Program Information
Dates, commitment, and practical details for the ROOTED discipleship journey.
Applications for our next ROOTED Journey are open.
Overview of the Commitment
ROOTED is a full-time discipleship journey within the life of City on a Hill Church in Benoni, South Africa. Students intentionally set aside this season to pursue Jesus and learn to follow Him in everyday life through teaching, prayer, worship, Scripture, serving, outreach, mentoring, community life, and practical involvement in the rhythms of the church.
Because ROOTED is more than a classroom experience, students are expected to participate wholeheartedly in the full journey, including scheduled sessions, church gatherings, serving opportunities, community rhythms, and shared life with others.
This is a significant commitment, but one we believe can be deeply formative for those who are hungry to grow and ready to give themselves fully to the journey.
Within the Life of the Church
ROOTED is a discipleship journey within the life of City on a Hill Church in Benoni, South Africa. We believe disciples are formed not only through teaching, but through belonging to a spiritual family, walking with leaders, serving faithfully, worshipping together, and learning to follow Jesus in everyday life.
Students are invited into the rhythms of church life, including gatherings, prayer, worship, community, service, ministry, and mission, as part of their formation.
ROOTED is therefore not simply a course to complete, but a season of being planted, shaped, and equipped within the body of Christ.
Choose Your Pathway
ROOTED offers two pathways depending on the level of commitment you are able to make.
Full-Year Program
RECOMMENDED
The full-year program provides the greatest opportunity for deep and lasting formation. Over the course of a year, students are given the time needed to establish steady spiritual rhythms, grow in maturity, and experience the fruit of consistent obedience and shared life.
We have consistently seen that when students are able to commit to the full year, the depth of formation and long-term fruit is significantly greater. For those who are able, the full-year program is strongly encouraged.
Half-Year Program
The half-year program offers the same core rhythms and values within a shorter commitment.
This pathway allows students to step into the ROOTED journey over a focused season of growth and formation.
2027 Tuition & Payment Options
Choose the journey that fits your season and review the available payment options.
FULL-YEAR JOURNEY FEE
12 MONTHS
R80,000
FEE STRUCTURE
Program fee: R 50,000
Accommodation: R 30,000
PAYMENT OPTION
Non-Refundable Deposit: R 10,000
Monthly payment: R 7,000 x 10
HALF-YEAR JOURNEY FEE
6 MONTHS
R45,000
FEE STRUCTURE
Program fee: R 30,000
Accommodation: R 15,000
PAYMENT OPTION
Non-Refundable Deposit: R 10,000
Monthly payment: R 7,000 x 5
DISCOUNTS & DEADLINES
AVAILABLE DISCOUNT
5% EARLY-APPLICATION DISCOUNT
Apply by: 30 Sep 2026.
Available for full- and half-year journeys.
Pay in full by 1 Jan 2027.
Available for the full-year journey only.
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 November 2026
Payment Options
Tuition can be paid monthly or in full, depending on what works best for your situation.
Monthly payment plans are available for both the full-year and half-year programs. Details and schedules will be discussed during the application process.
If you need more information about payment options, our team will gladly talk them through with you.
What the Fees Include
The program fee supports the practical and formative elements of the journey.
01 Accommodation
02 Teaching and discipleship resources
03 Pastoral oversight and mentoring
04 Structured community life
05 Retreats and ministry events
06 Supervised ministry and service
07 Outreach travel costs
08 ROOTED apparel
What the Fees Do Not Include
Daily groceries and food | Personal spending money | Personal travel expenses
Three Simple Steps
Acceptance into ROOTED is approached relationally and prayerfully, with care given to clarity and readiness for the journey.
01
Apply
Complete the online application form.
02
Chat
Our team will contact you for a conversation.
03
Discern
Together we will prayerfully confirm whether ROOTED is the right next step.
A Note on Discernment
Many people who sense a stirring toward ROOTED also feel unsure, unready, or aware of their limitations. This is often part of stepping into a season of growth.
ROOTED is not about having it all together, but about being willing to say yes to a journey of formation. We encourage applicants to come honestly before the Lord, trusting that He meets us in obedience and faith.
Our team is always available to walk with you, pray with you, and help bring clarity as you consider this step.
Apply to ROOTED
Take the next step toward the January 2027 intake, or connect with our team for more information.