A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRY

The Biblical mandates and principles governing the task of the church in edifying and equipping the saints for service; home and hospital visitation; worship; and church ceremonies.

ACTS

The book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Angels of God

The student will learn the purpose, meaning and rank of angels.

Apologetics

In this course, students compare biblical, historical, and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ, and Scripture.

Basic Hebrew

Essentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: orthography, morphophonemic, vocabulary; historical developments; readings and exercises.

Battle for the Body

In this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body.  You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army.

Bible Introduction 101

The aim of this course is to start with the proposition that belief, or indeed unbelief, cannot be exercised unless there is comprehension of the truth of the Bible. This course will teach the student the truth about the Bible in a summary manner and learn its anatomy and the truth contained in Scripture.

BIBLE TEACHING METHODS

This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel. Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.

BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAEL

The Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history.

Biblical Interpretation

The aim of this course is to develop a working knowledge of the basic skills of biblical interpretation. Students will be introduced to the various skills needed to work with the different types of literature, or genre, found in the Bible as well as matters of context and content. The goal of this course is to help students to become skilled, life-long exegetes of God’s Word.

Biblical Leadership Principles

A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.

BIBLICAL PREACHING

The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated.

BIBLICAL PREACHING 101

This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons.

Biblical Theology

The word “theology” comes from two Greek words, theos meaning “God” and logos meaning “the word about” or “the study of” God as He is revealed in the Scriptures. Simply defined, theology is an in-depth study of the Holy Bible. The student will discover what God has said about Himself, His purposes, His plans, and His promises.

Book Biblical Numbers

This study explains the importance of biblical numerology and provides guidelines for properly interpreting numbers. You will learn the meaning of selected numbers, their prophetic significance, and how to apply what you learn. These foundational studies will equip you to interpret the spiritual meaning of numbers used in scripture and provide the skills necessary for you to continue this fascinating study independently.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH

This course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church.

Christian Ethics and Excellence

This course will approach ethics on a scriptural basis.  It will not be too concerned with secular ethics, either traditional or contemporary, except as they relate to Biblical ethics.

Christian Leadership

Christian leadership is not a mysterious domain for a chosen few with a special gift of wisdom. Even if you have no calling to a biblical office, the principles are available to all. This gives influence in your gifts, with or without titles.

CHRISTIAN LIVING

This course introduces the student to patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.

CHURCH HISTORY I

This course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

Church History I – From Pentecost to Reformation

In this course, students discover how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.

CHURCH LEADERSHIP 101

This class will help the leader understand what you do and help you be a better, more effective, more understanding and stronger leader.

Church Planting

Biblical and historical perspectives on church planting; starting new churches in the age of the Internet; steps and procedures for establishing a mission and developing it into an organized church; practical methods and techniques used in church planting.

CHURCH PLANTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

This course will provide the student with an overview of the theology, theory, and practice of a church-planting ministry. Special attention will be given to a model of evangelism for church planting, to the Pauline cycle, and to contemporary models of church planting.

Comparative Religions

Comparative religion is the branch of the study of religions concerned with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes, and impacts (including migration) of the world’s religions.

Confronting Crisis

There are always “some” with a bad report. In fact, there are usually “more” than “some” because we live in a negatively oriented world. The student will learn what to do when you don’t know what to do, using Biblical guidelines drawn from the story of King Jehoshaphat’s battle with enemy forces recorded in 2 Chronicles 20.

Contemporary Theology I

This course introduces students to the major movements and thinkers, theologians, and philosophers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, together with an examination of their philosophical backgrounds. Part I: Barth through Tillich. Part II: Vatican II to post-modern theologies.

Contemporary Theology II

This course introduces students to the major movements and thinkers, theologians, and philosophers in the Christian tradition since the eighteenth-century Enlightenment, together with an examination of their philosophical backgrounds. Part I: Barth through Tillich. Part II: Vatican II to post-modern theologies.

Covenant Theology

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the Scriptures, to see the blessings that God has prepared for all those in Christ in the New Covenant. Covenant theology is the most fundamental course that can be studied in any Bible curriculum, touching areas of biblical theology, Systematic theology, and hermeneutics.

Covenant of Abraham

A great story–but much more than a story. The student will learn a historical record of the birth of the nation of Israel. More than the story of one man. It is the story of a divine covenant the supernatural promises of God intended to pass from generation to generation, down through the centuries.

CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS

This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented, and methods of charting and outlining are taught.

Developing a Biblical World View

Three courses explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned.  You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also.

DIVINE HEALING

This course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student’s anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups.

Divine Provision

This book, “Divine Provision,” will prepare you personally and your ministry corporately to face what is happening now and what will occur in the future in the financial realm. Your position in the face of the current and impending crises will not be one of weakness, but it will be a stance of strength, faith, and power, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).

