Pioneering a Move: CHOP’s First DTS and My Wild Yes

I want to share something with you that’s really personal, exciting… and honestly, a little terrifying (in the best way).

This August, Cebu House of Prayer (CHOP) is launching our very first Discipleship Training School (DTS), and I’ve been given the honor of being part of it. But this time, not as a student... I’ll be staffing. 🥹

YWAM CEBU HOUSE OF PRAYER, FORERUNNER DTS

And here’s the truth:

It’s my first time ever staffing a DTS!

A few months ago, our DTS school leader asked me to consider and to pray about it. I didn’t give a quick yes. In fact, I wrestled. Because DTS staff? That always seemed like something other people did, the bold ones, the experienced ones, the ones who had it all figured out. And I felt the total opposite.

But deep down, I’ve always carried a desire, to walk with people as they journey with Jesus. To disciple. To encourage. Through countless hours in the prayer room, words from the Lord, and small yeses that stretched me bit by bit, my “maybe” turned into a “yes.” And, I was officially accepted to staff this DTS.

It’s a huge “first” for our community, and also a huge “first” for me. I feel the weight of it, but also the joy and excitement. God has been stirring something fresh in our base, and I honestly can’t believe I get to be part of something this important, this foundational.

For six months, we’ll be walking with young people through deep discipleship, prayer, worship, missions, community, and growth. We’ll go from classrooms to outreaches, from Cebu to the nations. And I’ll be there, not just witnessing it, but being part of the transformation God wants to bring.

Behind the scenes, it’s been full on. Long days. Late nights. Sleepless hours spent editing content, flyers, designing posters, brainstorming with the team, and praying through every detail. We’re a small team, but we carry a big heart. We’ve poured so much into this because we believe God is about to move in a powerful way.

It’s been challenging, exciting, stretching, and honestly, pretty wild. But every ounce of work has been fueled by the anticipation of what God is about to do.

One thing I’m really grateful for is that, I’ll be working alongside leaders who have been doing this longer than I have, people who carry wisdom and experience and have walked through many seasons of ministry. That in itself is already a gift to me. Just watching how they love, lead, and carry God’s heart, it's been teaching me so much. This season isn’t just about helping others grow. I know I’ll be growing too. Stretching in ways I haven’t before. Learning things I could never learn in a classroom.

Behind my yes is a vision. A deep desire to see a generation rise up who truly know God and His worth and beauty. To see young believers in the Philippines and across the nations, rooted in their identity and intimacy with God, awakened to the love of Jesus, and empowered to bring impact to their communities and beyond. That’s why I said yes. That’s why I’m here.  I believe this DTS will be the beginning of that for many.

But, I’ll be honest:

There’s a part of me that feels unqualified.

There are moments I feel overwhelmed and unsure.

There are questions that linger. “Can I really do this?” “Do I have what it takes?”

But every time I bring those fears to the Lord, He reminds me that He’s not asking me to do it alone. He’s asking me to trust Him, to walk in obedience, and to love the ones He’s about to send our way. It’s stretching.

Part of that trust is also in provision. I haven’t even fully built my support yet, and honestly, that’s been one of the most stretching parts. But I believe that where God calls, He provides, and He often does that through the generosity and faith of people who want to be part of the journey.

But despite all this, it's also deeply humbling and exciting, and I also know it’s going to be so worth it. Watching lives transform, seeing hearts awaken to their purpose, and getting to co-labor with God? I wouldn’t trade it!

If you’ve read this far, I want to ask something simple: please pray.

I’m inviting you to walk with me too. Would you please pray with me?

1. Pray for our team, that we’d walk in love and unity.

2. Pray for our students, that their hearts would be open and hungry.

3. Pray for provision, because there are still many needs—personally and as a team.

4. Pray for a move of God, because more than anything, that’s what we long for.

This is a history-making moment for CHOP, and a life-changing one for me. I believe something beautiful is unfolding here in Cebu and beyond. And I’m just grateful to be a part of it.

Thank you for being with me on this journey. Whether through prayer, financial support, encouragement, or simply reading these words—you’re part of the story too.

Blessings,

Cling Roba

Cebu House of Prayer | Prayer Room/DTS Staff

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