For whom are the long-term (10-month) programs?
- The Online Training Program is a great fit for anyone seeking to make an impact in their community in a holistic and mindful way.
- The Residential Training Program is an especially good fit for people who are in a season of transition (graduating college or grad school, in a job transition, etc.) and/or have the flexibility to move to Atlanta for a 10-month immersive learning experience.
- Although each of these programs begin in January and have overlapping coursework, the right program for you depends on your felt needs.
- Are you preferring part-time learning?
If part-time, the Online Training Program would best suit your needs.
*If even this is too much of a time commitment, our Summer Training Program provides the vision for whole-life discipleship over 9 weeks. - Are you wanting to receive college credit for this learning?
Only the Urban Community Development Program includes an option for receiving college credit through Columbia International University.
*This program is 4 months instead of the 10-month commitment for the Online or Residential programs. - Are you considering a Midterm position with the Navigators, specifically a work with Discipling for Development?
The Residential Training Program will provide the best onramp to extend into a two-year commitment to work alongside our team in Atlanta. - Are you torn between college credits and the Residential Training Program?
Do both! You can apply for the Residential Training Program and note that you would like to also receive credit for the program through Columbia International University.
*Note that the cost for this combination would be the Residential Training Program cost + living costs and tuition costs as outlined on the respective program pages.
- Are you preferring part-time learning?
- Key desired qualities are that you have a love for Jesus, a heart for the poor and unreached, a learner's disposition, and are willing to step out of your comfort zone to engage in your community.
When are these programs?
- Training Programs:
- Online: January - November
- Residential: January - November
- Workshops and Experiences:
- Foundations Workshop: January (2 days)
- Principles Cohort: January - June (9 sessions)
- Poverty, Corruption, Injustice Cohort: February - March (3 sessions)
- Adult Learning Workshop: April (2 days)
- Bible Telling Cohort: April - September (7 sessions)
- Uganda Vision Trip: June - July (2-4 weeks)
- Whole-Life Discipleship Course (year-round)
At the end of 10 months, what will I have gained if I go through the curriculum and experiences?
- Exposure to the “vulnerable four” (the poor, immigrants/refugees, widows, fatherless)
- Knowledge about and a set of skills for implementing a whole-life discipleship approach
- Resources and contacts - both within D4D, the Navigators, Atlanta, and your cohort
- A holistic theological paradigm
- Field/work experience in a type of development work
What do these programs cost?
- Training Programs:
- Online: $3,600
- Residential: $3,600 (plus additional costs of living in Atlanta; we will work with you to determine your budget depending on your specific needs)
- Workshops and Experiences:
- Foundations Workshop: $200/person (lodging not included)
- Principles Cohort: $400/person
- Poverty, Corruption, Injustice Cohort: $75/person
- Uganda Vision Trip: $6,000 (some meals not included)
- Adult Learning Workshop: $150/person
- Bible Telling Cohort: $300/person
- Whole-Life Discipleship Course: $50/person
- Payment plans are available. We never want finances to be a barrier; we want to work with you to make these opportunities possible to everyone who is interested.
- Raising funds through The Navigators is an option to help cover the costs (though it is not required). For those who choose to raise funds, training will be provided to help make support raising as fruitful as possible.
Can married or engaged couples participate in these programs?
Yes. We welcome singles, engaged, and married couples. Spend some time talking it over with your significant other and praying together about coming. Engaged couples will be housed separately for the Residential program.
Are we required to find housing for the Residential Training Program?
We will work with you to find a suitable living location. Housing will be located within 10-30 minutes of the field experiences.
What is the field placement?
- The field placement experience will be with a vulnerable population within your local context.
- For those in the Online and Summer programs, we will work with you to determine where your passions, giftings, and the needs of your local community intersect to determine your field placement experience.
- For those in Atlanta, we have local contacts and opportunities available to you, including our own D4D Team working among immigrants and refugees.
When are the application deadlines for these programs?
- Training Programs:
- Residential: September 1
- Online: December 1
- Workshops and Experiences:
- Foundations Workshop: December 15
- Principles Cohort: January 15
- Poverty, Corruption, Injustice Cohort: February 10
- Uganda Vision Trip: March 1
- Adult Learning Workshop: March 31
- Bible Telling Cohort: April 15
- Whole-Life Discipleship Course: N/A
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With over 5 million people in the metro area, warm weather, and a rich cultural history, Atlanta is an ideal place to meet and serve various vulnerable populations. That's why Navigators World Missions is excited to announce the Discipling for Development Training Academy aimed at exposing you to cross-cultural work and whole-life discipleship in this “global city” of the South. |
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