Academic Calendar - 2008
SESSION ONE – February 4 through March 13, 2008
Courses Offered
Dealing With God's People God's Way
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Message Writing
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This introductory course designed to give the student a philosophy of preaching and a practical understanding of sermon preparation and delivery Learn how to use outline techniques to enhance the speaking ability and to retain the information without getting lost in the message.
Planning and Organizing
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This course will cover key elements in planning and organizing for success in ministry. Participants will build an event or ministry from the ground up; learn about resources that are available to them; and end the class with a good working model for future use.
The Altar, The Battleground
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
This course is a comprehensive study of the battle at the altar. It is a preparatic class for every believer, equipping them with spiritual weapons and tactics necessary to effectively work the altar.
Your Call, Your Purpose
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Explore scriptures with the participation and guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand the purpose of each spiritual gift and how they operate in an individual and in the corporate church. Participants will identify and explore their gifts, calling, place and position in Christ and the effective working of these gifts in the individual and their benefit to the Church.
Introduction to Christian Counseling
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
SESSION TWO – April 14 through May 22, 2008
Courses Offered
Evangelism 101
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Explore scriptures with the participation and guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand the purpose of each spiritual gift and how they operate in an individual and in the corporate church. Participants will identify and explore their gifts, calling, place and position in Christ and the effective working of these gifts in the individual and their benefit to the Church.
Spiritual Warfare
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The war is real and victorious spiritual warfare is possible with the Holy Spirit. A thought-provoking discussion will cover the origination of sin in its spiritual implications in the world, demons and Satan's tactics, biblical strategies and weapons of warfare and the proper use of scriptures and techniques for binding, loosing, and delivering people in evangelism and Christian development
Understanding the Anointing
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Understand the power encounter of the Holy Spirit as a relevant part and growth of God’s people. Study the scriptures and learn how to know, receive and grow in the spiritual power and anointing that is given of God and enhances the believer's personal life and ministry.
Introduction to Ministry
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
This course presents basic theological, spiritual and practical foundations for pastoral ministry to the local church and the individual response as a minister of the Gospel of Christ. Specific topics covered include character development, administration of sacraments, church finance, staff administration, worship, pastoral visitation and evangelism.
Basic Biblical Beliefs
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Understand the power encounter of the Holy Spirit as a relevant part and growth of God’s people. Study the scriptures and learn how to know, receive and grow in the spiritual power and anointing that is given of God and enhances the believer's personal life and ministry.
God’s Armor Bearer
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m
Examine the true meaning and functions of an Armor Bearer in the church of today, while discovering how to serve the leaders that God has placed over you.
SESSION THREE – June 23 through August 7, 2008
Courses Offered
Message Writing
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This introductory course designed to give the student a philosophy of preaching and a practical understanding of sermon preparation and delivery Learn how to use outline techniques to enhance the speaking ability and to retain the information without getting lost in the message.
Planning and Organizing
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This course will cover key elements in planning and organizing for success in ministry. Participants will build an event or ministry from the ground up; learn about resources that are available to them; and end the class with a good working model for future use.
Evangelism 102
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Leadership Ethics
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Your Call, Your Purpose
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Explore scriptures with the participation and guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand the purpose of each spiritual gift and how they operate in an individual and in the corporate church. Participants will identify and explore their gifts, calling, place and position in Christ and the effective working of these gifts in the individual and their benefit to the Church.
The Life of Christ
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
SESSION FOUR – September 1 through October 9, 2008
Courses Offered
The Altar, The Battleground
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This course is a comprehensive study of the battle at the altar. It is a preparatic class for every believer, equipping them with spiritual weapons and tactics necessary to effectively work the altar.
Understanding the Anointing
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Understand the power encounter of the Holy Spirit as a relevant part and growth of God’s people. Study the scriptures and learn how to know, receive and grow in the spiritual power and anointing that is given of God and enhances the believer's personal life and ministry.
Dealing With God's People God's Way
MON - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Basic Biblical Beliefs
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Learn the basic foundation of the Christian faith by studying the New Testament principles and models of Christian formation and discipleship. The student will develop a personal biblical philosophy of Christian faith.
Introduction to Christian Counseling
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Spiritual Warfare
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The war is real and victorious spiritual warfare is possible with the Holy Spirit. A thought-provoking discussion will cover the origination of sin in its spiritual implications in the world, demons and Satan's tactics, biblical strategies and weapons of warfare and the proper use of scriptures and techniques for binding, loosing, and delivering people in evangelism and Christian development.
SESSION FIVE – November 10 through December 18, 2008
Courses Offered
Planning and Organizing
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This course will cover key elements in planning and organizing for success in ministry. Participants will build an event or ministry from the ground up; learn about resources that are available to them; and end the class with a good working model for future use.
Message Writing
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This introductory course designed to give the student a philosophy of preaching and a practical understanding of sermon preparation and delivery Learn how to use outline techniques to enhance the speaking ability and to retain the information without getting lost in the message.
The Life of Christ
MON – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Introduction to Ministry
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
This course presents basic theological, spiritual and practical foundations for pastoral ministry to the local church and the individual response as a minister of the Gospel of Christ. Specific topics covered include character development, administration of sacraments, church finance, staff administration, worship, pastoral visitation and evangelism.
Your Call, Your Purpose
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Explore scriptures with the participation and guidance of the Holy Spirit to understand the purpose of each spiritual gift and how they operate in an individual and in the corporate church. Participants will identify and explore their gifts, calling, place and position in Christ and the effective working of these gifts in the individual and their benefit to the Church.
God's Armor Bearer
THURS – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Examine the true meaning and functions of an Armor Bearer in the church of today, while discovering how to serve the leaders that God has placed over you.
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