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3.2026.09 Word By Heart (GenRev), September 7, 2026
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2026 Baguio WBH Word By Heart
Come Join Us in 2026.
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We look forward to walking with you through every step of your WBH application journey.
From the moment you begin your application until you arrive on base, our team is fully committed to supporting you. We will personally help you with:
Completing your online application
Gathering required documents and references
Understanding the course details and expectations
Navigating the visa process (including invitation letters and guidance for your specific country)
Booking your flights and travel arrangements
Preparing for life on base (what to bring, health requirements, etc.)
Any questions or concerns you may have along the way
You are not alone in this process — we are with you from the first email to the day you land and beyond. Our goal is to make your journey into the Chronological Bible Core Course (CBCC) as smooth and stress-free as possible.
If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to have you join us!
Our Location / School Leader
We have been leading schools for the last three years, we would love to have you come join us, grow deep in Jesus and finding what Jesus has for you now and into the future.
Base Leader
Our Staff
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Jesus has given us an opportunity to equip people for the Great Commission.
Come and join us and see what that could look like for you.
Our Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YWAM WBH?
WBH stands for Word By Heart.
It is a creative and experiential Bible school offered by Youth With A Mission (YWAM) through the University of the Nations (UofN).
Key Details:
- Length: Usually 10–12 weeks (3 months)
- Focus: Internalizing Scripture by learning large portions of the Bible by heart (memorizing and performing it as storytelling).
- Style: Very unique — it combines Inductive Bible Study, storytelling, drama, and oral tradition methods. Students learn to tell the stories of the Bible as if they were eyewitnesses.
What Makes Word By Heart Special?
- You don’t just read or study the Bible — you internalize it.
- Students often memorize and dramatically retell major sections (especially the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John).
- Emphasis on bringing the Word to life — making Scripture personal, relational, and shareable.
- Goal: Fall deeper in love with Jesus by knowing His Word intimately in your heart.
Typical Elements of the School:
- Learning the Bible chronologically or through key stories
- Memorization techniques
- Storytelling / oral performance training
- Inductive Bible Study
- Meditation on Scripture
- Outreach where students share the stories they’ve learned
Past Schools
2027 Bukidnon CBCC - Chronological bible core course
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We look forward to walking with you through every step of your CBCC application journey.
From the moment you begin your application until you arrive on base, our team is fully committed to supporting you. We will personally help you with:
Completing your online application
Gathering required documents and references
Understanding the course details and expectations
Navigating the visa process (including invitation letters and guidance for your specific country)
Booking your flights and travel arrangements
Preparing for life on base (what to bring, health requirements, etc.)
Any questions or concerns you may have along the way
You are not alone in this process — we are with you from the first email to the day you land and beyond. Our goal is to make your journey into the Chronological Bible Core Course (CBCC) as smooth and stress-free as possible.
If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to have you join us!
Our Location / School Leader
We have been leading schools for the last three years, we would love to have you come join us, grow deep in Jesus and finding what Jesus has for you now and into the future.
Andreas Abler
Our Staff
School Staff
Jesus has given us an opportunity to equip people for the Great Commission.
Come and join us and see what that could look like for you.
Our Location
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gG0EpudR-w
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YWAM CBCC?
CBCC stands for Chronological Bible Core Course.
It is a Bible study training program offered by Youth With A Mission (YWAM), part of the University of the Nations (U of N).
Key Details:
- Length: Usually 3 months (full-time residential version) or 9 months (part-time version designed for staff or people with jobs).
- Focus: Students read through the entire Bible from beginning to end in chronological order (the order the events actually happened, not the order the books are printed in the Bible).
- Main Goal: Help people develop a deep love for God’s Word and learn how to study the Bible effectively using the Inductive Bible Study method (Observation → Interpretation → Application).
What You Do in the CBCC:
- Read the whole Bible
- Study major books in depth
- Learn tools for personal Bible study
- Memorize scripture
- Worship, prayer, and teaching sessions
- Often includes small group discussions and occasional outreach
Past Schools
2027 Bukidnon SBCW - School of Biblical Christian Worldview
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We look forward to walking with you through every step of your SBCW application journey.
From the moment you begin your application until you arrive on base, our team is fully committed to supporting you. We will personally help you with:
Completing your online application
Gathering required documents and references
Understanding the course details and expectations
Navigating the visa process (including invitation letters and guidance for your specific country)
Booking your flights and travel arrangements
Preparing for life on base (what to bring, health requirements, etc.)
Any questions or concerns you may have along the way
You are not alone in this process — we are with you from the first email to the day you land and beyond. Our goal is to make your journey into the Chronological Bible Core Course (CBCC) as smooth and stress-free as possible.
If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to have you join us!
Our Location / School Leader
We have been leading schools for the last three years, we would love to have you come join us, grow deep in Jesus and finding what Jesus has for you now and into the future.
