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What it is
A Foundation to Build On
Our Discipleship School equips you with sound, Scripture-based teaching, helping you build a strong foundation for spiritual growth and a deeper walk with Christ.
The school starts immediately after the Prayer Conference and runs for four weeks, ending with a graduation. The school meets every day: sessions are online at 8:00 PM, apart from Saturdays, when the class is held physically on campus at 12:00 PM. The executives and the pastorate teach, and the prayer department anchors it.
It is also the way into serving — graduating from the school is what qualifies you to join a department, and every department member goes through it first.
Practicalities
What You're Signing Up For
Four weeks, online most nights and on campus on Saturdays — here is what that means
WHEN IT STARTS
Immediately after the Prayer Conference, which runs twice a year. This term it runs from 9 November to 5 December 2026.
HOW LONG
Four weeks from start to graduation. One month of your term, and then you are through it.
WHEN IT MEETS
Every day for four weeks. Sessions run online at 8:00 PM, except Saturdays, when the class is held physically on campus at 12:00 PM.
WHO TEACHES
The executives and the pastorate teach, and the prayer department anchors the school throughout.
Curriculum
What You Will Cover
Four weeks, four themes — from the gospel itself through to the work of the Holy Spirit
Week 1
The Gospel & The Call
- Salvation: understanding the gospel and the new birth
- Identity in Christ as a believer
- Discipleship: what it means to follow Jesus, and the cost
Week 2
The Word
- Bibliology: what the Bible is, and why we can trust it
- How to study the Bible: methods, tools and habits
- Bible exegesis: working through Scripture together
Week 3
The Devotional Life
- Prayer I: understanding prayer and hearing God's voice
- Prayer II: kinds of prayer, and how to pray effectively
- Developing a consistent devotional structure, and evangelism
Week 4
The Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit: his person, role and work in the believer
- Spiritual gifts: discovering and operating in your gifts
- A final session of prayer, and the exam
Teaching and prayer alternate
Teaching sessions land on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Every other night of the week is a prayer session, which is how the prayer department anchors the school.
You are assessed as you go
There are assessments through the course, and a final exam on the last Saturday before graduation.
Enrol
The Next Intake
Four weeks, starting straight after the Prayer Conference
This term
9 November – 5 December 2026
The school starts straight after the Prayer Conference and ends with a graduation. Have a question before then? Message the prayer team, who run the school.
PLAN A VISIT
Whether it's your first time or you're returning, we'd love to have you. Join us for worship, the Word, and genuine Christian community.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Service times, what to wear, how to join a department, what Discipleship School involves — the things people ask most, answered in one place.
CONTACT US
Something you would like to ask, or someone you would like to speak to? Send a message and a member of the team will get back to you.
Grow deeper in Christ and build a life rooted in Him.
"Rooted and built up in Him" — Colossians 2:6-7