School of Biblical Apprenticeship.
Knowing About Jesus Won't Change You.
Apprenticing to Him Will.
You've read the books. Done the Bible plans. Sat through the small groups. And something still isn't clicking. Not for lack of trying. But because no one has ever given you a clear, structured path from where you are to who God is forming you to be.
The School of Biblical Apprenticeship is that path. A guided, one-year formation journey built on a proven discipleship framework, led by a pastor and coach who has walked this road — and designed to move you from faithful but frustrated to deeply rooted, confidently transformed, and ready to lead others into the same.
Cohort 2 begins August 2, 2026. Applications close July 15. Only 15 spots available.
Apply Now — Begin Your ApprenticeshipThe Problem
You're Not Spiritually Lazy.
You're Missing the Right Path.
You've been in church for years — but something still feels like it's missing.
You've tried to read Scripture consistently — but it never quite becomes the living word you hear others describe.
You know what God says about your identity in Christ — but on a Tuesday morning when the anxiety hits, that truth feels like something you know about rather than something you actually live from.
You want to share your faith — but you're not sure you have enough clarity to lead anyone else when your own walk still feels uncertain.
You want to pray with conviction, live with purpose, and grow with God — but no one has ever handed you a clear, structured path to get there.
- This isn't a passion problem. It's a path problem. Most approaches to spiritual growth were never designed to address the whole person.
- They give you content without formation. Knowledge without practice. Community without direction.
- Serious believers (people just like you) stay stuck for years, sometimes decades, not because they lack desire but because no one gave them a complete path forward.
The Cost of Staying on the Wrong PathÂ
- Sunday feels sacred while the rest of the week feels hollow.
- The gap between who you are and who you sense God made you to be keeps growing, quietly.
- You continue on repeat without clarity or an intentional path to spiritual growth
- Another year passes by that looks exactly like the last.
Meet Your Guide
You Need More Than a Program. You Need a Guide Who's Been There.
I didn't grow up in the church. When I came to faith and got serious about following Jesus, I wanted to grow — but I had no idea how. I didn't know what to read, where to go, what to prioritize, or what to avoid. I was hungry and completely without a path.
Years later, after a BA in ministry, an MA in Global Leadership, and nearly $100,000 in formal theological education, I finally encountered the tools of spiritual formation that unlocked the deepest growth I'd ever experienced. I was stunned — not because they were complicated, but because it took that long and that much effort to find them.
Then came a decade of pastoring where I watched the same pattern repeat. Serious believers stuck in the same places, asking the same question: where do I go from here? No clear path. No guide. No map. Just like 19-year-old me.
"I built the School of Biblical Apprenticeship because that path needs to exist — and because no one should have to spend decades or a hundred thousand dollars to find what God has always made available."
Every apprentice who has been through this program has said the same thing: I wish I'd had this twenty years ago.
You don't have to wait another twenty years.
Khalil Burton — Pastor, Certified Coach, Christian Spiritual Growth Strategist
- Licensed Pastor
- ICF Certified Coach (ACC)
- MA in Global Leadership, emphasis in Spiritual Formation
- Founder, Growing Godly
- Creator of the Spiritual Growth Roadmap™
"For years I desired to understand Scripture..."
"For years I desired to understand Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. I attended so many Bible studies and still wasn't able to see the whole picture. SBA was the answer to the longing of my heart."
— Lolita Sova
Why You're Still Stuck
Why Most Growth Plans Leave You Exactly Where You Started
You've probably tried most of these. They're not bad — they're just incomplete.
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Self-help strategies Focus on behavior modification and miss the root. You can force better behavior without ever touching the heart — and miss the deep transformation that only happens through union with Christ. |
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Bible studies Get you into Scripture — which matters — but rarely move you beyond surface-level understanding into the kind of biblical literacy that actually reshapes how you live. |
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Church programs Offer community and connection, which are essential. But most don't provide a clear, personal path to lasting growth. You attend, you participate, and you're largely on your own with what to do next. |
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Bible college or seminary Strong academics and theological depth — but often stops short of personal formation, lived habits, and the applied discipleship that turns knowledge into transformation. |
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The issue isn't a lack of effort or desire. It's that none of these address the whole disciple-making process. You need something that integrates theology, formation, and practice into a single, guided journey. That's what the SBA does.
Apply NowThe Path Forward
Not Another Bible Study. A Year-Long Journey of Formation.
The School of Biblical Apprenticeship is a guided, 12-month discipleship experience that does what no Bible study, church program, or online course can do alone — it walks with you.
