Take Your Faith to a Whole New Level: Experience Life as a Student at Jungle Discipleship School!
- Dave
- Apr 5
- 5 min read
Imagine immersing yourself in a vibrant culture where your faith can grow in ways you never expected. Welcome to the Jungle Discipleship School (JDS), a transformative 10-month program in the heart of Burma aimed at a select group of adventurous non-Burmese students. This is not merely a learning experience; it’s a journey that will elevate your faith while living and working alongside local Burmese students.
Living in a culture different from your own can be thrilling yet challenging. By choosing this unique discipleship school, you will dive into a world that reshapes your views and fuels your passion for community service and mission work.
Why Choose the Jungle Discipleship School?
At JDS, faith and adventure go hand in hand. You'll learn to embrace the challenges of a jungle environment that offers both physical and spiritual tests. This experience is ideal for those who are ready to push their limits. The stunning natural beauty around you, coupled with the complex social issues faced by the community, will help you understand the importance of faith in action.
As you connect with your Burmese peers you will not only hear their stories but also discover your own ability to empathize and advocate for others. Research shows that cross-cultural experiences can increase empathy by 30%, allowing you to return home with impactful tools to inspire others in your community and ultimate be a world-changer.
Live Cross-Culturally
Living and learning across cultures is a pathway to true understanding. At JDS, you will eat authentic local dishes like rice and curry, sleep in shared quarters, and fully engage in the daily lives of your new friends. The magic of this experience lies in the friendships you forge and the lessons you absorb, often surpassing language barriers. You will eat what they eat, sleep where they sleep, bathe where they bathe, carry what they carry, learn what they learn. You will get no special treatment as a foreigner.
Are you ready to fully dive into this challenge? Imagine sharing laughter over cultural differences, bonding through shared struggles, and enjoying the rhythms of daily life together. This is your chance to step beyond your comfort zone and join a supportive community, deepening your faith in ways you never imagined.
Become an Advocate and Friend
One of the most fulfilling aspects of being at JDS is forming deep and lasting relationships with your Burmese classmates. Not only will you learn about their rich culture, but you will also become an advocate for their causes. These friendships will extend long beyond your time in Burma, enriching your lives for years to come.
When you immerse yourself in this experience, you are investing in the lives of others. By showing genuine care for their challenges and dreams, you become a vital voice that shares their stories back home. The friendships formed in this unique environment can last a lifetime, allowing you to be part of something bigger than yourself. For example, many of our students have been soldiers on the front lines, some are amputees, as you live alongside them and hear their stories, you'll better understand the world they are living in.
The Adventure of Faith
Participating in JDS is about adventure and Jesus at its core. This isn’t just another gap year; it’s a transformative experience that combines education, exploration, and profound spiritual growth. Living in a region where faith is essential will enhance your understanding of belief in powerful ways. Sunday School lessons will become practical experiences as you live out a live that requires faith.
As you navigate the rugged landscapes of Burma, each challenge will deepen your faith, fostering resilience and a clearer vision of what it means to walk with others on their journey.
Imagine waking up to the sounds of the jungle, rejuvenating your sense of adventure each day as you engage with both your studies and the natural beauty around you. The lessons learned and challenges faced will resonate throughout your life, strengthening your purpose in ways you can’t yet foresee.
How to Get Involved
Are you excited to be a part of JDS and embark on this life-changing adventure? The first step is to apply! With only five spots available for non-Burmese students, it's vital to stand out by conveying your passion for adventure and dedication to faith.
The application process is your chance to showcase your authentic self—your motivations, past experiences, and future aspirations. Being genuine will significantly increase your chances of being selected for this remarkable program. It's vital that we really get to know you during the application process so we can make sure you're up to the challenge of living in the jungle for ten months.
What You'll Learn
Our discipleship curriculum is what it's all about. Bible-based and strongly influenced by Wild at Heart and John Eldredge, you'll take classes in the following themes:
Character and Nature of God
God's Big Story
God as Father
God as Jesus
God as Holy Spirit
Spiritual Disciplines
Crafting your Story/Evangelism
Becoming a King/Queen
Trauma Care
Marriage and Relationships
Guy/Girl Specific Topics
The Church
Temptations of Christ
Prayer (2 part series)
The Cross and Grace
Parts Work
Grief and Lament
And More!
You'll also take part in 2 Hands and Feet Missions where we'll leave the campus and go deeper into Burma to bring the gospel, medicine and a village program to people who need it. You'll get adventure as you explore parts of Burma not open to foreigners.
If you like adventure, motorcycles, hunting, Jesus, outdoors, music, laughter, spiritual growth, making new friends, exploration, building, art, and the Bible - this program will change your life.
Your Journey Begins Here
Becoming one of five non-Burmese students at the Jungle Discipleship School isn't just an educational pursuit; it’s an invitation to experience faith at its most profound level. Living cross-culturally will not only deepen your understanding of your beliefs but also enrich the lives of everyone you encounter.
If you’re searching for an environment to grow spiritually while embracing a vibrant new culture, JDS is waiting for you. Mark your calendar for a transformational year and take your faith to new heights!
Adventure is calling—apply today and start a journey that will change your life and the lives of many others!
Next Steps
Start by watching some of the JDS-TV season 2 episodes and listen to 2-3 of the JDS podcasts episodes. This will give you a feel for our style and personality and you'll get to visualize what life is like at JDS.
Go the Apply page and read through the Q&A, this will answer a lot of your questions and concerns (or your mom and dad's questions and concerns).
Then send us an email to Dave@junglediscipleshipschool.com and tell us about yourself and let us know you want to become a JDS-2 student.
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