We are excited that you are interested in the Antioch Discipleship School! This school has been operating for over 10 years in Norman and over 30 years in the Antioch Movement, with the same consistent goal in mind: to train up Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) and Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) disciples of Jesus – men and women who will love God wholeheartedly and who will submit their whole lives to His leadership and purposes.
Ultimately, you will get out of the experience what you are able to put into it. The staff will do everything in their power to develop and equip you. We have found that personal ownership in this process is key for the school to be successful for you, but you need to come into the school with a desire to grow in God.
The following list are some areas we will be covering during your time. Please read over these goals to make sure they are consistent with your own desires as you enter the school.
BE WITH JESUS
- Personal Devotional life/Bible reading/worship/prayer
- Vulnerability
- Personal and relational wholeness
- Accountability
BECOME LIKE JESUS
- Character
- Integrity
- Servanthood
- General alignment to the life and teachings of Jesus and the scriptures
- Global awareness
- Financial Stewardship
DO WHAT JESUS WOULD DO - Evangelism
- Missional living
- Disciple-making
- Global and Local awareness
Required participation in the following: - Weekend retreat at the beginning of the class year (October 7-9)
- One weekend local outreach
- Able to consistently and fully attend class time (Monday evenings 6:00 - 10:00 and one Saturday class per month)
- Attend a Lifegroup
- Serve on Sunday mornings (twice monthly, with at least once monthly in children's ministry)
- Attend Sunday services and be available for the ministry team
- Corporate prayer and fasting
- Serve at different Antioch events
- The end-of-class international mission (2 weeks)
- Outside-of-class assignments including Bible reading, scripture memory, book reading, videos, written assignments, etc.
By committing to the school, you are giving us – the staff and volunteer leaders – permission to help you and challenge you in these areas. We are not expecting perfection out of anyone but a desire to grow in each of the areas that are a part of the school. We will do weekly accountability and support for your growth during this time. We are committed to your personal development as a disciple of Jesus and your fruitfulness in life, and we are here to serve and exhort you toward those. Jesus is our vision, and loving obedience to Him is the goal.
As you fill out the application, prayerfully make sure this is what you desire at this time in your journey with Jesus. All applications, applicants, and content are kept confidential.
