Meet the Instructor

Darlene Edskerud -

International Speaker, Teacher, Co-Founder and Director of FullyFunded & Arise Global Ministries

Darlene is a gifted leader and communicator, passionate about strengthening and equipping the body of Christ to discover and fulfill their calling. She has been in full-time ministry for over 35 years, specializing in developing leaders, teaching, and helping people step into their purpose. She has a wealth of wisdom gained from pioneering and leading ministries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), local churches, and nonprofits. Darlene and her husband spent nearly 20 years serving with YWAM, including nearly 10 years pioneering a YWAM ministry in Romania after the fall of communism. 

For the last 13 years, she has been part of Bethel Church in Redding, CA, completing three years of the Bethel School of Ministry and serving on staff for four years before launching FullyFunded and Arise Global, an international ministry focused on empowering the body of Christ to arise and shine! Darlene is currently a Bible teacher at the Bethel School of Ministry, and the director of Arise Global and FullyFunded.

Frequently Asked Questions​​

​​Will I need to watch content outside of the live classes?
Yes. Every week you will have a 2-hour recording to watch. 

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Will the live classes be recorded?​​​

Absolutely. Every class session will be recorded and available for you to re-watch.

How long will I have access to class recordings?​​

You’ll have access to all class recordings for one full year after the course ends, through April 2027.

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Do I have to attend every live class?

Yes, live attendance is a vital part of the course experience. All students must attend one weekly session with their camera on and fully engaged. We understand that life happens, so each student is allowed up to 4 absences during the 13-week course.

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Can I switch between the morning and evening class options? 

No, each student must commit to attending one of the options throughout the 13-week course. Students will not be allowed to change between the two class time options. 

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How much time should I plan to invest each week?

• 2 hours/week in live class time

• 2 hours/week in recorded class time

• 4–6 hours/week on homework assignments

​= a total of 8–10 hours per week over 13 weeks.

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Is this course similar to a college-level course?

In terms of time commitment and personal investment — yes.
While you won’t be writing essays, the course material is designed to challenge and equip you on a level similar to college coursework.

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Do spouses need to take the course together?

We very highly recommend married couples go through the course together.
Couples who take the course as a team are far more likely to achieve their fully funded goals than those who do not.

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Can I take this course to prepare for short-term missions?

You’re welcome to join, and many of the tools will help you. However, this course is primarily designed for individuals called to long-term, full-time missions or ministry.

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Have more questions? 

We’re here to help!  

Reach out to our team at fullyfundedinfo@fullyfunded.global