Go and Make Disciples of all Nations
Become a Disciple-making Church for Jesus Christ
All congregations are in a constant state of transformation. Regardless of size, they are either growing, on a plateau or in decline. They also are faced with making decisions in a world where the pace of change is constantly accelerating.
To help congregations successfully navigate these challenges while reaching more disciples for Jesus Christ, Wooddale Church has created a collection of critical seminars called Wooddale Advance. The seminars are based not only on the trial-and-error lessons that have led Wooddale down a path of effective transformation, but also on extensive research, and theological and practical thinking.
Experience Hope
Wooddale Advance is designed to offer pastors, staff members, board/council members, lay leaders and congregations hope for greater effectiveness in fulfilling the Great Commission. Here’s what they’re saying:
“You’ve made a great contribution to our district and denomination. The number of prevailing churches has doubled to around 40% and our cohorts are working on the next 20%. Not an undertaking for the faint of heart! We would not have been able to pick our way across the creek without your original instruction and example. Truly essential.”
-Gary Taitinger, District Superintendent, Pentecostal Assemblies of Alberta and the Northwest Territories
“You’ve been one of the biggest influences in our denomination for church transformation. You’ve helped congregations become passionate for their core mission and pastors learn the behaviors needed to lead transformation. As a result, most congregations you’ve worked with have grown 15-50% in attendance, budgets have increased and the congregation is more united in their purpose than ever before.”
-Dr. Dana Allin, Synod Executive, Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians
To help create the perfect learning setting and best meet your needs, you can pick and choose seminars from both our digital and in-person curriculums.
Tailor Your Path
Digital Curriculum
The primary focus is on leading continual congregational change, both for the congregation and for the leaders of the congregation.- The seminars include:
- On-demand seminars: Learn at your own speed
- Teaching notes: Get key takeaways from each session
- Individual or group coaching: Work with a Wooddale Advance leader
- A consultation: Determine how to move on to greater levels of effectiveness
In-Person Curriculum
The primary focus is on face-to-face training for groups of congregations or congregational leaders on the Wooddale Campus or locales in your community.- The seminars include:
- Network: Learn how other church leaders deal with similar issues
- Helpful conversations: Talk with Wooddale’s pastors and leaders
- Training: Learn how to handle issues that divide rather than unite churches
- Feedback: Get continual personal access to Wooddale leaders
Get on Mission with the Great Commission
Wooddale Advance exists to honor God by developing, equipping and supporting healthy disciple-making churches. The educational program is backed by leaders with more than 75 years of experience in congregational transformation, ministering to churches around the globe. Click on the video and buttons below to hear more about Wooddale Advance!
You’re Invited!
Bring the Wooddale Advance experience to your church and become the next transformation story that makes disciples hear, near and far.
Meet your leaders
Paul Borden
Dale Hummel
Kyle Robinson
