Abide Overview
Abide provides an orientation for spiritual growth that is based on the fruit of the Holy Spirit in those who abide in Christ. This program addresses topics that are relevant to Christian spiritual formation, offering spiritual practices that relate to each topic.
During the ten-month program, participants are immersed in an experience that will encourage both an intellectual grasp of spiritual formation and personal spiritual growth.
Who is Abide For?
Abide is for anyone who desires to grow as a Christian and gain a mature understanding of the internal working of the Holy Spirit who causes our growth in Christ. If you’re a learner or leader who wants to grow deeper in biblical understanding, practical insight, and daily wisdom related to the spiritual formation journey, we invite you to join us!
Please note: this Certificate Program is offered in the context of an online learning community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the certificate requirements?
- Read one book from the reading list prior to each session.
- Provide reflection papers on the selected readings (1-3 pages)
- Meet with your spiritual director / companion to share about the the state of your soul and reflect on how the Holy Spirit is forming you
- Take one overnight (or two one-day) silent retreat(s). LTI will provide participants with a retreat guide.
- Share written reflection on your retreat experience
What are some foundational convictions of Abide?
- The Word of God is our authority
- The Christian is being formed in and by the Holy Spirit
- Being a Christian involves discerning and tending to the life of God within the soul and engaging in good works that God has prepared for each one
What does the certificate program include?
- 10 online sessions over a 10 month period of time
- Teaching and dialogue around ten spiritual formation topics and related spiritual practices
- Community-based learning and interaction
- Reading and reflection assignments
What does the Abide online experience include?
- Scripture reading, silence, and reflection are central to each online gathering
- Communal prayer and worship will provide rich experiences
- Learning with others on the journey and sharing insights among spiritual friends
- Robust teaching of spiritual formation topics from LTI faculty
- Interviews with some authors on the Certificate reading list
How much does Abide cost?
- $1,600 for the ten-month program (payable in full or in 10 monthly installments).
- An additional $150 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance to the program.
- Each participant is also responsible for acquiring approximately ten books throughout the program.
- See below for more information about the Abide application process and tuition.
What topics are included?
- SPIRITUAL LIFE: An Introduction
- HOLY DESIRES: Awareness of Grace
- SABBATH: Rest with God
- DISCERNMENT: Attuned to God
- COMMUNITY: One in Christ
- CREATIVITY: Witness to Beauty
- LEADERSHIP: Godly Influence
- CHARACTER: Being Like Christ
- OBEDIENCE: Living the Truth
- KINGDOM: Sent by Jesus
How does Abide and Leadership Transformations (LTI) support local churches?
In Abide, we long to see the Body of Christ growing up into maturity in the Holy Spirit, rooted in Jesus and established in an experiential knowledge of the love of God in Christ. LTI desires to bless local churches and ministries with leaders who love reading and meditating on God’s Word, who are deeply rooted in Christ and are equipped to serve faithfully in Jesus’ name.
Is Abide right for me? What if I have additional questions?
We would be delighted to help you explore if Abide is right for you. Please contact Jeremy Stefano at jeremy@leadershiptransformations.org if you have any questions.
Abide Faculty
Guest Author Interviews Include:
Abide Dates
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2023 DATES - via Zoom
All sessions are held at 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time
September 8, 2023
October 13, 2023
November 3, 2023
December 1, 2023
January 5, 2024
February 2, 2024
March 1, 2024
April 5, 2024
May 3, 2024
June 7, 2024
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2024 DATES - via Zoom
All sessions are held at 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Sep 6, 2024
Oct 4, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
Dec 6, 2024
Jan 10, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
April 4, 2025
May 2, 2025
June 6, 2025
Abide Application Process & Tuition
The Abide 2023 – 2024 cohort is full. Application season for the 2024-2025 cohort will open in October 2023. Click here to be notified when applications are being received for the 2024-2025 cohort.
Fill out and submit the online application. Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort close on July 31, 2024.
Tuition:
- $1,700 for the ten-month program*.
- An additional $150 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance to the program.
* Tuition is payable in full or in 10 monthly installments. Limited scholarship aid is available, upon request.
What’s included in Tuition:
Digital materials and instruction, ten sessions, access to an online community.
Contact Jeremy Stefano at jeremy@leadershiptransformations.org for any questions.
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