Grace Ministries International

Application Process for the Advanced Exchanged Life Training (AELT)

To participate in the AELT, whether the 9-week or the evening program, you are required to complete the application process and be selected to attend the AELT. Following is an overview of the application and selection process.

Application Process

1. Attendance at a Grace Life Conference (or equivalent) at least six months prior to starting date of the AELT.
2. Attendance at a Grace Life Workshop prior to start of the AELT.
3. Download and complete the AELT Application Indicate on the application if you would like to complete the 9-week or the evening program.
4. After completing the application, forward your application to GMI at the following address:
   131 Village Parkway NE #4
   Marietta, GA 30067
5. Distribute three reference forms to acquaintances including your pastor. Direct your references to complete the applicable reference form and forward it to GMI at the address listed on the reference form. Reference forms are required prior to entrance into the AELT program.
6. After GMI receives your application, we will send you a Taylor Johnson Temperament Analysis Profile for completion.
7. When the TJ is received by us, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
8. Following the interview, a decision will be made regarding your entrance into the AELT program. You will be contacted within 2 weeks of your interview and advised of your acceptance into the AELT program.
9. For overseas applicants, we must receive your application form by Friday August 1, 2008; for domestic applicants, the application form must be received by Friday August 15th. 

Prior to Advanced Discipleship Training:

The following books are required reading prior to certification from the Association of Exchanged Life Ministries. However, it is strongly suggested that all of the required reading be completed prior to beginning Advanced Discipleship Training. 

Required Reading

• Handbook to Happiness by Charles Solomon
• The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee
• Ultimate Intention by DaVern Fromke (read before “The Rest of the Gospel”)
• Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life by Hannah Whitall-Smith
• Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson
• A Divine Invitation by Steve McVey
• Foundations of Exchanged Life Counseling by Dick Hall
• What God Wishes Christians Knew About Christianity by Bill Gillham
• The Green Letters (Principles of Spiritual Growth) by Miles Stanford
• Birthright by David Needham

During the AELT, you will be required to read the following books and booklets.

Books:

• The Return of the by Prodigal by Henri Nouwen
• Tired of Trying to Measure Up by Jeff van Vonderen
• The Rest of the Gospel by Stone and Smith

Booklets:

• A Study of the Mind by Preston Gillham
• Exchanged Life by Hudson Taylor
• Faithful Forever by Anabel Gillham
• Himself by Simpson
• Perils of the Victorious Life by Trumbull

See our resources page for information on ordering materials from this reading list.