EPISTLES OF PAUL I

This course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul’s journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians.

Equipping For Leadership

This course deals with leadership which will incorporates both theory and practice in an equal balance and to look at the differences between worldly and Christian philosophies of leadership.

FOUNDATIONS OF BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP

From Moses to the Lord Jesus, to the Apostles, the Bible is a great text on leadership. Basic principles of leadership and practical insights will be covered from a biblical perspective.

Foundations of Faith

This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

FUNDAMENTALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS

This course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries.

GENERAL EPISTLES

The course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical, and theological understandings of the epistles.

Guide to Intercessory Prayer

This course is an introduction to the ministry of intercessory prayer as given in James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Healing Ministry

In this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army.

Hebrew Exegesis (The Book of Isaiah)

In addition to surveying the contents of the book, the course develops the understanding and skills of exegetical exposition.

HEBREWS

This course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Hermeneutics

The purpose of this course is to help students read the Bible with increased clarity and understanding. The Scriptures Are God’s Word to us, to His Church, and to all men. They demand our respect and attention. The Scriptures are a unique combining of both human and divine authors.  God’s Word is unique; there is no other book like it. Also, as it was written by men, inspired by the Spirit, it follows the personality, culture, and literary rules of the time in which it was written.

HISTORICAL BOOKS

The background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail.

HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE

Most Christians understand that the Bible they hold in their hands is the inspired Word of God. Yet very few have a general understanding of the origin of the Bible. The purpose of this class, therefore, is to show the student how the Bible came to be and why it can be accepted as the unerring, authoritative Word of God.

Introduction to Biblical Counseling

The nature and principles of biblical counseling, techniques and theories of counseling; patterns of problem solving, the counselor and counselee relationship; the sufficiency of Scripture; and biblical conflict resolution.

INTRODUCTION TO MISSIOLOGY

“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile his creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions.

Introduction to Missions

“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile His creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE

This course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions.

Jail and Prison Ministry

This class provides instruction for every level of involvement: The minimal level of corresponding with an inmate, visiting one-on-one with inmates, ministering in group worship services, special programs, or Bible studies inside an institution, assisting inmate’s families, providing post-prison ministry upon an inmate’s release from a penal institution.

Kingdom Living

This course concerns the Kingdom of God. It introduces the two spiritual kingdoms, their rulers, and residents.  It provides spiritual keys for gaining access to the Kingdom of God and warns of things which result in being cast out of the Kingdom. The past, present, and future of this Kingdom are examined, Kingdom parables are explained, and its patterns and principles of living are stressed.

Knowing Gods Voice

This course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God’s will for your life. Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will.  The pattern of God’s will and Scriptural examples of how God reveals His will are discussed.

Leadership Development

This course will cover the practical ministry topic of Leadership Development, with a focus on accountable discipleship.  The class is taught in 8 lessons.  The approach of the class material is to look first at the fruit that the average Christian should bear, and then secondly, how to train leaders who will equip the average Christian to bear such fruit.

Leaven Like Evangelism

In this course the student will learn about the mandate given by Jesus to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom and receive instruction on the message to be shared, the messengers of the Gospel, how to communicate the Gospel, and to whom it is to be communicated. The student will also learn many methods of evangelism, with emphasis on those used in New Testament times. Both personal and mass evangelism methods are discussed, with specific instruction on how to deal with difficulties in evangelizing and the follow-up care of new converts.

Management by Objectives

“Management By Objectives” is a method for conducting Christian ministry in an orderly, effective manner.  It is not enough to just know God’s will for your life and ministry.  You must make definite plans to fulfill your spiritual calling. You must learn to work with God to fulfill His purpose and plans.

Manners and Customs

Many passages of Scripture that are hard to understand, are readily explained by a knowledge of the customs and manners of Bible lands. The student will learn the Manners and Customs of Bible Lands.

Methodology of Multiplication

This course shares Biblical methods of spiritual reproduction which will enable you to multiply in obedience to God’s command.  You will learn how to multiply spiritually as an individual and corporately within the context of the local church.

Ministry of the Holy Spirit

This study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts. Students are guided in discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ.

Mobilization Methodologies

This course presents methods (a clearly defined way) of mobilizing believers to achieve spiritual harvest.

NEW TESTAMENT ECCLESIOLOGY

Basic models of church government which have developed over the course of church history are present. The student will be exposed to the biblical, historical, and theological underpinning of each church governance tradition.

New Testament Survey

This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.

OLD TESTAMENT – MAJOR PROPHETS

This course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

OLD TESTAMENT – MINOR PROPHETS

This course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS OF POETRY

The poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are covered in detail. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.

Old Testament Survey

This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student.

Old Testament Theology I

The Old Testament books of Genesis-Kings are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible.

