Develop a philosophy of ministry that lasts.
AN ONLINE COHORT COURSE TO HELP YOU BUILD A DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY FOR YOUR CHURCH
Not all ministry strategies are created equal.
How is a holistic philosophy of ministry developed and implemented? Join other pastors, executive leaders, and ministry directors from around the world for an online cohort course designed to help you learn and utilize principles of ministry that stand the test of time.
Join the 6-week Training the Church Cohort—starting September 29, 2025—and build a deep discipleship strategy alongside your team. Participate from anywhere, with new content released weekly, flexible viewing, practical assignments, and a live Coaching Call with JT, Jen, and Kyle in the Training the Church Community.
Why We Made This Course
To help you understand the problem (and how you can solve it in your church), JT, Jen, and Kyle discuss "The Church and Discipleship: How the Local Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus" in this one-hour session from TGC23.
In this session you’ll hear:
What’s the problem
Solutions to fix it
And how you can develop a contextualized, sustainable, and proven philosophy of ministry for deep discipleship in your local church.
From philosophy to practice, we help you:
LEARN
Learn a Proven, Sustainable Philosophy of Ministry
Every participant will walk away with a proven and sustainable philosophy of ministry around Christian Education.
DEVELOP
Develop a Deep Discipleship Framework
Every participant will receive training in developing a discipleship framework around the Bible and theology.
IMPLEMENT
Implement Learning Environments & Train Teachers
Every participant will be trained how to implement transformational, active, and sequenced learning environments in the life of the church and learn how to identify, develop, and deploy teachers and leaders in your ministry.
Training the Church Cohort Course
Cohort Begins September 29, 2025
No matter where you’re located, you can meaningfully participate in this 6-week digital cohort course virtually. Each Monday, beginning September 29, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. CST, a new module will be released in our online platform. Many churches choose to meet together to view the content and work on assignments collaboratively—others watch individually and then gather to discuss and apply what they’ve learned.
Throughout the course, you will receive hours of development and training for your ministry from JT English, Jen Wilkin, and Kyle Worley. Throughout the cohort, you’ll also have access to a vibrant online community where you can ask questions, share assignments for review, connect with other participants and past alumni, and encourage one another. As part of the Training the Church Community, during Week 4 you’ll have access to a special live Coaching Call with JT, Jen, & Kyle that brings together likeminded churches actively implementing the Deep Discipleship framework in their ministries.
What You’ll Experience Each Week
Week 1 – The Heart of Deep Discipleship
Discover the theological and philosophical foundation for discipleship in the local church and unify your team around a shared vision.
Week 2 – Discipleship Spaces & Scope
Identify every discipleship environment in your church, clarify your scope, and focus on what truly shapes disciples.
Week 3 – Creating Learning Environments
Design sustainable, engaging learning spaces that actually transform lives—not just fill seats.
Week 4 – Sequencing & Scaling
Learn how to grow disciples step-by-step, develop higher-level learning contexts, and join the Training the Church Community’s live Coaching Call with JT, Jen, and Kyle.
Week 5 – Sending & Serving
Create a clear path for moving disciples into mission, leadership, and service inside and outside your church.
Week 6 – Strategy & Implementation
Bring it all together into a practical, actionable plan your team can carry forward for lasting kingdom impact.
Hear From Past Participants
About Your Coaches
Dr. JT English
JT is the lead pastor at Storyline Church in Arvada, Colorado. He is the author of Deep Discipleship: How the Local Church Can Make Whole Disciples, and You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well, co-authored with Jen Wilkin. He received his ThM in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and PhD in Systematic Theology from Southern Seminary.
Jen Wilkin
Jen is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God.
Kyle Worley
Kyle planted and is the pastor at Mosaic Church in Richardson, Texas. He is the author of Home with God: Our Union With Christ and Formed for Fellowship: Becoming What You Behold. He has a ThM in Christian Philosophy from SBTS, an MA in Theology from SWBTS, and an MA in Religion from Redeemer Theological Seminary.
The next cohort launches September 29, 2025!
