The Theology Training Program consists of 10 modules, each highlighting Scripture’s teaching on a topic as it unfolds in the Bible’s storyline, intentionally connecting participants to key doctrines with a focus on personal application and missional living. Together these modules present an accessible introduction to the core areas of systematic theology, biblical theology, and Christian formation.

The Theology Training Program is offered in a synchronous online format consisting of an online classroom and monthly live seminars. Recorded video lectures are aimed at equipping students with biblically based practical means for growing in Christlikeness through the exploration of particular doctrines and issues from core areas of systematic, biblical, and practical theology. Seminars are designed to provide an active learning environment. They consist of a variety of guided discussion and workshop-based experiences aimed at helping participants practically apply biblical teaching and theological reasoning to the Christian life. Seminar sessions will be led by GLC elders with many of the seminars including guest speakers from top evangelical seminaries from across the country who are experts in particular topics we’ll be covering in our live sessions. 

We realize the Theology Training Program is a big commitment, and we ask all participants to attend each monthly seminar and complete any work required outside of seminar time. Therefore, according to course syllabi, participants should expect to: 

1. Purchase all three course textbooks prior to beginning the TTP
2. Read on average 25 pages per week from assigned textbooks
3. Listen to two podcast per week according to program syllabus
4. Attend and be actively engaged in all monthly, live seminars
5. Time commitment: 2-3 hours per week and one 90-minute seminar per month. Use this training to better love, serve, and disciple those who call GLC home, and intentionally engage with and evangelize unbelievers

If you desire to know more about God through his Word, how His story informs your beliefs, and how to apply those beliefs to every sphere of your life, the Theology Training Program is for you. The TTP is designed for growing disciples of Christ who desire to be equipped for ministry and mission in whatever context God has placed them. The TTP  is designed with GLC members in mind and is particularly suited for current and aspiring ministry leaders and volunteers, but all men and women are encouraged to participate.

Most coursework is completed on your own according to individual course syllabi. Typically, seminar sessions are on the last Sunday of each month from 8:00-9:30 pm. Specific dates and times for live monthly seminar sessions can be found in the individual course syllabi available through the online classroom, and the digital course calendar.

1. Online classroom:
   • Participants will have access to all course materials via an online classroom managed by Dr. Caleb Lenard, Equipping Pastor at Grace Life Church.
2. Textbooks
   • Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith by Christopher Morgan
   • Christ From Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter
   • Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis
   • A copy of God’s Word

There is no cost for the program, but participants are required to purchase their own books which totals about $80.

Some scholarships are available, so please do not let the cost keep you from participating in the program.

We want those with young and growing families (or extremely busy schedules) to feel like they can still participate in the TTP. Working from a modified syllabus, with a reduced course load (½ of the standard track) we pray this training option provides an even more accessible avenue for theological training to the busiest among us.

Time commitment: 90 minutes per week and one 90-minute seminar per month.

1. Through Contextualized Leadership Development (CLD), Spurgeon College at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary partners with like-minded churches, associations, and ministries to deliver accredited, accessible, and flexible ministry training. The CLD Program offers a pathway to tuition-free undergraduate, and for qualifying students, graduate level credit toward a degree program at Spurgeon College and/or Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. To learn how the TTP at Grace Life Church can contribute credit hours toward an undergraduate or graduate degree program, please email institute@gracelifeankeny.org or see Pastor Caleb for more details.