How LIFT Courses Work / Frequently Asked Questions

LIFT is about more than any one course, it’s a commitment to providing leaders with ongoing learning opportunities so they have the tools needed to help transform their churches, organizations and communities. Our affordable, practical courses feature insights from world-class speakers and leaders that you won’t find together anywhere else.

Transformationl Learning: You have a heart for the local church and want it to see it grow in its effectiveness. How will your churches grow deeper if you are not growing yourself? Each course is designed to engage your heart while learning from world-class leaders and teachers. You will be guided through weekly sessions in an interactive learning environment that provides: relational connection, solid content, space to process, and immediate application. Because your heart is engaged in the process, you are transformed and will begin to lead differently.

Manageable Workflow: Online courses allow you access to weekly content at the times convenient for your schedule. While the content dives deep, weekly requirements can be completed in 60-90 minutes.

Course Content & Materials: Courses are all-inclusive, so articles, book excerpts, videos, and assessments are incorporated in the cost of the course. You will need to make no other purchases.

Real-Life Application: Our program takes a “life integration” approach, focusing on interaction and application to your life and work right now – providing YOU with the tools you need to lead and help transform others. Once you complete a course, you will have acquired more than just a deep knowledge about the subject, you will have already taken steps to implement what you’ve learned in your own setting.

Conferences provide a wealth of great information, but they’re not year-round. They can also put a strain on the budget and the timing isn’t flexible. Then, once you return home, it can be a struggle to implement all you’ve learned. Advanced degree programs are great for going deeper, but they require much more from your wallet and your schedule. And what happens after graduation? Even those who have already completed a graduate degree still need to stay current to remain motivated and inspired. The LIFT Project provides the education, interaction and inspiration you need to sharpen your leadership and strengthen your soul.

Convenience is a key benefit, with The LIFT Project offering courses that are on par with graduate level studies without graduate level expenses or commuting. Online learning is enhanced with a connection to ministry leaders and pastors from around the world.

World-class speakers and leaders, all-inclusive courses and lessons that build on the previous week to deliver lifelong learning are just a few of the differentiators. Our goal is to provide practical, applicable information so you can provide transformational leadership.

The cost includes registration fees, facilitation, virtual classroom and most course material. Individual: $149, Group of 2: $278, Group of 3: $387, Group of 4: $476, Group of 5: $545. For larger groups, please contact us at theLIFTproject@willowcreek.org

The LIFT Project’s courses are perfect for both emerging leaders and seasoned professionals – this includes anyone in a position of church leadership, from lay leaders to full-time staff. This includes those seeking post-graduate study and serious learners looking for additional leadership training to increase their effectiveness.

Both! Because of our learning format, no one is ever learning alone. However, some may choose to utilize a course for team building and development, either for a team they serve on or a team they lead. Group pricing for each course is listed on the corresponding page or email us with any questions you may have.

Participants have full access to interact with other ministry leaders around the world. This happens in weekly discussion forums where everyone shares their insights, experiences and what they’re learning. It’s a great way to connect with and learn from other ministry leaders!

Course content is created through a collaboration of pastors, leaders and teachers who have unique insight into the topic being studied. In every LIFT course your experience is facilitated by veteran leaders devoted to the topic of transformation.

Each course is seven weeks long and requires approximately 60-90 minutes of coursework each week.

Our online, interactive courses are all-inclusive, so you won’t need to purchase any additional books or materials. You’ll need a computer with a high-speed Internet connection internet as well as Adobe Reader and Adobe Media Player.

Yes, courses can be taken concurrently. View our current offerings and enroll now.

Each week requires 60-90 minutes of work. Participants will learn through videos, books, articles, webcasts, application assignments and discussion forums with other participants.

Yes, all course content is available while you are participating in the course. If you are unable to get to all of the material, or would like to re-visit a topic, it remains accessible to you.

Yes. Registration is open through the second week of the course, and all materials are accessible. Aside from any missed interaction, a motivated participant would easily be able to catch up.

Leaders are equipped with tools for their personal development, as well as assessments to better understand their current context. Each week is girded with tools for application to increase the effectiveness of your leadership.

There is not certificate offered at this time, but our goal is to continue to expand, eventually moving toward credentialing and accreditation.

If a participant enrolls in a course, and then chooses not to participate, they will be given credit for a future course.

Yes! International participation is one of the exciting benefits of The LIFT Project. Registration and participation works seamlessly no matter what country you’re in.