Raising Fathers and Mothers

A Discipleship-Maker Training

When it comes to building a healthy life of faith, we are often reminded to put first things first. Raising Fathers and Mothers is a discipleship training designed to help us do exactly that.
 

Throughout the training, we will focus on foundational practices of disciple-making and learning how to live as the tangible, visible expression of Christ’s body in the world. We need leaders of twelve, leaders of fifty, leaders of hundreds, and everything in between. 

We will explore healthy Kingdom rhythms and practical leadership skills such as:

• Healthy conflict and brave communication

• Preparing and leading group gatherings

• Personal discipleship and mentoring

• Empowered evangelism

• The power of fellowship, discipleship, and shared meals

• Developing a personal relationship and communication with the Holy Spirit

• Avoiding burnout in ministry

• Building healthy spiritual communities

Historically, many revival movements have had short lifespans because the outpouring of the Spirit came suddenly and the Church was not prepared to disciple the wave of new believers that followed. As people came to faith, the Church was simultaneously trying to train leaders and shepherd growing communities.

Our hope is to prepare the Church ahead of time by raising up mature disciples who are ready to lead well. Whether someone is called to lead a small group, mentor individuals, plant house churches, develop missional communities, or serve within traditional congregations,
the Kingdom needs leaders at every level.
 

The Church is meant to function as a healthy family. Leadership should reflect the heart of spiritual fathers and mothers who serve with wisdom, humility, grace, and authentic love. In Christ, every believer grows from being a spiritual son or daughter into becoming a brother, sister, father, mother, and eventually even a spiritual grandparent to others.

We need the whole family of God serving together.

The Spirit of God is moving powerfully across the world today. Our desire is to prepare people to partner with what God is doing right where they live. The mission field is not only on another continent — it is right outside your door.

This training is an opportunity to become a prepared and equipped servant of Christ before God pours His Spirit out in our neighborhoods.

God is moving. Are you ready to serve Him?

Program Structure

Raising Fathers and Mothers is a seven-month discipleship commitment
that meets one Saturday per month.

Each session will take place from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM and includes lunch.

2026 Training Dates

(All Saturdays)

May 9

June 13

July 11

September 12

October 10

November 14

December 12

(No session in August)

Tuition

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$265 total

Includes lunch for each in-person session.

Enrollment

Class sizes are intentionally small to foster deeper relationships and mentorship.

• Minimum: 5 students

• Maximum: 15 students

Each student will receive weekly mentoring from experienced leaders who each
carry 15+ years of local church or missional leadership experience.

Students must be committed to attending all seven training sessions.
Each class will also be recorded and available online for review.

In-Person & Online Options

If you live outside of New York City or Long Island,
you may apply to participate as an online student.

If you live within NYC or Long Island, we ask that you attend in person.
Being physically present helps foster deeper relationships and allows students
to grow alongside one another as disciple-makers.

We will be meeting at the Convergence Equipping Center, 45 Burch Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701, located conveniently across the street from the Amityville LIRR Station.

Online students will still experience strong relational connection through:

• Online discussion groups

• Mentor meetings via Zoom or Google Meet

• Interactive chat rooms for collaboration and encouragement

Application Process

To apply, complete the application form below.

After your application is submitted, a member of our team will schedule
an interview with you. Following the interview, you will receive a decision
within 48 hours regarding your acceptance into the program.

We look forward to beginning this journey together.

** Tuition must be paid in full by June 13th. Payment. can be made in two installments -
first payment within 20 days of acceptance or by May 2nd, whichever is first. Minimum payment is $125.
The second payment is due on the day of the second class (June 13th).
If not paid by June 13th, student will not be allowed to attend class until tuition is paid in full.

Neither Craig nor Phill receive any payment for teaching.

Let’s Work Together

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