Instruction in the Word of God continues throughout the second year. Students will study courses such as New Testament Survey, Missions, Lifetime of Ministry, Leadership and many more. The importance of God's Word in our life is continually stressed as the areas of practical ministry are explored.
We also work in cooperation with local churches and ministries to augment our 'internship' program. Students are assigned to a church or ministry, in an area where they feel called. They may choose to work with the youth pastor, part of the praise and worship team, work in the children's department, etc. Students spend one day per week at their selected ministry.
There is a possibility of a mission trip during the second year program. We feel that mission work is a very valuable part of the student's training. The students learn how to function as a team often in a foreign culture and in unfamiliar surroundings. They can often learn how to share the gospel and give a sermon through an interpreter. These are life-changing experiences. Even if a person never plans to go on the mission field, it will give them a world vision and an understanding of how to help those who do.
COURSES AND MISSION TRIPS
The Making of a Minister I & II
Instructor: Andrew Wommack; Class Hours: 20
This course addresses several pertinent areas, which, when developed, will bring success in life and ministry. Some of the areas that are covered are character, finding your gift, priorities, and keys to longevity. This is a foundational and life-changing course.
How To Get Along With People
Instructor: Andrew Wommack; Class Hours: 10
Someone once said, 'If it weren't for people, the ministry would be great.' However, the ministry is all about people, so it's critically important to learn how to develop relationships and develop them with the right people. When conflict does arise - and it will - it's also crucial to know how to resolve that conflict according to the Word of God. God's solution works, but you have to know it to put it into practice.
Advice from an Older Minister to a Younger Minister
Instructor: Andrew Wommack; Class Hours 10
This class is full of nuggets from Andrew Wommack a seasoned minister who has been in ministry for over 40 years
New Testament Survey
Instructor: Wendell Parr; Class Hours: 20
This is an overview of the New Testament that notes its place in God's revelation to man. In this class, students will study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book; special attention is given to some of the key passages.
Ministry of Excellence
Instructor: Wendell Parr; Class Hours: 20
This study presents the moral and ethical characteristics of ministry. The focus is on promoting godly character and integrity in ministry. Contrasts between the way God would have things done and the way the world's system would do them will be covered.
Discipleship/Evangelism
Grady O'Brien; Class Hours: 60
This course covers a series of 48 Bible subjects that are uniquely designed to bring the lost into the kingdom of God, and help them mature in the body of Christ. This course trains and assists the student in presenting these subjects. The student can then use the subjects effectively for Bible studies, cell groups, new believers' classes, mission fields, prison ministries, evangelistic crusades, and discipling friends and neighbours.
Ambassadors of His Kingdom
Yvonne and Grady O'Brien; Class Hours: 20
Jesus was the greatest servant of all and in ministry we have a wonderful opportunity to serve others. In this practical class on leadership we will learn the way God wants us to represent His Kingdom to others.. We will cover many topics including visiting other ministries and cultures as well as how to relate to others in ministry.
Passion for the Harvest
Instructor: Delron Shirley; Class Hours: 10
This class exposes some of the pertinent truths necessary for preparing us for the challenge of the harvest. Learn how to sow in order to reap an abundant harvest and how to discern the harvest that the Lord is sending your way. Learn how to develop the resourcefulness and the expectant hope necessary to stand steadfastly until the harvest manifests and discover new truths concerning the tools and the stamina necessary for reaping the full harvest.
*This is a sample of the courses offered and does not include every required course. Courses are subject to change without notice.
The missions group discusses foreign cultures, moving to and living in a foreign country, families and the mission field, interpreters, support letters and support base, relationship between missionary and church, how to start churches and/or Bible schools in foreign countries, and so forth.
The teacher group discusses many aspects of ministering the Word of God. Each student is assigned a subject and given time to prepare a teaching on that subject. At another time, students draw subjects and then must present a teaching immediately, without preparation time. Both of these teaching presentations are then critiqued by the group.
The pastor group discusses the responsibilities of a pastor, as well as ministerial ethics. Each student has an opportunity to perform mock funerals, wedding ceremonies, baby dedications, and other ceremonies.
