According to Jesus, the Great Commandment is to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). But, it’s been said: “The heart can't love what the mind doesn't know.” That's why we've created the Equip Institute; to make disciples of Jesus by equipping men and women in Christian story, doctrine, and formation. This takes place through four active learning environments.
Discipleship for everyone.
Personal study. Group discussion. Teaching.
Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies bring together personal study, group discussion, and teaching. Participants will grow in biblical literacy, Bible study skills, and knowledge of a particular book of the Bible and its relationship to the larger Christian story. They’re for everyone–guests, regular attenders, and partners at LifeConnection. They meet weekly for eleven weeks in both the fall and spring.
Discipleship for everyone.
Christian Story, Doctrine, and Formation
An Equip Class is a weekly class that brings together personal study, group discussion, and teaching. We offer three foundational classes (Christian Story, Christian Doctrine, and Christian Formation) and periodic electives on other important topics foundational to the Christian life. They’re for everyone – guests, regular attenders, and partners at LifeConnection. They meet weekly for eleven weeks in both the fall and spring.
Growing disciple-making leaders.
Personal ministry growth.
The Equip Lab prepares partners (members) at LifeConnection for personal ministry growth in the areas of Christian story, doctrine, and formation. Participants can expect to gain skills to lead and shepherd others by God’s word. It’s for aspiring deacons, staff, interns, ministry leaders, and partners at LifeConnection. It takes place monthly for ten months (September-June).
Discipleship for disciple-making leaders.
Developing Kingdom leaders.
The Equip Residency prepares current and aspiring Kingdom leaders for leadership at LifeConnection and beyond. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of Christian story, doctrine, and formation and increased skills for teaching the Bible and shepherding God’s people. Participants should expect to sharpen their ability to lead, teach, and shepherd others by God’s Word at the highest levels. It’s for aspiring pastors, church planters, missionaries, and ministry leaders. It meets monthly for one year (September-May).
