ADMISSIONS
Your next step starts here.
LifeSong School of Ministry is for believers who are ready to grow deeper in God’s Word, be formed in His presence, and advance God’s Kingdom in the world. Explore the admissions process, program commitments, and costs—then take the next step when you are ready.
Applications open November 1, 2026.
SPRING 2027 ADMISSIONS
Applications received after January 1, 2027 may be considered on a space-available basis, provided all admissions requirements can be completed before the semester begins.
DISCERNING YOUR NEXT STEP
Is LSOM right for you?
LifeSong School of Ministry is for believers who are hungry for more of God and ready to be formed for Kingdom impact. You may not yet see every detail of your calling, but you sense that God is awakening something within you. Come ready to be rooted in His Word, transformed in His presence, strengthened through community, and equipped to carry revival, advance His Kingdom, and help change the world.
PLANTED IN THE LOCAL CHURCH
You are connected to a local church and want your learning to deepen how you serve its people and mission.
HUNGRY FOR GOD’S WORD AND PRESENCE
You desire biblical depth, spiritual formation, and a life increasingly responsive to the Holy Spirit.
You welcome the work of God in your character, relationships, humility, discipline, and leadership—not merely the accumulation of knowledge.
OPEN TO TRANSFORMATION
You are prepared to embrace the academic work, supervised ministry, mentoring, and two-year commitment that will equip you to serve wherever God sends you.
READY TO BE ACTIVATED AND SENT
What you’ll need to begin.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AGE & EDUCATION
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Submit the requested references and, if invited, participate in an admissions interview with an LSOM leader.
REFERENCES & INTERVIEW
Complete the online application and tell us about your faith journey, background, ministry involvement, and sense of calling.
APPLICATION & TESTIMONY
TECHNOLOGY & PARTICIPATION
You will need reliable internet, email, and access to a computer or suitable device for MoodleCloud, assignments, and study resources.
Four steps toward your next season.
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
We have designed the admissions process to be clear, personal, and prayerful. Each step helps you and the LSOM team discern whether this is the right season for you to begin.
01
Complete the online application, share your testimony, background, ministry involvement, and sense of calling, and submit the nonrefundable $50 application fee.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
02
Provide the requested references. If invited, meet with an LSOM leader for an admissions interview to discuss your goals, readiness, and fit with the program.
COMPLETE REFERENCES & INTERVIEW
03
The admissions team will review your completed application and communicate its decision, along with important dates and next-step instructions.
RECEIVE YOUR DECISION
04
If accepted, submit the $200 enrollment deposit—which is applied toward your first-semester program fee—and complete the remaining onboarding steps.
CONFIRM YOUR PLACE
A clear investment in your formation.
PROGRAM INVESTMENT
We want the financial commitment to be clear before you apply. The standard annual program fee is $1,800, with flexible payment options and an annual pay-in-full discount.
$50
Nonrefundable and submitted with the application.
APPLICATION FEE
$200
Applied toward the first-semester program fee.
ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
$900
Two semesters per academic year.
SEMESTER PROGRAM FEE
$1,800
Or $1,700 when paid in full by the published early-payment deadline.
ANNUAL PROGRAM FEE
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Semester Pay-in-Full — Submit the $200 semester deposit, then pay the remaining balance before classes begin.
Monthly Semester Plan — Submit the $200 semester deposit, followed by four monthly payments of $175.
Annual Pay-in-Full — Pay $1,700 by the published early-payment deadline. This total includes the enrollment deposit.
ADDITIONAL COSTS & ASSISTANCE
Technology & Materials Fee — $125 per semester for required digital platforms, learning tools, and materials.
Books & Resources — Estimated at $250–$400 per academic year.
Program fees help support instruction, ministry formation, MoodleCloud access, practicum coordination, and student development.
Step into what God is awakening.
YOUR NEXT STEP
If you believe this may be your season to grow deeper, be formed for Kingdom impact, and prepare for more faithful service, we would be honored to walk with you through the admissions process.