Expressing God’s Glory.
Sent with Power to Serve.
Created in Christ.
Partnering with local anchor-churches, we help equip followers of Christ to understand new identity in Jesus, to be activated in their spiritual gifts and creative talents to express God’s Glory, and to call a generation to serve Christ’s Gospel mission in their church & city.
This year’s content theme is MASTERPIECE, a discipleship journey that explores how God forms people through the Gospel, shapes them by His Word, Spirit and Church, and fills them with His Spirit—so they might be sent as faithful witnesses in the world. Using the language and emphasis of art, process, and practice, this series helps followers of Christ understand their identity in Christ, recognize their Spirit-given gifts, and step into their commission to reflect God’s glory in everyday life.
Check out upcoming cities and dates to register and join us!
For we are God’s masterpiece.
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,
so we can do the good things
he planned for us long ago.
Ephesians 2:10
“Strengthen your identity in Christ
& mobilize your gifts
for kingdom impact.”
Academy Values
Local Church x Global Mission
new identity in Jesus
SACRED EXPRESSIONS
INTENTIONAL Formative COMMUNITY
”We Are— Both the Canvas and the Brush— in the Hands of the ALMIGHTY Creator & Redeemer God.“
SUPPORT
Future Training and mobilization dates in other cities
We have been — and will continue — resourcing this generation with God’s Word and preaching the Gospel. At the same time, we sense a deep need to train and equip this generation alongside local urban churches to be the salt and light of Christ — both within their church communities and from their church communities into the culture.
In 2026, we plan to have multiple Academy gatherings both in Chicago and in other cities — Detroit, New York City, Atlanta, and San Juan.
Interested in supporting these events in other cities to help mobilize a generation passionate about evangelism and making disciples?
Your support helps us host more gatherings that mobilize a generation committed to evangelism and disciple-making.
Your gift fuels the creation of Streetlights' creative resources and Gospel outreach.