Antioch Discipleship School

Antioch Discipleship School
We are excited that you are interested in the Antioch Galveston Discipleship School! This school has been operating for over 30 years with the same consistent goal in mind: to train up Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) and Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20) disciples of Jesus - men and women who will love God wholeheartedly and who will submit their whole lives to His leadership and purposes.

Ultimately, you will get out the experience what you are able to put into it. The staff will do everything in its power to develop and equip you, and we have found that personal ownership in this process is key for the school to be successful for you, but you need to come into the school with a desire to grow in God.

The following list details some of the areas of focus within the school. Please read over these goals to make sure they are consistent with your own desires as you enter the school.

Our expectations of you as a student is that you/we are committed to growing in the following areas:
- Personal devotional life, including personal Bible reading, worship, and prayer
- Understanding of the nature of God, the Bible, and identity in Christ.
- Biblical character and integrity in every aspect of life
- Vulnerability
- Personal and relational wholeness
- Missional living
- Evangelism
- Disciple-making
- Biblical financial stewardship (diligent work, simple living, and generous giving)
- Servant leadership
- Global awareness
- Decision-making
- General alignment to the life and teachings of Jesus and the scriptures
And participation in the following:
- Able to consistently and fully attend class time
- Attend a Lifegroup
- Serve on Sunday mornings
- Attend a Sunday service
- Corporate prayer and fasting
- The end-of-class international outreach (up to 2 weeks)
- Other outside-of-class assignments including Bible reading, scripture memory, book reading, videos, writing assignments, etc.
By signing up for the school, you are giving us - the staff and volunteer leaders - permission to help you and challenge you in these areas. We do not expect perfection but a desire to grow in each of the areas that are a part of the school. We are committed to your personal development as a disciple of Jesus and your fruitfulness in life, and we are here to serve and exhort you toward those ends. Jesus is our vision, and loving obedience to Him is the goal.

We will do weekly accountability and support for your growth during this time. The school is designed for men and women who desire to live a biblical lifestyle and desire to fulfill the expectations of the school. As you fill out the application, prayerfully make sure this is what you desire at this time in your journey with Jesus.

Cost/Tuition
The cost for ADS is $1,500 per person and $2,750 per couple. We encourage all students to pay the full amount after acceptance but ultimately tuition is due by the 1st of November.

An additional estimated cost for the overseas outreach is $2,000-$3,000 and ust be paid in full before you can go on the overseas trip (please note that you will be raising support for this trip).

*Funds received for your tuition costs (from you or others) are tax-deductible.
How would you describe your debt situation?*

Debt FreeSchool DebtAuto LoansMortgageCredit Cards
What is your biblical conviction on debt? *
How do you plan on paying for ADS?*

One time paymentPayment planI need a Miracle.
What is your biblical conviction regarding giving? *

Family Questionnaire
Parent's Names: *
Are your parents Christians? If so, what is the name of their home church?
Describe your family background/upbringing.*
What is your relationship with your parents currently like? How do they feel about you doing this program? *

Personal Response
At what age did you become a believer? *
Describe how you began your relationship with Jesus:*
What is your religious or demonimational background? *
How long have you been part of Antioch Community Church? *
How did you hear about ADS?*

Church announcementsLifegroupWorld MandateA friend recommended it
Have you ever been involved in the occult, new age practices, or a cult (Mormon, Jehovah's Witness, etc.)? If so, explain.*
Have you ever been water baptized?*

YesNoNo, but I'd like to be.
What do you believe about the Holy Spirit? What do you believe Scripture means when it says "be filled with the Holy Spirit" in Ephesians 5:18? *

Confidential Personal Questionnaire
We recognize that a person's past is a very tender subject due to the painful experiences that many have had. However, on the following questionnaires we need you to be extremely honest in your answers in order for us to assess how we can most effectively help you. A past problem in an area does not necessarily exclude you from the school. The information that you share with us will be treated confidentially and will be seen only by those directly involved in your application decision.
About how many days were you absent from work or school due to illness in the past year? *
Will you have medical insurance during ATS?*

YesNo
Are you currently taking any medication or under a doctor's care?*

YesNo
What is your biblical conviction regarding alcohol and tobacco consumption? *
Students are asked to abstain or "fast" from tobacco during the course of the school year. Would you be willing to abstain from tobacco during your ADS experience?*

YesNo
Is there anything else about your medical background that we need to know to best serve you in the school? (i.e. handicaps, depression, eating disorders, or other mental/emotional conditions)*

Required Reference Forms

Please list 3 references that we can contact if we have questions concerning your appication.
Pastoral Reference Name: *

First NameLast Name
Pastoral Reference Email: *
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Pastoral Reference Phone Number: *
Friend Reference Name: *

First NameLast Name
Friend Reference Email:*
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Friend Reference Phone Number: *
Employer/Teacher Reference Name: *

First NameLast Name
Employer/Teacher Reference Email: *
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Employer/Teacher Reference Phone Number: *
I acknowledge that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I submit my application for full consideration to the Antioch DIscipleship School Staff. *
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Antioch Discipleship School

Antioch Discipleship Training School Application

Cost/Tuition

Family Questionnaire

Personal Response

Ministry Interest

Confidential Personal Questionnaire

Personal Wholeness

Required Reference Forms