The Apprentice Institute at @FriendsU provides spiritually transforming educational experiences for churches and individuals seeking a Christ-centered life.
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“Living as Jesus’ disciple, I am learning from him how to lead my life in the Kingdom of the Heavens everywhere I am, in every activity I engage in.” – Dallas Willard
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Real stories from real attendees of the Apprentice Gathering.
These stories are why we gather.
Register today for The Apprentice Gathering 2026. apprenticeinstitute.org/the_…
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Meet one of our Writing Teachers, Kathy Helmers!
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Kathy Helmers is a literary agent and publishing consultant with nearly fifty years’ experience.
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Meet our Writing Coach, Christina Hubbard!
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Christina Hubbard is an internationally published writer, artist, and creative coach specializing in spiritual formation.
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Meet our Writing Coach (and Director)!
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Cindy Bunch has worked in Christian publishing for 39 years. Cindy currently serves as Senior Editor-at-Large at InterVarsity Press and is the primary editor for the IVP Formatio line of books.
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Books have shaped the Christian spiritual formation movement for generations—the Formation Writers Guild is investing in the next generation of voices. Applications are now open!
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Meet our Writing Coach!
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Jeff Crosby has worked in the Christian publishing and bookselling industry for more than four decades and currently serves as the president of ECPA.
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What people are saying says it best—don’t just hear about it, experience it for yourself.
These stories are why we gather.
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Meet our Writing Coach, Sean Palmer
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Sean Palmer is the author of Speaking by the Numbers, Forty Days on Being a Three, and other works
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Do you feel called to write—not just to publish a book, but to contribute something meaningful to the Christian spiritual formation movement? Apply by July 10th, 2026
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Join us on June 25th at Friends University for this FREE event!
Friends Talks: Curt Thompson, M.D.
Alone: Anxiety and the Absence of Presence
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Meet our Writing Coach!
Sharon Garlough Brown is a bestselling author of both the Sensible Shoes series and Shades of Light series of spiritual formation novels and study guides.
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Meet our Writing Coach, Casey Tygrett!
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Casey is the author of 3 books, including The Practice of Remembering: Uncovering the Place of Memories in Our Spiritual Life.
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If you sense a call to write within Christian spiritual formation, this year-long journey will equip you through teaching, coaching, and community. Apply before July 10th, 2026.
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And last but not least, meet Tracy Balzer, one of our intensive speakers for TAG 2026! Register at apprenticeinstitute.org/the_…
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Meet our Program Directors for The Formation Writers Guild-a year-long guided journey for writers who sense a vocational call within the field of Christian spiritual formation.
Learn more and apply!
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Meet Susan and Patrick Schnieders, two of our intensive speakers for TAG 2026! Register at apprenticeinstitute.org/the_…
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We are excited to announce the launch of the Formation Writers Guild—a year-long guided journey for writers who sense a vocational call within the field of Christian spiritual formation.
Apply now!
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James Bryan Smith and Emily P. Freeman announce the launch of the Formation Writers Guild!
Learn more: apprenticeinstitute.org/form…
Click here to apply: apprenticeinstitute.org/form…
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Don’t take our word for it—here’s what participants are sharing. These stories are why we gather.
Register today for The Apprentice Gathering 2026. apprenticeinstitute.org/the_…
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With 3 Months and 26 days until TAG, we have under 100 spots left. Claim your seat at this year's Apprentice Gathering. You won’t want to hear about it after it’s over. Don’t wait—register today.
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