Almost everything we do at the Antioch Discipleship School centers around discipleship. We believe that lifelong transformation and obedience to Jesus is best walked out when we give trusted people permission to offer wisdom, mentorship, feedback, and help that we couldn’t get on our own. As we commit to humbly and authentically open our lives up to those around us, we in turn cultivate the soil of our lives for the plans and purposes of God to flourish in and through us.

When we connect with others who are committed to following Jesus, we set ourselves up for the support and encouragement we need to thrive. We believe that community is meant to play a vital and essential role in the life of every believer. Fellowship around the table, laughing together, and practicing vulnerability are essential parts of ADS and values we consistently practice throughout the year.

One of our greatest joys at the Antioch Discipleship School is spending time lingering in the presence of God. ADS is intentionally structured to allow space for each student to regularly meet with the Lord and experience the rich life and peace found only in His presence. Connecting to the heart of God, extended times of worship, and practicing listening to the voice of the Lord for ourselves and others, are all part of our regular rhythms as a class. We are committed to yielding to the Spirit of God and allowing His presence in the room be the most important thing.

At the heart of the Antioch Discipleship School is a desire to see every student experience lifelong, radical transformation. We believe that our pursuit of God should ultimately lead us to being formed into the image of God - our lives bearing witness to His love, grace, and power. While we highly value growing in knowledge, the Antioch Discipleship School is not academically focused, but rather a spirit-filled and spirit-led learning experience designed to spur on spiritual formation that leads to greater wholeness and a thriving relationship with Jesus. This process of formation is catalyzed through our joyful surrender and yielding to the intentional work of the Spirit in every area of our hearts and every day lives.

The Antioch Discipleship School is committed to seeing every student activated to live a life on mission in every sphere of their life. Our curriculum and rhythms as a class are intentionally designed to always be imparting vision and action toward reaching the world, and those around us, with the Gospel of Jesus.