Andreas Abler
Our Staff
School Staff
Jesus has given us an opportunity to equip people for the Great Commission.
Come and join us and see what that could look like for you.
Our Location
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gG0EpudR-w
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YWAM SBCW?
What is a YWAM SBCW?
SBCW stands for School of Biblical Christian Worldview.
It is a University of the Nations (U of N) course offered by Youth With A Mission (YWAM). It is classified as an Applied Christian Thinking Core Course.
Key Details:
- Duration: Usually 3 months (12 weeks) lecture phase.
- Credits: Students typically receive 12 U of N credits upon successful completion.
- Prerequisite: Almost all YWAM locations require you to have completed a DTS (Discipleship Training School) before joining the SBCW.
What is the focus of the SBCW?
The school helps students develop a strong Biblical Worldview — seeing every area of life (culture, society, politics, arts, science, education, media, economics, etc.) through the lens of Scripture.
You will learn:
- How to think Christianly about today’s world
- The history of ideas and philosophies that shaped modern culture
- How to analyze and respond to non-biblical worldviews
- The role of the Church in transforming nations
- Practical ways to apply biblical truth in different spheres of society
Typical Topics Covered:
- Biblical worldview foundations
- Philosophy and history of ideas
- Theology and culture
- Arts, media, and worldview
- Government, economics, and justice
- Science and faith
- Discipling nations
Past Schools
2027 Davao BCC - Bible Core Course
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We look forward to walking with you through every step of your BCC application journey.
From the moment you begin your application until you arrive on base, our team is fully committed to supporting you. We will personally help you with:
Completing your online application
Gathering required documents and references
Understanding the course details and expectations
Navigating the visa process (including invitation letters and guidance for your specific country)
Booking your flights and travel arrangements
Preparing for life on base (what to bring, health requirements, etc.)
Any questions or concerns you may have along the way
You are not alone in this process — we are with you from the first email to the day you land and beyond. Our goal is to make your journey into the Chronological Bible Core Course (CBCC) as smooth and stress-free as possible.
If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re excited to have you join us!
Our Location / School Leader
We have been leading schools for the last three years, we would love to have you come join us, grow deep in Jesus and finding what Jesus has for you now and into the future.
Eddie Amarille
Our Staff
School Staff
Jesus has given us an opportunity to equip people for the Great Commission.
Come and join us and see what that could look like for you.
Our Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a YWAM BCC?
What is a YWAM BCC?
BCC stands for Bible Core Course.
It is a well-known 3-month (12-week) intensive Bible study program offered by Youth With A Mission (YWAM) as part of the University of the Nations (U of N).
Key Details:
- Length: 12 weeks (usually full-time and residential)
- Level: Second-level course (most locations require you to have completed a DTS first)
- Credits: Typically gives 12 U of N credits
- Focus: In-depth study of the Bible using the Inductive Bible Study method (Observation → Interpretation → Application)
What You Do in the BCC:
- Study 13–15 books of the Bible in depth
- Gain a solid overview of the whole Bible (Old and New Testament)
- Learn multiple creative methods for reading, interpreting, and applying Scripture
- Develop strong personal Bible study habits you can use for life
- Usually includes teaching, small groups, memorization, and practical application
Past Schools
3.2025.10 Word By Heart - WBH, October 6th, 2025
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Be transformed through the Word.
Word By Heart is an experience that not only changes the way you read your Bible— it will change your life. Jesus was a storyteller. People learned from him in the form of parables and stories, and these stories challenged their expectations of who God is.
Step into the shoes and lives of the original hearers and readers of the Bible.
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3.2026.07 School of Intercession, July 13, 2026
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YWAM Surigao City, Philippines. 2026
YWAM Surigao – The Gateway to Mindanao Nestled in Surigao City — YWAM Surigao benefits from the city’s strategic location at the northeastern entrance to the island, making it a natural hub for teams and ministry across Mindanao.
Our Location.
Established June 20, 1986
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Our Location / School Leader
Come join us for your Next DTS.
If you have staffed a DTS we would love to have you on our team.
Soriano Catulay
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Six months of exploring how you can serve God and the Nations.
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YWAM Surigao was first established in June 1986, when an outreach team from YWAM Balut came to the area as part of a School of Primary Healthcare outreach.
Under the current leadership of Soriano and Mae, the base has grown into a vibrant community that hosts teams from all over the world and runs its own Discipleship Training Schools.
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YWAM Bacolod, Negros
Welcome to YWAM Bacolod City, Negros.
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Established January 1, 2010
Bacolod is situated on the northwestern coast of Negros Island in the Negros Island Region of the Philippines. It is a highly urbanized city and serves as the capital of Negros Occidental (geographically), though it is administratively independent. Bounded by the Guimaras Strait to the west, it lies opposite Guimaras Island and is known as the "Sugar Capital of the Philippines" due to its central role in the country's sugar industry.
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