Equipping Followers of
Jesus to Be More Like Him
COTMU exists to educate and equip everyday disciples for life and ministry in an increasingly post-Christian context. We believe this education and equipping process is best represented by what we call the “Formation Triangle”—our working paradigm for how formation works.
Applications for ’23-’24 are closed.
COTMU Year One is a 30-week class that seeks to help lay a theological foundation for discipleship to Jesus. Together, we examine the overarching story of Scripture, study the history of doctrine in the Church, and learn how to appropriately discern and critique today’s cultural moments.
COTMU Year Two is a 9 month ministry and leadership experience to further integrate discipleship to Jesus with daily life. Participants will develop tools for lifelong discipleship that address the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual facets of their journey, equipping them for health and longevity.
COTMU Bible Studies equip and train followers of Jesus to love their Bible. Students are given tools to help them read their Bible and understand its meaning, as well as a community where they can discuss, ask questions, and truly participate in the learning process.
Formation Triangle
Teaching and learning are indispensable to the formation process; therefore, we take seriously the study of Scripture, theology, Church history, spiritual disciplines, cultural trends, and more.
Students learn best with other students, which is why all of our environments have a strong emphasis on community. We value a diversity of perspectives that are equally committed to humility and boldness.
To learn is to change. Learning and community are necessary components to our formation, but the culmination of this process is to put into practice what we are learning.
Meet Your Instructors
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Blake is a Spiritual Formation Pastor at Church on the Move. He holds a Masters in Applied Biblical Leadership from Western Seminary.
“For the last ten years, I have been on a serious journey—a God mandate to learn, be curious, and explore, but not to explore anything and everything. Instead, to let the Story of Scripture ignite my imagination. I’ve seen that when we let ourselves go there, when we develop a biblical imagination, we become more and more like Jesus. Not because we have more information in our heads, but because we have a story in our hearts.”
Casey is a Spiritual Formation Pastor at Church on the Move. She holds a Masters in Applied Biblical Leadership from Western Seminary.
“How do we live out the Story we’re a part of? I think to figure that out we need space, we need some trusted friends and, most of all, we need the presence of Jesus. There is no limit to what God can do through a surrendered life. He can bring healing and redemption that puts His glory on display and puts the powers of darkness to shame in ways that we could have never dreamed if we’ll just say yes.”
Angela is a Spiritual Formation Pastor at Church on the Move. She is finishing her Masters in Ministry and Leadership from Western Seminary.
“The Bible came alive for me during one of the most difficult seasons of my life. I had been following Christ for awhile, but had yet to build a relationship with my Bible. God met me in the pain of my circumstances and comforted me with the truth of his life-giving word! I was forever changed! Today, it is my joy and passion to help the every day Christ-follower know and love their Bible.”
Everyone is a
Theologian
Is it only for pastors, teachers, etc.? Nope.
Do I need to read a lot to fit in? Nope.
Do I need college credit to attend? Nope.
Am I going to feel stupid? Nope.
We promise: It’ll be great!
Keep Growing in Your Faith! 👏
