SOMD
School of Ministry Development
Grow in skills, and engage in real-life ministry in Cambodia.
About This Course
Where do you begin if you want to join a ministry? SOMD(School Of Ministry Development) is designed for those who have completed a DTS (Discipleship Training School) and are ready to deepen their ministry effectiveness from a biblical perspective. It will help sharpen your mission and give tangible things you can do to answer God’s call in a healthy way.
Lecture phase
We are a community strive to champion young people, and provide real-life mentorship and training guidance. During lecture phase, SOMD will provide courses in professionalism, cross-cultural communication, leadership training, fund-raising and more.
internship / Khmer bootcamp
Real training begins in the work space instead of the classroom. Students of SOMD will then partake in a 3-month long internship where they will exercise their learnings in everyday situations in the work space and different ministries.
International SOMD students will enroll in a 4-month long khmer bootcamp to emerge into the language, as a foundational footstool to better inter-compass onto next steps to transit into life and ministry in the beautiful land of Cambodia.
More than skill development, we help cultivating maturity and sustainability
Get credited for your calling
Why choose between missions and school? At our location, your SOMD(School Of Ministry Development) counts toward an Associate’s Degree. Plus, your credits are transferable to U of N (University Of The Nations)locations worldwide as you work toward a Bachelor’s.
Enrollment Info
Dates
We’d love to have you join us for one of our two yearly schools, starting in either January or July.
Khmer nationals and Internationals have different departure date.
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July SOMD
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Cost
A SOMD is divided into Lecture phase and internship/Khmer Bootcamp.
For internationals, KBC(Khmer Bootcamp) is a 4-month-long program.
Lecture phase
Our goal is to make missions accessible to everyone, so we use a tiered pricing structure to keep costs affordable for all students.
This will include housing, food and training.
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Khmer bootcamp
Details
LANGUAGE
English and Khmer
PREREQUISITE
DTS (DSP 211,212).
ACCREDITATION
This YWAM School of Ministry Development (CHR 241) is a University of the Nations registered course. Eleven to twelve (11 – 12) credits will be earned upon successful completion of the course. These credits may be applied to a U of N degree program or transferred to other participating colleges or universities. A successfully completed YWAM-DTS is a prerequisite to all other UofN training schools, degree programs and working long-term with YWAM
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, SOMD is for both Khmer nationals and internationals. It is also the prerequisite course for individuals who desired to join staffs in YWAM Battambang.
Yes, couples and families are welcome in SOMD. Please contact us for housing option.
During the internship, students step into responsibility, team dynamics, problem-solving, and leadership under supervision. This hands-on experience strengthens character.
Yes, after prayerfully consideration, you might choose the ministry that suit your giftings the best.
SOMD equips you with the spiritual depth, leadership skills, and practical tools needed for long-term ministry effectiveness. You will grow in confidence, clarity of calling, and real-world ministry experience
All payments are due in the 3rd week of class of lecture phase in order to process .
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