ANNOUNCEMENT: A NEW SEASON, A NEW NAME
In 2023, we took a bold step—leaving the quiet countryside of the Kaipara and planting ourselves in the hub of Northland: Whangārei City. This move wasn’t just a change in location; it was a prophetic step into a broader calling.
As our reach grows and our vision sharpens, we believe it’s time for our name to reflect what God is unfolding before us. That’s why, in the coming months, YWAM Zion will become YWAM Northland.
This name shift marks a deeper alignment with God’s heart for this region. We’re embracing the call to serve not only our city but the entire North—and the nations beyond. Our eyes are fixed on what’s ahead, and we are expectant for all God will do through this next chapter.
Northland is on God’s heart. So we’re putting it in our name.
TRAIN WITH ZION
Grow in intimacy with God
Discover more of your purpose
Activate your faith
OUTDOOR PURSUITS
Take up the challenge with your fellow adrenaline junkies! Encounter God both in class and outside on this 5 month course tailored toward the adventurer.
COURSE DATES
Q1: 17th Feb 2025 – 12th July 2025
Q4: 28th Sept 2025 – 21st Feb 2026
Q1: 18th Jan 2026 – 20th June 2026
Q4: 27th Sept 2026 – 27th Feb 2027
MUSIC & WORSHIP
From soft acoustics to jazz or blues, musical instruments and laptops; if you love expressing yourself through music in any shape or form then this is the stream for you.
COURSE DATES
Q4: 28th Sept 2025 – 21st February 2026
Q4: 27th Sept 2026 – 27th February 2027
SURFERS
Grab your bibles and boards for an elective of surf and service both locally and abroad. Set over the course of 5 months with learning on the go.
COURSE DATES
Q1: 17th Feb 2025 – 12th July 2025
Q1: 18th Jan 2026 – 20th June 2026
CLASSIC
Set aside five months and discover a lifetime of purpose. The Classic DTS strips it all back and focuses on the fundamentals: Knowing God and making God known.
COURSE DATES
Q1: 17th Feb 2025 – 12th July 2025
Q4: 28th Sep 2025 – 21st Feb 2026
Q1: 18th Jan 2026 – 20th June 2026
Q4: 27th Sept 2026 – 27th Feb 2027
ARTS
Your story and creative abilities can be a vessel for the Gospel. Discover the creative heart of God and how your talents can impact communities and nations.
COURSE DATES
Q4: Postponed to Sept 2026
Q4: 27th Sept 2026 – 27th Feb 2027
DTS ELECTIVES
The Discipleship Training School (DTS) is first and foremost designed to facilitate encounter with the living God and stir a passion for the good news of the Gospel reaching the ends of the earth.
Within the 12 week lecture-phase of the course is the chance to participate in activities as part of your chosen ‘Stream’, with designated afternoons and weekends facilitated by staff each quarter. These activities not only provide a change of scenery from the weekday classroom, but also aim to deepen your experience with God and others in order to solidify the week’s teachings.
STAFF WITH ZION
God is on the move in Northland, and so are we!
Are you longing to GO and be part of something bigger than yourself? Do you sense that your DTS was just the beginning—and that God is calling you into deeper waters?
Join us as at our newly pioneered YWAM training location in Whangārei, just 50 minutes north of our former campus. This move is not just about moving geographically, it’s about aligning with the heartbeat of God for this region.
Whangārei is a city full of promise where communities are ripe for Kingdom transformation. From the city centre to the surrounding beaches and farmlands, we believe God is awakening hearts and He’s calling His people to respond.
Whether you’re passionate about worship, justice, evangelism, or discipleship, your gifts and obedience matter. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help shape something from the ground up—this is your moment.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
A heart to serve
Willingness to grow
Join our team!
Volunteer Staffing
Staffing with YWAM Zion is an opportunity to apply all you have learned on your own DTS, experience further training in general and specific fields within the mission, and ultimately disciple the nations!
Mission Building
Volunteering as a “Mission Builder” is a great short-term option for those who have some time or expertise to offer toward the mission and ministry. Whether you come as an individual, with friends, or with family, all are welcome.
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