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The Art of Disciple-Making (1 year certificate)

Discover how to live as a disciple who makes disciples in the everyday moments of life – where you live, learn, work, and play. This transformative course explores the six “M’s” of disciple-making: Mission, Man, Message, Method, Motivation, and Movement. Dive deep into God’s Word, uncover the riches of the gospel, study the doctrine of the living God, and cultivate spiritual habits that empower you to reflect Christ in all areas of life. Learn to follow Jesus with intentionality and equip others to do the same, creating a lasting impact for His kingdom.

Upon completing this first year, you will have discovered God’s purpose and your role in it. You now seek to live on mission for Jesus where you live, learn, work, play, and worship. Aligned with God’s purpose, you strive to leverage your whole life in alignment with God’s purpose that you might lead others into an increasingly deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. In short, disciple-making is now the organizing center that breathes life and purpose into the everyday stuff of life. You don’t just go to the gym, to the store, or to work. You are sent to those places by the sovereign God to help those who dwell in darkness to see the glory of God in and through you. There is nothing haphazard about your life – no wasted energy or idle words.

You are on mission for Jesus.

All of Jesus for all of life.

 

Spiritual Friendship:

Walking Together with Christlike Care (1 year certificate)

This training offers a profound journey into the transformative practice of spiritual friendship – walking alongside others with Christlike compassion, godly wisdom, and deep relational connection. Through this experience, you’ll learn to foster meaningful relationships while providing care that reflects the heart of Christ. Together, we will grow as servant leaders, gospel-centered counselors, and compassionate soul physicians, equipped to make a lasting impact in the lives of others. Key topics include:

• Foundations of Biblical Counseling:  Exploring the biblical basis, core beliefs, and essential practices of Christlike care.
• Marriage and Family Dynamics:  Offering gospel-centered guidance for building healthy, God-honoring relationships.
• Navigating Common Struggles:  Addressing real life challenges such as guilt, forgiveness, anger, and depression with grace and truth.

Whether you’re new to biblical counseling or seeking to deepen your relational and counseling skills, this track will equip you to serve others with humility, love, and the transformative power of the gospel.

 

Church Planting and Revitalization:

Building Healthy, Reproducing Churches (2 year certificate)

This flagship program offers a comprehensive pathway to equip aspiring pastors and church planters for faithful and effective pastoral ministry. Spanning the Art of Disciple-Making curriculum and two additional years of intensive training, this track deepens your understanding of God’s Word while developing the critical skills needed for pastoral leadership, including preaching, shepherding, leadership, and more. Participants will gain invaluable practical ministry experience within the context of a healthy local church, learning real world lessons that bring theology and ministry philosophy to life. You’ll explore how these principles shape the day-to-day work of shepherding God’s people and leading His church. This program focuses on the work of church planting and revitalization – two essential aspects of pastoral ministry. Both aim to establish God-glorifying, gospel-centered churches where they do not currently exist. By the end of this program, our goal is to prepare servant leaders to plant and revitalize healthy, reproducing churches that will impact their communities for generations to come.

 

Church Leader Support

We know that pastoring is difficult and often lonely. In recent studies, the rate of pastoral burnout is only increasing. But healthy churches are led by healthy leaders. Knowing both the reality of pastoral ministry and the importance of pastoral health, E4:12 is committed to making sure pastors never feel isolated and/or unsupported. We aim to see all pastors supported, connected, and equipped through care outlined below:

• Pastors’ Retreats
• Conference and Training Events
• One-on-One Coaching for Pastors
• Developing a Leadership Pathway
• Developing a Discipleship Pathway
• Conflict Management
• Leadership Training Days
• Third Thursday Fellowship