Apply to Jesus Disciple University — Fall 2026 Inaugural Cohort
Application for the inaugural Disciplemaker's Certificate cohort, beginning September 27, 2026. Applications close Saturday, September 20, 2026. Target completion time: 8 to 10 minutes.
Applicant Information
First Name
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Last Name
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Preferred Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
City
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State or Province
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Country
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Please Select
United States
Canada
Mexico
United Kingdom
Australia
Other
Which time zone are you in?
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Pacific (PT) — Los Angeles, Vancouver
Mountain (MT) — Denver, Calgary
Central (CT) — Chicago, Mexico City
Eastern (ET) — New York, Toronto
Alaska (AKT)
Hawaii (HAST)
Atlantic (AST) — Halifax, San Juan
UK/Ireland (GMT/BST) — London
Europe Central (CET) — Berlin, Paris
Asia — East (China, Singapore, Philippines)
Asia — South (India)
Africa
Australia (AEDT/AEST)
Other — please specify below
Church and Discipleship Context
What church do you currently call home?
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Do you serve in a formal role at your church?
Are you connected to The Rock Anaheim, one of its campuses, or The Rock Network?
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Please Select
Yes — The Rock Anaheim
Yes — Anaheim West
Yes — IMC
Yes — jChurch
Yes — TRN group
Other — I'm outside The Rock
Do you use the Jesus Disciple (JD) app?
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Yes, actively
I have an account but haven't used it recently
No, but I'll create one
No — please tell me more
Where are you in your discipleship practice right now?
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Currently leading a group
Currently walking with an individual
In a group myself but not leading
Not currently in either — this cohort would be my start
Other
Program Selection
Which track?
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Non-Degree Track — $495 (all-in, no written work)
Degree Track — $995 (all-in, adds weekly reflection papers, integrative paper, letter grade)
Session attendance — how will you primarily attend?
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In person at The Rock Anaheim
Via Zoom
A mix of both
Commitments
Attendance commitment
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I commit to attending all Sunday sessions of both Semester 1 (September 27 to December 20, 2026) and Semester 2 (January to May 2027).
Weekly rhythm commitment
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I commit to the Jesus Disciple weekly checklist — daily Bible reading, prayer, scripture meditation, and weekly Faithbuilders and Ministry Assignments — for the duration of the program.
Readiness attestation
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I am ready to actively disciple others as part of this program — not just study about discipleship. I understand that to graduate, I will complete two practicum requirements: (1) lead my own discipleship group using the Jesus Disciple app, and (2) coach another leader who launches their own group.
Why do you want to be part of the inaugural cohort?
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100 to 300 words. What's drawing you to JDU specifically, and what do you hope to walk away with?
Anything else we should know?
Policies & Acknowledgments
Policies & Acknowledgments — Please review each JDU policy and confirm your agreement. All required boxes must be checked to submit.
Read the
Financial Policy
I have read and agree to the Financial Policy
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I agree
Read the
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
I have read and agree to the Withdrawal and Refund Policy
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I agree
Read the
Privacy Statement
I have read and understand the Privacy Statement
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I agree
→ Read the
Academic Integrity Statement
I have read and agree to the Academic Integrity Statement
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I agree
Optional — Read
Photo and Testimonial Release
I permit JDU to use my photo, name, and testimonial in promotional materials
I agree
I understand that cohort sessions are recorded via Moodle and shared within my cohort
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I agree
Signature
By signing below, I confirm the information above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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