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KAIO BIBLE ACADEMY

A Journey of Formation, Leadership, and Mission Impact

KAIO Bible Academy exists to equip believers with biblical depth, spiritual growth, and practical leadership for ministry and everyday life.

With students joining in person and online from different churches, cities, and nations, from September 9th, 2026, to July 25th, 2027.

Your journey starts here.

TWO COURSES | ONE MISSION

Each programme has been intentionally designed for different stages of growth, leadership, and ministry development.

Every application also supports our missionary training initiatives in Kenya through teaching resources, leadership support, and mission teams sent to local churches. Students additionally have the opportunity to join our annual mission teams and serve on the ground for a week alongside our partners.

KAIO FORMING

You’ll dive deeper into Scripture — book by book — exploring cultural context, biblical interpretation, and practical application. As you grow in confidence and clarity, God’s Word will come alive in new ways that strengthen both your personal walk and ministry life.

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KAIO ADVANCING

This leadership programme integrates influential leadership theories with strong biblical foundations, equipping leaders to serve with wisdom, confidence, and lasting impact in ministry and everyday leadership environments.
Through accreditation with The Institute of Leadership, students can earn a nationally recognised UK professional credential alongside their theological and leadership formation.

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FAQS

Believers seeking deeper biblical understanding
Ministry leaders, interns, and volunteers
Young adults pursuing spiritual growth
Worship leaders, pastors, and team leaders
Christians wanting practical leadership development
People hungry for spiritual maturity and Kingdom impact

Weekly live classes on Wednesdays.Available online or in person. Interactive teaching sessions.
Course materials and PDF lectures included.

Our hope is that as many people as possible commit to the full-year journey through the Academy. As the curriculum is progressive, modules cannot be taken individually — participation requires enrolling for the full year.

We encourage everyone who signs up for the Academy to attend every lecture whenever possible. However, we understand that work commitments and unforeseen circumstances may occasionally prevent attendance. Therefore, students enrolled will be given ONLINE access to any missed sessions.

We want to see every believer growing in God and in understanding of His word. However, due to the nature of the Academy, you do have to be 16 years of age or older to attend. There is no upper age limit! We welcome lifelong learners of Jesus.

Yes — KAIO Bible Academy welcomes Christians from different churches as we value the wider Body of Christ and love equipping believers across different church communities.
Out of honour, we encourage anyone attending from another church to first speak with their pastor or leader before applying.
Please note that the culture and values of KAIO will naturally shape the Academy experience.

MEET THE TEAM

Lorena Schott
Lorena Schott is a British-Brazilian pastor, speaker, and ministry leader who has served in missions for over 13 years. Since 2023, she has been a Community Pastor at Mosaic Church Coventry alongside her husband.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Unicesumar and completed the School of Bible Studies at University of the Nations.

Lorena is also the Founder and Global Director of KAIO Ministry Academy and previously co-led the YWAM Coventry base from 2018–2024.
Wendyann Richardson
Leader of the Advancing Course at KAIO Ministry Academy, Dr Wendyann Richardson is a Vincentian leader, teacher, author, and mentor with a passion for equipping believers to grow in spiritual maturity and leadership. With nearly twenty years of ministry and professional experience, she has served in church leadership, mentorship, and transformational teaching roles across local and international contexts.

Dr Richardson holds a BSc in Economics and Accounting from the University of the West Indies, an MSc in International Management from the University of London, and a PhD in Management from Loughborough University. She is also the author of Lifeline and The God of All Seasons.
Jayne & James Rose