An Introduction to Shaping Culture is an 8-week foundational course that launches your journey at Harvest Marketplace Academy. This course stands apart because it weaves together biblical worldview, Church History, practical leadership skills, and real marketplace insight to help everyday believers—not just those with titles—become culture shapers in their spheres of influence. Unlike programs that focus only on personal growth or professional development, this 8-week experience integrates spiritual formation, the 7 Mountains framework, and strategic prayer (including spiritual mapping) to give you a holistic, actionable path to Kingdom impact. Warm, relational, and designed for adults navigating real life, it also connects you to a supportive community and sets the foundation for your full transformational journey at Harvest Marketplace Academy.

By the end of this course, participants will:
1. Understand what culture is—and why Christians are called to shape it through influential, servant-hearted leadership.
2. Gain a biblical worldview for engaging the “7 Mountains of Influence” (family, religion, education, government, media, arts & entertainment, and the economy) with wisdom, excellence, and courage.
3. Learn from Church History how believers transformed societies through whole-life discipleship and faithful presence.
4. Identify modern challenges and opportunities on each cultural mountain and develop practical, Spirit-led solutions that make a real difference today.
5. Be equipped with tools for spiritual mapping and strategic prayer, empowering you to discern what God is doing in your workplace and partner with Him fruitfully.