You're sensing God's call.
Here's the path forward.

Answering God's call takes courage. You don't have to have all the details figured out.
There's space for discernment and exploration.
Don't worry. He's got this. And we're here to help.

This is the next right move.

The Alliance Canada has three leader formation pathways towards vocational ministry and they can all happen within your local church community.

Here's what you get:

  • Real ministry experience
  • Subsidized theological education
  • Mentorship from experienced leaders
  • Accountability for discerning next steps
  • Participants receive up to a $5,000 grant per year to subsidize their education and cover the cost of a retreat.

Three formation pathways to
find the right fit for you

Church Hubs

Perfect fit: You're actively involved in an Alliance church

  • The first year focuses on spiritual formation and foundational leadership development.
  • Second year introduces greater ministry responsibility and preparation for deployment (must reapply to second year).

Program requirements:

  • 5+ hours per week in local church leadership
  • Continued mentorship and coaching
  • Minimum 60% course load per semester
Apply now Get Program Details
Students from Coquitlam Alliance Church

Doxa students from Coquitlam Alliance Church

Second Career

Perfect fit: You have significant experience in another career.

This pathway accommodates for life, family, and professional responsibilities during the formation season.

Apprentices make a year commitment to engage in part-time theological and professional formation.

Second Career distinctives:

  • 1–2 courses per semester
  • 2–4 hours serving in a local church
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Students from Dogpilim Alliance Church

Doxa students from Coquitlam Alliance Church

Advanced Formation Pathway

Perfect fit: You're nearing graduation from a Bible college or seminary.

Apprentices build relationships across the Alliance network, participate in cohort calls, receive mentorship, and serve the local church while continuing their studies.

Program requirements:

  • 5+ hours per week in local church leadership
  • 60% course load theological courses per semester
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Progression toward licensed ministry
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There's a path to ministry for any stage of life

Whether you're a bible school student, recent graduate, mid-career reinventor, or a legacy-minded professional — there's a space for you here to discern and discover your next season.

Eligibility:
  • Enrolled in a theological, biblical, or ministry degree program at a qualifying school.
  • Maturing Christ-follower with a recognized or emerging call to vocational ministry in a local church or international ministry.
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.

Note: Priority is given to first-degree, full-time students (60% course load).

Ready to take the next step of faith?

Apply for the Church hub, In Residence, or Second Career pathway:

Application opens

May 1, 2026

Deadline

June 23, 2026

Step 1 of 4

Apply

Complete the online application—we’ll review it and get back to you in 3–5 business days with a follow up with more information.

Get notified
Step 2 of 4

Submit your document

After we review your application, we’ll send you a link to upload the required documents to your profile.

Step 3 of 4

Online interview

We’ll schedule a 30-minute interview with you after your documents are uploaded and eligibility criteria is confirmed.

Step 4 of 4

Decision and funding

We’ll send you a confirmation after the application window closes and, if you’re approved, funds will be sent directly to your qualifying school.

Curious but not ready to commit?

Join us for a discovery call to learn more.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

  • 3–4 pm ET
  • 8–9 pm ET
Secure Your Spot
Chris Throness

Interested but not ready to apply?
Reach out to talk more

Chris Throness, the Director of Leader Formation, is glad to support you and your church as you move through the process.

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