The DaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry
DSSM OverviewDaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry is different to any traditional college. Rather than an emphasis on theory alone, application and experience will also be highlighted and encouraged. Students will participate in a variety of different learning methods that are practical and experiential, including faith assignments, group interaction and classroom tutorials. The School aims to train you in body, soul and spirit so that you are an effective conduit for the power of the Spirit.
Expect the Holy Spirit to invade your life from every dimension possible when you sign up for a year at DSSM! The practical emphasis, teamed with the thorough theological training, will enhance your ability to advance God’s powerful Kingdom. By choosing to do the School, you are making the choice to invite God to invade and transform you!
DSSM also has a strong relationship with Bethel Church, Redding USA and is privileged to have had input from Bill Johnson and Kris Vallotton in the continued development of the School program. As part of this, we are blessed have access to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry curriculum, and are able to put to great use a wide variety of Bethel’s excellent teaching DVDs, faith assignments and personal input from its staff. As a student of DSSM, you will have access to teaching from Bill & Beni Johnson, Kris & Kathy Vallotton, Danny & Sheri Silk, and other amazing Bethel teachers and pastors.
A letter from the Pastor of DaySpring Church
Welcome to a year of adventure and growth! DaySpring Church’s primary mission is to take this generation on a journey in the Spirit. Our mission statement in a word is “SpiritLIFE!”. DaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry is therefore dedicated to taking people on a journey in the Spirit, to introducing them to the empowering presence of God through the Spirit and to encouraging personal transformation through spiritual revival.
Understanding grace (God’s empowering presence) is vital to all Christian life and ministry, and we feel that it is our mission to teach and activate grace in whatever ministry activity we engage. Grace must permeate our conscious and unconscious thinking. Grace can only be defined and understood in the context of the Holy Spirit. We feel that it is our job to prepare, train and equip the Church to bring the empowering grace of God to every place we are called.
DaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry is more than a school, it is a Holy Spirit journey into the realm of the Kingdom of God. It is a purposely-pursued heavenly adventure where no one dare travel without the Spirit. In this context, students will learn how to minister with power and naturally walk in God’s kingdom “with signs and wonders following”.
We are on the edge of the greatest move of the Spirit of God in human history. God is sending resources to help us. However, there remains a gap between what is and what should be. Part of that gap is you, and part is us! Together we can bridge that Kingdom gap. Together we can learn how to prophesy, how to minister healing and to bring good news to those who are broken.
You are invited, even challenged, to participate!
Yours for Kingdom adventure,
David Crabtree
Senior Pastor
DaySpring Church
A letter from the Director
Attending DaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry is an opportunity to discover and walk in the realms of heaven on earth. Like Jesus, we want to be naturally supernatural, knowing what is on the Father’s heart and walking it out in His empowerment.
We invite you to come on a journey with the Holy Spirit, to allow Him to effect transformation in your life and then see it flow to the community, to see the impossible become possible.
The school is an opportunity to be trained and equipped to walk in signs and wonders, a time to learn, walk under godly leadership and be trained to lead others. There is ample opportunity to gain insight and understanding from scripture and apply it practically, to worship extravagantly and to discover and develop gifts for the kingdom.
Come and join us in this journey of adventure!
Narelle Crabtree
Senior Pastor
DaySpring Church
First Year
The DSSM First Year program focuses on assimilating the core values of the Kingdom into the heart of the believer and establishing God’s royal identity in the mind of each student. The first year students receive the gifts of the Spirit and learn how to walk in the power of God.
This course is grounded both in teaching theory and encouraging application and experience. Students will participate in a variety of different learning methods that are practical and experiential. The First Year aims to train students in body, soul and spirit so that students are an effective conduit for the power of the Spirit. As well as class time, students will become involved in the life of the church through involvement in church ministries in two Sunday services per week. Students from other churches attending the School may choose to complete part of their church ministries service at their home church.
Syllabus
Outlined below is a list of the First Year core topics:
The Power of the Kingdom
Students will come to understand foundational concepts of Kingdom ministry, such as spiritual warfare and spiritual authority, the mission of the church, healing, deliverance and spiritual gifts. You will also learn to pursue the power of God and Kingdom ministry as a lifestyle.
