Bridge the Gap Between Sunday School and Seminary
This Giving Tuesday, help equip believers to understand the truth, grow in Christ-like character, and put their faith into practice in the church, the classroom, and the home.
Strengthening the "Missing Middle"
Many believers find themselves stuck between basic Sunday school teaching and advanced seminary study. They yearn to dig deeper into God's Word, defend their faith, and lead their families and communities with clarity and grace.
The Institute for Christian Apologetics (ICA)—the official discipleship and training arm of Southern Evangelical Seminary—bridges this gap by providing structured, accessible training that equips believers to live out their faith in real life.
Watch: The Vision for ICA
A message from SES and ICA Leadership (1:30)
Our Threefold Approach to Discipleship
Your support helps train the whole person—mind, hands, and heart.
Sharpen the Mind
Biblical understanding, theological depth, and intellectual precision to help believers understand what they believe and thoughtfully answer life's toughest questions.
Train the Hands
Practical discipleship that applies truth directly in teaching, mentoring, family life, local church ministry, and community service.
Form the Heart
Growth in Christian character and virtue, turning theological knowledge into Christ-like habits, integrity, and spiritual maturity.
More Than a Video Library: Relational Discipleship
Every learner moves through an intentional four-part rhythm designed for real growth.
READ
The Foundation through selected readings and scriptures.
WATCH
The Instruction via expert video lectures.
DO
The Habituation through actionable practical assignments.
MEET
The Mentorship through live discussions and relational care.
Equipping Believers Across Three Key Pathways
Ministry Track
Lay Leaders & Pastors
Preparing small-group leaders, ministry coordinators, and missionaries for practical service in the local church.
Educator Track
Christian School Teachers
Forming Christian educators personally while equipping them to cultivate virtuous classroom cultures.
Homeschool Track
Next-Generation Youth
Partnering with parents (Grades 9–12) to cultivate biblical clarity and Christ-like character in high schoolers.
Give the Gift of Grounded Discipleship
Your Giving Tuesday contribution directly funds learner assistance, mentor training, and curriculum access.
Select Your Giving Amount
$310 sponsors a full year of Institute training, mentoring, and course materials for one student.
Southern Evangelical Seminary is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible.
