Consulting · Daily practice · Theological education
7Mile serves the Church through consulting, the development of everyday spiritual practice, and theological education. We help churches and Christians connect what they believe with how they lead, live, and learn.
One shared purpose. Three connected expressions.
Our shared purpose
Discipleship is lifelong participation in Christ through the practices, relationships, and shared life by which the Holy Spirit unites us with God, makes us a new creation, and forms us into Christlikeness. It is lived through repentance, worship, spiritual disciplines, faithful obedience, and love of God and neighbor.
That shared purpose takes shape in how a church leads, how we attend to God and one another in everyday life, and how Christians study the faith.
Three expressions of one mission
Each offering has its own purpose and can be explored independently. They overlap in service of discipleship; there is no required sequence.
For the life of your church
Develop leadership, culture, systems, and practices that support formation. We work with your church to understand its life, identify priorities, design a discipleship framework, and put it into practice.
Leadership assessment and training, organizational inquiry, and supported implementation give your leaders a practical way forward.
Explore Consulting ↗Faith in everyday life
A daily rhythm of receiving Scripture, reflecting on life, and responding through practice. Return to what you notice and prepare for conversation with people you trust.
The app is in development, with everyday formation and leadership contexts. Explore its purpose and a sample encounter.
Explore Practice ↗Study in service of the Church
Sustained study of Scripture, Christian history, and theology for pastors, church leaders, and Christians who want to understand the faith more deeply and pass it on faithfully.
Explore the Academy’s vision, eight-course curriculum, and proposed online study rhythm. A consulting engagement is not required.
Explore the Academy ↗Experience, research, and Christian witness
Sam Osborn brings 20 years of pastoral experience, theological study, and doctoral research on adult meaning-making and formation to 7Mile. That work is held within the wider witness of Christians learning to follow Jesus across generations.
7Mile serves the Church across denominational lines, attending to the life and responsibilities of each community.
Bring a question about your church, learn more about Practice, or ask about theological study. We’ll help you explore an appropriate next step.