Soil Apostle OJTP (On-the-Job Training Program)
What it is: A 6–9 month, mentorship-based certification journey blending spiritual
grounding, practical field skill, and Soil Food Web science—so trainees can confidently restore soil
health in real-world conditions.
Outcome: Graduates complete a final exam + live practicum and are certified and commissioned as a Soil Apostle.
How the Program Works
- Mentorship first: Weekly check-ins + guided progress through cumulative modules
- Hands-on training: Brewing, spraying, microscopy, site assessment, client engagement
- Log + demonstrate: Hours, assignments, and a community demonstration are required
- Finish strong: Written exam + live practicum + commissioning ceremony
Training Pathway (Modules)
A clean, step-by-step progression—from foundations to field application and client engagement.
Module 1
SA-Trainee: Soil Stewardship Foundations
- Biblical foundation for land stewardship + core Soil Food Web concepts
- Hands-on: site assessment, worm bin maintenance, composting observation log
Module 2
SA-Vermiculture: Worm Farmer Apprentice
- Bins vs CFT, recipes, premium casting production
- Hands-on: maintaining colonies, feeding schedules, casting sorting
Module 3
SA-Brewer: Worm Tea Brewing Technician
- Recipes, tools, safety, and water measurements (TDS, pH, EC)
- Hands-on: brew 3 batches targeting different microbial outcomes + ratios/aeration quiz
Module 4
SA-Inoculator: Field Application Specialist
- Drench vs foliar, sprayer calibration, timing by season/phenology
- Hands-on: calibrate sprayer, apply to 3 crop types, pre/post logging
Module 5
SA-LabTech: Microscopy & Soil Analysis
- Microscope setup + microbial ID + compost tea/soil evaluation
- Hands-on: analyze 5 tea samples, soil scoring, microbe ID test/practicum
Module 6
SA-Customer Care: Consultation & Engagement
- Ethical/scriptural client engagement + reports + education tools
- Hands-on: role-play consult, create 1-page education sheet, consultation outline
Optional Modules
- SA-Analyst: Baselines, follow-ups, tracking logs, simple charting/reporting
- SA-Mechanic: Diagnostics, cleaning, repairs, and DIY builds (worm bin/sprayer systems)
Final Commissioning
Final Assessment
- Written exam (60 questions)
- Live practicum (brewing, microscope use, consultation)
Anointing Ceremony
- Foot-washing and prayer
- Certification presented
- Vial of anointed worm tea concentrate received
What You’ll Be Equipped to Do
- Assess soil health and biological gaps
- Build and maintain a worm farm; curate and sort premium casting
- Brew microbial-targeted worm tea safely and consistently
- Apply correctly (crop type, timing, method, conditions)
- Verify results with microscopy and basic testing
- Engage clients with integrity and clear reporting
What’s Included (Field Kit)
- Certification document
- Microscope + nozzle guide + tea log
- Consulting and lab templates
Who This Is For
- Land stewards, gardeners, small farmers, and restoration-minded teams
- People who want hands-on skill, not just theory
- Those called to restore land with both wisdom and measurable outcomes
Ready to Train?
Apply for the next cohort and schedule an intro call.