FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes! We would love for you to be a part and to bring this fire back to the church the Lord has you in. We just ask that you fill out the Pastoral Recommendation form and have him/her scan it back to us.

We meet every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM.

Homework isn’t graded. However, we have given books to accompany the subject matter. Some classes will have journaling or action based homework. This is not graded.

We begin in August and end in May.

The first Sunday in June.

A certificate of completion will be awarded based on 80% of total school attendance & participation. This includes: weekly classes, retreat, conference, Family Zoom Groups & Saturday Evangelism.

You will receive a Certificate of Completion. This gives you Alumni Status.

It means you are qualified to come back through any class that you have previously taken FREE of charge. If there are new classes, you pay for those A La Carte. At the Glory City Network Conference you will also be given a special section for you and a guest of your choice, plus a discounted rate for being a GCSSM Alumni.

Yes, you can click this link to view the 2024-2025 GCCSM Calendar.

Sunday, August 6th at 11:59 PM.

We do have a scholarship program. This is a first come, first served basis. We take into consideration the need of the individual and what is available in the scholarship fund. Since we receive many requests, we do not offer full-ride scholarships.

All books & materials, course lectures/content, graduation components, t-shirt, retreat, journal, book bag, Network Conference ticket, ect.  Online students will be responsible for purchasing their own books, but will be given a list following registration.

Yes, please email Cait Otwell for more details at info.gcssm@glorycityatlanta.com

In April we go away for 2 nights and 3 days to Cleveland, GA. We stay at Woodlands Camp in their Lodge. The weekend is filled with worship, laughter, dynamic teaching and fellowship. Our goal for retreat is to connect, build deeper bonds and to pursue the King of Kings! Check out the video from our 2023 retreat.

A family zoom group is a small group made up of current students, alumni and online students. This family group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7pm for approx. 45 minutes. Students will have the opportunity to talk about key points they have been learning in class and pray for each other. These groups are designed to help create greater connection within the GCSSM Community and as a form of accountability in walking with God. 
*In-person students will attend this once a month with the option of joining in the additional week. Online students will meet twice a month.

Yes.  GCSSM Online is designed for the individual who is not in the vicinity.  While this is self paced with pre-recorded classes, we do ask individuals to follow along the GCSSM in-person schedule as there are times where online and in-person gather live on Zoom for course teaching. 

Complete all courses and associated activities and attend the spring retreat. You are welcome to join us for graduation. If you are unable to do so, we will send you a downloadable copy of your Certificate of Completion.