Backpackers

A JUMP INTO THE MISSIONS FIELD

When? April

Missions - As followers of Christ we are all called to go to all people from every place. We have a call. Who will go? (Romans 10:14-15)

Community - We desire to live as a community, sharing our burdens and our joys, learning and growing together. We follow the example of the Acts 2 church in living wholeheartedly for Jesus and encouraging and building one another up. (Acts 2:42-47) 

Prayer - Communication with Jesus is key to everything we do. We aim to develop a life of prayer for unreached people, our cities, our neighbours, and ourselves. (Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6)

Biblical Truth - Gain a deeper understanding and love of the Word of God to establish biblical truth in our hearts and grow in our identity as followers of Christ. We want to be people who hear the word of God and respond. (James 2:17-18, Romans 2:13)

Worship -We believe Jesus is worthy. Worthy of every tribe and tongue to worship him, that starts with us. (Revelation 7:9-10, Psalm 100)

DISCOVERING GOD'S HEART FOR COUPLES

When? TBD

Relationship - Building (or rebuilding) the foundation of your own and taking that restorative relational heart to the Nations

Purpose - Developing the passion of a sense of vision for future ministry and family as a couple 

Mission - To develop your call as a couple, understand opportunities and to respond

Service - Learn how to serve and champion those around you while developing your giftings and talents

HITTING THE TRAILS AND REACHING THE TRAVELERS OF NEW ZEALAND

When? October

Identity - We desire people to know who they truly are, and how deeply they are loved by God.

Adventure - We invite you to embark on an epic adventure of going deep with God through traveling and exploring nature.

Relationship - We value everyone's story. Through daily life and adventure-seeking, we aim to build relationships with the traveling communities in New Zealand and beyond. 

Truth - We believe the word of God is true. Hearing from God is an essential part of living in relationship with Him and other people. We seek what God says through the Bible, and listening to His voice. 

Evangelism - Through seeking God, discovering the truth of who God is, and building relationships, we desire to share the love of Christ with all nations and people.

CLIMBERS REACHING OUT TO CLIMBERS

When? October

Freedom - We learn to be set free by God from the things that slow us down, so that we can then make Him known to others in power and love.

Passion - We want to take our passion for climbing and dedicate it back to God. We do this by setting aside time in our lives to be discipled by Him.

Sacrificial Service - We desire to carry the idea of intentional community and sacrificial service into the rest of our lives. Our attitude can be one of willingness to forgo our climbing goals, champion those behind us, or overcome our “fear of heights” to reach out to climbers where they are! 

Missional Climbing - We want people to leave DTS with an understanding that missions can be a lifestyle. Ministering to climbers doesn’t have to stop once you finish school. It’s something you can do whenever you go outside and harness up or climb in the gym.