RIVERSTONE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
**In order to apply, you must be 18+ with your highschool diploma, GED, or GED equivalent.
Vision Statement
Developing leaders who are formed in spirit, faithful in the Church, and fruitful in the world, for the glory of God.
If you wish to apply, please fill out the form below! (Cut off date to apply for the 2026 semesters is January 15th!)
**In order to apply, you must be 18+ with your highschool diploma, GED, or GED equivalent.
A passionate love for Jesus Christ.
A biblical understanding of servant leadership.
A vibrant devotional and worship life that overflows into faithful service within the Church.
The ability to rightly interpret and apply Scripture.
A genuine love for and commitment to serving God’s people in the fellowship of the Church.
Personal wholeness in Christ that enables ministry to the broken and hurting.
A life marked by attentiveness and obedience to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
A bold passion to proclaim the gospel locally and globally—for the glory of God.
Key Outcomes of the School of Ministry:
ONE SCHOOL, THREE TRACKS.
RSM includes one phase of training and one phase of sending and/or practical ministry through one of our three focused tracks: Missions, Worship or Leadership.
Training Phase
14 Weeks
On Campus
Hermeneutics Class
Biblical Counseling Class
The Servant Leader Class
Community + Discipleship
Worship + Prayer
Part Time (3 hours on Sunday evenings in person per week + 1 Saturday morning for 4 hours per month)
ACTION PHASE
You choose the track. The amount of weeks differs from track to track, TBD.
Missions:
Short Term Cross-cultural Placement
Evangelism
Worship + Prayer
Serving the Unreached
Life-changing Experience
Expect Additional Cost for the Overseas Placement
Worship:
Short Term Local Placement
Ministry at RiverStone Church
Music Coaching + Mentorship
Evangelism
Leadership:
Short Term Local Placement
Ministry at RiverStone Church
Focused Mentorship
Hands-On Leadership Experience
Evangelism
COST
Cost: $350 + books (50% off for spouse)
Payments can either be made in one $350 down payment, OR 3 payments (the first is $150, then two $100 payments).
Contact us
e: rsm@riverstonechurch.net
p: 434.234.4442
a: 1515 Insurance Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22911
That baton has now been passed for over 2,000 years—and it rests in our hands today. The RiverStone School of Ministry is one way we seek to be faithful in our generation, preparing and equipping believers to carry the mission of Jesus forward. It is about raising up faithful leaders who will love Jesus deeply, hear His voice clearly, and courageously serve His purposes in the world.