by Ranch Staff | Nov 7, 2023 | Dean Update's
What a great summer! In August we graduated 25 students, and two weeks ago we welcomed 27 students, 18 first-years and 9 second-years. It’s always enjoyable to get to know a new group, and to help them become familiar with the ins and outs of our program. Every year,...
by Kyle Hilton | Sep 21, 2023 | Dean Update's
Two weeks ago we welcomed the class of 2023–24, with 18 first-year students and nine second-year students. Something I look forward to every fall is discovering what kind of class we will have for the year. Each class, with its unique blend of individual...
by Kyle Hilton | Apr 25, 2023 | Dean Update's
The weather recently has been a godsend for people who like to make small talk. Sleet, snow, ice, and rain have been pouring down on us for weeks, it seems. As cold, wet, and muddy as it is, I keep reminding myself that all this unpleasant weather now will pay off in...
by Kyle Hilton | Feb 2, 2023 | Dean Update's
Winter is always a busy time for our students! Their area-specific training is in full force as they learn the ins and outs of productive ministry in Camping, Food Service, Horsemanship, Hospitality, Media, and Operations. In addition to their hands-on training, the...
by Kyle Hilton | Nov 15, 2022 | Dean Update's
This time of year, the School of Discipleship is alive with the excitement of new beginnings. At the start of September, we inducted a new class: 18 first-year students and eleven second-year students. Our first-years have had a flurry of orientation classes in their...
by Ranch Staff | Apr 2, 2022 | Dean Update's
As we write this, winter’s not over yet! School has been progressing as normal, despite the buildup of ice and snow we’ve had over the course of the last couple months. I am continually fascinated by the reality that just as the appearance of activity can hide great...
by Ranch Staff | Nov 26, 2021 | Dean Update's
We’re several weeks into another year at the School of Discipleship, and the Lord has blessed us this year with 35 students! 35 may not seem like a large number in comparison to traditional programs, but we serve a God who has done great things with far fewer...
by Ranch Staff | Apr 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is the gospel? In this video, Daniel Stanley looks at some misconceptions Christians have about the gospel, and then helps us to lay a foundation for how we should think about the good news of Jesus Christ.
by Ranch Staff | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Winter usually slows down the pace of life, and doubly so in the age of COVID. Even so, our students have not let the cold get in the way of their training and growth. In the classroom, the students have been taking Practical Theology, hearing from visiting pastors...
by Ranch Staff | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Another year has begun at the School of Discipleship! This year we have 11 first-year students and three second-year students. The students have taken the last several weeks to fall into the patterns and rhythms of life here—learning where to go, what to do, when to...