The Ministry of Jesus
Students will study the life and ministry of Jesus in a way that will uncover keys of Kingdom ministry. A gospel that only tells what Jesus did falls short of the life available to us. The only gospel that will reach the world is one that actually does what Jesus did – and more! Jesus said that His followers will do what he did AND do even greater things. This subject will teach students to go after the greater things.
Challenges of Faith
This subject is designed to expand the limits of students and their expectations of what God will do through them, while providing them with a framework to help understand the journey of faith we are all on. At its core, this is a practical subject with practical objectives. We believe that God sets us up to succeed in each step of our lives and will “richly provide us with everything”. Learning to hear His voice and stepping out in faith is vital.
Process of Personal Transformation
In discovering a heart for and commitment to personal development, students will learn how to resolve personal conflict in a Spirit-empowered way, whilst demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit’s healing in their own lives. This subject includes undertaking the HeartStyles Indicator program, a personal development course developed with the vision and mission help people identify and destroy the deception of defensiveness (the works of the devil) in their lives so they can live the pattern of heaven on earth to continue the co-mission of Jesus.
Grace – God’s Empowering Presence
A life in the Spirit is also a life in Grace, and a life in Grace is necessarily a life in the Spirit. This course redefines “grace” from its traditional definition of “unmerited favour” into “God’s empowering presence.” A life of Grace means a life dependent, empowered and governed by the Spirit.
Ministry Training
Students will undertake both theoretical and practical training in different areas of Spirit-led ministry, including ministry in a church context, ministry in a New Age context and ministry and evangelism out in the community, as well as core training in healing, deliverance and prophetic ministry. This subject will involve receiving one-on-one training on the DaySpring Ministry Team serving both church services and conferences.
School Schedule
A typical week for First Year students would be as follows:
Wednesdays:
5:30pm – 6:30pm Social Time & Supper (Optional)
6:30pm – 7:00pm Worship
7:00pm – 8:00pm Session I
8:00pm – 8:15pm Break
8:15pm – 9:15pm Session II
9:15pm – 10:00pm Small Group Time
10:00pm Finish
Sundays: Two DaySpring weekend services
This includes attendance at pre-service prayer.
Additional: Intensives I & II
These
two School Intensives will be conducted over 5 days (Monday to Friday)
from 9am until 5pm and will include practical training as well as
teaching.
Compulsory Attendance at all DaySpring Conferences and Events
These will be outlined at the beginning of Semester One, as conference dates are confirmed.
DSSM students will also have the opportunity to accompany DaySpring staff on various ministry trips and local outreaches to churches and events around Australia throughout the year. Whilst these trips are optional, they are fantastic growth opportunities and enable students to practically experience the empowering presence of God as they impact churches and communities. Students will be notified ahead of time as each outreach is scheduled.
Second Year
Second-Year is available to students who have completed the First Year course. If a student decides to continue, they will take a more “hands on” role in School leadership, primarily in the areas of pastoral care and small group leadership, while also being challenged and grown in deeper ways. Second Year Students will work more closely with the staff of DaySpring Church while also learning keys of successful leadership by mentoring First Year students and co-facilitating School events and expeditions.
Second Year students will also become involved with a specific ministry of DaySpring to focus on, allowing students to learn the fundamental elements of church and ministry work. Second Year will assist the leaders of that ministry, with the view to releasing them into leadership as the year progresses.
Students will be given opportunities to be strengthened and grown, overseen by DSSM staff and Interns committed to your success! This course is designed to enable students to become the leaders God wishes them to be. Students will learn mentoring, team building and conflict resolution skills and Grace-based leadership.
Syllabus
Outlined below is a list of the Second Year core topics:
Leadership Adventure (Advanced)
We will look at New Testament leadership gifts and models whilst exploring the qualities of effective leaders. Students will discover their own styles and be nurtured into spiritual leaders both in theory and practice.
Foundations of Grace II
This course goes deeper in exploring the subject of Grace, and redefines “grace” from it’s traditional “unmerited favour” into “God’s empowering presence”. Students will come out with deep foundations of grace in theology and everyday living.
