Train for ministry right here at home.

Immerse is an accredited master's program where the local church is your classroom. You can earn your degree while serving at Live Free, mentored by people who know you.

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Seminary that happens in the church

Most theological training asks you to step away from your church to get ready for ministry. Immerse works the other way around.

You learn through seminars with seminary faculty, a mentor who walks with you, and real ministry experience in our church family. Each part of the program is tied to skills and character you actually need to lead well.

  • Offered byFellowship Pacific churches together with Northwest Seminary & College
  • AccreditationFully accredited through the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
  • Where you trainLive Free Church, Kelowna. We're a Fellowship Pacific church.
  • Prepares you toLead in an existing church, plant a new one, or serve in a range of ministry roles

The way the early church raised up leaders


  1. The church recognizes

    Leaders here notice your gifts and the calling God has placed on you, and name it with you.


  2. The church trains

    You're mentored and taught in the middle of real ministry, not apart from it.


  3. The church sends

    You're challenged to live out the gospel and lead others to do the same, here and beyond.

Two degrees to choose from

2years

Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership

For people leading or preparing to lead as ministry coordinators, directors, board members or associate pastors, as well as leaders in non-profits and the marketplace.

4years

Master of Divinity

For people called to pastoral leadership, including associate and senior pastor roles. A deeper formation as a disciple, teacher and leader of a local church.

Could this be your next step?

  • You're already serving at Live Free and want to go deeper.
  • You sense God may be calling you to pastor, plant or lead a ministry.
  • You want solid theological training without moving away to a campus.
  • You'd value a mentor walking with you through it.

If any of these sound like you, let's talk. Immerse begins with your church recognizing your calling, so a conversation is the first step.

How to get started


  1. Have a conversation

    Reach out to Kolby. We'll talk about your calling, your season of life, and whether Immerse is the right fit.


  2. Look at the details

    Read the full program information, including costs and timelines, on the Fellowship Pacific Immerse page.


  3. Apply together

    Once we've agreed it's a fit, you'll apply through Northwest Seminary with Live Free as your training church.

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