ABOUT
Seventy Two School of Ministry journeys with disciples as they become more like Christ…
…walking in-step with the Spirit according to the will of the Father for the sake of the world. Through 72’s three-emphasis approach, you will increase your love for God and his ministry on earth while identifying and developing the gifts he’s given you. Seventy Two graduates will go on to maintain the healthy and multiplicative ministry of Christ, answering the call to go and make disciples in the manner they were uniquely created to do so.
Seventy Two focuses on three key areas of discipleship: Spiritual Formation, Education and Ministry Experience. Year One focuses on Spiritual Formation and students will develop a rule of life based on ancient Christian practices, read through the entire Bible, and explore the five ministries of Jesus as outlined in Ephesians 4:11, determining how you might be gifted to lead. Year Two is an apprenticeship in the area of ministry students are called to, giving real, practical experience to equip and prepare you for the future. Throughout Years One and Two, you will also participate in 10 eight-week courses to provide the educational foundation that healthy ministry leadership requires. Each of these areas of discipleship can be done at Springs Community Church or, for those not in Colorado Springs, classes can be done remotely and 72 leaders will equip your home church to provide the formation and ministry experience.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
In the past, those who felt a call to vocational ministry only had one choice – attend seminary and earn a Master’s degree. That path of training is valuable and important but also out of reach for many who want to serve God in this way but cannot afford the time or cost of such an education. The Seventy Two School of Ministry Certificate Track provides the formation, education and ministry experience that the leaders of tomorrow’s churches will need, at an affordable cost and as conveniently as their home church, in just two years’ time. Upon completion of the full program, candidates would be eligible for ordination with the Alliance of Reformed Churches.
But there are also those among the followers of Jesus who, in their desire to love him with all of their hearts, souls, and minds, long for the same type of formation, education or ministry experience as those who make ministry their vocation. To you we say, journey with 72 for a single class, several classes over several years or through the formation program alone. Seventy Two is committed to customizing your journey to match the unique work God is doing in you.
Each component of the 72 curriculum is designed to be a complement to the rest of life’s demands on your time. Classes and formation groups meet in the evenings or weekends and should add no more than 5-7 hours of commitment to your week. Seventy Two will also give credit for any past experience or education that correlates with our courses, making the best use of your time over the two-year period.
NOT IN COLORADO SPRINGS?
Seventy Two School of Ministry is committed to being accessible to anyone, regardless of where they live and serve. Coursework will be available by Zoom and 72 leaders will work with you to determine the best way to make the spiritual formation and internship experiences as meaningful and vibrant as possible. That may mean participating in the spiritual formation groups remotely or equipping the spiritual leaders in your life to lead you through both spiritual formation and the internship.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Seventy Two believes spiritual discipleship and education should be accessible to anyone willing to start the journey.
Seventy Two School is a ministry of Springs Community Church
72 Leadership
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Rev. Eric Carpenter
72 Formation Director
Rev. Carpenter earned a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Seminary in 2000 and has served as the lead pastor of Springs Community Church since 2008. He began work on a doctorate in spiritual direction in 2020.
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Rev. Jedidiah Grooters
72 School Director
Rev. Grooters earned a Masters of Divinity from Western Seminary in 2016 and has served as the pastor of worship and discipleship at Springs Community Church since 2019.
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Natalie Yungner
72 Administration Director
Natalie Yungner has a bachelor’s degree in history from Central College and is currently working toward a Masters of Ministry Leadership at Wheaton College. She has served as the Director of Operations at Springs Community Church since 2018.
72 instructors
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David Henne’s biblical education began with several courses at Toronto Bible College in Ontario, Canada. He spent most of his professional life presiding over the Bible translation process with Kiche speakers in Guatemala, including preparing a manual to guide bilingual people in translating Isaiah 1-29 into their own indigenous languages. He has also led a variety of Bible studies and Sunday school classes.
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Marilyn Henne has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature, a Bachelor of Theology in Old Testament Studies and Biblical Languages, Greek & Hebrew and a master’s degree in Languages in Society. She has taught women’s and small group Bible studies for 16 years and spent 15 years teaching Bible to Guatemalan Mayan women.
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David A. Pelser earned a Master of Arts degree in Science and Religion at Biola University in California. David has taught bible, theology, and Christian apologetics at several churches. Before moving to Colorado, he served as Southern California Regional Director of Ratio Christi – an apologetics ministry on secular university campuses.
Cost
A core value of Seventy Two is making this program a financial reality for our students.
There are several options for payment:
full Program
Commitment:
$1,500
(can be made in 4 payments over two years)
Half Program
Commitment:
$800
(can be made in 2 payments over one year)
Additional costs may be required for annual retreats/trips
Cost includes 6 sessions of Spiritual Direction
Interested in INDIVIDUAL components
of 72 School of Ministry?
Classes (8-weeks each, does not include class materials)
—Credited (with assessments): $100 each
—Non-Credited (no assessments): $40 each
Formation Program (1 year commitment): $500
Apprenticeship (1 year commitment): $500
Spiritual Direction: $50 per session
Immersion Trip: at cost