Antioch Discipleship School is a school-year long experience for anyone who is hungry to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus and eager to commit themselves to a season of consecration, transformation and activation.

This school meets two evenings a week and is designed for those with full-time jobs or other full-time commitments. It includes classroom as well as hands on learning and leadership experience. In addition to the 9 months in Waco, the school culminates in a 10 day outreach.

Over the last 30 years the Antioch Waco Discipleship School has invested in 1000+ students, who have gone on to serve the Lord in the home, the church, the city and the nations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-10pm beginning with an orientation retreat mid August, and ending mid May of the following year. There will be breaks for holidays that mirror the breaks of the public school system. 

  • Anyone who loves Jesus and wishes to grow in their walk with him. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to apply! This school is designed to work for those who have full time jobs or schooling.

  • Tuition costs pay for the entirety of the school including personnel costs, books, speaker honorariums/travel, world mandate registration and more. The only thing not included in the cost of tuition is the funds for our end of year international outreach which will be raised by each individual student.

  • The discipleship school offers students an opportunity to experience many different parts of life with God. Class time will include evangelism, worship, prayer, teachings, discipleship groups, fellowship, and more. 

  • Teachings will be biblically based and delivered by leaders of Antioch Waco and from around the movement.

  • There will be a local outreach in the Fall semester where we focus on how to bring the gospel love of Jesus to our community here in Waco. For the end of year international outreach, students will be divided up into different teams and sent to different overseas locations around the world. The goal of this time is to give students a chance to experience the nations and be activated in the things they have learned during the school.

  • Students will supplement their time in the classroom by completing outside of class assignments such as book readings, scripture memorizations, and written reflections.

  • ADS Students must attend Sunday service, be committed to a life group, and serve weekly at Antioch Waco. It is also required that each student be involved in a discipleship relationship outside of class.

  • Tuition cost is $1950 per student and is due by the first class in full. If you are concerned bout finances please feel free to reach out!

  • Class size ranges between 40 and 70 students depending on the year. 

Here are some past student experiences in the school: