Circuit Rider Trainings

Derek Mack teaches on the Salvation Army, talking about who they were and what their purpose was. He shares a story about a defining moment for Circuit Riders, when a mantle was imparted during the Brave Love Summit of 2020. Derek teaches on different culture pieces that the Salvation Army carried and urges us that we cannot live off of other people's revelation but must know God for ourselves.

Derek Mack speaks on the culture of initiation for 21 Project in Kona, HI in 2021.

Derek Mack talks about what a culture of courage mixed with simple obedience can do for the world. He and his wife, Chloe, share stories of different missionaries and their courage.

Teo Hayashi speaks on the Gospel of the Kingdom at 21 Project in Kona, HI in 2021.

Andy Byrd shares the history of Circuit Riders and what the beginning days of the movement were like. He goes on to talk about the Call and the Send as he describes what he thinks is defining this generation. Andy uses Paul as an example for Christians today and emphasizes the need to root ourselves in the Lord. Andy ends his time praying for the room.

Teo opens up with the story of Esther, focusing specifically on Esther 4. He shares his personal story and how he experienced God as a Father after tragedy hit his family. Teo urges us to make sure our purpose is greater than our influence at all times. He emphasizes that if our influence is greater than our purpose, that we need to update our purpose.

Joel Bomberger shares his testimony and explains how he got started in missions and evangelism.

Lenny Hernandez speaks to the DTS about words of knowledge and walking actively in that spiritual gift. Lenny explains that there are no levels of anointing, rather we are fully anointed where we stand now and need to exercise the gifts. Lenny speaks on John 4 and the woman at the well, explaining what faith can do in the room and for ministry.

Jake Mason speaks on relationships - sharing from his experience, his marriage and the Bible. He explains the importance of marring someone who has a similar calling to you while also emphasizing that God won’t force you into a relationship or marriage. Jake tells of his and his wife’s story and shares advice that he learned along the way.

Jake Mason shares what the Seven Spheres are and how they shape the way we live. Jake asks the question, how many of these spheres are shaped by a biblical worldview? He encourages the school to be sure that the things of the world are not influencing us more than our biblical worldview is influencing us. Jake states that believers are meant to disciple the nations and explains that in order to di...

Jake Mason teaches on the four laws of logic, emphasizing the importance of agreeing with the truth of Scripture in our lives. Jake explains that the truth is Jesus and that is what we should build our lives upon. He mentions that as believers of Jesus, we will disagree with other people and emphasizes if we don’t stand on the Rock that is the truth of Jesus, we will fall. Jake encourages the scho...

Zach Nash shares how God is grafting people into the Circuit Rider storyline, explaining what it looks like to carry the DNA of a Circuit Rider and a leader. Zach shares his testimony with the school as well as stories from his DTS, emphasizing that God meets us in our weakest and most vulnerable states. Zach encourages the school to expand their mindsets from "doing a DTS" to realizing God is wri...

Chase Cofer shares the storyline of Circuit Riders and YWAM. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your story and how it intertwines with what you are a part of. Chase encourages the school to keep giving their yes to Jesus, highlighting that we will never know what can come of our simple acts of obedience. Chase explains that expansion of the Kingdom comes when we say yes. He then highlights th...

Chase Cofer shares his story of how doing a DTS (Discipleship Training School) through YWAM changed his life. He shares his ability to find deeper intimacy and friendship with Jesus through this unique time in his life, encouraging the school to go after the same thing. Chase emphasizes the importance of diving head first into the active love of Christ, explaining how it will allow the Lord to do...

Nick Brennt gives practical ways to give up your life for love and effectively live out the Great Commission.

Zach Nash speaks on suffering love. He reminds us that we are called to take up our cross and live like Christ.

Zach Nash shares on active love versus passivity. We are challenged to emulate Jesus' love and his example of active pursuit.

Nick Brennt speaks on the love of God. He emphasizes that since God is love, all other attributes of God's character flow from a place of love. We are reminded that Jesus is a reflection of God and therefore an example of counter cultural love for us to imitate. We are challenged to see opportunity to love others.

Zach Nash dives into the importance of cultivating a culture of honor. He shares Biblical examples of honor and we learn how dishonor can put a ceiling on the miraculous. Zach leaves us with practical ways we can honor the people around us.

Andy Bryd discusses what Jesus is doing through out the nation and how we can actively partner with him.

Andy Byrd gives some practical keys to diving into the Word. He explains how to develop the habit of not only reading the Bible cover to cover, but also studying the context of passages, turning verses into prayers, and writing out our own commentary on what we read.

Andy Byrd shares about the importance of having a vibrant relationship with the Word of God. We learn three paradigms that we should consider when we approach reading the Bible: the presence of the author, love for the author and the need for first hand revelation.

JT Thomas speaks more in depth about justice and how there is no justice without Jesus. He touches on systemic racism and white privilege while also challenging us to engage in social justice conversations not just intellectually, but spiritually. JT asks us to consider what a Jesus protest would look like and urges us to evaluate whether or not the Bible is informing how we engage with the world.

JT Thomas shares more of his story, including his family's history in music and worship. Through his personal experience with his aunt, Nina Simone, and brother, Jaye Thomas, we learn about music birthed from black culture. JT speaks on the righteousness and justice of God. He emphasizes that the Gospel of Jesus is a Gospel of justice but that there can't be true justice apart from Jesus.

JT Thomas, founder of Civil Righteousness, shares part of his story and brings us into the storyline of what God is doing in the African American community. We learn more about racial injustice, pathologies of oppression and God's redemptive nature. He emphasizes that God is present in times of trouble and the importance of Biblical unity.