
We share the property with Twin Pine Manor Bed & Breakfast.
