Saint Paul Growth Track

Week Two with Ryan Watkins

Thanks for joining us today!

Throughout Pastor Ryan’s message, be prepared to pause the video to complete the DISC and Spiritual Gifts Assessments below. These assessments are for your development and self-discovery. Remember before you go, please email your DISC and Spiritual Gifts Assessment results to Pastor Angela at angela.watkins@lwcc.org. We can’t wait to learn more about your leadership style and giftings!

Online DISC Assessment

Online Spiritual Gifts Assessment

Silence & Solitude

We live in a loud world where invasive frequencies stress and tire our bodies and minds. Throughout the biblical narrative, a temptation that every human must overcome is “If you are ______, PROVE IT.” When Satan opposed Jesus early in His ministry, the temptation was “If you are the Son of God, turn these stones to bread.” This was followed by other challenges that essentially said, “You must prove yourself in order to become WHAT YOU ALREADY ARE.” The test we must all face is the challenge to BE. If you must do something to

prove who you already are (pure, made in the image of God, righteous, complete, loved), it is proof you do not truly believe that you actually are who you are.

We must learn how to be… Jesus was always BEING. Everything He did was simply an overflow from who He knew He was. If we can learn to attain the same awareness of who we are in Christ, we will lose any pressure to prove anything to anyone. This will lead us into “quiet lives” where love truly leads us. So the question for us is, is there a practice in the way of Jesus that can teach us how to be?

Let us introduce you to “silence and solitude.” We believe this is the most formative practice in your discipleship to Jesus

You are invited to follow along with each part of the practice by viewing our guided prayer videos here. In addition to making these prayers a part of your weekly practice, we highly recommended processing this with your community. We welcome you to learn more about our Life Group community HERE

We also welcome you to join us for our in person services as we continue to experience our Silence and Solitude Series every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Union Depot.

Get Connected

Volunteer and Make a Difference

If LW Online is where you connect spiritually, then consider taking the next step and becoming a part of our team! God wants to use your gifts and talents to encourage others with hope and make a lasting difference in their lives.

If you would like to learn more about becoming an online host let us know and we’ll be happy to share more information with you!

Join Our Online Facebook Group

Our Online Facebook group was created to help you stay connected by keeping the conversation going long after the service has ended. Join today and ask a question, request prayer, share a devotional, or simply leave an encouraging comment that will bless others!

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Details & FAQ!

TUITION

Our tuition is $3500 each year. This goes towards teaching resources, instructors, speakers, and various events and activities throughout year.

ELIGIBILITY

The Disciple Internship Program is available for ages 18-29.

HOUSING

We currently do not offer any housing. However, if you are in need of housing, please reach out to us. We will make our interns aware of any housing opportunities we come across.

WORK

We encourage you to work while you are in Disciple Internship, so long as you are able to manage your time. It is important to us that our interns live a balanced life of work and rest. We realize that working on top of your internship schedule will likely leave you with a busy schedule, so our goal is to come alongside you and help you find rest and balance in the midst of it.

SCHEDULE

Your schedule is made up of two components— classes and roles. Our class schedule ranges from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM-12 PM. Many of our intern roles take place in the afternoon; however, your specific schedule will depend on what role you are enrolled in. Some of them may require you to be here some weeknights and weekends. Also, we have Instructor Groups. Instructor groups are a mentorship-focused group time with DI Instructors that meet at various times on Monday, and serve once during the week, on either a Wednesday evening or a Sunday morning. Please call us if you have any questions. We would love to work with you if there are any scheduling conflicts.

RETREAT

We kick off each internship year by going on a 4 day retreat. The purpose of the retreat is to grow closer together as we seek God together. This is achieved through doing team building activities, casting vision and setting goals for the upcoming year, and most importantly seeking the heart of God on an individual and corporate level.

Overview:

We bring the classroom and hands-on-training together so that each intern will be able to get both practical and inspirational training for the ministry.

Our Classes

At Disciple Internship, our goal is for every intern to graduate our program with a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Word of God, and how it can be applied to their life in a practical and functional way. We believe that, as disciples of Jesus, it’s vital that we understand how to study and dissect the Word of God in order to accurately walk out God’s plan for each of our lives. As we dive into various topics, we encourage questions, critical thinking, and healthy discussion, as we believe that this is a crucial part of the learning and growth process. Our desire is that each intern will graduate equipped to thrive in every area of their life!

Topcis that will be covered range from Hermeneutics & the Book of Romans to Communication 101 & Current Cultural Topics.

