What is the Discipleship Year?
The St James Discipleship year is an opportunity to grow in faith, explore different areas of ministry and develop your gifts. We seek to shape the year around areas that you want to grow in and can flexible
Within the Discipleship Year there is an emphasis on leadership. You would be part of the Church Staff and attend staff meetings and have leadership training in the context of our meetings and attend the new Wine Leadership Conference and New Wine Summer Gathering.
There are many different areas that you could get involved with at St James including youth, children, worship and young adults ministry.
The Discipleship Year runs from September to August each year. We are currently open for applications for September 2023.
Who is the Discipleship year for?
This discipleship year is designed for those who would like to take a year to grow in their relationship with Jesus in the context of serving in the local church.
We are looking for people who are hungry for God and eager to grow in faith and their gifts. It is also an opportunity for those who would like to explore the possibility of further church ministry in the future.
How is the year funded
Successful applicants are expected to fund the year themselves. We cover ministry expenses and pay for you to go to the New Wine Leadership Conference and New Wine Summer Gathering.
We also provide a £1,500 grant towards your living costs for the year.
We encourage those on the discipleship year to find a part time job in order to help finance their year.
What next?
If you would like an informal conversation about the Discipleship year please contact Josh Lumwagi who would love to talk to you more about this with you. Josh’s email is: josh.lumwagi@stjam.es.
You can apply for the Discipleship year by downloading the application form attached below.