This is a tremendous time of ministry as the students have many opportunities to minister at the meetings. These are life-changing trips. Even if a person never plans to go on the mission field, it will give him/her a world vision and an understanding of how to help those who are called into missions.
These mission trips are financed through fund raisers that the students organize throughout the year. One mission trip is required for the student to graduate.
Instructor: Andrew Wommack; Class Hours: 20
This course addresses several pertinent areas, which, when developed, will bring success in life and ministry. Some of the areas that are covered are character, finding your gift, priorities, and keys to longevity. This is a foundational and life-changing course.
How To Get Along With People
Instructor: Andrew Wommack; Class Hours: 10
Someone once said, 'If it weren't for people, the ministry would be great.' However, the ministry is all about people, so it's critically important to learn how to develop relationships and develop them with the right people. When conflict does arise - and it will - it's also crucial to know how to resolve that conflict according to the Word of God. God's solution works, but you have to know it to put it into practice.
Advice from an Older Minister to a Younger Minister
Instructor: Andrew Wommack; Class Hours 10
This class is full of nuggets from Andrew Wommack a seasoned minister who has been in ministry for over 40 years
New Testament Survey
Instructor: Wendell Parr; Class Hours: 20
This is an overview of the New Testament that notes its place in God's revelation to man. In this class, students will study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book; special attention is given to some of the key passages.
Ministry of Excellence
Instructor: Wendell Parr; Class Hours: 20
This study presents the moral and ethical characteristics of ministry. The focus is on promoting godly character and integrity in ministry. Contrasts between the way God would have things done and the way the world's system would do them will be covered.
Discipleship/Evangelism
Grady O'Brien; Class Hours: 60
This course covers a series of 48 Bible subjects that are uniquely designed to bring the lost into the kingdom of God, and help them mature in the body of Christ. This course trains and assists the student in presenting these subjects. The student can then use the subjects effectively for Bible studies, cell groups, new believers' classes, mission fields, prison ministries, evangelistic crusades, and discipling friends and neighbours.
Ambassadors of His Kingdom
Yvonne and Grady O'Brien; Class Hours: 20
Jesus was the greatest servant of all and in ministry we have a wonderful opportunity to serve others. In this practical class on leadership we will learn the way God wants us to represent His Kingdom to others.. We will cover many topics including visiting other ministries and cultures as well as how to relate to others in ministry.
Passion for the Harvest
Instructor: Delron Shirley; Class Hours: 10
This class exposes some of the pertinent truths necessary for preparing us for the challenge of the harvest. Learn how to sow in order to reap an abundant harvest and how to discern the harvest that the Lord is sending your way. Learn how to develop the resourcefulness and the expectant hope necessary to stand steadfastly until the harvest manifests and discover new truths concerning the tools and the stamina necessary for reaping the full harvest.
*This is a sample of the courses offered and does not include every required course. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Inter-Action Groups
In the School of Practical Ministry, all students are divided into small IAGs that meet each week. The small group setting allows each student to take part in discussions and gain practical experience in ministry through workshops.The missions group discusses foreign cultures, moving to and living in a foreign country, families and the mission field, interpreters, support letters and support base, relationship between missionary and church, how to start churches and/or Bible schools in foreign countries, and so forth.
The teacher group discusses many aspects of ministering the Word of God. Each student is assigned a subject and given time to prepare a teaching on that subject. At another time, students draw subjects and then must present a teaching immediately, without preparation time. Both of these teaching presentations are then critiqued by the group.
The pastor group discusses the responsibilities of a pastor, as well as ministerial ethics. Each student has an opportunity to perform mock funerals, wedding ceremonies, baby dedications, and other ceremonies.
Mission Trips
A mission trip is taken as part of the second-year program. We believe that mission trips are a valuable part of the students' training. The students learn how to function as a team in a foreign culture, in unfamiliar surroundings. They may have the opportunity to learn how to share the Gospel and give a sermon through an interpreter.This is a tremendous time of ministry as the students have many opportunities to minister at the meetings. These are life-changing trips. Even if a person never plans to go on the mission field, it will give him/her a world vision and an understanding of how to help those who are called into missions.
These mission trips are financed through fund raisers that the students organize throughout the year. One mission trip is required for the student to graduate.
