by Kyle Hilton | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ranch Staff | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are SO excited for our students to graduate this weekend! It has been such a blessing to be a part of the Ranch team this year. They will definitely be missed, but we wish them the best!
by School Staff | Apr 21, 2020 | Dean Update's
Unfortunately, as a result of the current pandemic, we sent our students home on Tuesday, March 17. While we have no guarantees, we are hopeful that the students will be able to rejoin us here at some point before the end of their year in August. Though the students...
