Exchanged Life Advanced Training
(ELAT) program

Providing a deeper experience through personal discipleship counselling

We are now accepting applications for the next year - 2026.

See schedule below.

What is ELAT?

The Exchanged Life Advanced Training (ELAT) is a formal in-class training program created by Crossways to Life to provide a deeper experience of the Exchanged Life message for the student, including an understanding of some of the issues in personal discipleship counselling.

The program runs over a nine-month period and includes over 90 hours of classroom study taught by the staff at Crossways to Life, plus viewing over 30 hours of videos and listening to over 30 hours of audio messages taught by nationally known teachers. Students will also have an opportunity to practice what they are learning in a safe environment through practical training that is also included.

Personal mentoring will also be a part of the ELAT program so the participant will be able to maximize their growth as they continue to learn about the truth of Christ as their Life.

Who should attend the ELAT program?

During ELAT, not only will the student gain an understanding of some tools that can be used to teach and lead others into experiencing Christ as Life, but he or she is will also experience personal growth in their walk with Christ.

Although ELAT is beneficial to Christian leaders and workers, it is not limited to those in active ministry. It is also very beneficial to those who might not foresee themselves in a ministry environment but still have a desire to know and experience more of Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Topics covered

Some of the topics covered will include Understanding the cross, Suffering, Helping Others, Counselling Techniques, Concept of God, Law and Grace, Listening to God, Temptation and Victory, Parenting under Grace, Marriage, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Acceptance, Dealing with Trauma and many more.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the ELAT program, all students are required to watch the video series ‘Romans 5-8 – Discovering God’s Grace’ and attend a Grace Life Conference.

2026 Schedule

Below is a schedule of dates. During the first month we will meet each day during the week (9am-5pm). The remainder of the program we will meet once a month on a Thursday and Friday evening (7-10pm) and again all-day Saturday (9am-5pm). The final month we will meet all day Friday and Saturday (9am-5pm).

Glencairn Mennonite Brethren Church

Kitchener Dates

March 9 - 13

April 9 - 11

May 7 - 9

June 11 - 13

July 9 - 11

August 5 - 8

September 10 - 12

October 15 - 17

November 13 - 14

Registration is now closed for 2026

Hear from the changed lives of past students

  • "A grace that I had taught, led others to experience, I was finding, not just marginally, but fully."

    Sitting down to write this paper, I can't help but think about what I have learned and grown into over the course of the past nine months. The context of our course surrounds the concept of freedom. A freedom that is found in Christ Jesus and his work on the cross....A grace that I had taught, led others to experience, I was finding, not just marginally, but fully. Jesus has overcome the world, He has made His home in me and the nature in me is righteousness.

    - TG

  • "If I walked away, I knew that I would stay in the prison of my past."

    ELAT has afforded me some really hard times. Times so hard I didn't want to continue, but if I walked away, I knew that I would stay in the prison of my past. Now, as I stand outside of the prison walls, I am only beginning to see how big and confining that prison has been for me.

    - SP

  • "I had no idea that even on the very first week, I was going to learn that this was going to be a very personal journey!"

    ELAT! What a journey it has been these last 9 months! God has used ELAT to help me take a deep look inside of my soul and see the past traumas and hurts and wrong beliefs. And to think I just barely decided to take this course! I thought to myself 'what new thing could it possibly teach me?' Having no idea that even on the very first week, I was going to learn that this was going to be a very personal journey.

    - PF

  • "I now experience the gifts of rest, peace, joy and freedom in a tangible way - every single day."

    You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free. John 8:32 Through ELAT, I learned to see the truth of Scripture, fully believe it, and live it out in my daily life. I now experience the gifts of rest, peace, joy and freedom in a tangible way - every single day. The course will allow you to identity truth, embrace your identity in Christ, step into the abundant life He designed and experience His gifts of grace for yourself. An investment worth far more than the cost, with lessons you will carry for a lifetime.

    - SM