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.

8-WEEK LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

  • 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.

BASIC LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:

  • Consistently attend weekend gatherings.

  • Completion of 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.

FALL SEMESTER STARTING SEPTEMBER 25!

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

  • Advance Intensives | These overnights are full of teaching, fellowship and fun and are the bookends to your Advance experience.

    • Friday, September 27 at 6:30p through Saturday, September 28 at 12p

    • Friday, November 15 at 6:30p through Saturday, November 16 at 12p

    • 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 September 25 through November 13 from 6:30-8:30p.

    • Weekly classes are held at The Chapel at Victory Farms (9299 Church Rd, Pevely, MO 63070)