Choose the Right Plan for Your Team
Pick the plan below that fits your team size today. Every plan includes full access for one year, all course modules and assignments, templates and resources, Training the Church Community access, and a live Q&A with JT, Jen, and Kyle.
Small Church
(1-3 seats)
$1,450
Online Cohort + Community
1-year organizational license
Access to all six modules, released weekly starting September 29, 2025
Admittance to the Training the Church Community for discussion, Q&A, and encouragement
Live Coaching Call with JT, Jen, & Kyle and other like-minded churches
Downloadable assignments & resources for every module
Exclusive discounts on books and resources from Lifeway
Option to renew annually for ongoing access and unlimited seats for new hires
Most
Popular
Standard Team
(4-7 seats)
$2,950
Online Cohort + Community
1-year organizational license
Access to all six modules, released weekly starting September 29, 2025
Admittance to the Training the Church Community for discussion, Q&A, and encouragement
Live Coaching Call with JT, Jen, & Kyle and other like-minded churches
Downloadable assignments & resources for every module
Exclusive discounts on books and resources from Lifeway
Option to renew annually for ongoing access and unlimited seats for new hires
Large Org
(8-12+ seats)
$4,450
Online Cohort + Community
1-year organizational license
Access to all six modules, released weekly starting September 29, 2025
Admittance to the Training the Church Community for discussion, Q&A, and encouragement
Live Coaching Call with JT, Jen, & Kyle and other like-minded churches
Downloadable assignments & resources for every module
Exclusive discounts on books and resources from Lifeway
Option to renew annually for ongoing access and unlimited seats for new hires
Each seat (login) is for one participant — choose the plan that matches your team size so everyone can fully engage. Have questions about one of the plans? Contact us.
Your questions, answered.
Here’s everything you need to know about joining the Training the Church Cohort — from how the weekly modules work to how your team can participate from anywhere.
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The course runs for 6 weeks, with one new module released each Monday at 8am CST. You can watch the videos individually or as a staff, then come together to complete the weekly assignment at a time that works for your team.
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As a participant, your organization also gets access to the Training the Church Community — a private online space for current cohort participants and alumni. This is where likeminded churches implementing the Deep Discipleship framework connect, ask questions, share wins and challenges, and encourage one another. You’ll also find ongoing coaching content, resource recommendations, and a space to share ideas with other leaders.
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Your organization has access to all videos, assignments, and community features for 12 months from your start date. After the first year, you can renew for $500/year to keep access for ongoing training of new hires or other staff. Renewal also maintains your seat in the Training the Church Community and all its resources.
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Most weeks include 45–60 minutes of video content plus an assignment that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on your pace and depth of discussion. We recommend setting aside at least 90 minutes together as a team each week — whether that’s in one sitting or spread out — so you have space to watch the videos, work through the assignment, and talk about how it applies to your ministry.
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No problem! While the modules release weekly, you have an entire year of access. That means you can catch up on your own timeline or even revisit content later for deeper reflection.
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Every package includes:
6 weeks of video teaching
Weekly downloadable assignments
Access to the Training the Church Community
Exclusive discounts on books and resources from Lifeway
12 months of course access for your organization
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Absolutely. The entire experience is online. You can meaningfully participate from anywhere, in any timezone, whether your team is in one building or spread across multiple locations.
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Yes! Your seat licenses cover the number of logins you choose at enrollment, but with the Annual Refresh, you can add unlimited new hires each year without additional per-person costs.
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The assignments are where the transformation happens, so we encourage you to do them — but we also know ministry is busy. If you can’t finish one during the week, you can come back to it anytime.
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Yes! That’s one of the biggest benefits. With the Annual Refresh, you can keep using the course for onboarding new hires or developing future leaders year after year.
Our Promise to You
This 6-week course will walk you through how to develop a sustainable and structured ministry for your context.
We will give you a sustainable philosophy of ministry and curriculum that helps your people grow in their knowledge of Christ. You will walk away with a proven 6-part discipleship framework you can adapt to your local ministry, based off the principles found in Deep Discipleship.