Role Oppurtunities

Whatever you are called to do, we want to help you do it. Disciple Internship offers a wide array of opportunities that are designed to help you develop your skills in an area of your choice. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience and training by working with professionals in their area of expertise.

Within the ever-growing-and-expanding roles that you see here, there are many different opportunities and places for you. When you come to DI, our staff will work with you individually to help you get connected where you are called to be!

Not seeing what you’re looking for? Just ask! Our opportunities are ever-expanding!

Practical Classes

SUCCESS & LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
There are general rules to success and leadership that we will discuss in this class.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
In order for us to be effective disciples, it’s important for us to know how to handle our money. In this class we bring in the experts to shed light on the subject of finances from a practical and spiritual perspective.

COMMUNICATION
In this class we are going to discuss how to effectively communicate your ideas and how to effectively listen to others.

HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE
The title says it all! Learn how to make sense of the Bible, so that it can change your experience of Life in the way that God promises it will

Foundational Classes

DOCTRINE
This is a time to dig in and find out what you believe

COVENANT
This is a study of the depth of what Jesus has won for us.

HONOR
Honor is the foundation for our relationships with God and people. Find out more as we discover the culture of Heaven and Honor!

Spiritual Classes

SPIRIT, SOUL, & BODY
God is a three part being, and so are we. You will learn more about this power truth in this class.

THE HOLY SPIRIT
Jesus said that is was better for Him to go away, so that he could send us the Holy Spirit. Discover the current ministry of the Holy Spirit in this class.

PRAYER SCHOOL
We take time together to learn how to talk and listen to God.

GRACE AND FAITH
This is a class on how to respond to the kindness and goodness of God towards us.

NEW COVENANT
Everything that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ did should make us the most confident beings in the universe. In these classes you’ll find out why.

Educational Classes

OLD & NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
Get a general summary of what the Old and New Testament are about.

ISRAEL
In this class we will learn why Israel should be important to the Church, God’s plan for Israel in the Bible, and where modern day Israel fits in that plan.

ESCHATOLOGY
A study on the end times, and what God’s plan is for eternity.

CHURCH HISTORY
See how the church has formed from the book of Acts to the church we know today

APOLOGETICS
We are going to give you the proof that God is who he says he is, and evidence that the Bible is the Word of God.

Current Events

LIFE AND MINISTRY
Should I help people or help myself? At some point you are going to have to answer that question, and we believe that this class will help you do that, as well as bring balance to your life.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Learn how to lead like Jesus.

DISCIPLESHIP
It is important to know what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. In this class we dive into what Jesus wants for us.

EVANGELISM
You will be given a megaphone and will preach on every street corner… Just Kidding! We are actually debunking the myth that preaching the Gospel has to be difficult. It’s actually just all about following God’s plan for how you are to “preach” the good news.

Youth Ministry

Our Student Ministries course is for those who feel called to reach young people from middle school- college aged. You will be trained in how to engage and influence a generation to seek God and fulfill their purpose. You will gain a variety of experiences from event-planning, to public speaking, to ministry organization, that will all propel you forward in reaching the upcoming generation.

Kids Ministry

This course is designed for anyone interested in gaining the skills, knowledge and tools it takes to minister to children successfully. Interns will be offered the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to minister to kids in any of the following age groups: infant and toddler, preschool or grade school. Interns in this course will engage in a variety of activities, training and events that will help them apply the inspiring and practical teaching they’re taught in the classroom.

Worship Arts

In our Worship Arts course, you will learn what worship is according to God’s Word and the value of it in your personal walk with Him. You will receive practical training from a variety of professionals in music theory, technique, performing, leading and more. You will also experience the execution of rehearsals, services and large events. As you grow in your gifts, you’ll have the opportunity to use them in various capacities in areas of ministry within the church and beyond.

Visual Arts

In the Visual Arts course, you’ll have access to top-of-the-line equipment, software and design studios, as well as have the privilege of training with our experienced staff. Whether it’s Graphic Design or TV Media, you will have the opportunity to work with real clients to produce a desired result, as well as take your own ideas and make them a reality.

Congregational Ministry

This course is designed for those who desire to lead in a ministry capacity. By being involved in a variety of ministry areas, you will be provided with a broad scope of experience. Having this overview will teach you how multiple segments of ministry fit together, developing an expansive view that is a key element of ministry leadership. Along the way, you will learn skills that are vital to leadership in ministry such as serving the congregation, working with volunteers, organizational and communication skills, and more.