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
DaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry is available to anyone interested in pursuing training in Supernatural Ministry on a part-time basis. DSSM has chosen to offer its First Year part-time, to make participation in the School available for those with full-time jobs, families and other commitments. This is because the vision of the School is to train, empower and equip every believer who desires to pursue personal and worldwide transformation in their sphere of God-given influence, whether that is a workplace, family, ministry, community, church or even the nations.
As well as class time, DaySpring students will become involved in the life of the church through involvement in church ministries in one Sunday service per week. Students from other churches attending the School will continue to attend services at their home church, whilst attending one DaySpring service.
First Year Curriculum
As part of the First Year curriculum, students will undertake 24 subjects. These include the content from the major conferences and intensives held at DaySpring in 2012.
Each year, a number of guest speakers contribute to the teaching of the School, both as class facilitators and also as conference guests. Speakers for 2012 are set to include:
- Bill Johnson (Bethel Church)
- Graham Cooke (Potter’s House)
- Kris Vallotton (Bethel Church)
- Danny & Sheri Silk (Bethel Church)
- Randy Clark (Global Awakening)
- Leif Hetland (Global Mission Awarenesss)
- Stephen & Mara Klemich (Achievement Concepts)
- Steve Swanson (Friends of the Bridegroom Worship Ministries)
In addition to core teaching subjects, students will also participate in a number of practical subjects, in particular during the two DSSM Intensives.
Outlined below is a list of the core First Year subjects.
Semester One
The Spirit of Grace Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Ministry Training Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
In this course, students are trained to participate in large ministry teams, which operate during church after an invitation to come for prayer has been given. As well as learning to minister effectively, students will also receive an impartation from the Holy Spirit to help and strengthen them to assist those receiving ministry to see effective Kingdom transformation in their lives.
Prayer & Intercession Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Students will explore different aspects of intercession as found in scripture, as well as its purposes and practical application. From there, students will be equipped with the tools to pray prophetically, speak in tongues and pray words of wisdom.
The Foundations of Prophetic Ministry Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Students will examine the following topics: Old Testament Prophets, New Testament Apostles, New Testament Prophets, The Source of Prophecies, Prophecy and Teaching, The Content of Prophecies, Prophets and Church Government and Can All Believers Prophesy?
Also students will take part in a number of practical exercises designed to activate and increase the prophetic skill of each student.
Further Prophetic Training Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
In Part One, students will study Moving from Revelation to Prophecy: Our Perception of God, A Prophetic Season of Grace, Eyes of the Spirit, not of the Flesh and Peace, not Pressure. In Part Two students will look at the inspiration behind the prophetic in How Does Prophecy Come: Visions/Dreams/Scripture/Impressions.
Practising the Presence Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
A Theology of Healing Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
- Ministering Healing to the Spirit: understanding spiritual sickness and healing.
- Ministering Healing to the Emotions: understanding emotional sickness and healing.
- Ministering Deliverance from Demonisation: understanding demonization and deliverance.
- Ministering Healing to the Body: understanding physical sickness and healing.
Romans Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
- On what basis does righteousness come to the believer in the New Covenant?
- What are the implications of New Covenant righteousness to the life of the believer, specifically in regard to issues of freedom and healing?
- How does sin increase? And so how do we increase freedom?
Outreach Ministry Training Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
This part also examines process evangelism. The practical elements of this subject include Treasure Hunting, Practicing Prophecy and Dream Interpretation.
Revelation & Discernment Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Challenges of Faith Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Semester Two
The Power of the Kingdom Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
- What is the gospel of the Kingdom?
- What is the nature of the Kingdom?
- What are the implications of these on the church, on the way we minister and on the way we reach the world?
Destiny Discovery Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
HeartStyles Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
With HeartStyles, students will:
- Learn more about themselves and how others perceive them.
- Learn the difference between worldly and Kingdom behaviours.
- Discover Development Opportunities and Areas of Strength.
