This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” 

- 1 Timothy 3:1 – NLT

We believe that a desire to be a better leader in God’s house is a Godly desire and ambition. However, becoming a leader requires more than desire, it requires commitment and training. Advance is for those looking for their next step in growing in their ability to lead a few people well and in how to be a Biblical leader. Semesters start each Spring and Fall.

SPRING SEMESTER STARTS MARCH 25!

    • Weekly Leadership Experiences

    • Two In-town Overnight Intensives

    • Serving at special events and in at least one gathering each weekend.

    • Leadership challenges + team-building exercises.

    • Book reading + group discussions related to the leadership lessons.

    • Memorizing key scriptures.

    • Consistently attend weekend gatherings.

    • Participated in the Welcome to Church Party.

    • Serve weekly on a team. If you aren’t currently serving on a team but have participated in a Welcome to Church Party, we will assist you getting on a team before the session starts.

    • Honor God financially through tithing.

    • Complete online registration - $100/person.

  • The Advance Semester includes 2 overnight weekend intensives and 8 weeks of classes on Wednesdays:

    • Advance Intensives | March 27+ 28 and May 15 +16 These overnights are full of teaching, fellowship and fun and are the bookends to your Advance experience.

      • Overnight experience onsite at Gracelife Chapel’s campground at the JeffCo location (1 Victory Dr, Pevely, MO 63070)

      • Includes food after the Friday night session, breakfast on Saturday and snacks.

      • Participants need to bring a pillow and sleeping bag/twin sheets and blanket.

    • Advance Classes | Wednesday nights March 25- May 13

      • Weekly classes are held from 6:30-8:30p at The Chapel at Victory Farms (9299 Church Rd, Pevely, MO 63070)