A SCHOOL OF THE WAY · YUKON / OKC

A free community where young adults study Scripture, ask honest questions, and practice the way of Jesus together.

A teacher and young adults gathered around an open Bible

THEOLOGY HAPPENS
IN COMMUNITY.

not fans.
apprentices.

WHATA community of deep theological and spiritual formation.
WHENSunday nights6–9 PM
WHEREYukon / OKCLocation TBA
WHOYoung adults
18–25

With pathways for students 16–17 and mentorship roles for adults 26+. Find out more

WHAT’S NEXT

THE NEXT COHORT

We are building the next group now.

Hand drawn open door

Our next cohort begins in early 2027 and walks the three year journey together. We are putting the list together now, so if you think this might be for you, tell us and we will keep you close to the process.

INTEREST MEETINGS

Come see a night before you decide.

Hand drawn group gathered around a table with an open Bible

Through 2026 we are hosting a few casual get togethers so you can meet the people, hear how we teach, and ask anything you want. No commitment, no pressure. Just come and see.

GET ON THE LIST Leave your name, phone, and email and we will let you know when the next one is set.
01WHAT IS THIS?

who we are. ↓

A school for formation.

GoodLion School of Discipleship is a free, intentionally small school for spiritual and theological formation.

Each Sunday evening, students gather in the Yukon / Oklahoma City area for food, fellowship, biblical teaching, discussion, and real Christian community. We study the story of Scripture, the teachings of Jesus, and what it means to live as his apprentices in ordinary life.

We want theological and biblical education to be free & accessible to everyone.

No grades. No tuition. No pretending you have it all figured out.

Just Scripture, friendship, honest questions, and a room full of people learning to follow Jesus.

WHAT WE DO
Hand-drawn Jesus walking a narrow path with a small group following behind
We study his words
so we can walk his road.
02WHAT TO EXPECT

A night
at the school.

We begin with about 30 minutes of food and fellowship, then move into roughly two and a half hours of biblical teaching and discussion woven together. This is not a sealed lecture. Students can ask questions, wrestle with ideas, follow threads, and bring the conversation into real life as we go.

Hand-drawn illustration of young adults sharing food around a long table
01 / THE FIRST 30 MINUTES

Community matters.

We begin with food and unhurried conversation. Friendship is part of formation, so the room matters as much as the lesson plan.

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02 / THE NEXT TWO AND A HALF HOURS

Open teaching that goes deep.

We teach Scripture and theology deeply, but the conversation stays open. Questions, doubts, disagreements, and unfinished thoughts are welcome.

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03 / THE REST OF THE WEEK

Keep walking together.

The conversation continues after Sunday night through friendship, prayer, follow-up questions, and a group chat that helps the cohort become a community.

An open Bible surrounded by biblical symbols

deep, but not foggy

Bringing the story of Scripture to life.

Some weeks move deeply through specific passages of Scripture. Other weeks trace biblical themes, the big-picture story of the Bible, and how the whole story points to Jesus. We use seminary-level but accessible resources, including BibleProject videos, visual teaching tools, and guided discussion, to help students grasp deep theology without getting lost in academic fog.

The goal is always the same: to understand who Jesus is, what it means for him to be King, and how to live as citizens of God’s Kingdom here and now.

03THE JOURNEY

A MULTI-YEAR
formation journey.

The School follows a three-year pathway.

YEAR 01

Foundations of the Faith

Year One builds a foundation through the big-picture themes of the Bible: the character of God, the problem of sin, the identity of Jesus, the shape of the Kingdom, and the calling of every believer.

Jesus teaching a circle of disciples
YEARS 02–03

The Sermon on the Mount

Years Two and Three move slowly through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ vision for the life of a disciple.

Jesus teaching a crowd on a hillside
EXPLORE THE FULL CURRICULUM
04WHAT WE STUDIED

COHORT 01 · 2023–2026

THE QUESTIONS
that forged our pathway.

Across three years, our first cohort wrestled with the largest questions of the Christian life. Year One gave them a foundation in the story of Scripture. Years Two and Three invited them deep into Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

Hand-drawn illustration of the Cohort 01 students walking together

YEAR ONE · FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH

Finding our place within the story of God.

  1. 01

    WHO IS GOD?

    The living God who reveals himself, binds himself to humanity in covenant, and remains faithful to his creation.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a flame
  2. 02

    WHAT STORY ARE WE LIVING IN?

    The biblical drama of creation, rebellion, covenant, redemption, and the renewal of all things.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of an open book with a winding path
  3. 03

    WHO IS JESUS?

