Like a Soldier in the Army (School of Soldiers) Book Program – Colleen Mapatwana, South Africa (3rd Runners Up)

Book Program Summary
This highly structured spiritual warfare training is a timely and much-needed program for equipping believers with Biblical strategies for spiritual battles. With a military-style approach that mirrors soldier training, the three-tiered curriculum (soldier, warrior, and combatant) is both practical and Scripturally grounded. The annual boot camps, online training, and international partnerships underscore its effectiveness in mobilizing strong Christian warriors for Kingdom impact.

Public Summary: Like a Soldier in the Army (School of Soldiers) Book Program

The Like a Soldier in the Army Book Program, also known as the School of Soldiers (SOS), is a powerful three-month online spiritual warfare training program designed to equip born-again believers with the knowledge and skills to engage in spiritual battles effectively. Founded by Colleen Mapatwana, an award-winning Christian author, this program draws its foundational teachings from her book Like a Soldier in the Army and its sequel, A Soldier’s Manual.

The program is structured into three progressive levels:

Beginner (Becoming a Soldier) – Introduces believers to spiritual warfare and the ongoing battle between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness.
Intermediate (Becoming a Warrior) – Explores various specialties within spiritual warfare and the strategic role of spiritual warriors.
Advanced (Combatant Training) – Engages believers in intensive spiritual combat training, preparing them for active engagement in the battle of faith (2 Timothy 2:3-4).

Program Highlights:

Virtual Training Sessions (twice a week)
Annual Soldiers’ Bootcamp for hands-on warfare training
Mentorship & Teaching on understanding spiritual weapons
In-person prayer retreats for intercessors
Collaboration with Christian ministries (including Delight International Ministry, Kenya)

Target Audience:

Born-again believers from all denominations worldwide
Men and women seeking deeper spiritual empowerment
Those called to intercession, deliverance, and warfare prayer

The first cohort of 33 trainees graduated in May 2024, and additional cohorts are preparing for 2025, with plans to expand the program internationally. The School of Soldiers also envisions building a permanent training center where Christian warriors can engage in structured spiritual bootcamps and prayer retreats.

Testimonials from Participants: Graduates from the program have reported life-changing experiences, with strengthened prayer lives, deeper spiritual awareness, and a clear understanding of their role in God’s army. The training has equipped believers to stand firm against the enemy and fight the good fight of faith with boldness and authority.

Future Growth Plans:

Establishing a residency for spiritual warriors to receive advanced warfare training.
Expanding mission trips and partnerships with churches worldwide.
Training and equipping churches with spiritual warfare teachings to combat the enemy’s schemes effectively.

This program is a clarion call to the body of Christ—to rise, prepare, and engage in spiritual battles with the full armor of God. The School of Soldiers is a transformative initiative aimed at awakening warriors for the Kingdom.

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