Discipleship Team
An opportunity to grow in faith.
Woodlands Discipleship Team is a commitment to invest in your spiritual formation, to help you become a more effective follower of Jesus.We will: build on your identity, to be more secure in the love of God further equip you to sustainably pursue the Kingdom for your lifetime give you practical opportunities to serve within church ministries.
We have two opportunities for you to be part of the Discipleship Team this September
Discipleship Intensive runs from Sept 2026 - Dec 2026
Discipleship Year runs from September 2026 - July 2027
What is WDY all About?
Who is the Discipleship Team for?
WDT is open to people age 18-30. It is ideal for those looking for a gap year between school and Uni or between Uni and the workplace. Or you might be exploring a sense of call to leadership and ministry, but you are early in your faith journey. WDT is an opportunity for those with capacity to give some time to church and deepen in faith.
Where does WDT happen?
Woodlands Church Family has multiple sites across the city of Bristol that you can choose from.
What time is required?
WDT requires a two day commitment with core activities happening on Mondays and Tuesdays. You would also serve at least one evening a week and serve on a Sunday team.
Watch this short video to find out from Dan and Amy what their experience of doing Discipleship Year was like…
What Will the Year Include?
Local Ministry Placement
You’ll choose a ministry area to serve in such as children, youth, worship, tech, leadership, social action, etc or a geographical congregation (Southmead, Sea Mills, City Centre, Henbury, Easton or South Bristol).
Practical Training
You’ll receive practical theology, discipleship and ministry training provided by the Woodlands Church Family senior leaders or the Muller Theology Course. You will be part of a team which will meet regularly and will have times of reflection and retreat together.
Overseas Mission
There will be an overseas ministry trip in the summer term to work alongside one of our Global Partners, who are based in places like Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. You will be responsible for raising the funds for your flight and insurance, but we will fundraise for all the other costs.
Want to find out more?
What does WDT cost?
There is no cost for WDT, but you will have to find and fund your own accommodation and living expenses. There are a number of Christian Community houses in Bristol that we can connect interested people with or affordable lodging with a church family.
Find out more about WDT
Please feel free to email Tim Dobson with any questions you might have.
How do I apply?
Click here to download the Application Form and return it to us.
