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The School of Missional Life is a three-term programme that helps you to discover how to be a disciple of Jesus who makes disciples.  Our heart is to be missional to those we live amongst. We desire to see a generation raised up who are intentionally infecting their communities with the kingdom through the daily routine of life… the result: the lost are saved, the sick healed, the poor welcomed and the captives freed.

WHY THE SCHOOL OF
MISSIONAL LIFE?

By following Jesus we become his disciples – it’s how we experience the full power and privileges of our faith.

Jesus took his disciples on a three year mission trip to learn from him and to do their assignment - proclaim and demonstrate the good news of the kingdom!​

The three-term course runs from October 2025 to July 2026. There is a Missional Life Programme and a Missional Leadership Programme. Both programmes will explore the Discovery Bible method alongside curriculum. All students  will undertake a short-term mission trip as part of the course.

Come and learn who you really are as a child of the King, encounter his love and mercy, and answer the exciting call to live a missional life. 

APPLY FOR OCTOBER 2025!

OUR VALUES

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LOVING GOD

We will value, enjoy and partner with the reality of God’s presence, even through online worship as we have found no limit to what God can do!

Loving Others
LOVING OTHERS

We will love and be generous to others for life and hope, demonstrating the compassion and mercy of God that he has lavished on us.

Disciples that make disciples
DISCIPLES THAT
MAKE DISCIPLES

We will obey the call to invest and pour life into others, seeking their development and success as radical disciples of Jesus.

FAQ
  • Why the School of Missional Life?
    Because we have a loving Father who calls us to do incredible things? In one mind-blowing moment Jesus said those who ”believe in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these”! (John 14:12) This happened as Jesus taught and led his disciples into encounters with him where they discovered who they were, lived in relationship with Him, and become those who “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). Jesus said that his disciples were in turn to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). The School of Missional Life is a 3-term journey to encounter more of Jesus, be transformed and to dare to believe for more. This is your time. Come and join us!
  • How much does the School of Missional Life cost?
    The fees for the programmes are as follows; Programme Programme Fees Mission trip Deposit Total Missional Life Programme £100 GBP £50 GBP £150 GBP Missional Leadership Programme £100 GBP £50 GBP £150 GBP Missional Leadership Programme £75 GBP £0 GBP £75 GBP (International Students) The Mission Trip Deposit is non-refundable but in exceptional circumstances will be considered. In case of hardship there are bursaries available which require a deposit only. Each student will be asked to cover the cost of one short term mission trip which is an integral part of the course. The possible locations include Macedonia, Albania, Greece, Valencia and Romania. There are also three UK based destinations. Including travel the expected cost of a European based trip is £350-£450 and the UK trip is £100-£150. The other cost is one of a commitment to complete the 3-term course. There is an an attendance allowance for missed weeks and students will be required a attend a short-term mission trip and complete the Discovery Group Sessions.
  • What are the key dates for the 2025-2026 year?
    The school runs a schedule with sessions being in-person with sessions being streamed for those students at greater distance. There are three weekend conferences (Friday evening and Saturday), and a pre-course briefing. Terms will then follow school term dates, including Milton Keynes half terms. During term time the course will run every Wednesday evening. Overall there will be 27 Discovery Group sessions and 24 Teaching Sessions which include; Pre-course briefing on Wednesday 24th September The Call on Friday 9th October (evening) to Saturday 10th October Disciples of Jesus on Friday 17th January (evening) to Saturday 18th January Disciples making Disciples on Fri 17th April to Saturday 18th April Commissioning and Graduation will be on Wednesday 8th July
  • What is the entrance criteria?
    That you are hungry for more and willing to commit to complete a 3-term journey of discovery, encounter and adventure. Because of mission trips format we have a lower age limit of 18. We promise it will be exciting! We have seen people from age 18 to 81 do the School of Missional Life and love it! It is a great training to do as a gap year before going to university too.
  • What can I expect of the School of Missional Life?
    Expect to be challenged by the simplicity of loving Jesus and obeying him! Experience what it is to be a disciple of Jesus and learn together with others hungry for more! Expect to be transformed and have your heart connected to the nations as you go on an exciting short-term mission trip. We have incredible stories of great things happening. Your time will come! Expect a year of refreshing, life changing encounters and challenges that will inspire you!
  • Is there an attendance requirement?
    The journey is important to us, and for you to graduate from the School of Missional Life or the Missional Leadership Programme you will need to complete the majority of the 24 sessions and Discovery Groups. We allow for a maximum of six missed sessions over the year. You will also need attend a short-term mission trip.
  • Does it matter what church I am from?
    You are welcome whether you are from another church in Milton Keynes, from further afield, another nation or not currently attending a church at all! The School of Missional Life is a Christian ministry school of New Life Church Milton Keynes, but the team includes people from many churches in Milton Keynes and overseas, which we love and celebrate! We love the body of Christ across the world and our passion is to serve and not compete, and to love our nations into life!
  • What if my English or writing skills are not as strong?
    We have had many students whose first language has not been English. All Discovery groups will be in a local language. The curriculum sessions will be presented in English but will have language translation available. We are working with other languages such as Spanish, Albanian and Portuguese via local churches. Email admin@smlmk.org to find out more.
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