Experience an uncommon, faith-deepening, community-building, and life-shaping pathway of processes
"We must grow up in every way … into Christ."
– Ephesians 4:15
Greater Spiritual Depth
Addressing the widespread desire for greater spiritual depth, VantagePoint3 helps adults explore the “something more” they seek in their faith journey and spiritual formation.
A Proven Relational Approach
Whole-Person Discipleship
Designed for Adults
Transform your adult discipleship culture with a proven pathway and leader training.
Our deep concern is to cultivate spiritually mature adults in a culture that values quick fixes and easy answers. Begin with The Journey; it provides a context and a space in your community for an extended conversation about God, ourselves, and where we fit in God’s kingdom work in the world.
The Journey
A Way of Life
Walking with Others
Learning to guide other adults toward a deeper maturity in Christ.
What is The Journey?
“We are drowning in information while starving for wisdom.” -E. O. Wilson
There can be such a disconnect between all that we know and how we actually live.
We who care deeply about this disconnect, about this hunger for wisdom, must faithfully cultivate spaces and places where adults can take a deep dive into their own lives in light of the stunning story of Jesus. The Journey is one such place.
The Journey is a commitment, and the rewards can be significant.
A typical Journey group meets together weekly, guided by a trained facilitator who encourages safe relationships, thoughtful reflection, honest conversation, accountability, and prayer. The facilitator or group leader’s role is not to be the “subject matter expert” but to guide the group through this transformative set of reflections, experiences, and relationships.
Journey participants have said:
85% said The Journey deepened their relationship with God.
89% said it enhanced the application of the Bible to their lives.
88% said it revealed the importance of community and relationships as a key ingredient to spiritual growth.
Explore: Our Next Webinar
See what The Journey is all about. Register for our upcoming webinar, where a VP3 team member will walk you through The Journey process and how to launch a group in your context. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Launching The Journey groups
To help more adults experience The Journey, groups have been launched in churches, ministries, Christian leadership settings, seminaries, and recovery communities across the world. We do that by partnering with potential leaders, equipping and training them to lead our unique group discipleship pathway.
Training Leaders for Journey Groups
The purpose of The Journey is the development of people, not the mastery of the content. Consequently, VP3 places a high value upon the preparation of those who facilitate or lead this person-centered process. Leaders will need to participate in Journey facilitator training, which consists of two components:
The Journey Leader Training Retreat
This two-day retreat will take a deep dive into the effective small group facilitation of The Journey, the lifelong dynamics of adult discipleship and development, and your spiritual development as a leader. These two-day retreats are typically offered in the summer months.
The Journey Online Leader Training
Carve out 2.5 to 3 hours to prepare yourself to lead The Journey for a group of adults. We’ll jump right into the central learning experiences of The Journey and effective small group facilitation practices. Online leader trainings are offered throughout the year.
Resourcing and Support
We’re committed to supporting you along the way, not just during training. VP3 Leaders+ is a continuous resourcing and support platform for trained leaders. We provide session planners for each process, essential tools and proven steps to help you invite others to join your group. Access to the VP3 team is available for questions and timely assistance in facilitating key sessions.
How our leader training and partnership helps you
Understand how people learn and grow
Prepare your heart and mind
Know what to expect as you walk with those in your group through their spiritual development journey by being mentally, emotionally, and spiritually prepared.
Help people engage
Help build communities
Ready to partner with you
Rob Loane
President
Pam Edwards, Ph.D
Adult Learning & Growth
Kay Hodges
Director of Operations
Emily Decker
Director of Communications
Wesley Kouba
Director of Engagement and Partnerships
Shane Pearsall
Interim Integrator
Pamela Lowe
Operations Assitant
Keith Anderson
Faculty Associate for Spirituality and Vocation
What leaders are saying about The Journey
Mike Lueken, Senior Pastor Oak Hills Church in Folsom, CA
Co-author of Renovation of the Church (IVP)
Marilyn Miller, Director of Spiritual Formation, Faith Church in Dyer, IN
Lyle Buyer, Senior Lead Team Pastor at McKernan Baptist Church in Edmonton, AB
Have confidence in VP3 to help congregations thrive in the future.
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