The Inspire Movement offers several methods of training: Learning Communities; Teaching Retreats; Focussed Study Groups; Mentoring Cohorts; and Personal Mentoring. The School of Discipleship is primarily concerned with online training, but we also offer in-person training through our regional Core Teams, as well as on demand training for local churches.
If you’re interested in on demand training please contact us and we can discuss it further with you.
In-Person Learning Communities
The great benefit of learning communities is the opportunity to actually build community as we share wisdom and learn together. These communities also have the potential for developing fellowship that continues beyond the formal period of training.
A group of 12-20 people, lay or ordained, who gather to support one another by:
- Exploring the Inspire vision for Missional Discipleship or Fellowship Band Ministry or House Fellowships / Missional Communities.
- Building one another up in personal discipleship as spiritual leaders and disciple-makers.
- Sharing wisdom about the challenges of discipleship and/or leadership in our churches.
Learning communties are normally arranged on demand, by churches and organizations. The style and content of the training will depend on the nature of the group, and the focus of study. Click here for an Overview of our Training.
Online Learning Communities
Online Learning Communities take the principles of in-person Learning Communities and adapt them to meet online. This is our approach for the School of Discipleship. Online Learning Communities allow you to…
- grow as a community with committed people around the world for a four to six week period.
- take each week’s content (teaching videos, podcasts, resources) at your own pace. This allows you to wrestle through the material, think of questions, post on the online forum, before meeting with others online.
- have deeper conversations (see above) during Zoom meetings.
- utilize our discussion board for sharing reflections, discussion and learning through the duration of the learning community.
- to receive mentoring in online band by an Inspire Missioner.
For more information go to our School of Discipleship page!
Teaching Retreats
Our training is often delivered in the form of a teaching retreat. At a retreat session you can expect:
- To receive quality teaching and resources on the Inspire vision for Missional Discipleship or Fellowship Band Ministry or House Fellowships / Missional Communities.
- To take time for group discussion and guided personal reflection.
- To practice Fellowship Band for discerning how God is leading you practically.
- To receive prayer and encouragement for taking the next steps.
Teaching retreats may be for one day or over a weekend and are normally arranged on demand, by churches and organizations. Click here for an Overview of our Training.
Study Groups
A study group is a group of like-minded people who come together for conversation, teaching and learning. The group selects their area of study and decides their curriculum together. Click here for a sample of our study groups.
Personal Mentoring
We encourage people to build a relationship with one of our Missioners, who are there to guide people through the processes and resources of the Movement. Click here for more information about our Missioner Support.
