The Discipleship Intern Training Program (DITP) offers a rigorous nine-month program designed to prepare individuals for ministry roles within churches adhering to New Testament principles. This intensive program comprises weekly classroom instruction alongside practical ministry and physical training opportunities. Committed Christians seeking to deepen their theological understanding and develop practical skills for church leadership are encouraged to apply.
Since 1973, the mission of the Discipleship Intern Training Program is to continue the discipling ministry that Jesus Christ began and commanded His followers to complete.
The DITP uses discipleship to teach academic study with practical experience to equip individuals for Christian ministry. It emphasizes inductive Bible study within seminar-style classes, fostering both knowledge and life application.
Learn more about program requirements, explicit and implicit costs, and special considerations for prospective foreign interns. Applications can be submitted conveniently with our online form.
The DITP is unique in the sense that it will prepare you for whatever direction the Lord takes you in life. Whether that be the mission field, shepherding the local flock, teaching God’s word, or simply serving faithfully at the local church, the DITP will prepare you for every avenue of service. Couldn’t be more thankful for all that the Lord taught me through it!
Life changing! Going to DITP challenged me in my walk with the Lord, walking in humility, and becoming a leader in the church.
My time at DITP was spiritually enriching and impactful. It was more than studying; it was about being part of a healthy church that loved us and mentors that poured out their lives for us. The dedication of the leaders in equipping us for ministry was exceptional. It paved the way for me to step into the Lord's calling.
The 9 months I spent in the DITP was a huge blessing for me and my family. It was a good balance of studying the Scripture, (knowing Him more to love him more) serving the saints in the assembly, (loving Christ's bride) and evangelism (loving the lost). I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to grow their faith in Christ, learn to better serve others, and reach others for Christ.