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Our Mission

At the Jungle Discipleship School (JDS) we are simply disciples, making disciples.

JDS is a 9-month discipleship program in the jungle of Burma. We want our students to come and have a meeting with God while they learn what it means to be an apprentice in Kingdom living.

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What We Do

JDS is a 9-month discipleship training program. We want all our students to come to JDS and build a solid foundation for the rest of their lives.

JDS Year 1 - This is the foundations program, the core discipleship curriculum all students must go through.

JDS Year 2 - This is an optional second year program that take a deeper dive into discipleship, offers leadership training and an opportunity to build a Business as Missions or Ministry plan.

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Close-up of a rugged green jungle backpack with the žali keliai logo embroidered on the strap, resting on moss-covered rocks.
Close-up of a rugged green jungle backpack with the žali keliai logo embroidered on the strap, resting on moss-covered rocks.

Apparel

Comfortable tees and hoodies inspired by jungle missions.

A sturdy, earth-toned cap with subtle camouflage accents laid on a wooden table surrounded by jungle leaves.
A sturdy, earth-toned cap with subtle camouflage accents laid on a wooden table surrounded by jungle leaves.
A steaming cup of rich coffee in a rustic mug, set against a backdrop of dense jungle foliage.
A steaming cup of rich coffee in a rustic mug, set against a backdrop of dense jungle foliage.
Hats

Shade your journey with style.

Coffee

We have 3000 coffee tress on our JDS campus and an amazing coffee partnership with Seed of Hope Coffee and P-Rex Coffee in America.

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All profits support the jungle discipleship school—wear your faith on the trail.

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Our Projects

Hands-on missions shaping faith in the jungle.

Students trekking through dense jungle foliage with backpacks and Bibles.
Students trekking through dense jungle foliage with backpacks and Bibles.
Hands and Feet Missions

We travel deeper into Burma to visit villages and IDPs with the gospel, medicine and joy.

JDS Football Academy

JDS football academy is a 6-month intensive football training program where students learn the Bible and high level football skills.

Students learning practical skills like farming and construction in the jungle.
Students learning practical skills like farming and construction in the jungle.
JDS Coffee Farm

Equipping for sustainable jungle living.

JDS Music

Standing with us through constant prayer.

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Meet Our Team

JDS runs on missionary volunteers. If you want to join our team check out the Jobs section for more. Here are some of our team members.

David Small

Founder and Director

David started the Jungle Discipleship School and spends most of his time inside Burma teaching classes and leading the school. To learn more about Dave, click here.

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a man riding a skateboard down a street next to tall buildings
Koh Plor Say

Director of Financial Growth and Market Expansion

KPS has a fancy title that basically means he's our voice and key employee based in Canada. He helps raise funds to JDS to function, he comes to teach and encourage us, and helps us netowrk with new groups.

KPS, a Canadian, was originally born in Karen State, Burma. His family had to flee from the war when he was an infant. He grew up in a refugee camp along the Thai/Burma border and then was eventually resettled to Canada. He currently lives in Calgary, Ab.

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Director of Administration and Happiness

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