- Learn how to take action and transform character.
- Renew their minds with Kingdom thinking.
- Experience God's Glory through changed behaviour.
- Succeed as a Christian - in life, relationships, career and ministry.
A Theology of Mission Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
- What is salvation?
- What is the difference between mission and evangelism?
- How does mission look in the church?
- What is God’s place in mission?
- What is our place in mission?
A Culture of Honour Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
- What is culture, and why is it important?
- A Biblical definition of honour.
- Why honour is so important and so powerful.
- What honour looks like in practice in a community of believers.
The Spirit in Worship Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Life in the Spirit Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Life Vision Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Textbooks and Assigments
First Year students read approximately 6 books throughout their year. Books are given at the beginning of each semester, giving plenty of time to complete all necessary reading by the subject date. Students are also given supplementary notes and readings as part of several classes, which help to contribute to their overall understanding of the subject.
In addition, students complete several assignments throughout the year. These take the form of both written and practical assignments; a combination of book reports based on the assigned texts, personal written responses to questions arising in class, and challenges of faith missions. Assignments are not expected to be of academic standard, but rather a simple indication of the student’s response to the teaching content.
Small Groups
Each First Year is assigned to a small group pastored by a Second Year during their year at DSSM. These Small Groups are intended to create a place of safety and intimacy; therefore, men and women are in separate groups. Small Groups are designed to allow students to form close connections and provide a place of more personal growth. Many students come to DSSM with personal lifestyles of accountability and responsibility already in place; others have never developed these healthy habits due to a variety of reasons. Our goal is to help students develop healthy intimate relationships and to give them a safe place where mistakes can be made while they learn responsibility. Small Groups take place every Wednesday night after the teaching sessions, and are a great opportunity for practising what has been taught, asking questions, receiving encouragement and developing relationships.
School Schedule
A typical week for First Year students would be as follows:
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:One DaySpring weekend services (either morning or evening)
This includes attendance at pre-service prayer.
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.
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 NSW 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.
Second Year students must also be involved in a significant capacity with a specific ministry within church life (whether at DaySpring or their home church). This is to give practical outlet to some of the training students will receive in leadership.
Second Year Curriculum
Leadership Development Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
This is the major subject of the Second Year curriculum. Different aspects of this subject will be taught by facilitators such as: David Crabtree, Narelle Crabtree, Tim Ferris, Russell Bradley, Chris Patten and Adam Debenham, amongst others. Each Leadership Development class will focus on a specific area of leadership, including the following areas:
- Foundations for Personal Growth
- Person vs. Position
- Becoming a Leader of Influence
- The Challenges of Leadership
- Visioning
- The Principles of Apostolic Kingdom Government
- Prophetic & Revelatory Leadership
Pastoral Care Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
Ministry Elective(s)Click on the course title to reveal or hide the course description.
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:
5:30pm – 6:30pm Second Year Pastoral Small Group 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:All DaySpring weekend services
This includes attendance at pre-service prayer.
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.
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 NSW 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.
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.
Additional 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.
Students who attend DaySpring as their home church will attend both Sunday services. Students from other churches have the option of attending only one Sunday service, in order to be free to keep attending services at their home church.
Intensives
There are two week-long intensives during the year. These run Monday through Friday from 9am until 5pm and will include practical training as well as teaching. It is absolutely vital that you are able to attend these intensives, as this is the practical application of what is taught in classes on Wednesdays. They are also really fun!
Conferences and Events
Each year, there are 4 conferences that are compulsory for all students. Dates and details for these conferences will be given to you along with your Student Handbook once your application has been finalised. Conferences typically run over weekends – students will not be required to compulsorily attend events outside of Wednesday nights, Sundays and Friday nights/Saturdays (excepting the DSSM Intensive weeks).
