Disciple Maker’s (DM) Lab vs ICA

There is a call to every believer to not only be a disciple but to make disciples. The call has never changed and He is still calling. Disciples were made from relationship and time spent with the One Creator, God and Savior. These disciples in turn went and replicated what the Lord did for them. They broke bread and went from house to house, teaching and making disciples. This is what Disciple Maker’s (DM) Lab is all about. It is relating while teaching, relating while mentoring, relating while discipling. DM Lab was formed with a burning desire to make disciples of all nations. We have technology at our finger tips. Reaching the world has never been more possible than in our time! DM Lab serves not only as a one-stop online resource platform, but it is a movement to make disciples. Jesus’ model was a one-on-one model. He led unassuming conversations to reveal deeper needs and in doing so, imparted truth and deliverance. It began from homes, with parents teaching children the way they should go and when they are old, will not depart from it. The setting was individually focused, a specific truth for a specific need. In the 21st Century, discipleship does not change. It remains the model Jesus lived out for us to see. We lead people into spiritual truths and into the journey of discipleship through our relationships. You will be tempted to embark on this journey alone. However, we must remember that discipleship takes place in the context of mentoring relationships. DM Lab works the same way. If you want to be a disciple and wish to have a disciple maker, write to us at dmlab@tabjoy.org and we will connect you to a disciple maker. DM Lab is free for anyone who wants to be a disciple maker. Use the resources as a conversation starter or a discussion topic. Use it to probe deep thinking and heal the hurting. Use it and become a disciple maker. In order to use DM Lab effectively, please watch the following videos to understand the attitudes and concepts behind disciple making along with the practical application of this process. Find out what the DNA of a disciple looks like and what it means to be a full-cycle Apostolic Christian. We invite all who are willing to answer the call and join in the movement that began 2000 years ago. We invite you to Come and Make Disciples!

Welcome to the Institute for Christian Apologetics (ICA), the official discipleship and training arm of Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES), co-developed with Families of Virtue (FOV). ICA exists to bridge the gap between Sunday school and seminary by equipping believers with substantive Christian training that helps them think clearly, live faithfully, and become active disciple-makers. Why ICA? Many believers want deeper answers to theological, philosophical, and cultural questions but do not have the time or desire to pursue a formal, multi-year seminary program. ICA brings accessible, seminary-caliber training to everyday Christians, helping you engage challenging ideas while growing in Christian character and practical discipleship. Transformation, Not Just Information Christian education should be more than gaining knowledge. ICA combines rigorous intellectual training with intentional formation in Christian character and spiritual growth. Drawing from the classical Christian virtue tradition, including the thought of Thomas Aquinas, our goal is to help you move from simply knowing the truth to loving it and putting it into practice. A Four-Part Active Learning Approach Each Workshop is designed around a manageable weekly commitment of approximately two to three hours. READ Build a strong foundation through five to ten pages of substantive yet accessible reading for each lesson. WATCH Learn complex theological and apologetic concepts through focused 15–20 minute video lessons featuring whiteboards, diagrams, and visual models. DO Put what you learn into practice through exercises such as Socratic role-plays, personal audits, and practical applications. MEET Join live Zoom cohorts, generally limited to approximately 20 students, for meaningful Socratic dialogue with mentors and fellow learners. A Clear Learning Path ICA organizes its curriculum into three levels: Guilds — Colleges Broad areas of study including Bible, Theology, Philosophy, Worldviews, Culture, Ministry, and Virtue. Hubs — Departments Focused areas of study such as Torah, Thomism, Islam, and Logic. Workshops — Courses Eight-week courses with a consistent numbering system that makes it easy to understand where each Workshop fits within the curriculum and its level of academic rigor. Flexible Milestones Your learning journey grows with you. Earn a certificate of completion for each Workshop. Complete multiple Workshops to earn a Hub Concentration. Complete multiple Hubs to attain Guild Mastery. Step up. Sharpen your mind. Train your hands. Form your heart. Begin your journey with the Institute for Christian Apologetics.