ABOUT
We all want to do great things for God, yet it is God’s desire to do great work in us so that we can do the things he has designed us to do as increasingly faith-filled, hope-inspired, and love-compelled human beings.
A community of process
Over 12 months we will journey together, going deeper with Jesus. This is not about perfecting a technique but about walking together to be formed by Holy Spirit for the good of your soul.
A community of practice
The spiritual practices modelled in the life of Jesus are the pathway for inner transformation through obedience to Jesus, which leads to blessing and being a blessing to those around us.
This is not primarily leadership development; it is an invitation to a pilgrimage of the soul. It is an invitation to discover God and yourself in a way that will help you know life to the full, just as Jesus intended it.
We will discover the joy of being a follower of Jesus before we are a leader for Jesus. It is in this place the pressure is off, and we begin to partner with him in his work rather than drive his work from an unhealthy place.
We will learn to abide through developing a Rhythm of Life so that God works in all things, not just some things, to shape us.
We will embrace being Pentecostal and explore the contemplative and charismatic elements of both. To draw us in and send us out in the power of Holy Spirit.
What will the 12 months look like?
12
Monthly online cohort meetings lasting around 90 minutes where we will learn, discuss and practice together.
6
Books to read and discuss that will be specifically selected to help guide us in various ideas and practices.
2
Retreat days where we will give space to be with Jesus and also explore some themes and ideas together.
1
Mentoring with our pilgrimage guides as you explore what it looks like to implement what we are learning. This is an additional charge arranged with the guide.
Course Format
Cohort meetings will be offered online, lasting around 90 minutes. These will be held on the same day each month where possible during the day. The meetings will be made up of a variety of shared prayer practices, book discussions and teaching.
Schedule & Location
From January to December, or September to August we will meet once per month online for cohort meetings and in person two times for retreat days. The retreat days will take place in Oxhill, Warwickshire. You can see a sample schedule here.
Retreat
There will be two days retreats at a location in Oxhill, Warwickshire. These retreat will only be offered in person. It will provide you space to listen and respond, individually and together, to what God is doing through your Pilgrimage journey. The retreat days will start at around 10am and run through until 4pm. Refreshments and a lunch will be provided, we also encourage each participant to bring and share some food or drink. The retreat location is situated in grounds with woodland and lakes so do bring appropriate clothing and footwear if you want to venture out.
Rhythm of Life
Throughout the year you will develop a Rhythm of Life which encompasses four directions, up, in, out and down. From those four directions you will develop personal values that are significant for your personal and leadership development. The Rhythm of Life is a living document that will serve you as you move on in life and ministry.
Investment
To make Pilgrimage as accessible to as many people as possible, we keep the annual cost as low as possible. For more info please see below. All travel and resource costs are to be covered individually. For those who would like to continue to support, engage and journey with Pilgrimage after the 12 months you can become a Patron. With your gift, monthly or annually of any amount you will continue to receive full access to our online resources as well as have access to available spaces at our retreat days.
Pilgrimage Guides
Alistair Taylor, Iain Hesketh, John Martin and Sarah Whittleston have been involved in Christian leadership for a combined seven decades. Between them, they have held national leadership roles in Elim, and been involved in leading mega-church, urban churches, and pioneering new churches. Find out more here.
Annual Pricing
We are committed to making Pilgrimage as accessible to those seeking to invest in their own formation. For this reason, we keep our annual cost as low as we can. We do offer bursaries so no mater your financial situation, you can participate in Our Pilgrimage. Each application is on a case-by-case basis, in line with our eligibility criteria. For full details, contact us.
The cost of participating in Our Pilgrimage per person is:
£495
For 12 months
Access to 12 group monthly online Cohort meetings plus access to the Cohort WhatsApp group chat. This price also includes 2 retreat days and 12 months of access to our exclusive online resources.
If you would like one-on-one mentoring, this is an additional cost per session, to be arranged with one of Our Pilgrimage guides.
Please note: If you wish to spread the cost of the course over 12 months, we can arrange for that to take place.
We want to be a resource for leaders and genuinely want you to flourish. For those who genuinely cannot afford the fee structure above, please get in touch at hello@pilgrimage.uk as we do not want lack of finances to be a barrier to you.
Conversely, if you are able to give more to assist others who don’t have the same level of financial resources, please feel free to get in touch.
Once all costs have been covered we will give 10% to investment in the formation of leaders in the UK and overseas.
Begin your pilgrimage today
By registering your interest you agree to have your details stored and be contacted regarding the course details and other news, updates and resources.