Discover the keys to breakthrough and learn the foundational tools of heart-focused care ministry. Build the skills to help people experience lasting transformation and spiritual freedom.
8 Weeks · Live Online
Live sessions + self-paced modules
$429
WEEKS LONG
Online Format
Cohort Size
Credits Available
Understanding Breakthrough! is the first step to exploring the transformative world of heart-focused care ministry. You’ll leave with practical tools, a clearer vision, and a personal ministry plan.
Learn how to identify and address the deep-level emotional and spiritual wounds that keep people stuck, rather than treating only surface symptoms.
Gain hands-on experience with the essential techniques of heart-focused care ministry through structured exercises and guided practice.
Develop your ability to listen and respond to God’s leading in ministry contexts, deepening your own spiritual life in the process.
Create a clear, actionable roadmap for your next steps in care ministry — whether you’re just starting or looking to formalize your calling.
Survey the advanced topics available in the full certification program, including spiritual warfare, complex trauma, and discipleship.
Connect with a cohort of like-minded believers who share your heart for helping others experience God’s freedom and grace.
Most ministry training stays at the level of technique. Understanding Breakthrough! goes deeper — connecting your own inner healing journey with the skills you’ll use to serve others.
This isn’t academic knowledge for its own sake. Every session is designed for immediate, real-world application.
"I have exponentially grown closer to God. I have discovered a biblical language that helps me discern my own inner life and ask good questions that help others discern their inner life."
Each week combines expert instruction, interactive practice, and practical tools — delivered live so you can engage, ask questions, and grow alongside a community.
You’ll view 8-sessions of biblically balanced teaching by Dr. Marcus Warner. In these video sessions you’ll gain a clear understanding of the five engines than drive our emotions, and helpful tools and strategies designed to lead to breakthrough.
Each week you will have opportunity to discuss and practice what you are learning with fellow classmates in online breakout rooms. Discussing what you are learning in a relational environment will allow the learning to go much deeper, fostering significant growth in your walk with God.
More than just information, this interactive course provides hands-on exercises, personal assessments, and practical tools to help you apply what you are learning. Learn what keeps people stuck–and how to help them get unstuck and moving toward the life that God has planned.
Finally! With Breakthrough I find a model that integrates it all: Biblical truths, brain science, practical tools, clear and simple steps that will help me become a better spiritual encourager to God’s hurting people. You will LOVE learning how to experience breakthroughs first in your life for greater joy, health and freedom. And then invite others on this journey to maturity!
Every Christian who ministers to others should keep ‘Breakthrough!’ as a field guide to help them diagnose root causes to problems and assist others in becoming the people that God created them to be. ‘Breakthrough!’ systematically examines the different models of growth and presents practical holistic approaches to help others experience freedom, healing, and wholeness. Rather than posit one answer to people’s problems Warner exposes the five engines that drive our emotions and presents a wheelhouse of methods that address the whole person and lead one to healing and freedom.
My favorite thing about Marcus Warner is how he takes complex topics and subjects and makes them simple. Breakthrough! takes the Bible and brain science—with the Holy Spirit—and provides an integrative approach to building emotional resilience.
This book examines the areas that we can get stuck and offers a comprehensive guide to healing, and overcoming addiction and trauma. Our memories and hearts can heal. We can mature and grow in Christ. Whether you’re at your end or simply in need of some spiritual vivacity, this book won’t disappoint and will act as a roadmap to hope, maturity and freedom.
Christy Edge has walked her own healing journey for the last 25 years and seen the Lord bring much freedom. As she’s walked this out it has given her a desire for others in the body of Christ to walk in freedom as well. Christy ministers to people locally in her community just south of Nashville, TN, and thanks to Zoom, anywhere around the country. For the last 18 years Christy has also worked with a church planting organization to share the Good news of Jesus with those on the other side of the world. As she has interacted with other cultures and seen the Lord work The Lord has opened doors to bring inner healing prayer ministry to many refugees who have come out of traumatic events, and to train many American believers to be trauma informed when serving the hurting people of the world.
Christy loves to bake, read, cuddle dogs, and hang out with like minded friends. Since going through DWI’s School of Ministry, she has now opened her home as a place of respite and inner healing for those looking for breakthrough.
Understanding Breakthrough! has no prerequisites — it’s designed to be accessible whether you’re brand new to ministry or looking to formalize the skills you already use.
*Counts toward the Prayer Ministry Certification program.
Not included in tuition — purchased separately by the student.
This course is for anyone serious about spiritual growth and ready to move beyond surface-level change into true transformation. Whether you’re exploring the Deeper Walk School of Ministry or wondering if it’s time to step into active Kingdom ministry, Understanding Breakthrough is your starting point.
This course is ideal for those who want to understand why some people grow while others stay stuck—and how to help both yourself and others move forward. This interactive online class helps you identify spiritual roadblocks, assess your strengths and weaknesses, and create a plan for growth. If you’re longing to experience a deeper connection with God and help others do the same, this course is for you.
You’ll meet live online for 2 hours each Monday over the 8-week course. In addition to the weekly class, plan for about 2-3 more hours per week to complete assignments. These include:
In total, expect to spend around 2-3 hours per week outside the weekly meeting engaging with the course content and community.
If you miss a session, you will be given access to that week’s teaching video with Dr. Marcus Warner, and any assignments you may have missed.
Not to worry! Click the “Student Sign-In” button at the top of this website and you should find it. If not, please contact us.
You will have long term access to the teaching portion of each class.
Yes! There are 16 CE credit hours available for this course for an additional $25. You can register for CEs here.
To receive your certificate you must have: successfully completed the course, filled out the post-course evaluation form, and completed all quizzes with a passing grade of 75% or higher.
Deeper Walk International has been approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (License #98000989a) as an educational provider offering Category I continuing education to social workers, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, addiction counselors, and clinical addiction counselors.
Please check with your state licensing board to confirm that CEs granted by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board count in your state and for your occupation.
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