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Southwest Servant's Academy

FOR 2025

Registration is Closed!

The Southwest Servants Academy, a work of the Southwest School of Bible Studies, is a week-long learning Academy intended to help young Christians grow in faith and in ability to serve the Lord’s church. Students will attend courses taught by SWSBS faculty and Christian Women’s Studies instructors. The Academy aims to strengthen young men and women as servants in the local congregation while increasing their regard for preaching and teaching the gospel as a lifelong work. Along the way, attendees will build lasting friendships with their fellow students.

Registration Closed

Purpose

To assist young men and women in developing greater:

  • Self-awareness
  • Personal spiritual life
  • Preparation to help others spiritually
  • Ability to lead in church activities (within roles assigned men and women per the New Testament)
  • Focus to have a God-centered life.

 

This is achieved in a setting including interaction with SWSBS faculty, Christian Women’s Studies faculty, Southwest members, and SWSBS student families.

What to Bring

  1. Bible.
  2. Personal Toiletry items.
  3. Laundry Bag for dirty clothes.
  4. Refillable water bottle.
  5. Dress/Formal Clothing
    1. For Men:
      1. Slacks and polo or dress shirt for daily activities.
      2. No Jeans allowed.
      3. Coat and tie for worship services and banquet.
    2. For Ladies:
      1. Slacks and modest shirt with sleeves for daily activities.
      2. No jeans allowed.
      3. Modest dress or skirt, at least knee-length, and top for worship services and banquet.
  6. Casual clothing for recreational activities. Shirts must have sleeves, and shorts are acceptable but must extend to the knee when seated. Avoid shirts with inappropriate messages or advertisements.
  7. Money for recreational activities – about $40 for the week.

Daily Schedule

8:30 AM -12:00 PM – Classes & Chapel

12:00 PM-1:00 PM – Lunch at SW Building

1:00-3:50 PM – Classes and Activities

Evenings: Dinner & Recreation

Who Can Attend?

S2A is for young men and women ages 14-18 having completed 8th-12th grades. It is limited to 20 male and 20 female students and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Arrival & Departure

Students should plan on arriving at the Southwest church of Christ building Thursday, August 7th, by 6:00 pm. If Servants arrive early, they can join SWSBS classes. SWSBS will be in classes until 4:00 pm, and Servants’ Academy will begin after that. That evening, we will have dinner and introductions where they will meet their host family.

The academy will close with a meal for students and their families on Sunday, August 10, immediately following morning worship at Southwest to celebrate the week’s achievements.

Housing

Students will stay with local Christian families. Male and female students will be housed separately. Families will provide transportation to and from the Southwest Facilities.

Cost

There is no cost to the student to attend the Academy, and notebooks and complimentary texts will be provided. Most meals will be furnished each day. However, students are encouraged to bring approximately $40 for evening recreational activities