Required Courses for Ordination

In this course, students will be introduced to two fundamentals of biblical interpretation: exegesis and hermeneutics. Using the book How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth as a guide, this class will cover essential topics such as the literary context of the Bible, how to approach historical and cultural differences when reading it, finding a good Bible translation, and more! 

 In this Homiletics class, led by Anthony Wilson, students will engage in the art and science of preaching with a focus on Christ-centered messages. Utilizing the foundational text "Christ-Centered Preaching" by Bryan Chapell, participants will explore strategies for delivering sermons that resonate with biblical truth and effectively communicate the Gospel.  The class will also incorporate insights from "The World of the Preacher," edited by Scott Gibson and featuring a foreword by Bryan Chapell. This resource offers a comprehensive exploration of the preacher's role within contemporary culture and the necessity of integrating practical experience with theological reflection. Students will learn essential skills in sermon preparation, including exegesis, theological interpretation, and effective communication techniques. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the congregational context and tailoring messages that speak to the needs and challenges of listeners today. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a deeper understanding of homiletical practices and will be equipped to craft and deliver impactful, Christ-centered sermons.

In this class, we will discuss the different ways that we can hear from God. We use the New Testament as examples, with an understanding of its differences and similarities. We will look at the examples presented in the Bible and bring them to present-day application.  

 Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics by R.C. Sproul is a primer on Christian apologetics that demonstrates how reason, logic, and scientific inquiry support the truth claims of Christianity. It equips believers to defend the existence of God and the authority of the Bible using classical, rational arguments.  

 Experiencing Father's Embrace shows you how to personally feel your Father's loving, comforting embrace and points out areas that may be hindering your experience of a more intimate relationship with your Creator. 

How do we know the Bible is God's Word? What is sin, and where did it come from? How is Jesus fully God and fully man? What are spiritual gifts? When and how will Christ return? If you've asked questions like these, then systematic theology is no abstract term. It's an approach to finding answers every Christian needs to know. 

 The early church began with Jesus Christ's life, teachings, death, and resurrection. This early period was marked by significant persecution, leading to the development of Christian communities. Later, as Christianity gained greater acceptance, church leaders such as Eusebius documented the history of the early church, providing valuable insights into the development of Christian doctrine and practice. During this course, you will learn how the church took root and what early believers encountered after the ascension. This 17-week course is intended to challenge and cultivate your thoughts about how the church grew and was expanded.

 Are you battle-ready? Spiritual warfare isn’t about chasing demons—it’s about standing in a victory that has already been won. Our upcoming workshop will teach you the mechanics of strategic defense using the Panoply of God.

 In this workshop, we cover the basic duties of ministers such as communion, baptism, baby dedication, sharing the gospel, weddings, funerals, home and hospital visits. Church discipline. 

Give a basic overview of each duty mentioned in the goal.

Give practical advice for inexperienced ministers.