DTS: SURFERS FOR MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL
Be Discipled // Use Your Passion // Reach the Lost
Are you ready to use your passion and giftings to reach the lost?
We believe God has called us to influence every sphere of society, and the surfing community is no exception. It's a culture of impact, and it's time to shine His light in the lineup.
Come get discipled, equipped, and sent, right here in Hawaii, the Surfing Capital of the World. This is the ideal place to grow in your faith and reach others through the sport you love.
What is the purpose of Surfers for Missions International?
- To GATHER and CHALLENGE surfers to worship, listen and obey God, evangelize, intercede, express God’s heart to the world, and learn to walk in the calling God has for you.
- To INSPIRE and CULTIVATE personal growth in relationship with God and to reflect Jesus to all, based on a Biblical foundation and the empowering grace of the Holy Spirit.
- To SHARPEN one's ability to relate to, learn from and work with people, including those of different cultures, personalities and perspectives.
- To EQUIP surfers to serve God in all areas of ministry; to reach the lost, care for the poor, and influence the surfing communities of the world.
- To IMPART the vision and values of Youth With A Mission and provide global opportunity to serve.
Whether you're just starting out or pulling into barrels, we've got the perfect Surf DTS for you.
At YWAM Maui, we believe that the surf community is ready for the gospel! Whether you're an experienced surfer, or just getting started, we believe that God can use you to bring the good news to the lost and broken in the surf community! We offer two tracks: The Beginner's Surf Track, and the Experienced Surf Track.Beginner's Surf Track
The Beginner's Surf Track is designed for those who have a heart for reaching surfers, but are still building the confidence and skills ot catch waves consistently. You'll spend just as much time in the water as the Experienced Track, but you'll focus more on mellow, less crowded surf spots.
The Experienced Track
Offered during the winter season when Maui's waves are at their best, the Experienced Track is tailored for surfers who are confident in the water, understand surf etiquette, and have solid experience. You can expect to paddle out regularly in head-high (or bigger) conditions.
Program Costs
Application Fee: $75.00 USD
Lecture Phase: $4090.00 USD
Outreach Phase: $3100.00 USD
+ Flights & Visas
Note: Depending on the outreach location, there may be a fee charged to cover relevant surfboard travel costs.
Program Dates
Experienced Track:
Winter 2026: January 3rd - June 19th
Beginner's Track:Fall 2025: September 13th - February 27th
Winter 2026: January 3rd - June 19th
Program Duration
Lecture Phase: 12 weeks
Outreach Phase: 10-12 weeks
DTS Program Total: 22-24 weeks
Target Locations
At YWAM Maui we focus our outreach locations to South East Asia. For SFMI DTS outreaches, the outreach will also be dependent on the opportunities for surf ministry. However, locations can vary for each SFMI depending on several different factors, current events, political climate, etc.
Program Prerequisites
All SFMI Program students must be at least 18 years old or older on the SFMI program start date. Must be willing to have surf ability assessed.
Lecture Phase
12 weeks
Lectures are centered around the core topics of:
- God’s Nature and Character
- God’s Intention for Individuals, Peoples and Creation
- God’s Redemption: Sin and The Cross
- God’s Family: His Children & His Church
- God’s Word: His Call & His Commission Doing the Works of Jesus
- YWAM: A Response to God
Outreach Phase
12 weeks
Outreach is designed to put into practice lecture content.
- Evangelism
- Teaching
- Discipleship
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Exercise Spiritual Gift’s
- Reaching the Lost
Check out the Surfer's for Mission International promo video created from a previous SFMI outreach phase. If you want to learn more about how the SFMI program work contact us today!