Seminary Now

What is Seminary Now?

Seminary Now is an online learning platform that gives our church access to high-quality video courses in Bible, Theology, and Ministry taught by leading scholars, professors, and ministry leaders.

Through our church subscription, we have access to a full library of courses designed to help people:

Grow in their understanding of Scripture
Deepen their relationship with God
Develop as leaders and disciples
Apply biblical truth to everyday life

Seminary Now is not just for pastors, it’s for everyone who wants to grow spiritually, whether you're new to the Bible or have been following Jesus for years.

Churches that use Seminary Now well often see strong growth in discipleship, leadership development, and spiritual maturity.

How We Use Seminary Now at Tree of Life

We primarily use Seminary Now through:

Small Groups / Learning Groups
Leadership Development
Personal Spiritual Growth

How to Access Seminary Now

Step 1: Set Up Your Account

Use the church’s access link to create your account.

Step 2: Enter the Church Code

When prompted, enter the church access code (provided by your leader) to unlock free access.

Important Login Instructions

For Admins

Login details are stored in the TOL Login Sheet

Why This Matters

Seminary Now helps us move beyond just attending church to actually growing as disciples. It gives us tools to:

Understand the Bible more clearly
Have meaningful conversations about faith
Become confident in living out what we believe

SMALL GROUP LEADERS:

Your Role as a Leader

You are not expected to teach the material. You are there to facilitate the experience.

Strong Seminary Now groups are led by leaders who:

Keep the group on track
Encourage discussion and participation
Help connect the content to real life
Create a consistent, welcoming environment

How to Lead a Seminary Now Group

A simple and effective weekly structure:

1. Begin (5–10 minutes)

Start with an opening question (found in the Leader Guide)
Help people start thinking and engaging

2. Learn (10–20 minutes)

Watch the video together
Encourage note-taking or questions

3. Discuss (25–35 minutes)

Use the discussion questions provided
Focus on application, not just information

4. Pray (5–10 minutes)

Invite prayer requests
Pray through what was learned

This structure helps create a consistent and meaningful group experience.

Preparing for Your Group

Before each session:

Preview the video
Download or review the Leader Guide + Workbook
Make sure your tech is ready (internet, screen, sound)
Create a comfortable, distraction-free environment

Helping Your Group Engage

Remind participants they can create their own accounts (optional but helpful)
Encourage them to reflect during the week
Keep discussions focused but open
Draw quieter people into conversation