Discipleship Year

Jesus be the centre of it all

Discipleship Year is a transformative journey of following Jesus, growing in faith, and serving others—all within a committed community.

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Discipleship Year - Jesus Be The Centre

What is the Discipleship Year?

Discipleship Year (formerly ZŌÉ) is a year set apart to pursue Jesus—worshipping Him, seeing Him rightly, and being transformed through deep discipleship. It’s a journey of serving others, personal growth, and learning to follow Jesus, all within a vibrant community of young adults (ages 19-34).

Vision Evening - Sunday 11 May, 16:00 at Trent Vineyard - Sign up here.

The Details

Interested in joining for the Discipleship Year 2025/26? Here's what you need to know:

How long is it? From September 2025 to July 2026.

What's the weekly time commitment? The Discipleship Year is part-time. You'll be with us every Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.

▪️ Mondays: Our Community Day with worship, teaching, and deep discipleship.

▪️ Tuesdays: Ministry Stream Day with hands-on serving and investment in a ministry area (Trent Kids, Trent Youth, Students & Young Adults, Trent Compassion, Newcomers & Evangelism, Production & Media or Worship).

▪️ Sundays: A chance to serve and be part of creating a space where others can encounter Jesus.

Are there any other commitments? Alongside Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays, you'll also:

▪️ Be part of a Small Group for community and discipleship.

▪️ Assist in midweek ministries (depending on your Ministry Stream) such as Alpha or Trent Youth Tuesdays.

▪️ Serve at key events like the Vineyard Leaders' Gathering and Cause to Live For.

Is there a cost? No! Discipleship Year is completely free. However, you'll need to support yourself financially as we don't provide accommodation.

Is there any pastoral support? Absolutely. From day one, you’ll be connected with a number of leaders all seeking to invest in you.

Finally, what will I get out of it? By the end of the year, you’ll:

✅ Grow in hearing Jesus’ voice and walking in His love.

✅ Learn to lay your life down in service to others.

✅ Be equipped to follow Jesus for the long haul.

Apply here for Discipleship Year 2025/26

Personal Info

First Name

Last Name

Date of birth

Phone number

Address

Occupation/current situation

(If you are a student, let us know what course you study and which uni you're at)

How long have you been in it?

About you

Why do you want to apply for Discipleship Year?

What do you hope to get out of the year?

How did you come to know Jesus?

What do you love about following him?

What have been the biggest walls or obstacles you've hit in your relationship with Jesus?

In what areas have you grown the most in Christ-like character since following Jesus?

e.g. fruits of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23

What areas of your life require more growth to become more like Jesus?

One of our values is vulnerability through being open and honest with each other. How much experience have you had with being vulnerable in community?

Another one of our values is servant-heartedness. A big part of the year is growing more like Jesus in the way we serve others. How are you with serving others?

If you could change one thing about the church, what would it be and why?

Streams are a key part of Discipleship Year. You'll spend one day a week serving a ministry here at Trent.

Let us know which stream you would like to be part of. Rank them in order of preference.

While we'll do our best to assign you to your first choice, we can't guarantee you a place on your preferred stream.

Do you have a sense of what you would like to do after Discipleship Year?

Which Small Group are you in?

How long have you been in it?

Which team(s) do you currently serve on?

Do you regularly financially give to the church? If so, how long have you been giving?

Are there any health issues, either physical or mental, that we should be aware of (current or past)? Health issues would definitely not prevent you from doing the year, but it is important that we know so that we can offer you the best support.

Please provide us with the contact details of someone who would be willing to give you a reference. This is ideally not family, but someone that knows you well, and has seen you live out your faith.

Name

How you know them

How long have you known them for?

Their email address

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