Leadership Development
Students will receive one-on-one and group mentoring in the process of developing their leadership heart. Students will also study topics including honouring men and women of God, kingdom promotion, submission to authority, servant-hearted leadership and accountability.
Pastoral Care
Students are given the opportunity to minister pastorally by being given a degree oversight with the First Year Students. This includes facilitating small groups, organising and co-leading outreaches and missions trips, prayer ministry and mentoring as well as general leadership.
Ministry Elective(s)
Students are given first-hand experience of the inner workings of a church, and the ability to explore their own giftings and passions by ministering supernaturally in an area of church life of their choice. Students will be coached and developed as they train in leadership and gradually released into increasing responsibility throughout the year.
School Schedule
The Second Year schedule is similar to the First-Year Schedule, with primary classes held on Wednesdays. It includes involvement in all weekend services plus all conferences and events.
A typical week for Second Year students would be as follows:
Wednesdays:
5:30pm – 6:30pm Social Time & Supper (Optional)
6:30pm – 7:00pm Worship
7:00pm – 8:00pm Session I
8:00pm – 8:15pm Break
8:15pm – 9:15pm Session II
9:15pm – 10:00pm Small Group Time
10:00pm Finish
Sundays: Three DaySpring weekend services
This includes attendance at pre-service prayer.
Additional: Intensives I & II
These
two School Intensives will be conducted over 5 days (Monday to Friday)
from 9am until 5pm and will include practical training as well as
teaching.
Compulsory Attendance at all DaySpring Conferences and Events
These will be outlined at the beginning of Semester One, as conference dates are confirmed.
DSSM
students will have the opportunity to accompany DaySpring staff on
various ministry trips and local outreaches to churches around
Australia. Students will be notified ahead of time as each outreach is
scheduled.
Additionally, Second Year students’ ministry involvement
will involve days or nights outside of primary class time, depending on
the ministry area selected.
Third Year
DSSM Third Year is run as an Internship program, working closely with a leader and department of DaySpring Church. The Third Year program is tailored individually to each Intern and will include pastoral oversight, coaching, leadership training (including sessions with our Senior Leadership Team) and regular times with other Interns.
Internships provide an opportunity to experience the Kingdom culture of leadership first hand. Our program is tailored to meet both the interns calling and the ministry of the person for whom they will intern. In addition to time spent with one’s leader and learning ministry by serving, it will include individual pastoral oversight, coaching, leadership training (including some sessions with our Senior Leadership team) and regular time with other interns to build relationship.
Internships generally center on the five-fold ministry, as well as youth and young adults, children, worship, prayer, missions, etc. Although Third Year is primarily intended for those considering career ministry in the church, we also encourage those who feel a call to leadership in other areas of society to pursue this option.
Applicants must have completed the First and Second Years of the DaySpring School of the Supernatural.
All applicants must have consistently demonstrated a high standard of personal integrity, character and motivation. Internships will be served at DaySpring Church.
General Information
Weekend Services
Church ministry is a mandatory part of the School curriculum and you will be required to be actively involved in Sunday services at DaySpring Church. You will also be given the opportunity to serve in various areas of church ministries on Sundays, including Kids Church, Prayer Ministry Team, Welcoming, Hospitality, Operations, service preparation and prayer. We want students to be well-rounded in their ministry experience.
Expenses Not Covered By Tuition Fees
Living Expenses
Meals
Stationery
Cost of Outreaches and Mission Trips
Accommodation/Living Expenses
Students’ living expenses (including room and board, transport, food and so on) are not included in the tuition fee.
Students
are responsible for their own accommodation, although some assistance
in obtaining accommodation is available by contacting the DaySpring
Office.
Transport
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation. It is recommended that students have access to a car for the duration of the School.
Refund Policy
In
the event that you withdraw from the school within the first semester
and have previously paid your tuition in full, you may receive a refund
of up to 75%. This refunded amount is based upon a pro-rated monthly
portion of paid tuition.
After May 31st, tuition is non-refundable.
Local Outreach Trips
Each year students are given the opportunity to participate in a number of optional outreaches to churches around Sydney, regional NSW and Australia. The cost of these trip will depend on the location selected and are not included in the tuition fee. Students will not be eligible to participate in outreach trips unless they are up-to-date with their tuition fees.
