The Hall of Tyrannus may be the biggest undertold story in the Bible.
About AD 55, the Apostle Paul returns to the bustling city of Ephesus. When his efforts to teach in the synagogue are rebuffed, Paul rents a hall from Tyrannus, where he teaches about Christ using scripture … analysis … creative thinking … Socratic teaching … and personal shepherding. And over the next two years, Paul’s ministry impacts over two million people! (Acts 19:8-10). The Hall of Tyrannus was not a church or substitute for a church. It was part of a movement to raise up transformational Christ-followers during a key moment in history, much like today.
At Tyrannus Hall, we offer three expressions, each aimed at equipping the next generation to be difference-makers for Christ in their local contexts. Whether you seek a day retreat, mentoring help for facilitating a group, or a multi-year intensive Certificate Track, we are here to support you.
Small Group Leader’s Training
Are you leading a spiritual formation group? Whether for a short-term study or the Theodyssey Spiritual Formation Journey, we provide workshops, training, and mentoring to help you create transformative conversations.
What We Offer:
- Online Bootcamp and Workshops: Participate in interactive training sessions.
- Mentoring: Receive guidance from seasoned mentors.
Cost: $35 for Leadership Cards
Next Bootcamp Training:
Saturday, January 11th.
9-11am PT
Certificate in Spiritual Formation Leadership
Do you want to guide others in spiritual formation? We are dedicated to helping you become a transformational leader within your local community. This multi-year commitment invites those with courage, teachability, and a willingness to make a significant investment in God’s Kingdom.
Certificate Highlights:
- Six-week Learning Modules (with weekend retreat):
- Teaching to the Gaps
- Spiritual Listening
- Self-Knowledge Intensive
- The Trellis
- Reading and Writing:
- Read one book and write a reflection paper aligned with each Learning Module.
- Write an Integration paper at the end to tie together all your learning.
- Practical Application:
- Lead a group through the Theodyssey Spiritual Formation Journey curriculum.
Next Module: Self-Knowledge Intensive starting February 2025.
Application: Open now for first-time participants.
Workshops, Day Retreats, and Spiritual Growth Opportunities
We design our training to be flexible and accessible, helping expressions of the Kingdom flourish across the country. Whether you’re looking for a workshop on leadership principles like Teaching to the Gaps, a day retreat guiding others through the Alive to God in Scripture movements, or a marriage retreat focused on spiritual formation, the possibilities are endless. We want to go where we see God at work.
San Diego Fall Study Day Retreat
Saturday, November 2
Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center (Oceanside, CA)
8:30am-1:30pm (lunch provided)
Cost: $35
Bay Area Fall Study Day Retreat
Saturday, November 16
Mount Hermon Retreat Center (Felton, CA)
8:30am-1:30pm (lunch provided)
Cost: $35