Discipling for Development – Residency Program 2025

Invest a portion of your life into living and discipling alongside communities that have been pushed to the margins. The Discipling for Development (D4D) Residential Training Program is a 10-month intensive hosted in Atlanta, GA. You will gain a better understanding of whole-life discipleship through the training from experienced staff as well as hands-on experience on the field.

The 10-month residency will include:

  • Academic material and group discussions regarding paradigm-shifting principles applicable in every area of life
  • 10-20 hours a week of working alongside others in dynamic, urban mentoring and resource mapping
  • Customizable field exposure through visits to various ministries and contexts in Atlanta
  • One-on-one coaching and mentoring to help you process your experience.

If you are someone who has a heart for justice, poverty alleviation and creation care as well as a desire to integrate biblical community transformation with a whole-life ministry approach, then this residency might be just for you.

You will work in a team with other like-minded individuals and will grow in your God-given interests and gifts while being equipped to work effectively among marginalized communities. You will also engage deeply with each other through the curriculum and community as you settle into rhythms living in the Atlanta metro area.

Come alongside us and discover the plans God has for you and the world to join.

The link for reading further and applying can be found at https://navsd4d.org/rtp

Highlights: History & Culture

Atlanta is the largest city and capital of Georgia with a population of almost 500,000. It is the center of a large metropolitan area that includes over 5 million people. There are more than 40 institutions that are degree-granting. Atlanta is often called the Hollywood of the South because of how many films and shows are filmed here and it is a fast-growing industry.

76% identify as Christian with 40% going to church once a week and 20% unaffiliated with any religion.

Over 60% are people of color and the median age is 32. Almost one-fourth of the people living in Atlanta are living in poverty compared to less than 10% living in poverty in the US.

Trip Dates

January 13, 2025 to November 7, 2025

Team Size:

4

Trip Cost:

$18900

Orientation Location:

Guided by on location Staff

Application Deadline:

December 1, 2024

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