The DM2 (Discipleship and Mission) residential program ran from July 21 to September 7, 2025, bringing together 13 college students and the Couple of Viateur for two months of intentional discipleship and mission training.

The aim of DM2 is to help students set aside time to retreat with God, gain clarity about His calling, and understand their role in His mission. Participants are reminded that they are co-workers with God in proclaiming the Gospel to all people (Mark 16:15) and making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19)—disciples who will, in turn, disciple others (2 Timothy 2:2).

 

 

 

 

 

This year, many participants expressed renewed commitment to short-term cross-cultural mission tripsduring school holidays and are exploring creative ways to mobilize peers and reach international studentsin Rwandan universities.

We praise God that several participants are considering short-term missions and one is clear that about long term after graduation—a direct answer to our prayer for more young people to gain exposure and vision through short-term experiences.

Of special note, eight of the thirteen participants came from UR-Busogo Campus, which will make follow-up and teamwork easier as they continue to practice spiritual disciplines, giving, evangelism, and discipleship together. Jules a graduate of DM2 2024 has agreed to coordinate their follow-up and prayer meetings every two months.

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Praise and Thanksgiving:

We praise God for what He is doing through DM2! The transformation we have witnessed among these students gives us hope that God is raising a new generation of Rwandan cross-cultural workers who will carry the Gospel to the ends of the Earth. I trust God that from next year Tubasange will start sending at least one missionary each year. The life-changing impact of DM2 on college students who are surrendering to God’s call. Participants preparing to become long-term missionaries and those planning for short term missions. God’s provision for the Tubasange office, program budget, and mission exposure trip supporters.

Pray for:

Each participant’s commitments to mature and bear lasting fruit. Effective follow-up and preparation for both short-term and long-term missions. More laborers in mission mobilization and international student ministry, as the need is great but the team is small.