Over one year, you'll move through a proven formation process that integrates biblical teaching, spiritual coaching, and real-life practice. Every step builds on the last through the Spiritual Growth Roadmap™ — a framework designed to produce the kind of lasting, whole-life transformation that marks a mature disciple of Jesus.
This isn't just content you consume.
It's formation you undergo.
Why Choose The SBA
What Makes the SBA Different
The School of Biblical Apprenticeship was designed from the ground up to address what every other approach misses — the whole person, the whole process, and the whole year.
A tight-knit cohort of serious apprentices
You'll walk this road with a small group of believers who are just as committed as you are. Iron sharpens iron — and community built around genuine formation runs deeper than any small group you've been in before.
Live weekly teaching and guided formation
Every week you'll receive theologically rich instruction and structured formation practice — not recorded content to watch when you get around to it. This is live, active, and built for real engagement.
Monthly group coaching
Beyond teaching, you'll receive ongoing group mentor coaching to process what you're learning, navigate what's hard, and accelerate your growth with real accountability.
One-on-one coaching sessions
Two personal 60-minute coaching sessions with Khalil directly — because your formation is personal, and some things need to be worked through one-on-one.
Apprenticeship Summit and Capstone Project
Your year culminates in a 3-day Apprenticeship Summit and a personalized Capstone Project that anchors everything you've learned into a Rule of Life you'll carry for the rest of your life.
The Spiritual Growth Roadmap™
Everything inside the SBA is built on a single, integrated framework for lifelong spiritual maturity. You won't just complete a program — you'll internalize a system that keeps working long after you graduate.
The Weekly Formation Library
Every week of the year, your Formation Library opens with 4 to 7 curated resources tied directly to that week's teaching — a reading plan, videos, podcasts, articles, and formation exercises all working together. You'll never wonder what to read, what to listen to, or where to go next. For the entire year, that question is answered before you ask it. This is the difference between a class you attend and a life you're actually building.
Is This For You?
The SBA Is Designed for a Specific Kind of Believer
The SBA is for you if:
- You've been walking with God for a while and still feel like something is missing
- You're tired of consuming content and ready to be genuinely formed
- You want a real framework, not more things to try
- You're willing to invest 4 to 6 focused hours per week for 12 months
- You want to be coached, not just taught
- You sense God calling you toward greater maturity, leadership, or ministry — and you want to be ready and equipped
The SBA is probably not for you if:
- You're brand new to faith and still working through the basics
- You're looking for a casual, low-commitment community experience
- You want a self-paced program you can work through on your own schedule
- You're not ready to be personally challenged and held accountable
We keep the cohort small intentionally. Every seat matters. The application process exists to make sure SBA is the right fit for you — and that you're the right fit for the cohort.
Apply and Find Out If You're a FitYour Simple Path to Lifelong Transformation
Apply Today
Your application takes about 15 minutes. We ask real questions because we make real decisions. Every application is personally reviewed by Khalil.
Join the Cohort
Walk the road of apprenticeship with live teaching, coaching, and a community of serious believers committed to growing in Christ together.
Live Transformed
Graduate commissioned, equipped, and rooted in a spiritual framework that keeps working for the rest of your life.
Grace
"If I could give 10 stars I would... If you are struggling in your relationship with the Lord or just wanting to grow more spiritually and go even deeper with Jesus than Growing Godly is a great resource and place to start."
Diana
I have been in a desert for over a year and yet I would get drips of what was studied and revealed the first nights. It was a welcome drink of water for a very thirsty person."Â
Joe
"Ever since starting SBA, I really have a deeper understanding of the word and how it is forming us now. If anyone has a desire to dig deeper into the Word of God, this is the class for you. GREAT TEACHING!!!!!"
 Bronwyn
"This has been hugely impactful in my life and I'm so glad that I've been able to be a part. My Sabbath practice went very well. It was truly one of the most refreshing days I have experienced. Thank you so much for giving me the motivation and the ability to incorporate such life-changing habits into my week!"
Kathy
"This goes far beyond Biblical and theological knowledgem it is about God being our first love, how to get there in places we’re stuck, and heart formation. Khalil is a very gifted teacher and coach. The workload is very doable. Cost for value, I give it a 5 out of 5!"
1 Timothy 4:7-8
"Train yourself for godliness, for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way."
Godliness doesn't happen by accident. It happens through intentional, structured, guided formation. That's exactly what the School of Biblical Apprenticeship was built to provide.
The Journey
Your Year of Apprenticeship — What the Journey Looks Like
The SBA is designed for both depth and real life. Here's how the year unfolds.
