
Prerequisite: Completion of a YWAM DTS
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Prerequisite: Completion of a YWAM DTS
Click below to make a school related payment for a DTS or one of our secondary schools. If you are trying to give to one of our students, this is where you go!
Make a Payment
Click below to make a one time donation or set up monthly donations to support one of our YWAM Salem staff members ministries.
Make a DonationClick below to make a payment for a hospitality room, staff fees, Mission Adventures, or any other misc. payment.
Make a PaymentAs a regular donor, we recommend creating an account. This will keep your year-to-date totals correct, your information will be saved so you will not have to enter it each time you want to make a donation, and you will be able to manage any recurring giving you set up.
CBCC is about experiencing the story of God like never before. You will deepen your roots in scripture to strengthen and sustain you as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
The Bible is a historically epic and diverse piece of literature that has profound wisdom to offer our modern world. But many find the Bible long and sometimes strange. Fewer than 10-20% of professing Christians have actually read through the Bible in its entirety. A larger percentage of people are confused by it, or even think it is irrelevant.
We believe God is calling us to reclaim the story and to be ambassadors and guides through the Biblical Journey. The CBCC seeks to equip you with the tools to do so. In this course, you’ll learn an effective multi-faceted study method, by applying it to a new book of the Bible each week. The selected books reflect different literature types in chronological order so that you get a wide variety of tools and understanding of the unified story of scripture.
Inquire ApplyIn this first crucial step of Bible study we ask the question, “What does it actually say?” We approach the text with a spirit of curiosity, ears ready to listen, and our pre-conceived notions laid aside.
The second phase of Bible study, we ask, "What did the author intend to communicate to his original audience?" Rich meaning will jump off the page as we learn to immerse ourself in the literary and historical world of the Biblical authors.
God intends for us to be shaped by Scripture today. In this final step we ask, "How can we respond to the authors intended message today?"
Arrival Day for the CBCC 2021 is September 19th and the Departure Day is December 17th!
12-week lecture phase and an optional outreach phase.
$3200. Includes all lodging, meals, and school materials.
Completion of a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS). It helps to have a strong work ethic and desire for a Biblical foundation for your life and ministry.
You will be staying in dorm style housing on our lovely rural campus of 35 acres. We’re only 15 minutes from downtown Salem and 1 hour from Portland, the coast, and the Cascade mountain range.
Haley Cabrera
DTS 2015, CBCC 2016
Amarissa Otsmo
CBCC 2013
Josiah Carrigan
CBCC 2014
What kinds of activities will your week be filled with? Each of these elements work together to enable you to achieve the course objectives.
Tuesday-Thursday mornings you'll have the opportunity to hear lectures from Bible study experts who will guide you through various forms of historical, archaeological, literary and geographical research for the book of the week.
YWAM is dedicated to worship Jesus and engage in intercessory prayer as integral aspects of daily life. You'll participate in worship on Mondays and Intercession on Thursdays with the entire campus. You'll also have a weekly time of worship and intercession as a class.
We believe disciples grow best in a community with other disciples. We’re focused on developing a community where you feel welcome and encouraged to pursue God in this season. You'll get to brush shoulders with other missionaries and students during meal times, study times, and free time!
Your staff are here to facilitate a safe environment for you to engage with the Word of God. You'll have a one-on-one each week with a staff member to discuss your assignments, all God is teaching you, and how to improve for the following week of study.
The CBCC starts off with a seminar on the inductive Bible study method. You'll then embark on a handful of assignments each week that enable you to discover the author's intended meaning and response. Practice makes perfect! The majority of your time in CBCC will be self-directed, independent study of 12 books of the Bible (one book per week).
You can start at this step any time! We'll collect some personal information from you (i.e. where you're from, your birthday, education/work background, etc.) We'll also ask some get to know you questions and hear more from you about your heart behind applying. It only takes 10-15 minutes to apply!
Secondary school applicants must have their most recent YWAM school leader or the YWAM base leader fill out a confidential character reference on their behalf. You will specify the name and email of this person in your application form and we will automatically send them the form through email! Your part in this step is to let this person know what's up!
Once you have have submitted your online application and we have received your character reference, your School Leader will review your application within the week. We’ll connect with you as soon as we know the status of your application. Some of our schools fill up fast, so you may be placed on a wait list.
You'll get ready for your YWAM secondary school by following our handy-dandy digital checklist. It will guide you through everything you need for a successful arrival (including fundraising tips!). Check out the page now for a heads up of what's required of you pending acceptance.
→Go to "Get Ready for YWAM" checklist
Popular Questions and Answers. If you have another question, feel free to contact the course staff directly.
