Beltway Park Mailing Address:Attn: 14:12 School of DiscipleshipBeltway Park Baptist Church4009 Beltway SouthAbilene, TX 79605

Questions?Direct all school related questions to us at collegepark@beltway.org, call the church offices at 325-692-6540, or visit us on the web at beltway.org/college/discipleship/school/

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contents “I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father” John 14:12

Welcome & Vision ....................................................... 4

Important Dates .......................................................... 5

Basic Schedule ............................................................. 6

Instruction & Training ............................................... 7

The 14:12 Life ............................................................. 8

Mission Trip ................................................................. 10

Tuition & Application ................................................. 11

“Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.”

–King David (Psalm 25:4-5)

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We are thrilled about all that God

has in store for you this upcoming summer of 2015! Summer offers a unique time of growth, training, exploration and preparation for the future. Many students seek real world hands-on experience by working internships with businesses, serving at summer camps, going on mission trips, taking extra classes, or simply working a tough summer job. Getting valuable experience and training is incredibly important and necessary to building a satisfying, successful and enduring career in the future.

However, have you thought about training for a satisfying, successful and enduring life in God? The Apostle Paul told young Timothy to “train [himself] for godliness…

for godliness is of value in every way, holding promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” Being intentional in your younger years about training for a life of godliness and devotion to Christ is one of the wisest decisions you’ll ever make. Spiritual training will have an immeasurable eternal impact not only you, but also on your spouse, children, family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and even strangers you’ve yet to meet.

For the summer of 2015, we want to invite you to journey with us through Beltway’s 14:12 School of Discipleship as we intentionally and passionately pursue God’s heart! 14:12 is a 10-week summer school of discipleship embedded in the context of our local church designed to disciple and

14:12 School of Discipleship is an all-encompassing experience that will leave you encouraged, challenged, and equipped for the days ahead. I know of MANY programs that focus on education, many that focus on experience, and others that aim to aid the church. But I have known few that bring all these elements together allowing the student to grow in knowledge, personal depth and discipleship, while done in the context of living life in the church body. Truly 14:12 is a total discipleship experience that is done through relationship in the church without sacrifi cing a commitment to excellence in studies.

–Keith RobersonNorth Campus Pastor at Beltway Park

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THE VISION

14:12 is a 10-week summer school

of discipleship centered around the promise Jesus gave us in John 14:12 “I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father”. 14:12 is embedded in the context of our local church designed to equip 18-25 year olds to live out passionate love for Jesus and discover your

God-given purpose. This school is comprised of 3 key elements that will equip you to be a whole-hearted mature disciple of Jesus Christ: solid theological and Biblical instruction, practical activation of spiritual disciplines and kingdom values, and opportunities for serving the local church with your gifts and talents. Our heart is to see this generation raised up and released into the destiny and inheritance God has for them!

equip 18-25 year olds to live out passion for Jesus and his purposes in the earth.

The past couple of years we have seen students come into new realities of freedom, devotion, and purpose in their lives as they invested their summer to pursue Jesus through worship, prayer, Biblical instruction, practical application of kingdom values and disciplines, and training in character to name a few. We believe God has great things in store for your life this summer! So we invite you to consider joining us this

summer of 2015 in a pursuit after the person of Jesus Christ!

For the King,

Jeremy WestCollege Pastor and 14:12 School of DiscipleshipDirector

IMPORTANT DATES OF

THE SCHOOL

*Note: only applications are due on deadlines, money due after acceptance to 14:12.

Jan 21st1st Application Deadline ($2,050/ $1,550)

Feb 25th2nd Application Deadline ($2,150 / $1,650)

Mar 25th3rd Application Deadline ($2,250 / $1,750)

May 22nd-24thOrientation Retreat

May 26th First day of class

July 6th-21stActivation Mission Trip (approximate dates)

July 30th Last day of class

July 31st -August 2nd Closing Retreat

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“Discipleship is anything that causes what is believed in the heart to have demonstrable consequences in our daily life.”