Students will be rostered on in all ministry areas during conferences. This includes the registration desk, welcoming, ushering, hospitality, info desk, venue management and car park attendants, etc. However, every effort is made to ensure that students receive as much of the teaching as possible, if not all.
Additional conferences and events take place during the year. As a DSSM Student you have access to all conferences run by DaySpring, and can them attend all if you would like to. Registration to events is covered by your tuition fee, on the understanding that you attend events as a student, which involves serving as well as participating in sessions.
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 and International Outreach Trips
Each year students are given the opportunity to participate in a number of optional outreaches to churches around Sydney, regional NSW and interstate, as well as ministries and organizations outside of Australia. The cost of these trips 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. Local church visits will often take place on a weekend, whilst regional, interstate and international outreaches will be between 3 and 10 days in length. Dates, costs and other details will be made for outreach trips as early in each semester as possible.
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! We strongly encourage you to consider participating in one or more.
In 2012, outreach and ministry trips are being planned for the following locations:
- Semester One
- Orange and regional NSW
- Berry
- Narellan
- Mid-Year Break
- Bali
- Northern Territory
- Semester Two
- Kempsey
- Coffs Harbour
- Gosford
- Blacktown
- Crows Nest
- Bali
- Northern Territory
- Brazil
- January 2013
- India (for those doing a Second Year in 2013
Application Procedure
Deadline for Application
We accept applications all year round, but applications MUST be received on or before Friday February 17th 2012 if students wish to enrol for the 2012 school.
Requirements for Application
Prospective students need to:
- Fill out the application form in its entirety.
- Have your senior pastor, or other minister, send in a minister’s reference.
- Have a friend or significant person in your life (not a family member) send in a personal reference.
- Attach two different recent photos of yourself to this application (these will not be returned).
- Include a $100 application fee (made out to DaySpring Church).
- Attach your Life Journey Testimony.
Life Journey Testimony
You are required to include a Life Journey Testimony, which should be no longer than 500 words. It should outline the major milestones of your life, including your Christian experience and your walk with God, from acceptance of Jesus through to your current journey with God.
Please attach this testimony to your application.
Interviews
Once an application is received and processed, an interview will be scheduled for each applicant at a time convenient for them. The interview is one of the final parts of the admission process and is relaxed and informal. Interviews will be approximately 30 minutes in duration and are a good way for prospective students to ask any questions they may have.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as applications are processed.
International Students
Students from overseas are required to display a proficient grasp on the English language and need to be able to read, write and listen in English at an academic standard.
Accreditation
DaySpring School of Supernatural Ministry is not an accredited school within the State of New South Wales; therefore students are not eligible for government financial aid, student loans, or grants.
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 29th: | $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 29th.
Or you can choose to follow a Monthly Payment Plan for tuition fees:
| Application Fee: | $100 |
| Monthly Installments: | $190 per month for 10 months. |
| (commencing February 29th and concluding November 28th.) | |
| TOTAL: | $2000 |
Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa/Mastercard).
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 29th: | $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 29th.
Or you can choose to follow a Monthly Payment Plan for tuition fees:
| Monthly Installments: | $200 per month for 10 months. |
| (commencing February 29th and concluding November 28th.) | |
| 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 2012
| DSSM Open Night 1: | Tuesday December 6th (2011) |
| DSSM Open Night 1: | Wednesday February 1st |
| Application Deadline: | Friday February 17th |
| Orientation Evening: | Wednesday February 29th |
| First Day Of Classes: | Wednesday March 7th |
| Intensive I: | Monday June 11th – Friday June 15th |
| Mid-Year Break: | Monday July 2nd – Tuesday July 31st |
| First Day of Semester Two: | Wednesday August 1st |
| Intensive II: | Monday October 22nd – Friday October 26th |
| Commissioning Night: | Wednesday November 28th |
| Graduation Ceremony: | Sunday December 2nd |
| End of Year Dinner: | Tuesday December 4th |
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 2012, 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.
