SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

WHAT IS THE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY?

The School of Ministry is a three-year school with different programs. Our team assesses your experience and education and places you in the year that best propels you to step into your calling.

Three Pillars

The School of Ministry is a three-year school with different programs. Our team assesses your experience and education and places you in the year that best propels you to step into your calling.

E D U C A T I O N

Challenging the mind is an important part of what we do at Waymaker Institute. Through carefully curated classes, you will grow your understanding of the bible, church, and your personal followership with Jesus. 

M I N I S T R Y   
T R A I N I N G

Equipping the hands is part of our second pillar because we see immense value in practical, hands-on experience. This training will take place in the context of a local church ministry. 

S P I R I T U A L 
F O R M A T I O N 

Our ultimate goal is to grow you up to be a fully devoted, mature follower of Jesus. Through group environments and personal coaching, you will learn how to be with, be like, and do what Jesus did. 

School of Ministry Explained

YEAR ONE INTERNSHIP

An unpaid part-time internship that allows you to have a part-time or full-time job while completing the program. 


EDUCATION

Choose 3 of 4 classes 

  • Spiritual Formation 101 
  • Mission of God 101 
  • Bible 101 
  • Leadership 101 

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

  • Regularly attend Sunday gatherings 
  • Participate in semesterly WMI gatherings 
  • Attend weekly Intern Gatherings 
  • Practice Spiritual Disciplines
  • Participate in a 10-week Disciple-Making Team 
  • MINISTRY TRAINING

    • Lead and Serve
    • Work in Staff Culture 
    • Get Weekly Coaching 

    YEAR TWO & THREE RESIDENCY

    A paid position that allows you to fully immerse in vocational ministry while attending classes and receiving hands-on ministry experience.  

    EDUCATION

    • Spiritual Formation 201 
    • Church Ministries 201 
    • Bible 201 
    • Leadership 201
    • Resource Stewardship 201

      SPIRITUAL FORMATION

      • Regularly attend Sunday gatherings 
      • Participate in semesterly WMI gatherings 
      • Attend weekly Resident Gatherings 
      • Practice Spiritual Disciplines 
      • Participate in a 10-week Disciple-Making Team 

      MINISTRY TRAINING

      • Lead and Serve on Staff 
      • Work in Staff Culture 
      • Get Weekly Coaching

      TRACKS YOU CAN CHOOSE

      Church
      Ministries

      Church
      Planting

      Global
      Missions

      Waymaker Institute is a religious institution exempt from state regulation and oversight in the Commonwealth of Virginia.