-Eugene Peterson

ClassMonday-Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm• Basic class day includes corporate worship and prayer, 2 hours of teaching,

and ministry time. Some days include group Bible study, discipleship groups, activation exercises, and training with ministry areas.

Hands-on MinistryAt least 3 hours per week.Each student will be connected with a ministry area in our local church to receive training and hands-on experience in that particular area. Students will serve in their ministry area at least 3 hours each week (likely on Sunday morning or Wednesday night, unless otherwise determined by the ministry leader).• Ministry areas include:

Life GroupVarious night of the week (1 ½ hrs) • We highly value community at Beltway and ask for all 14:12 students to be a part

of a Life Group where they are giving and receiving.

* Worship/Media* Children* Youth* Guest Services

* Church Leadership/Pastoring* Outreach* Freedom/Intercession* Kingdom Business

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TOPICS AND TEACHINGS

Theological Instruction

• Nature of God• Father Heart of God• The Person & Work of Jesus • The Work of the Holy Spirit• Salvation

• Scripture• Identity in Christ• The Church• God’s Heart of Israel• God-Centered Worldview

Living Out the Kingdom

• Devotional Life (worship, prayer, study)

• Spiritual Disciplines• Sharing the Gospel• Discipleship

• Ministering to the Poor• Healing the Sick• Spiritual Gifts• Life in the Church• Church Planting

Character Training

• Brokenness• Servant Heart• Submission• Man/Woman of God• Christ-likeness

• Holiness• Purity• Time Management• Financial Management• Freedom in Christ

As followers of Jesus, our greatest joy is Jesus. He allows us the privilege to join Him in what He is doing in the world. Beltway’s 14:12 school is a unique opportunity to be equipped to do just this. I’ve been pleased to be a part of this school the past two years, and I’ve witnessed God doing a powerful work in the hearts and lives of young men and women - most often things quite unexpected and very wonderful. The time spent in this school is intense “training for godliness which has value for both the present life and the life to come.” I can’t think of many more profi table ways to spend a summer!

–David McQueenSenior Pastor at Beltway Park

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COURSE WORKThere will be a variety of reading

and writing assignments giving students opportunities to learn and grow. You can expect a lot of outside reading. Thankfully, it’s all amazing, and transforming content! Basic weekly reading includes:

• Daily reading assignments from Scripture (about 3 chapters a day)

• Weekly reading assignments from selected spiritual classics (7-10 chapters a week)

• 4 reflection papers on course material

• Occasional assignments relating to the classroom teachings

• There is one final exam at the end of the summer

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINESStudents will be instructed in various spiritual disciplines, have the

opportunity to see them modeled, and then be expected to put them into practice!

• Devotion to Jesus Learning to spend at least an hour with Jesus every day

• Evangelism Sharing the Gospel at least three times each week

• Discipleship Being mentored and actively seeking to make disciples

• Scripture Memory Memorizing up to three verses each week

• Fasting Participating in corporate and individual fasts

• Sabbath Learning to rest in God’s presence

• Exercise Working out for at least 30 minutes three times per week

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EMPLOYMENT15 - 20 hours per week

Each student is expected to get and maintain a part-time job during the summer. This gives each student valuable opportunities to put into practice things they are learning in an everyday real world environment plus provide for their basic needs.

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COMMUNITY STANDARDS

The Scriptures give us freedom/grace in many of these areas. However, in order to maintain a unifi ed, rich environment and atmosphere that will provide the best opportunity for us to experience the fullness of what God has for us personally and corporately during 14:12, we feel it is important and wise that we set a community focus and standard in the following areas:

• Dating – We ask that students not begin new dating relationships during 14:12

• Media – Abstain from media that dishonors God or distracts you from receiving all that God has for you in this season

• Alcohol/Tobacco – Abstain from partaking through the duration of 14:12

If you are looking to fall in love with Jesus, the word of God, and want to learn how to give it away to the world around you then this is the school for you. This is not a school full of fl uff but an 8 week intensive designed to prepare and release young people to walk in greater levels of freedom, authority and the power of the Holy Spirit. I am excited about 2015 and watching God set young people on fi re!

