School of Ministry · Stream 1
Ministry Apprenticeship.
You sense God might be calling you to ministry leadership, but you need time and space to test that calling before making a larger commitment. You are exploring, discerning, and wanting to discover your gifting without changing too much of your current life.
Who It’s For
You sense God might be calling you to ministry leadership, but you need time and space to test that calling before making a larger commitment. You are exploring, discerning, and wanting to discover your gifting without changing too much of your current life.
Perfect For
The curious explorer, the faithful serve staff member leader wanting deeper formation, the individual wondering if God is calling them to something more, or anyone who needs to test and confirm their calling before making a significant commitment.
What You Will Experience
- Biblical Foundations
- Introduction to seven core leadership pillars (Christ-Centred Character, Courageous Humility Relational Intelligence, Directional Leadership, Adaptive Learning, Multiplying Leaders, Leading in Multiple Contexts)
- Exposure to ministry contexts and leadership models
- Quarterly assessment meetings to evaluate growth and next steps
- Small group processing with peers at the same stage of exploration
Why Choose Exploration
- Low-risk discernment that doesn't significantly alter your current life circumstances.
- Discover what you are good at and what you are not suited for at a manageable pace
- Build a biblical and leadership foundation progressively
- Clarity about whether to pursue deeper ministry training or another path (both are good outcomes)
Cost
Students are self-supporting, as the program provides no stipend. The intentionally flexible structure allows participants to work part-time or pursue other means of support.
FAQs
When does the program start?
January and August.
How long is the apprenticeship?
One year is the minimum apprentice commitment and, at the end of each commitment, the apprentice and direct report will determine if extending to another year is in each other's best interest. (Maximum length: 2 years)
What is the workload?
Apprentices work between 10-15 hours a week. These hours consist of practical hands-on ministry experience, ministry mentoring, and personal development. For the most part, the hours worked are flexible enough to be determined between the apprentice and his or her direct report.
How much does it pay?
Although apprentices are not paid financially, the ministry experience gained over the course of the apprenticeship season will pay dividends in his or her ministry development and effectiveness. In addition to this ministry experience, apprentices are invited, and even encouraged, to join us for our weekly all-staff meeting at 11am on Tuesdays, and to be a regular part of the Leadership Training classroom time on Wednesday mornings.
Are there age restrictions for the apprenticeship program?
The School of Ministry Apprenticeship Program is designed for individuals that, at minimum, have begun his or her senior year of high school at the time the apprenticeship starts in August. Anyone of this age, or older, is welcomed to apply.
Will I have a job at the end of the program?
A job is certainly not guaranteed; however, the School of Ministry's desire is to partner with each graduating apprentice to determine the next step in his or her ministry journey.
Have more questions?
Whether it's a question about service times, a prayer request, or anything else in between, we make a point of personally responding to every message sent to us.