As soon as you are accepted to the school you should begin fundraising for your tuition. Here are instructions on how to make payments or to point sponsors to give you funds:
Pay Online
Pay by Check
Please make check payable to Youth With a Mission or YWAM. Please put the name of the student in the memo of the check.
Send checks to:
Youth With a Mission Salem
Attn: Accounting
7085 Battle Creek Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97317
*Unfortunately due to IRS guidelines, funds given towards a student payment are not tax deductible. Youth With a Mission Salem is registered with the IRS as a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation and all donations towards staff members are tax deductible. However, when giving towards a student in one of our University of the Nations registered courses (such as the Discipleship Training School), your payment will not be eligible for a tax deduction. This is because when you give toward one of our students training, legally it is viewed as a payment towards tuition. Per IRS guidelines and according to Oregon state law, tax deductions are not available for tuition payments.
Yes! YWAM loves families. Our secondary schools can be academically intense, so this may be a busier season of your life. However we have had many families successfully complete our courses. Here's some more information that may be helpful to you.
Spouse Options and Pricing
Secondary School spouses are not allowed to sit in lecture on a regular basis. If the spouse wants to sit in lecture, we recommend you both take the school! Many secondary school spouses who are not taking the school will be focused on caring for their children. However, if you are not attending the school and do not have children, we recommend volunteering on the YWAM Salem Campus. This is a great way to connect with the community and get your rent and meals free.
Children On Campus Pricing (Includes 3 months of room and board)
Confirm your school start date in the program details section of this webpage. Arrival Day is always the day before the scheduled school start date. We typically start bright and early on the first day of the school, so it is best to show up earlier the day before to unpack and get settled. Here are your arrival options:
Plane
If you are arriving by plane, you must fly into PDX (Portland International Airport) our staff will pick you up at baggage claim. We will contact you with the exact pick-up times of the YWAM Salem Shuttle upon your acceptance.
Train or Bus
If you are arriving by train or bus, you must come into the Salem, Oregon Terminal. Our staff will be there to pick you up. Please email us with the itinerary.
Car
If you are driving in, email or call the Student Communications office with your specific arrival information so we can know when to expect you.
Our admissions team will send you an arrival detail form upon acceptance. Make sure to fill it out ASAP so we can plan for your arrival.
The course schedule does not allow time for outside work. In addition to this, we want you to get the most out of your course and advise against anything that would distract you from being fully involved.
Unfortunately at this time, there is no planned outreach following the 12-week course. However, you will likely leave the school equipped with new skills that will serve you in future outreaches or back home! There is an option to plan your own outreach for University of the Nations credit. You may connect with your school leader to inquire about these details.
YWAM Salem is a non-profit organization and as such all of our staff and students rely upon the financial support of others in order to be here. Due to this, we are unable to offer a large scholarship program. We do however have a small scholarship fund to offset the cost of our courses for international applicants. Reach out to our Admissions team to inquire about a scholarship application form (admissions@ywamsalem.org). Please note that completing the application does not guarantee you any financial assistance.
Yes! Completed applications should be received 4 months prior to the start of the school (Africans at least 6 months.) Each family member, including children, that are coming to the school must have their own passport that is valid up to six months after the end date of the school. We will begin your visa process after you have been accepted.
You will be living in dorm style housing on our beautiful 35 acre rural campus. For secondary schools, we usually fit 3-4 students per room. There's plenty of room for you to study, hang out, and go on walks. Check out our campus tour for a look around.
Yes, bring a Bible! But the Bible you bring will not be used for your homework/studies. Each book you study will be printed out on paper for you. We will be using the ESV (English Standard Version) for our studies. A new ESV print Bible is not required but recommended.
The CBCC is like cramming a year of seminary into 12 weeks. For this reason, our schedule is extremely tight, especially at the beginning and the end of the school. If you are needing to come late or leave early, we recommend taking the school at a different time where you can fully focus on the entirety of the course.
We have had many students in the past need to go home for graduations or other events. You can certainly miss a weekend, but plan on the majority of your Saturdays spent studying. We highly discourage missing an entire week of class, as that will put you behind in this fast paced course. If you are needing to miss full weeks, we recommend taking the school at a different time where you can fully focus on the entirety of the course.
A laptop is not required to take the school. However it is highly recommended. Each week you will have some typed assignments, although the majority of your time will not be spent on the computer. We have a cafe with computers you can use. In the past students have been grateful for this, but at times the situation can be inconvenient, with so many people wanting to use the computers.
The CBCC typically ranges from 10-15 students. We typically have a 2-3 student to 1 staff ratio. Student numbers could be capped based on this ratio.
YWAM Salem, Oregon → We want to help you discover your passions and gifts and provide channels for you to use those to serve God in the world and missions.
Address: 7085 Battle Creek Rd SE Salem, OR 97317 — Phone Number: 1-503-364-3837