Rooted in God – Living with Purpose 

What support is available for me during the course? 

As you go through the year you will have a course facilitator who will oversee your discipleship year activities and weekly teaching input.  You will also be assigned a support mentor who will offer support and encouragement throughout the year.  Once a term you will have the opportunity to connect with other discipleship year participants online for some time of prayer, community and investment.

What do I do if my Church isn’t running the course? 

You may want to have a conversation with your local leaders and explain your interest in the course.  If your local church is not in a position to run the year you can find out about other opportunities here. 

Do I have to go to my own church? 

We would encourage you where possible to participate in the year in your own local church.  In circumstances where that is not possible, there may be an opportunity to participate in another Vineyard church.  See the map at the bottom of the ‘Joining a Discipleship Year’ page to find out where courses are running.

I’m the only one doing it in my church, I’m ok with that.  Can I still participate as an individual?

Yes you can.  In some situations it may be possible for churches in close proximity to partner with one another.  This is something you should discuss with your local leaders.  

Is the residential compulsory? 

Yes the residential is compulsory for all Vineyard Discipleship Year participants.

  

Does the £550 fee have to be paid in one lump sum? 

Once your place has been confirmed by your local church, there is a deposit of £150 required before starting the course.

For the remaining fee of £400 there are three payment plan options available:

• 12x monthly payments of £33.33, starting in September and finishing the following August.
• 3x termly payments of £133.33 due in September, January and April.
• A one-off payment of £400 due in September.

What does the £550 cost cover? 

This covers access to all teaching content for the year.  This includes: 

• Two Vineyard Theological Training modules 
• Access to 3 terms worth of activation and teaching material designed specifically for discipleship year students.  

The cost also covers all of accommodation and catering for discipleship year residential.   

How much of the cost includes the regional and national gathering serving moments? 

As these events run in addition to the core discipleship year program they are not included in the course fee.   

Is there any financial support available? 

At this stage there isn’t any financial support available for participants but we would encourage participants to look at fundraising options to support their year.  

Where is the residential happening? 

The residential will be held in Bonsall Camp near Matlock in Derbyshire (DE4 2AW). 

Is there any other cost involved other than the course fee? 

Participants will have to cover their own travel to and from the residential AND any national or regional events**  that they choose to attend / serve at.  ** Please note that serving at national and regional events includes a free ticket to the event.    

Is there a global mission opportunity? 

There is no global missions opportunity as part of Vineyard Discipleship Year however it is something we are looking to explore.