Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. — 2 Timothy 2:15
Rock Discipleship School
Our Mission
Living Rock Church’s vision is to be a body of believers that “embrace and share the message of Jesus”. At Living Rock there are many ways to live out that vison – through worship, prayer and service. The Discipleship Training School seeks to strengthen the body of believers at Living Rock by providing a deep foundation in Biblical study, theology and history of the church and the practice of our Christian faith as individuals and as the corporate body of Christ.
We believe that part of being a community that is growing in the Lord is having the opportunity to learn and deepen our faith together. The Greek word for “disciple” is literally translated as “learner.” To be a disciple of Jesus means to be a learner of Jesus. This is one of the roles of the church – to be learners together as we embrace the message of Jesus.
Deeper. Stronger. Focused.
The curriculum for our Discipleship Training School is designed to be an opportunity to dive deeper into the foundations which are laid out through our First Principles course taken by every member of Living Rock. First Principles is designed to introduce participants to the history, beliefs and practices of this local congregation. The DTS goes deeper into each of the three areas in the history, belief and practices of the church of Jesus Christ in the world and throughout history through in depth 8-week courses in each of these three areas.
You are welcome to take whatever courses might interest you, however, the DTS is designed as a certificate program. Earning a Living Rock Discipleship School Certificate indicates that you have completed the full scope and sequence of this more extensive study of the practice and history of the body of Christ and a comprehensive understanding of the Bible and its scholarship.
Our Curriculum is divided into three sections and in order to earn the certificate of completion a student must take all three Ecclesial courses as well as all three courses in the Christian Practices studies. In addition, a certificate student must take three Old Testament courses and three New Testament courses. Our goal as faculty is to schedule these courses in such a manner that the certificate can be earned within a two-year period if a student takes the two offered courses during each of the three offered sessions a year.
Our Faculty
Pastor Ryan Young
Rev. Ryan Young is the Founding Pastor of Living Rock Church and has been serving as its Lead Pastor for 43 years. He has a heart to work with pastors to train and equip the Body of Christ.
Morley van Yperen
Morley van Yperen has been a member of Living Rock since 2007 and serves as an elder. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and theology from Gordon College and a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Who is the Discipleship School for?
This program is perfect for anyone seeking to strengthen their Biblical knowledge, engage in intentional discipleship, and prepare for ministry opportunities within the church. Participants will have the opportunity to explore Scripture in depth, develop a solid foundation in theology, and learn practical skills for serving others.
Through guided teaching, discussion, and hands-on experiences, you’ll grow in your understanding of God’s Word, discover your spiritual gifts, and gain the confidence and training needed to step into leadership or ministry roles within our church and beyond.
There is an enrollment fee per semester to cover supplies of $35 (single class) fee or $50 (1 night, both classes).
UPCOMING CLASSES
UPCOMING CLASSES
Class Times
Wednesdays
Pastor Ryan at 6:30 PM
Morley van Yperen at 7:30 PM
Thursdays
Pastor Ryan at 10:15 AM
Morley van Yperen 11:15 AM
Each session runs for 8 weeks and participants are asked to commit to attending at least 6 of the 8 sessions in order to recieve credit for the class.
Fall 2026
This Fall session of LRC's DTS will culminate in a panel discussion with area pastors and faith leaders to discuss the topics of both class offerings and how they shape the ministry of the various churches in our local area.
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We know that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) And we know that if we confess with our mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe with our hearts that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
But did you know that there are many ways to understand how this all happens? In this class we will explore the study of Soteriology - the doctrine of salvation.
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What does it mean to be the body of Christ?
What is the Church?
How do we take care of the body of Christ as members of the Church?
This is a practical class. Much like we learned various practices to nurture our own devotional lives and spiritual formation in the class on Practices of Spiritual Formation - we will be discussing and practicing together the elements that build up the body of Christ in our local congregation and our life together.
Dates TBA!
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We know that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) And we know that if we confess with our mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe with our hearts that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved. (Romans 10:9)
But did you know that there are many ways to understand how this all happens? In this class we will explore the study of Soteriology - the doctrine of salvation.
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Class descpription coming soon!
Winter 2026-27
Spring 2027
Dates TBA!
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Class description coming soon!
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Class descpription coming soon!
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
— Matthew 18:19-20