What is the Timothy Program?

The Timothy Program is an intentional pathway of leadership development for individuals who desire to be equipped to lead in vocational or non-vocational ministry settings.

  • To equip people with the needed theology, character, and ministry training to feel confident to awaken and empower others to follow Jesus within their context.

    • Active member of Vertical Life

    • Attend weekly meetings on Tuesday Nights

    • Complete assigned coursework

    • Attend the Fall Weekend Intensive

    • Fulfill the requirements of Partnership with VLC

    • Serve weekly on a Vertical Life Team

    • Live a lifestyle of holiness as described in VLC’s DNA course

    • Active partner at Vertical Life

    • Completed Timothy Project Application

    • Must be a senior in high school or older

Details

  • Tuesday nights (weekly):

    • 5:30pm-6:45pm Classroom

    • 7:00pm - 8:00pm corporate prayer

  • Church Offices: 300 South Main Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540

  • 1 year with 2 semesters:

    • January - April

    • August - December

  • The cost per year is $200 to cover costs acquired for material, office rental, and weekend intensive.

    • Full payment is due on the first day of class (1/9/2024).

    • *Financial assistance is available upon request.

Course Schedule

  • January 9th - February 27

    During this chapter we will lay a foundation for making disciples by learning what conversion looks like, how people walk in freedom, how to disciple others, and living a life on mission.

  • March 5th- April 30th

    In this chapter we will provide you with a working understanding of foundational teachings and doctrines around eschatology, systematic theology, and the Holy Spirit.

  • August 27th - October 15th

    In this chapter you learn the spiritual disciplines needed to develop a personal healthy and fruitful spiritual life. You will also learn how to create a personal rule of life that will help guard and facilitate growth for the long term.

  • October 22nd - December 17th

    In this chapter you will be equipped with the mindset and discipline of a leader. This chapter will be the nuts and bolts that give others a reason to follow you.

    *Week off for Thanksgiving

  • October 4-5th

    This will be an offsite retreat.