PROGRAM.

  PROGRAMMING.

  1. Academics

    The RLC curriculum includes assigned reading and weekly assignments to assess comprehension and retention. Each module is designed to challenge students intellectually and spiritually as they grow in biblical knowledge and leadership ability.

  2. Classroom Structure

    Students are equipped for leadership and ministry through a variety of engaging learning environments:

    • Small Groups

      Each class is intentionally kept small to allow for personalized attention, deeper connection, and more focused learning.

    • Lecture & Discussion

      Classes follow a discussion-lecture format. Active participation is expected as students process the assigned readings through guided dialogue.

    • Leadership & Sermon Podcasts

      From time to time, students will listen to a podcast focused on leadership or spiritual formation, depending on the current module. Class time will include a group discussion and Q&A session based on the content.

    • Ministry Labs (Traditional students only)

      These hands-on training sessions are led by our pastors and staff to prepare students for real-life ministry. Topics include:

      • How to Prepare and Preach a Sermon

      • Social Media Curation & Developement

      • Presence Driven Worship

      • Leading Effective Kids Ministry

      • And more

  3. Weekday Requirements (Traditional Students)

    To gain real-world day to day ministry leadership experience, students are required to:

    • Choose a ministry to track (Worship, Kids, Creative, Operations, etc.)

    • Participate in office hours Tuesday through Thursday

    • Meet weekly with ministry mentor for one-on-one or group coaching

  4. Weekend Requirements

    To gain hands-on ministry experience, students are required to:

    • Serve during one scheduled service block on Sundays

    • Attend an additional Sunday service outside of their serving block

    • Participate in Sunday Morning Prayer gatherings

  5. Additional Requirements

    • Participate in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting every January

    • Attend All In Team Meetings monthly (or as scheduled)

    • Serve during major services such as Christmas, Easter, and other key Sundays

    • Serve at outreach events and church-wide gatherings throughout the year

ACCREDIDATION.

Relevant Leadership College serves under the leadership of the governing body of elders at Relevant Church. This unique relationship between the college and the local church has been the basis for its strength and effectiveness.  Currently the appropriate accrediting associations do not make sufficient provision for local church governed colleges, thus RLC has not pursued further accreditation. It is however committed to instructional and academic excellence and thus enjoys many of the benefits of accredited colleges.

RLC is endeavoring to maintain its commitment to its ecclesiastical standards while nurturing a growing academic reputation. As a ministry of Relevant Church, college faculty and administrators feel the school is uniquely equipped to train students for life-long service in the context of their local church community.