    Israel’s Messiah, the crucified and risen King, and the one through whom God’s Kingdom has entered the world.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a simple crown
  4. 04

    WHAT WENT WRONG?

    Sin fractures our relationship with God, one another, ourselves, and the creation we were made to cultivate.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a cracked goblet
  5. 05

    WHAT IS OUR ROLE IN THE STORY?

    Human beings were created to bear God’s image, embody his character, and participate in his work of restoration.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of an open hand holding a seed

After building the foundation, the cohort spent two years slowly walking through Matthew 5–7.

YEARS TWO–THREE · THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Learning the life of Jesus from the words of Jesus.

  1. 06

    WHAT IS THE GOOD LIFE?

    Jesus’ Beatitudes reveal flourishing in unexpected places: humility, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and hunger for righteousness.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a dove carrying an olive branch
  2. 07

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN?

    Jesus reaches beneath appearances and actions to the heart, where desires, anger, lust, fear, and faithfulness take shape.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a heart
  3. 08

    WHAT DOES LOVE REQUIRE?

    The ethics of Jesus lead toward forgiveness, reconciliation, enemy love, nonviolence, generosity, and costly mercy.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a sword becoming a flowering branch
  4. 09

    HOW DO WE LIVE WITH GOD?

    Jesus teaches a life of prayer, hidden faithfulness, freedom from performance, trust amid anxiety, and treasure that cannot decay.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a lily and a loaf of bread
  5. 10

    WHICH WAY LEADS TO LIFE?

    The Sermon ends with a choice: the broad road or the narrow way, hearing Jesus or building an entire life upon his words.

    Hand-drawn ink illustration of a narrow stone gate

THE WAY CONTINUES.

12 students completed the three-year journey in 2026.

They graduated with deep formation. They had learned to read Scripture as one unfolding story, understand the world through the teaching of Jesus, and practice his way together within the local church.

Hand-drawn illustration of the Cohort 01 students walking together
Cohort 01 · 2023–2026
Yukon, Oklahoma
05HOW WE GROW

people > programs

Our commitment
to care.

The School is intentionally personal.

We only grow as far as we can continue to know, mentor, and care for students well.

As more trusted leaders, volunteers, and teachers join the work, the School can grow without losing the relational depth that makes it worth doing.

Our goal is to see young people grow in Christ. They are worth it!

A mentor and student walking and talking together
06NOTES FROM COHORT 01

in their words

What they found at the table.

I used to pray because I felt I had left God's presence. Now I pray because I don't ever want to leave it. Thanks, Aaron.

Hand-drawn portrait of a student with curly hairSTUDENT · COHORT 01

Stepping into that space feels like stepping out of the mainstream of busy, everyday life to recharge in a community of people pursuing Jesus. What a gift!

Hand-drawn portrait of a student with long blonde hairSTUDENT · COHORT 01

GoodLion has brought me to a place where I have a desire to learn more and grasp a deeper understanding.

Hand-drawn portrait of a student with short brown hairSTUDENT · COHORT 01

This has had SUCH an impact on my group of friends. It feels like family. It's a safe environment, and it's comforting to see all of us striving toward the same goal.

Hand-drawn portrait of a student with a messy bunSTUDENT · COHORT 01
07FOR CHURCHES AND PASTORS

a blessing to the local church

Formed together.
Faithful in the local church.

GoodLion strengthens the discipleship already happening in local churches.

We help young adults grow in biblical understanding, spiritual maturity, and the way of Jesus, so they can serve with greater depth in their own congregations.

Pastors are welcome to bring students, participate in the room, and help guide the conversation with their own young adults.

Several local churches connected across a shared landscape

there's a seat for you at the table

COHORT 02

The next cohort
begins early 2027.

We are gathering a new community of young adults who want serious biblical theology, honest Christian friendship, and a faith they can actually live.

The School meets Sunday evenings from 6–9 PM in the Yukon / Oklahoma City area. Adding your name does not commit you to attend. It lets us keep you informed as the location, schedule, and launch plans are finalized.

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GOODLION PODCASTS & SUBSTACK

For the road between Sundays.

Explore podcasts, essays, videos, and teaching resources from GoodLion.

EXPLORE RESOURCES
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KEEP DISCIPLESHIP FREE

Help make the School possible.

The School of Discipleship is offered without tuition. Financial partners help sustain the teaching, leadership, and ongoing work behind the School. Your gift helps keep deep discipleship free for the next student.