Are you embarking upon a newfound journey with Christ? You may be asking yourself the question, “I’m saved, now what?” Participating in a small group will help you learn the fundamentals of the Christian journey, as you walk alongside others. On the other hand, you may be a more mature believer who either desires to be renewed spiritually or wants to learn how to disciple others more effectively through small groups. Wherever you may find yourself in your spiritual journey, you can benefit from Phase 1.

The Bible clearly lays out a plan for spiritual growth. Spiritual growth occurs as the spirit-man is progressively formed into the image of Christ. Thus, spiritual formation is not about having a wealth of biblical knowledge, but it is about being transformed by that knowledge. This phase will help you learn skills to catalyze spiritual growth in your life through spiritual disciplines that God uses as instruments to facilitate growth. 

Are you comfortable sharing your faith? Do you know how to lead someone to Christ? Are you actively making disciples? We have been commissioned to “go and make disciples…and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matt 28:19-20). The Great Commission is two-fold: we are to make disciples and teach them. Phase 3 will help take your witness to the next level as you learn how to share your faith (evangelize) and how to help others grow in their faith (make disciples).

(Pre-requisites: Courses from Phase 2 and Phase 3)  

Has God called you to mentor, shepherd, disciple or lead others? Phase 4 will educate, equip and encourage individuals for kingdom leadership within the local church, the body of Christ, and the marketplace. This phase will offer hands-on learning through practical application and practicum experience (as available). It will help sharpen your unique abilities, knowledge, gifts, and skills, to aid in strengthening the local church, multiplying disciples, building the body of Christ, and advancing the kingdom of God.