Foundation — Months 1 through 4
Primary Focus: Developing Spiritual Roots
Over 16 weeks of live teaching and guided application, you'll lay the groundwork for lifelong transformation — learning the grand narrative of Scripture, discovering how each marker of maturity connects to your daily life, and beginning to establish the core habits and rhythms that will sustain your growth for years to come.
- Live teaching sessions with guided formation practice
- Introduction to all Five Pillars of Transformation
- Foundational spiritual habit development
- Scripture engagement through the grand narrative of God's redemptive story
- Weekly Formation Library with 4 to 7 curated resources each week including your Bible reading plan, videos, podcasts, and formational tools
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Integration — Months 5 through 11
Primary Focus: Practicing Formation
The longest phase of the year is also the most personal. With the foundation in place, you'll move into the deep work — monthly group coaching and spiritual direction, habit challenges, and learning to discern and align with what God is actively doing in you.
- Monthly group coaching and spiritual direction
- Habit challenges and spiritual discipline labs
- Rule of Life development and refinement
- Two personal one-on-one coaching sessions with Khalil
Commission — Month 12
Primary Focus: Missional Living & Kingdom Impact
Your year culminates in the 3-Day Apprenticeship Summit and your Capstone Final Project — a summative experience that synthesizes everything you've learned into a guiding Rule of Life and commissions you to disciple others with confidence.
- Complete your Capstone Final Project
- Attend the 3-Day Apprenticeship Summit
- Graduate as a commissioned apprentice of Jesus
Time Commitment: On average, 4 to 6 hours per week — including live sessions, formation practice, Scripture engagement, and personal reflection. This rhythm is designed so you don't just start strong. You finish with clarity and practices that actually endure.
What You'll Walk Away With
You'll Graduate With More Than a Certificate
When you join the School of Biblical Apprenticeship, you gain more than a program. You gain a complete transformation in who you are and how you live.
A lifelong framework for growth
A clear, internalized system for spiritual maturity that never expires.
Deep confidence in God's Word
Biblical literacy and fluency that reshapes how you live every day.
 Sustainable spiritual habits
Practices that are real, not performative — built to last decades.Â
A personal Rule of Life
A guiding framework that structures your formation for the long haul. Â
Renewed identity in Christ
A sense of who you are that holds under pressure — on any Tuesday morning.Â
Readiness to disciple others
The ability to lead others with clarity, structure, and confidence.
Your Credential
The Certificate of Biblical Apprenticeship
For most disciples, there has never been a moment where someone looked at their life and said:Â you've done the work. You're equipped. You're ready.
The Certificate of Biblical Apprenticeship is that moment made permanent. It's a formal recognition that you completed a serious, structured year of biblical and spiritual formation — the kind most believers never pursue and most leaders never require.
Hang it where you'll see it. Let it remind you on the hard days that you are equipped, that you've invested deeply, and that God has given you everything you need for life, mission, and impact.
Show it to your pastor, your church, or a ministry leader considering you for a role. We intend this credential to mean something — as a qualifier for leadership, a marker of formation maturity, and a signal to others that you are someone who has taken discipleship seriously.
For College Students
A Potential Pathway to College Credit
While the SBA is not yet formally accredited, several students have successfully used it to satisfy practicum or alternative credit requirements at their Christian college or Bible school.
Many institutions allow structured, supervised formation experiences to count toward degree requirements. If your school offers this option, Khalil is willing to serve as your program supervisor and provide official documentation to your institution on your behalf.
If you're currently enrolled in a Christian college or Bible school, reach out before applying. This pathway may allow you to deepen your formation and make meaningful academic progress at the same time.
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ASK ABOUT THE CREDIT PATHWAYThe investment
What's the Investment?
The School of Biblical Apprenticeship is a premium, high-touch discipleship experience. Before you see the tuition, here's the real-world value of everything included in your year.
| What You Receive | Real-World Value |
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| 16 Weeks of Live Teaching and Formation | $2,500 |
| 7 Months of Group Coaching and Guest Experts | $2,500 |
| 2 Personal 60-Minute Coaching Sessions | $600 |
| 3-Day Apprenticeship Summit and Capstone Project | $1,200 |
| Spiritual Growth Roadmap Framework and Materials | $1,200 |
| Weekly Formation Library with 52 Weeks of Curated Resources | $900 |
| Private Cohort Network and Alumni Access | $750 |
| Certificate of Biblical Apprenticeship | $1,100 |
| TOTAL VALUE | $10,750+ |
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What You Pay
Pay in Full — Best Value
$3,000 — Save $600 and secure your seat with one payment.Â
Monthly Tuition Plan — Most Flexible
$300/month for 12 months — $3,600 total. Begin with your first monthly payment to reserve your spot.