Old Testament Theology II

Latter Prophets & Writings the Old Testament books of Job-Malachi are analyzed. The theological themes of these books are identified and traced throughout the Bible.

Pauline Theology I

This course will explain Paul’s theological grid, to show students Paul’s methods so they can better understand his teaching when reading his letters. It will simplify the process of reading and understanding Paul to be able to preach and teach Paul to others.

Pauline Theology II

This course is intended to explain Paul’s theological grid, to show students Paul’s methods so they can better understand his teaching when reading his letters. It will simplify the process of reading and understanding Paul to be able to preach and teach Paul to others.

Pastoral Principles Practice

The purpose of this course is for the students to grow in their knowledge of the Scriptural warrant for the Pastoral office and Ministry within the Church.  Drawing from the whole of Scripture, but focusing on the teaching of the Apostle Paul the course aims to furnish the students with a comprehensive overview of the principles and practice of Pastoral Ministry.

PERSONAL EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLEMAKING

This course will challenge students to commit themselves to the fulfillment of the Great Commission to “go make disciples of all the nations”. A step-by-step guide to disciple making is proposed.

Power Principles

Power principles taught in this course will enable you to experience the spiritual power taught in the Bible. This course answers the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.

PRAYING WITH POWER

This course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion.

PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

This course will help students discover their calling and inspire them to place their God given gifts at the Lord’s disposal. Principles of biblical vision and spiritual leadership are covered to help students become powerful servants of the Almighty.

Principals of Environmental Analysis

This course introduces principles of environmental analysis necessary for organizing and mobilizing spiritual resources for evangelizing. This study stresses the importance of environmental analysis in planning strategies to reach the world with the Gospel.

PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

The purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting.

Prisoner Of The Lord

This is a book for those doing time in jail or prison, whether short or lengthy sentences, life without parole, or on death row. It is for inmates, with portions written by and about inmates. It also teaches Christians how to minister to those incarcerated.

ROMANS

This course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life.

Soteriology

Soteriology is the study of the doctrine of salvation. Soteriology discusses how Christ’s death secures the salvation of those who believe. The student will learn the meaning of the doctrines of redemption, justification, sanctification, propitiation, and the substitutionary atonement.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE

This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered.

Spiritual Warfare – The Disciple’s Basic Training

The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. In fact, the Apostle Paul describes life as a combat, conflict, and continual wrestling. This is the spiritual arena of life known as “spiritual warfare”.

Strategic Spiritual Warfare

This course will dispel one lie of the enemy right up front. You are not alone in your struggles. The entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. The student will be given the tools to live a victorious life.

Strategies for Spiritual Harvest

This course explains how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned. You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also.

SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

This course stresses the importance of a proper spiritual foundation for life and ministry by providing an overview of Bible doctrines identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

Apologetics (Advanced)

In this course, students compare biblical, historical, and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ, and Scripture.

STUDY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT (Advanced)

An introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined.

STUDY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT (Advanced)

A survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered.

Systematic Theology I (Advanced)

Systematic Theology is the spiritual study of the God who, through His overwhelming love, has a desire for a family. His nature of unity, as a result, has brought about all of creation as the perfect environment for the agape relationship with the children of His family. The intent of this course is to help the student become more familiar with Almighty God.

Systematic Theology II (Advanced)

The Bible is as specific as God obviously chooses to be about the origin or creation of the universe. Apparently God desires that man’s understanding about his beginning in the earth be understood spiritually rather than with point by point natural and physical explanation. Systematic Theology II is the spiritual study of Man, Christ, Angels and Demons.

Systematic Theology III (Advanced)

This course is an overview of the theological areas of Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology.

Systematic Theology IV (Advanced)

This course is an overview of the theological areas of the Holy Spirit and Healing.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

This course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

This is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY III

This course is an overview of the theological areas of soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.

The Coming of the Kingdom

This course, consisting of eight lessons, is intended to enable the student to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the New Testament Gospels, especially as they announce the coming of the kingdom of God.

THE GOSPELS

This course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ.

The Gospels/The Life of Christ

A chronological and synthetic study of the Gospels’ accounts of Christ’s birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension.

The History of the Church Since the Reformation

In this course, students survey the development of the Christian church’s doctrine, faith, and practice from the Protestant Reformation to the present.

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

The purpose of this course is to define the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. A sub point would be the question, “Are there any differences between the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments? If there are differences, to what degree?”

The Names of Jesus

To really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles.

The Names of the Holy Spirit

To really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles.

THE PENTATEUCH

The Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows.

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TESTAMENT

An introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined.

UNDERSTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENT

A survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered.

Women – A Biblical Profile

This course summarizes all the Bible teaches regarding women. It is not only a study guide, but a reference tool as it lists all the passages about women and references to all the individual women mentioned in the Word of God.