Share your faith with confidence
The Equipping Collective is an advanced discipleship ministry that gives you the Bible knowledge and ministry skills you need to help more people in central Arkansas know and follow Jesus.
For every good work
The Equipping Collective serves Arkansas churches by empowering everyday Jesus-followers to make more disciples. Through our institute, labs, and speaker series, we give people tools to personalize and share their faith.
Deep Bible knowledge
Learn from seminary professors, university faculty, and experienced pastors from around Arkansas and the country.
Practical ministry skills
Put Scripture into practice. Our institute and labs help you build confidence by sharing and applying what you learn.
Serving local churches
Grow alongside believers from across central Arkansas, and bring your training back to serve your own church and community.
The
Equipping
Institute
36-week course
Gain seminary-level Bible knowledge and hone your skills in personal disciple-making. The Equipping Institute is a structured 36-week course with lectures, hands-on experiences, and personal reflection to get you in the Bible and into your community. You can even earn seminary credit!
The next institute starts in fall 2027.
Equip Labs
Short-term workshops
Learn about specific ministry skills and topics so you can remain biblically faithful in an ever-changing world.
Upcoming Lab
Creating a family vision
October 29 – November 19, 2026
We have trouble planning next week, let alone next year! Do you ever feel like family life is moving so quickly that nothing feels purposeful? Take a pause with us and think through a biblical vision for your family.
Speaker series
One-time events
For everyday Christians who want more than the average Bible study, our speaker series provides one-time lectures that help you engage with issues facing the church today.
Upcoming Event
Marriage, kids, and happiness: What the research says about building a life that flourishes
October 22, 2026
Hear from the author of Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization. A professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, Brad Wilcox studies marriage, fatherhood, and the impact of strong and stable families.
What alumni are saying
These past nine months have been a huge encouragement to my walk with God in so many ways. The friendship with so many brothers and sisters from different walks of life and local bodies while pursuing a deeper knowledge and more fellowship with our Lord as we focus on the one. I’m forever grateful.
James Mugabo
Class of ‘19
This year has been life changing. The Lord has already used the institute to shape my future and use me for His glory—and I haven’t even completed the class yet. I have never taken a class that was more important in shaping my future goals and dreams surrounding disciple-making in my community, church, family, and beyond.
Maggie Counce
Class of ‘20
The institute has simplified discipleship for me and cast a vision for its importance. Discipleship is no longer a vague burden but a clear responsibility. This experience has provided the tools and accountability to push me to start practicing discipleship and developing the heart and skills needed to live a life of disciple-making.
Ben Friesen
Class of ‘21
This year has been transformational in my life! I have learned so much about God through our deep study of the Word; I have a better understanding of how the Bible fits together and a passion like I didn’t have before for discipling others. This is well worth the time and money!
Callie Cate
Class of '17
Partner with the Equipping Collective at your church
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The Equipping Collective exists to strengthen Arkansas churches. We invite you to bring a group to an Equip Lab or speaker event, or to encourage a lay leader to attend the Equipping Institute.
Connect with us to talk about how the Equipping Collective can partner with your church.
Let’s make disciples together
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How will God use you to bring the gospel to more people? Get equipped to do His work in the Arkansas discipleship movement.
