Go Pacific DTS
January 20, 2020 - January 1, 2030
Go Pacific DTS
Do you have a love for culture and people, and are ready to GO further and deeper for your outreach? The Go Pacific DTS is for you!
Picture yourself going into a remote Island village giving away – for the first time – new Bibles in their local language! Or going to bring the message of hope and good news! In Matthew 28 Jesus commissioned us to GO and MAKE disciples of all nations. The Go Pacific DTS follows that call and goes into the South Pacific to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ. You will experience the rich Pacific culture and discover God’s love for these people. Will YOU answer the call to “GO”?
Are you ready for an adventure with God? Going beyond what’s familiar to GO to the places that are overlooked or forgotten? The Go Pacific DTS is your opportunity to give your all and go after God’s heart, and then carry His heart to the people of the Pacific.
- Commitment to walking towards transformation and discipleship
- Goals for students during lecture phase and outreach
- Owning the vision of the team and carrying it
- Creating a sub-culture of the stream
- How to handle pressure and still produce under it
- Being effective and strong in the midst of a storm
- Unity in diversity
- Team bonding
- What is the Fear of the Lord? What is it not?
- What Happens when we walk in the Fear of the Lord?
- How revelations of His holiness change and transform our lives
- The deep intimacy we walk into at the realization of His holiness
- How the gospel was brought about in the islands
- Understanding the foundations of Christianity in the islands
- Learning how to effectively share the gospel that will encourage relationship rather than religion
- Culture defined
- Cultural differences and similarities
- Culture shock and expectations
- Culture stereotyping
- God’s gifts of sports, music, art and drama
- How the love of God can bridge any differences
- Learning the language basics of where you will minister
- Ethnocentrism – one of the greatest barriers in cross cultural missions
- Learning about the spheres of society
- Recognizing our CALL to GO to all spheres of society
- Which areas do we carry strengths, gifts and talents in
- Empowered to use our gifts and talents in different spheres of society
- Understanding that God is the one that transforms nations
- How can we partner with God in the process of transformation
- The impact we make in the small and how it is part of a bigger picture
- Understanding what biblical world view is
- Studying the different world views we can see
- Importance of knowing the biblical world view when sharing the gospel
- How people see God through the different worldviews
- Seeking revelations of the cross
- Understanding what Jesus did and what He walked in
- Learning to share the gospel while being effective. (1 Pet 3:15)
- Different styles of evangelism and what that looks like in different cultures
“We had been married for 5 years when we came to Marine Reach. As a married couple, we learned a lot about each other and ourselves and gained a lot for our marriage. What we enjoyed most during the GO PAC stream times was the mix between the depth we dove into God’s Word, getting to know His plan for us better, and the times thinking and learning about the interesting Pacific cultures. We think it is so important to get to know new cultures. At the base, there are many different cultures, but you really want to get to know the one culture where you live and where you’re going on outreach. We experienced that when spiritual basics are understood with the heart and not only with the mind, that is what brings change into your daily life, and that is what you can carry home after DTS.“
Tobias & Annika Dietrich, 26 & 26, Germany
“Being part of the Go Pacific Stream really opened my eyes to experiencing and living in other cultures, particularly that of the Māori and South Pacific. Being able to be so relational with others, a key part of their culture, meant that we could witness God move in peoples’ lives on such a personal level, which has impacted me ever since. It also helped me discover my heart for evangelism, encouraged me to step out in faith, and stirred a passion to share the life-changing love of God I came to know during this time.”
Emma Sear, 19, England
“Before I did the Go Pacific DTS, I was expecting the Lord to do a lot of amazing things through me; and He did. However, I never expected Him to do so much work in my own heart. I drew a lot closer to God, experienced freedom, and I learned to believe in the ‘Jonas’ that He says I am. My relationship with God has become deeper and more serious, but at the same time it has become more fun and casual.”
Jonas Sørensen, 21, Denmark
“Our outreach to the Cook Islands taught me how to enjoy the simplicity of life. I learned that God is always focusing on my heart first and then on the hearts of other people. God also showed me the importance and power of constantly being in prayer.”
Judith Evers, 20, Germany
“The GoPac Stream challenged me to broaden my view for the people around me, to step out of my comfort zone, and to expand the love that God has put inside of my heart, to love Him and others more.”
Alex Ronsdorf, 24, Germany
Dates
23 Jan 2023
24 July 2023
Costs
Lectures $3745 NZD
Outreach $3495 NZD
Includes:
Lecture phase: Meals, Accommodation, Tuition, School Outings, Stream Activities
Outreach phase: Flights, Transport, Accommodation, Meals, Visas
Please check with us before booking air tickets.
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