Hosting Your Warrior Fellowship course Level 1

In Hosting Your Warrior Fellowship (Level 1), pastors Ryan Bruss and Mike Cowen will empower you to create, nurture, and lead a vibrant Warrior Fellowship.

Through five engaging sessions, you’ll be equipped with the tools to lead with love, serve purposefully, and impact lives!

Session 1: Ryan and Mike share personal stories from Antioch Fellowship that reveal the power of commitment and prayer in building a thriving spiritual community.

Session 2: Learn to foster a welcoming environment through simple gatherings that spark spiritual growth.

Session 3: Leadership and management take the stage, offering practical advice on maintaining integrity and creating a safe space for all.

Session 4: Unlock the power of service and love in community outreach, encouraging acts of kindness that speak volumes.

Session 5: Learn how to address sensitive issues gracefully, addressing challenges like domestic violence and mental health with compassion and wisdom. This session also demystifies baptism and communion within the fellowship context.

Whether you're seeking to start or enhance a ministry, church, or fellowship, this course offers invaluable insights into creating an environment that transforms lives and builds community.

This course includes 5 video sessions, a downloadable study guide, a certificate of completion, and worth one general education credit hour towards a degree.

Enrollment Options

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Meet Ryan Bruss

Dr. Ryan Bruss was called by God at a very young age and has dedicated his life to helping others encounter God for themselves. Ryan graduated from the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry, Life Christian University, and has his doctorate though Warrior Notes School of Ministry. Pastor Ryan has been involved with ministry for over 30 years. Ryan is on staff with Warrior Notes Ministry and has various responsibilities throughout the ministry. Pastor Ryan is also the lead Pastor at Antioch Warrior Fellowship, in North Carolina. Ryan has been married to his beautiful wife, Megan for over 25 years and has two kids, Elianna and Andrew. 

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Meet Mike Cowen

Dr. Mike Cowen, is passionate about equipping the Body of Christ and helping them to unlock the destiny inside them. He was called into the ministry at 17 and has dedicated his life to helping others. Mike graduated from the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry, Life Christian University, and has his doctorate through Warrior Notes School of Ministry. Pastor Mike has been in ministry for over 25 years and serves as the Dean of Warrior Notes School of Ministry, as well as a Police Chaplain, Associate Pastor at Antioch Warrior Fellowship, and percussionist. Mike has been married to his wife, Christine for over 25 years and has four daughters. Rebecca, Abigail, Meah, & Katelyn.

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?

It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and finish.

How long do I have access to this course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any devices you own.

When will the payments be collected for the payment plan?

The first payment will be collected at the time of purchase. The subsequent payments will be collected on the same day of each month. The date payment is due cannot be changed or delayed.

Will I lose access to my course if I can't make my payments?

Yes. If the payment does not go through on the appropriate date, then we will attempt collecting payment on the 3rd, 7th, and 14th day after the initial attempt. If payment is not collected by the 14th day after, you will be automatically removed from the course. We use Teachable's payment processing system, so we cannot alter these rules.