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Complete the application form to join the RP Global Training Network and equip yourself for discipleship and church planting ministry.
Three Levels of Training
From rural church planters to urban ministry leaders — our three pathways meet you where you are and equip you for where God is sending you.
Rural Context
Certificate in Church Planting
Basic Training (E1–E4) · 2 Years
What you will gain
- Equipping you to evangelize, establish, equip, and extend the church into new communities.
- Grounding you in the knowledge, character, skills, and obedience needed to plant reproducing churches.
Developing Urban Context
Diploma in Biblical & Pastoral Theology
Books 1–6 · 2 Years
What you will gain
- Giving you an overview of God's Kingdom story across all of Scripture — learning to preach Christ from every part of the Bible.
- Forming you in gospel ministry through the Pastoral letters — knowing, leading, protecting, and feeding the flock.
Urban & University Context
Associate Degree in Theological Studies
Semesters 1–4 · 2 Years
What you will gain
- Exposing you to systematic theology, biblical worship, biblical languages, biblical studies, church history, and pastoral studies.
- Equipping you with competencies to evangelize, disciple, shepherd, teach, preach, and lead healthy reproducing churches.
* Certificate and Diploma training from a Reformed Presbyterian perspective, grounded in the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
** Associate Degree includes all Certificate and Diploma outcomes with expanded academic depth.
Choose Your Entrance Course
Your starting point depends on your current level of Bible training. Select the path that fits you and take your entrance course to begin.
If you have no Bible training and education
You will take the Gospel Test Mini Course and begin the Certificate training.
Complete CourseIf you have a Certificate Level of Bible Training
You will take the God Keeps His Word course and continue with the Certificate with Diploma training.
Complete CourseIf you have a Diploma Level in Biblical Studies
You will do the first course of the Associate Degree: Evangelism and Discipleship.
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Benefit One
Is RPGTN Right for You? Not sure which track fits your context? We'll walk you through the Certificate, Diploma, and Associate Degree options and find the right pathway for you.
Benefit Two
Explore a Training Partnership A church, agency, or ministry network? Contact us to bring free training to your leaders, region, or language group.