YWAM Locations in the USA

If you're considering doing a Discipleship Training School (DTS) with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), the USA is home to some of the most vibrant and impactful YWAM bases in the world. Each location has its own unique culture, ministry focuses, and community dynamics. Whether you're drawn to city outreach, anti-trafficking work, global missions, or creative evangelism, there’s a base for you. In this post, we’re spotlighting some of the top YWAM locations in the U.S. 

YWAM Asheville: Where Intimacy Meets Impact

Located in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, YWAM Asheville is known for its intentional discipleship, strong community feel, and strategic focus on justice and mercy ministries. This tight-knit base creates a family-like atmosphere where students can be known, challenged, and equipped for long-term impact. 

What makes YWAM Asheville unique is its commitment to three major areas:

• Training: Through its Discipleship Training School (DTS) and School of Ministry Development (SOMD), YWAM Asheville equips young missionaries to hear God’s voice, walk in obedience, and serve both locally and globally with bold faith.
  
  
• Anti-Trafficking Efforts: The Reshma Project, based out of YWAM Asheville, reaches women in the USA, India, the Middle East, and North Africa who are coming out of trafficking and exploitation. The base also supports women escaping the sex trade right in Asheville’s urban core.
  
  
• Local Outreach: Whether it’s feeding the homeless, mentoring children in at-risk neighborhoods through the Ignite program, or responding to natural disasters, YWAM Asheville is devoted to bringing the gospel to the streets in practical, powerful ways.

As one recent graduate put it:

“The intimacy of this base allows for deep transformation. It’s not just training, it’s being seen, known, and sent.”

The next DTS at YWAM Asheville kicks off in September 2025, and it’s a great option for anyone who values justice, relational discipleship, and making a tangible difference.

Other Notable YWAM Locations in the U.S.

While Asheville is an incredible choice, here are some other top YWAM bases across the country worth considering.

As you can see below, there are multiple YWAM locations across the USA. Each blue dot represents a location of a YWAM base or ministry. You can find this map at YWAM.org. Not all of these locations run DTS programs, however.  Keep reading to learn how to find the right location for your DTS.

How to Choose the Right YWAM DTS Location 

The “best” YWAM base is the one that aligns with your calling, passions, and season of life. Here are a few things to consider:

• What kinds of ministries are you drawn to?
  
  
• Do you thrive in large crowds or smaller, more relational settings?
  
  
• Are you called to a specific region or people group?
  
  
• What are your long-term goals in missions or ministry?
  
  

Most importantly, ask God where He wants to take you next. He’s not just looking to train you, He’s looking to engage you in a deeper relationship.

Here's what to do next:

Whether you’re exploring missions for the first time or ready to go deeper in your calling, there’s a YWAM base for you. And if you're looking for a place that combines justice work, deep discipleship, and missional living right here in the U.S., YWAM Asheville may be exactly what you're searching for.

👉 Learn more and apply for their upcoming DTS here!