The Prophetic Worship School 2025
With Ali McFarlane
Calling all worship leaders, musicians, and singers! Are you ready to tear up the rule book and be part of a prophetic worship revolution?
Join Ali McFarlane and the GPA team for a unique nine-month online course that will raise and equip you as a prophetic worship leader. The school consists of bi-weekly online training sessions, as well as a four-day, in-person prophetic worship intensive in Glasgow Scotland in May 2025.
Why the Prophetic Worship School?
The digital age has brought positive advancements to the sound of the church – greater access to worship resources, a daily flood of new songs, global platforms, inspiring worshippers and leaders, and international training opportunities – but it has also brought with it troubling trends. The prominence of gifting over character, the rise of superficial standards, and the idolisation of fame have distorted the heart of worship. Designer clothes, algorithm-chasing compromises, and the magnification of celebrity lifestyles have too often become the face of worship culture, leaving a generation with misguided, unbiblical expectations of success.
The Prophetic Worship School exists to push back against this trend, raising up leaders marked by purity, fear of the Lord, and unwavering commitment to God’s voice. We seek to train worshippers to recognise their biblical role, their God-given authority, and their ability to lead with courage and purity.
If you recognise that there is more corporate worship than what you currently see, this school is for you.
What is the Prophetic Worship School?
The Prophetic Worship School is a unique training program designed to inspire, train, and equip worshipers in hearing and releasing the voice of God through worship.
Over the course of this program, you will embark on a transformative journey that sharpens your spiritual gifts, deepens your theological understanding, and strengthens your leadership in worship.
The Prophetic Worship School is an initiative of the Global Prophetic Alliance (GPA), an international ministry founded by David and Emma Stark in 2009. Since its inception, GPA has grown into a globally trusted hub for prophets and prophetic voices, and those seeking to encounter God more deeply.
GPA WORSHIP
GPA Worship, led by Ali McFarlane, is the worship movement birthed from the Global Prophetic Alliance HQ in Scotland. Our mission is to be the voice of God to the nations through song, sound, and movement. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of boldness, obedience, and truth-telling in worship. This is reflected in the original songs we have released, and in our training of the next generation of prophetic worshipers.
We believe that worshipers should be healed, theologically sound, and Spirit-led. Worshipers are not just musicians but prophetic vessels, and through the power of gathered worship, they have the authority to shift atmospheres and lead communities into God’s presence. One of our aims is to re-establish this high standard within worship leadership.
To deepen this work, we launched “The Prophetic Worship Podcast,” offering free, accessible teaching. However, we now feel called to offer more personal, intensive, investment through The Prophetic Worship School.
ALI MCFARLANE
Ali McFarlane is an internationally established prophetic worship leader with over a decade of experience in leading worship and mentoring teams. She is known for her vulnerability, honesty, and ability to communicate profound truths through worship. As a gifted songwriter, her songs, such as “Holy One of Israel,” “Jesus Christ is Lord,” and “Show Me Your Glory,” have been sung in multiple nations and languages. Ali is married to Taylor and they have one child.
Who is this for?
Worship leaders serving in local churches or ministries.
Individuals responsible for developing a worship culture in churches.
Those who have been recognised as having a worship calling.
Musicians committed to fostering prophetic worship environments.
Those seeking leadership growth and spiritual maturity in worship ministry.
Course Content
The curriculum is dynamic, tailoring each year’s content to the unique needs of that cohort. Foundational themes include:
Online Training Topics:
- Hearing the voice of God
- The purpose of worship
- The role of leadership in worship
- Maintaining a healthy heart as a leader
- God’s desire for song
- Understanding “Prophets of Sound”
Practical Sessions:
- Songwriting 101
- Identifying the anointing of team members
- Building effective setlists
- Praying for your worship team
Written Assignments and Reading:
- Reading the entire Bible in one year
- Completing short assignments for reflection and growth
In-Person Intensive:
- Four days of immersive worship, teaching, and workshops
- Live sessions led by Emma Stark, Ali McFarlane, Louise Reid, and the GPA team
- Fellowship with your international cohort
Online Resources
Throughout your Prophetic Worship School journey you’ll have access to the PowerTV app with additional resources:
- Private discussion area just for PWS students – a place for you to interact with each other and ask questions
- Video archive of all the training calls s0 that you can rewatch the teaching at any time.
Essential Requirements
- Ability to travel to Glasgow for the in-person intensive in May 2025.
- Participation in a Christian community with supporting references from church leaders.
- Must be 18+ and proficient in using technology for online learning.
- Actively ministering in a worship environment where you can apply the lessons learned.
Timings & Costs
Course Duration: Nine Months (March to November 2025)
Live Online Sessions: Every second week on Thursdays at 7.00pm (UK Time). Each session will be recorded.
In-Person Intensive: Four days, 19 May 2025 to 22 May 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.
Cost: £1,000 GBP.
***YEAR ONE DISCOUNT AVAILABLE***
WE’RE CUTTING THE COST FOR YEAR 1 STUDENTS BY 40% THE COST FOR 2025 WILL ONLY BE £600!
This includes ALL online teaching, the in-person intensives (including refreshments, lunches, and any materials), and POWERTV app access for the duration. Note: your travel, accommodation, and evening means for the Intensive in Glasgow are NOT included in this price.Â
Can I spread the cost? Yes, you can pay in full or spread the cost in installments.
The Team
Ali McFarlane
PWS Leader and Core Teaching Team
Louise Reid
Core Teaching Team
Dee Bradbery
PWS Support
Frequently Asked Questions
The May Intensive will be held in central Glasgow (Scotland). More details will be emailed to students before the event.
Yes, the recordings will be available to review in your private area of the POWERTV App.
No, only course participants can attend. Our team can assist you with any special needs or concerns.
Yes, all training and lunches are included; but travel, accommodation, and evening meals are not.
We do not sponsor visas for travel to the Intensive but can provide letters to support your visa application if required.
A list of recommended hotels and travel tips will be sent to students.
Apply Now!
Are you read to join a global company of worshippers who are ready to release the pure sound of heaven into the earth?
Apply today and get ready to step into a transformative journey with GPA Worship!