The SBA costs less than half of a single semester of Bible college — and gives you an entire year of guided formation, personal coaching, and a framework for lifelong growth.
You may be wondering why a program worth over $10,000 is priced at a fraction of that. The answer is mission.
The goal of the School of Biblical Apprenticeship has never been to maximize revenue. It's to make serious, structured spiritual formation accessible to the believers who need it most — people who would never spend $40,000 on a seminary degree but are ready to invest meaningfully in a year that changes everything.
MONTHLY TUITION PLAN
$300/mo
per month for 12 months — $3,600 total
Your first monthly payment secures your spot.
PAY IN FULL
$3,000
One payment. Secure your seat and save.
Just $8/day for a year of transformation.
Concerned About Covering Tuition?
We believe deep discipleship should be within reach. That's why we created a free resource to help you raise support from your church, family, or community — reducing your personal cost and inviting others to invest in what God is doing in your life.
Discover proven ways to raise support and start your SBA journey strong.
Your Investment Is Protected
We want you to apply with complete confidence. That's why every apprentice in the School of Biblical Apprenticeship is covered by the 6-Week Formation Guarantee.
Show up fully for the first six weeks after Cohort kickoff. Attend the live sessions, complete your weekly formation work, and engage with your cohort community. If you do the work and don't experience real movement in your walk with God, we'll refund every dollar you've invested. No awkward conversations. No ambiguity. Just show us you showed up, and we'll honor it.
To qualify, complete all four during weeks 1–6:
- Attended at least 5 of the 6 live teaching sessions
- Submitted every weekly formation assignment
- Engaged in the cohort community at least once per week
- Completed the formation library material for each week
After week 6, your seat is committed — and so are we. The guarantee window exists because we're confident in what happens when serious believers do serious work.
Apply Now — Your Investment Is Protected"SBA was one of the best decision I ever made!"
"I was feeling stagnant and I wasn't growing in my walk with God. I wanted more, so I made the commitment to sign up for the School of Biblical Apprenticeship. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Reading through the Bible and gaining a greater understanding that it is not just a collection of stories but one narrative — one story with a common thread of God's unfailing love, His faithfulness, and His plan for humanity — has reignited my love for God's word. I have personally grown by implementing daily patterns of Bible reading, prayer, and reflection. I have a clearer picture of who I am in Christ and of my spiritual gifts so I can better serve the body of Christ. My heart for the lost has enlarged, and my purpose has become His purpose — to bring hope and the good news of Jesus Christ to a lost and broken world."
— Randy, SBA Cohort 1
Why Every SBA Cohort Stays Small
Discipleship doesn't scale the way content does — and it was never supposed to. Jesus poured himself into twelve. Paul into Timothy. Formation happens in the context of real relationship, real accountability, and real community, over time.
That's why the SBA cohort is intentionally capped at 15 apprentices. Not because we couldn't open more seats — but because more seats means shallower formation. Every apprentice receives personal coaching, a known place in the cohort, and the kind of attention that actually produces transformation.
When the cohort is full, it's full. There is no waitlist until next year's cohort.
Secure Your Spot Before the Cohort ClosesThe Journey
Here's Exactly What Happens Next
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Receive Your Decision Within 3 days, you'll hear from Khalil directly — either with an acceptance, a follow-up question, or honest feedback if the timing isn't right. If you're accepted, you'll receive your enrollment link. |
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Secure Your Seat Pay in full or make your first monthly payment to officially claim your spot in Cohort 2. Once payment is made, you're in. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the SBA?
Who is this program for?
Do I need prior Bible or theological training?
How much time will it take each week?
What is the Apprenticeship Summit and Capstone Final Project?
What if I join and don't see results?
What if I’m not ready to commit to a full year?
What if I can’t afford the tuition?
When does the cohort start and when do applications close?
Stop Waiting to Become Who God Already Says You Are.
You were made to become a mature disciple of Jesus — someone deeply rooted, confident in God's Word, and fruitful in His Kingdom mission. That goal is not out of reach. But without a proven framework, and a guide, it's easy to spend another year exactly where you are.
The School of Biblical Apprenticeship was built to solve that problem.
Cohort 2 begins August 2. Only 15 spots. Applications close July 15.
Apply today. Show up fully. Graduate as a commissioned apprentice of Christ, equipped for lifelong formation, fruitful leadership, and Kingdom impact.
If something changes before the cohort begins, reach out. There's a real person on the other side of this — and we'll work with you.
Apply Now — Begin Your Apprenticeship