Overview

Letter from the Director

With an abundance of teaching and opportunities available to us today, you would expect that we would be farther along in taking the gospel to the “ends of the earth” than we are. Our minds are full, but are our hearts really changed? Do we know God as well as we claim?

The foundation of many Christians’ understanding of God is often full of cracks. There will always be the need to grow in God, but many times we doubt God and struggle in our faith with a regularity that should not be. Grassroots School of Discipleship is about getting to the basics of our faith, and strengthening what is weak in order that we may build on a solid foundation. God’s strength at work in our weakness.

A “Grassroots Movement” by definition is birthed by ordinary people within the society they live. It is about real people making a difference. These are the very same kind of people that Jesus chose to be His disciples and in time to launch the Church. They turned the world upside down.

At Grassroots School of Discipleship we will use a relational discipleship approach to focus on two primary aspects: Identity & Destiny. We seek to allow the Holy Spirit to work and guide as we aim to create an environment for practical application in the local Church and Outreach.

Grassroots School of Discipleship is a unique opportunity to go deeper. Six months in an individual’s life dedicated to letting God do whatever He wills.

This school is not better than others, but necessary for some. The things taught have come from the most important “life lessons” we have learned and continue to learn as followers of Christ. Instead of “well-rounding” an individual, we focus on few issues and try to nail them home.

If Grassroots School of Discipleship can be part of releasing someone to go deeper with God, then we will have fulfilled our mandate. Our heart is to be part of a fresh wave of change that is already happening around the world. It has been for thousands of years and we long to play our part.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions with regards to the School or the recommendation form. I would love to hear from you.

In Christ,

James Krechnyak
Senior Leader

SCHOOL OF DISCIPLESHIP | COURSE CONTENT

The School of Discipleship is divided into two phases:

A three-month training phase followed by a two month outreach phase.

Phase 1 | Drawing Close - Training

The first three months of the school include the following:

Classroom Curriculum

You will receive life-changing teaching on topics such as:

• Hearing God’s Voice
• God’s Mission through the Ages
• Character and Nature of God
• Relationships
• Understanding Spiritual Gifts
• Evangelism and World Missions
• The Kingdom of God

Ministry Opportunities

You may be given the opportunity to be involved in a variety of ministry opportunities during this phase of the school, such as working with children or teenagers, music ministry, administrative work, local outreaches, etc.

Small groups

You may be involved in a small group within the community or within the school.

Personal Devotions

There will be time each day set aside for you to spend alone with God which will strengthen and increase your spiritual growth.

Required ReadingS

There will be a selection of books to read which are meant to complement what is being taught during the training phase.

Daily Schedule

An average day during the training phase might look like below. Evenings are often free to study and relax, but there will be some ministry, meetings and functions after dinner as well as several weekends.

9:00am   Personal Devotions
10:00      Break
10:30      Teaching
12:30pm Lunch
2:00        Teaching
3:30        Break
4:00        Study

Phase 2 | The Living Thesis - Outreach

The second two months of the school will include

Travel

The travel aspect of the school will be very flexible from school to school depending on number of students open doors. As God leads we will plan ministry trips throughout Ireland and perhaps out of the country.

Writing Assignments

There will be a number of written assignments that will be required to be completed on topics such as Missional Church, God's Kingdom, Summary of your experience at the school, etc...

Continuing Ministry in Portlaoise

There will be continuing opportunities to minister in Portlaoise, the surrounding area, and in the local church, Portlaoise Family Worship Centre.