Outreach trips are an amazing way to positively impact people outside of your normal environment, whilst stretching, growing and teaching you as you minister to others. We believe in the value of serving others locally and internationally and being strategic in spreading the gospel and His Kingdom of power!
Financial Information
First Year
| Non-Refundable Application Fee: | $100 |
| (If a student is accepted, this will count towards your tuition payment) | |
| First Year Tuition Fee: | $2000 |
| First Year Tuition Fee if paid IN FULL by Wednesday February 24th: | $1600 |
The Earlybird Rate of $1600 is offered only to students who pay their tuition fees in full on or before Orientation Night, being Wednesday February 24th.
Otherwise, the following payment scheme applies:
| Due with Application: | $100 |
| Due Wednesday February 24th: | $1000 |
| Due Friday April 23th: | $450 |
| Due Friday June 25th: | $450 |
| TOTAL: | $2000 |
Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Bankcard only).
The tuition fee includes the cost of all materials and textbooks as well as registration to all DaySpring Conferences and Events.
Second Year
| Second Tuition Fee: | $2000 | |
| Second Year Tuition Fee if paid IN FULL by Wednesday February 24th: | $1600 |
The Earlybird Rate of $1600 is offered only to students who pay their tuition fees in full on or before Orientation Night, being Wednesday February 24th.
Otherwise, the following payment scheme applies:
| Due Wednesday February 24th: | $1000 |
| Due Friday April 23th: | $500 |
| Due Friday June 25th: | $500 |
| TOTAL | $2000 |
The tuition fee includes the cost of all materials and textbooks, registration to all DaySpring Conferences and Weekend Intensives held during the school year.
Third Year
Financial information for the Third Year program is available on request and will depend on the nature of the Internship. Please contact the DaySpring Office for more information.
Calendar 2010
DSSM Open Night:
Wednesday January 27th
Application Deadline:
Friday February 5th
Orientation Evening:
Wednesday February 24th
First Day Of Classes:
Wednesday March 3rd
Intensive I:
Monday June 14th – Friday June 18th (TBC)
Mid-Year Break:
Wednesday July 7th – Tuesday July 27th
First Day of Semester Two:
Wednesday July 28th
Intensive II:
Monday October 26th – Friday October 30th (TBC)
Last Day of Classes:
Wednesday November 17th
Commissioning Night:
Wednesday November 24th
Graduation Dinner:
Tuesday December 7st
Contact Information
DSSM
PO Box 6187
Baulkham Hills BC
NSW 2153
Phone: (02) 9894 8844
Fax: (02) 9894 9799
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Exploring Supernatural Ministry
Exploring Supernatural Ministry: A DVD Course (or ESM) is a course offered by the DaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry. It is available to anyone with a heart to pursue the supernatural! This is a training program offered as a series of modules, using teaching from Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry , in Redding USA.
Anyone can do ESM! The teaching sessions run in conjunction with NSW School Terms and are designed to be practical, interactive and taught in community. They are aimed at empowering students to apply what they are learning to their daily lives – this is all about life in the Kingdom!
ESM runs both a ‘first year’ (known as ‘Stage One’) and ‘second year’ (‘Stage Two’) program. Both stages consist of a series of 7 modules taught over the course of 10 months. Each module is 4 sessions in length, taught 1 night per week. The course is DVD-based, with the teaching material coming directly from Bethel Church. Each 4-week module will also include small group discussion and practical activation, life application, prophetic input, worship and individual development.
In 2010, ESM will be offering Stage One modules running on Monday nights, and Stage Two modules running on Tuesday nights. Stage Two consists of a further series of modules available to students who have previously completed any module from the first stage.
With both stages, there are 2 options in undertaking this course. The first is to sign up for the Full Program, which enables students to complete 7 modules over the course of 10 months. Alternatively, students can elect to sign up for individual modules. With this option, students may attend as many or as few modules as they wish. The Full Program is 28 sessions in total. Students who choose individual modules will attend 4 sessions per module selected. Please note that some modules carry a pre-requisite requirement.
