Our Process

ACADEMICS

Academics are a valued part of Refuge Discipleship School. We believe that gaining knowledge is a vital part of discipleship, and we have intentionally crafted our academics to reinforce our goals of students becoming disciples of Jesus. RDS has partnered with Faith International University, a Christian University located in Tacoma, Washington. Through our partnership, FIU accredits the RDS academic courses and ministry experience that grants all students with 45 hours of college credit. All credits earned at RDS can be transferred to FIU, where students can continue to pursue their degree either online or on-site, in Tacoma.

COURSE STUDY

First Year

Jesus in the Old Testament
New Testament Survey 101
Old Testament Survey 101
History of Christianity
Worldview
Biblical Literacy
Bible Study Methodology
Israel 101
End Times
Prayer Habits
Biblical Disciplines

Second Year

Old Testament Survey 201
New Testament Survey 201
Sermon Craft
Ministry in the Marketplace
Islam 201
Biblical Leadership
Pastoral Counseling

MINISTRY TRAINING

We give each student the opportunity to partner with various ministries of The Refuge Church outside the classroom, to equip them with real life experiences, while discovering the new gifts they may have. RDS Links is designed to pull out the potential in each student, inspire them to dive deeper into their talents, and the calling God has on their lives.

REFUGE KIDS

Babies – 5th grade
Service planning, small group leadership,
curriculum creation, & event coordination

REFUGE YOUTH

6th-12th Grade
Small group leadership, youth worship, school
outreach, & student mentorship

WORSHIP ARTS

Worship leading, video production, event
lighitng, vocal & instrument training

CREATIVE ARTS

Graphic design, photography, video
production, social media, creative writing, &
creative direction

REFUGE YOUNG ADULTS

College evangelism, service planning, public
speaking, & small group leadershiP

REFUGE OUTREACH

Local impact on community, evangelism,
volunteer leadership