Discipleship Program

Pursuit - DTS

Randy Krahn, PhD

Program Director

Pursuit is a 4-month discipleship program designed for young adults to ‘seek first God’s kingdom’ through experiential learning, intentional discipleship, outdoor pursuits, urban ministries with partner organizations, and travel-ministry adventures.

Add an additional semester to complete a one-year XL Certificate.

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Tuition and Fees

Young adults pursuing God through faith formation, experiential leadership, and personal discovery

Pursuit Certificate 

Pursuit XL Certificate

Beginning September and running to December, Pursuit’s fall session focuses on camp ministries and exciting opportunities of travelling to Canada’s beautiful Pacific coast.

Continuing January and running to April, students can add a second semester of studies to complete a XL Certificate.

By selecting this full-year option, you would also become eligible to apply for Canada Student Loans! See our finance page for more details.

Life Together
For 14 weeks ( 16 weeks if pursuing the Pursuit XL Certificate), live in community with your fellow Pursuit team members in the SBC residence. Each service activity, class, and adventure will be done together with your team members.
Enjoy the broader SBC community by participating in barbeques, retreats, orientations, Care Groups, some classes, and other campus community events.

Learning Together
Enjoy team building adventures, service learning projects, and class time together with your team mates. Classes include Camp Ministry and Spiritual Formation, Ministry 101 (Mission Xposure 1), etc. Students will build a biblical foundation and acquire leadership skills.
Travel Together
This is an active learning program! After kicking off the year with a Pursuit retreat, students will experience weekly adventure and team building exercises along with weekly service projects. Students will also participate in an urban mission week in Winnipeg.
On alternating years, the Pursuit team will travel to Canada’s Pacific Coast to work with Camp Qwanoes, or to Brazil to work with Quest Brazil.

Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

How It Works 

Learning Outside The Classroom

Experiential Learning

We mix in-class lecture with real-world assignments. Regular off-campus excursions become remote classrooms, giving real-to-life context to our curriculum. Assignments are practical by nature, applying directly to student’s lives.

Missional Experience

We develop servant leaders and disciples of Jesus by learning to value the global Church and experiencing other cultures. Students serve locally and travel across Canada to learn from missionaries and ministry workers.

Practical Application

We put into practice in our lives the principles taught in our classroom. Spiritual discipline exercises, personal Bible study habits, and leadership experiences are just a few of the ways we apply our assignments practically to our lives.

Urban Mission Week - Winnipeg

Pacific Coast

International 

Learning Outcomes

Spiritual Growth

Study scripture, worship, and spend time in prayer. Discover tools of spiritual disciplines and faith formation. Develop healthy habits of obedience & faithfulness. Gain understanding in core Christian beliefs while demonstrating and sharing the Gospel.

Leadership Development

Develop servant leadership skills for church and ministry. Through engaging teaching and practical workshops you’ll discover your personal character and gifts, practicing your leadership by leading a team and being part of a team.

Personal Discovery

Serve in intercultural contexts across western Canada and pursue the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life. Realize your gifts and passions and practice discernment in mentor and peer relationships. Gain confidence in your direction for life as you follow Jesus in discipleship.

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