TAKE BOLD STEPS
The School of Missions and Evangelism (SOME) is a six-month program designed to inspire and equip students to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with courage, clarity, and compassion. This program will help you transition into the mission field by providing practical tools, training, and support you to take your first steps into missions field.
Come with an open heart, ready to learn about leadership, pioneering, evangelism, support raising, and much more. This program will not only equip you with tools for the mission field but also deepen your understanding of God’s heart for the nations.
Lecture Phase: July 13 – October 2, 2026
Outreach Phase: 1st week of October – 2nd week of December, 2026
Lecture Phase
Finances for the lecture phase are being treated differently than they are at other YWAM campuses. As part of our Faith Journey, we invite you to unite with us in prayer for God’s provision rather than financing your own training. For more information, see our Faith Journey FAQs.
Outreach Phase
Ground fees will cost $4000 CDN*:
- Ground transportation
- Food and housing overseas
- Ministry costs and expenses
- International health care coverage
*Airfare not included. Fees subject to change.
You will have lectures five mornings a week for twelve weeks. Speakers will teach from Biblical truths and from their own experiences. Most lectures will be applied in practical settings.
LECTURE TOPICS*
- Evangelism & Apologetics
- Biblical Foundations for Missions
- Intimacy with Jesus
- Leadership Development
- Church History and Worldview
- Pioneering a Ministry
- Team Dynamics
*Subject to change
After our morning lectures, typically three days a week, we will focus on practically applying what you have learned. This will involve street evangelism, mercy ministries, teaching, fundraising, and other activities.
TRAINING FOCUS
- Teaching and Preaching
- Proclamation and Evangelism
- Support Raising and Networking
- Ministry Planning and Budgeting
- Discipleship and Mentorship
- Spiritual Disciplines
Here is a sample of the schedule. Subject to change.
We will house you in our dorms with other students. Depending on the number of students, you can expect a few roommates. We have a community environment where you will share everyday experiences with classmates and staff – whether that is during mealtimes, work duties, group worship, or outreach activities.
We believe that living in community gives us opportunities both to learn the principles of serving and loving one another and to live them out authentically.
The Shan people of Southeast Asia are a key focus for YWAM Sheep River. SOME at YWAM Sheep River is focused on the Middle East as well.
We invite you to pray and ask God where He would like us to minister in the Middle East. While leaders pray before the program begins, we must seek direction from God together.
The 10-12 week mission trip is centered on sharing the Gospel in different contexts. Students and staff work together to develop the outreach plan and budget, make travel arrangements, create a vision/mission statement, determine outreach goals, find contacts and ministries, work on visa processes, and more.
We believe the best way to learn is by doing, through shared experiences, practical application, and intentional teamwork.
As a gifted artist, Subarna puts her craft to work in all she does at YWAM Sheep River. Her creativity can be observed in promotional material, aesthetics care of the facility and support raising. Though her heart is set overseas on evangelism and church growth in the Middle East, she has capably run accounts and kitchen here at home in YWAM Sheep River. A day doesn’t go by when her life-giving laughter isn’t heard in our office.
Lee is known for his curiosity and genuine interest in those around him. He brings approachability, high energy, and a joyful sense of humour into every space he’s part of. He is deeply passionate about cultivating intimacy with Jesus and advancing missions worldwide. You will often find him speaking about the needs of missionaries around the world, needs that may one day include yours. Also, if you love Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings, or are into video games, you’ll quickly find a friend in him.
