​We provide three distinct modules through online seminars, each lasting three weeks. These seminars are designed for people who are passionate about reaching vulnerable children, families, and communities.This includes working with street children, refugees, orphans, children from broken homes, those in slums, children living with brokenness and facing various challenges. Learning to serve them with love, compassion and wisdom for lasting change.

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You may choose to complete any of these modules individually or all three. While completing module 1 before modules 2 or 3 is recommended, it is not required.

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• In Module 1, you’ll discover God’s heart for children and learn holistic approaches to their care and development.

• In Module 2, you’ll engage with global challenges, such as gender inequality, abortion, trafficking, poverty, and trauma. You will also gain tools for advocacy, education, and community transformation.

• In Module 3, you’ll be equipped to create safe environments, address trauma, build healthy teams, and lead with wisdom to have a long-term, sustainable ministry impact.

 

Who is it for?

• The seminars are open to those who have

completed a Discipleship Training School (DTS),

YWAM’s entry-level course in the University

of the Nations.

• They are also available to those who have

not completed a DTS but have a heart for

children and are seeking additional training.

 

How?

Each module:

• Consists of Six sessions total (three hours each)

• Includes a 30-minute small group/mentoring segment per session

• Is held on Mondays and Wednesdays

• Spans three weeks

• Requires homework after each class, which will take approximately two hours (videos, articles, etc.)

• Uses the platforms Zoom, Google Classroom & WhatsApp

 

Costs

This is a unique opportunity to receive practical, biblical training for just $5!

 

Certificate

This seminar is registered as an online seminar with the University of the Nations, and participants will receive a certificate upon its successful completion. 

 

Be equipped

Gain the skills to bring hope and transformation to vulnerable children and communities.
Through these three online courses, you’ll gain biblical foundations, practical tools, and compassionate strategies to bring hope and transformation to some of the most vulnerable children and communities in the world. Join us and prepare for an impactful and sustainable ministry wherever God sends you!

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Dates in 2026
(Save the dates for all three seminars in your agendas!)                            

                                             

                                             Module 1:  April 13 - May 1

                                             Module 2:  June 8 - 26 

                                             Module 3:  October 19 -                                                         November 6

                                                                   On Mondays and Wednesdays, 13:00-16:00                                                                           Amsterdam Time Zone, life on Zoom.

                                                                   There is an option to view the class recording                                                                       one day later at your convenience.

 

Applications

To participate as student in one or more modules, please fill in the application form which you can find in this link.

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We can only accept a limited number of students , so please fill in this application  ASAP. (Application for the first module will close when the maximum number of students is reached, or at the latest on Friday March 27, 2026. Application for the second and third module will stay open until further notice.)

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Teachings in each module:

 

​Module 1: God’s Heart and Holistic Care for Children.

Date: April 13 - May 1, 2026

This module establishes a biblical foundation for understanding God’s heart for children. It provides holistic perspectives and practical strategies to support children at risk, their families, and their communities with dignity and hope.

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1. God’s Heart for Children I – Discover God’s love, justice, mercy, and compassion for children, and learn how this shapes your ministry.

2. God’s Heart for Children II – Learn what healthy childhood looks like and how to restore brokenness.

3. Biblical Worldview and Community Development – See how our beliefs affect our view of poverty and children. Learn holistic, respectful ways to serve communities.

4. Child Development – Explore ways to help children grow and reach their God-given potential.

5. Understanding Different Groups of Children at Risk – Gain strategies to support vulnerable children, their families, and their communities.

6. Children with Special Needs and Street Children – Learn how to respond with dignity and care to children facing unique challenges.

 

Module 2: Advocacy, Education, and Community Transformation

Date: June 8 – 26, 2026

This module addresses urgent global challenges, such as gender inequality, abortion, human trafficking, and poverty, while equipping you with tools in education, community development, and resilience-building to bring about lasting transformation.

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1. The Value of Girls and Women – Understand the importance of valuing girls and women and learn how to advocate for their dignity.

2. Abortion, Personhood Theory and Gender Issues – Learn how to respond biblically and compassionately to challenges relating to abortion, personhood, and gender, and understand their impact on children, families, and societies.

3. Combatting Human Trafficking – Discover practical ways to recognize and take action against human trafficking.

4. Community Development – Learn how to bring transformation to slums and refugee camps through wise, sustainable practices.

5. Education – See how a teacher’s character and creativity can unlock children’s potential and different types of intelligence.

6. Trauma and Resilience – Gain tools you need, to help children process grief and trauma and build resilience for life.

 

Module 3: Child Protection, Healing Trauma, and Leadership of a Sustainable Ministry

Date: October 19 - November 6, 2026

This module will prepare you to protect and care for vulnerable children by equipping you with trauma-informed approaches, healthy leadership skills, strong teamwork abilities, intercultural competence, and sustainable practices for long-term ministry impact.

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1. Child Protection Policy – Learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to child abuse and how to create safe environments.

2. Understanding and Healing Trauma in Children – Gain practical tools and models of care, including those relating to adoption, foster care, and community-based solutions.

3. Self-Care, Stress Management, and Healthy Relationships – Learn to build healthy rhythms and boundaries to thrive personally and in ministry.

4. Member Care and Staff Debriefing – Learn how to process pain, conflict, and disappointment in a way that is consistent with the Bible and that can bring healing and strengthen teams.

5. Intercultural Issues and Communication – Gain the skills needed to navigate cultural differences and communicate effectively, including the wise use of AI in ministry.

6. Leadership and Teamwork – Develop the wisdom needed to lead with integrity, handle challenges, and build strong teams.

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Apply here

To participate as student in one or more modules, please fill in the application form which you can find in this link. 

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We can only accept a limited number of students , so please fill in this application  ASAP. (Application for the first module will close when the maximum number of students is reached, or at the latest on Friday March 27, 2026. Application for the second and third module will stay open until further notice.)

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