Participants often go home with their arms loaded down with helpful resources to aid in future ministry planning. Many of these books would be difficult to locate elsewhere. A recommended planter's resource and book list is distributed. Academic credit is offered for those willing to complete further prescribed reading assignments and projects. Through the years one of the enriching experiences of the School has been the opportunity to fellowship and exchange ideas with other men from across the country, some experienced planters, others starting out.
Men often come from a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds.
Whites learn from Blacks and vice versa. With men present from inner city, urban, suburban, and rural ministries there is a rich diversity. Permanent friendships are made. Some men see the need to make themselves accountable to an experienced brother they have come to appreciate during the week. The instructors stress that everyone needs a mentor to provide on-going counsel and encouragement once they go back to the grind of a difficult ministry.