-Tommy HoodAdult Ministries Pastor at Beltway Park

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ACTIVATION MISSION TRIPS

When beliefs become actions, lives are changed. The students in the school submitted themselves to becoming “doers of the Word”. It was costly and sacrifi cial giving. I watched as willing students became disciplined, diligent servants hungering and thirsting to receive godly instruction that equip them to be used as living vessels to reach the broken-hearted, hurting and unsaved lives with the love of Christ. The school fostered a genuine community among the students as they experienced spiritual growth. I was encouraged, challenged and blessed by the devotion and courage of the students.

–Beverly StevensLife Group Pastor at Beltway Park

A huge part of 14:12 is the Activation Mission Trip where students get the opportunity to immediately put into practice, live-out, and see fi rst hand many of the things learned throughout the course of the school. Students will have the opportunity to choose from 2 different trips: an International Trip to Costa Rica or a U.S. Trip to a location TBD. Participation in one of these trips is a requirement for all students.

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Approximate Dates: July 6th - 21st

Cost: Included in the tuition.

Details: More details regarding dates, travel info, documents, packing lists, etc. for this trip will be available for students after they are accepted into 14:12.

Trip Locations & Cost: • Costa Rica – Students will have

the privilege of partnering with God and local believers in Costa Rica to share the gospel with the lost, heal the sick, minister to the poor, make disciples, love on kids, & encourage local churches.

• U.S. City – Students will be partnering with church planting team here in the States (exact site TBD). Students will have the privilege of sharing the gospel with the lost, healing the sick, doing community service related projects, discipling new believers, and serving the local church.

*Note: Due to the rigorous & challenging demands of 14:12, it is best for students to commit to doing 14:12 out of humble desire to seek God, grow as disciples of Jesus, and make disciples of Jesus, not because of any “glamorous” trip destination. Each trip has limited spaces so we will do our best to place each student on the trip of their preference.

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• Tuition & Costa Rica Trip• $2,050 if application received by

January 21st• $2,150 if application received by

February 25th • $2,250 if application received by

March 25th • Tuition & U.S. Trip

• $1,550 if application received by January 21st

• $1,650 if application received by February 25th

• $1,5750 if application received by March 25th

*Cost covers general operating costs for the school, all books, materials, retreats, some meals, activities, outreach materials, and Activation Mission Trip.**Cost does not include passport costs, vaccinations, and other personal items.

Application Process

• Fill out application and mail to the Beltway Park Offi ces by due date.

• Have all references fi lled out and mailed to the Beltway Park Offi ce by due date.

• Once your application and references are received we will contact you to set up an interview.

• You will be notifi ed of acceptance to 14:12 within 3 days of your interview.

From my experience teaching at 14:12, these guys and gals are hungry for the Lord - hungry for His presence, hungry for His Word, hungry for the power of the Holy Spirit to work and move within our community and beyond. This is the place to signifi cantly grow in a short time, to be radically changed. These students are future pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders who embody a passion for the Kingdom of God!

–Nathanael BrownLife Group Pastor at Beltway Park

Refund Policy

• $200 Deposit is non-refundable • Payment is refundable up to payment

deadline. Once a deadline has passed that money is non-refundable

Payments *Total Cost = Tuition + Mission Trip• $200 deposit is due upon acceptance to

14:12 School of Discipleship to hold your spot.

• March 25th – 25% of total cost* due• April 22nd – 75% of total cost* due• June 22nd – 100% of total cost* due

Support Raising for 14:12 Costs:

• Students are responsible for raising their own support. Students will be given tools for writing an effective support letter.

• Beltway provides a handful of fundraising opportunities each year. We highly recommend students participate in as many of these as possible. Please note that Beltway’s fundraising opportunities alone will not cover your full expenses.

†All Donations are Tax Deductible.