VALOR

"I am grateful for the strong foundation Valor provided me. The combination of spiritual development and ministry training prepared me to effectively lead from the beginning. As I continue to grow and learn, I constantly pull from the lessons I learned during my time at Valor."

"As an 18-year-old, I came to Bible College with no idea that this decision would profoundly change my life. At Valor, I learned the vital importance of ministry, developing a deep passion for God, a teachable spirit, and a strong work ethic. The education I received at Valor set me up for success, as I learned every aspect of church operations and was part of the first extension campus of Griffin First Assembly during my Junior year. Through Valor, I also grew to love missions, with the privilege of traveling the world to share the good news. This experience has given me the confidence that I can step into any church and know exactly what to do. Currently we are in the early stages of planting a church on the Southside of Atlanta."

"Like a lot of teenagers, I felt a call to ministry at a youth camp. But at that age, I didn’t truly grasp what responding to that call would entail. Valor gave my wife and I a solid Biblical foundation and the hands on experience to put it to use. Ministry can be as challenging as it is rewarding. The hands on training we received has helped us be ready to serve through the inevitable curveballs that come from serving the local church. And we wouldn’t trade our time in the program for the world!"

"I wouldn’t be the Christian, pastor, or leader I am today without the transformative experience at Valor School of Leadership. Through one-on-one mentorship, spiritual formation, and a deep emphasis on prayer, I was equipped for all that God has called me to. The exceptional leadership at Valor and the pastoral guidance from GFA have laid a strong foundation, preparing me for a long and fruitful journey in ministry."

“After graduating from the Valor School of Leadership in 2019, I was launched into a position as a youth pastor at an incredible church that I’m still at today.  By the time I started in my position, I had a significant head start to hands-on ministry.  It was immediately evident how Valor prepared me to be on staff at a growing and healthy church!”

"Our time at Valor (then South Atlanta Master’s Commission) proved to be a forge that would fashion us in a way to last in ministry. The prayer time each morning along with access to the staff and a plethora of various ministries to serve in were pivotal in our personal growth, not only as Christ followers, but also as emerging leaders. Passion for God, teachability, work ethic, and a reliance on Holy Spirit were a few of the invaluable things that were imparted to us aside from our educational experience that deepened our theological knowledge and understanding.