Become a Life with God Leader
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Life with God leader! Individuals who complete our training process join a like-minded community of pastors and lay leaders who are actively engaging the church in the work of spiritual formation and discipleship through Life with God.
Our training process will help you become a stronger group leader:
Learn new ways to lead groups that help foster transformation and focus on relational development
Prepare to become a more discerning leader
Grow in the ability to trust group outcomes to the Holy Spirit
Gain insights into the components and formational arch of the Life with God series
Become part of the larger Life with God leader community for ongoing peer support
During our five-session training process you will:
Learn from an active Life with God group leader about what you can expect
Experience peer-to-peer interaction and learning
Receive resources that will enhance your work as a group leader
Practice some of the skills outlined in the course
After training, Grafted Life is committed to supporting you with ways to bring formation resources and practices into your church or small group.
We are praying for you as you consider this training opportunity.
Training Process
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Life with God leader! Individuals who complete our training process join a like-minded community of pastors and lay leaders who are actively engaging the church in the work of spiritual formation and discipleship through Life with God.
Interview
Grafted Life interviews each Life with God leader candidate prior to training. We ask that you submit an online application, collect two ministry references, and complete a brief phone interview.
Training
Enroll in a 5-session online training course with Grafted Life’s formation specialists. Leaders train within a cohort community.
Community
At the conclusion of training, leaders are given access to purchase Life with Godcurriculum materials for their small groups. Grafted Life is committed to providing ongoing support and nurturing our community of LWG leaders and participants.
Get Started
Please allow 2 weeks to process your application. This allows necessary time for the interview process, training registration, and material shipments. Life with God training is completed in 5 sessions.
The fee for Life with God training, including all books and training materials, is $250. You will receive the first two leader’s guides for Life with God, a training manual, and a copy of Do You Love Me? by Debbie Swindoll.
Step 1: Submit Application
Start your process toward becoming a Life with God certified leader by submitting an online application. The application consists of three essay questions and requires about 30 minutes to complete.
Step 2: Send Reference Requests
We require two ministry references with your application. Your references will submit an online form which is kept confidential with our staff. Email the link to this form to your references.
Step 3: Enroll in Online Training
After we receive your application and references, we will conduct a brief phone interview and give approval to begin training. Once you are approved, you may register for a spot at an upcoming training.