| Class |
Dates |
Teacher(s) |
Description |
| Orientation |
August 30 to September 3,1999 |
All faculty |
Introduces the staff to the students and vice versa. We will present the course of study that the students will follow over the next two years. |
| Understanding & Applying the Bible |
September 13 to 24, 1999 |
Peter Bowers |
The students will be taught principles for effectively studying God's Word. Using Howard Hendrick's Living By The Book and Robertson McQuilkin's Understanding and Applying the Bible, they will experience the riches of God's Word through hands-on observation, interpretation and application. The goal of the class is the result of correct understanding of Scripture: a changed life. |
| Philosophy of Ministry |
October 11 to 22, 1999 |
Matthew Wright |
Using the Philosophies of ministry developed by Mr. Wright's sending church as a starting point, the students will look at "why they do what they do" and will be shown some biblically based philosophies of ministry. By establishing a philosophical grid in which the students can operate, they will be able to evaluate the function and the integrity of the programs used to implement various ministries. |
| "Where Do I Fit?" |
October 11 to 22, 1999 |
Matthew Wright |
Using the Study guide written by Eddie Rasnake, this course is designed to give a Biblical view of how the church should be structured, then move the believers into an understanding of their own unique role in that structure through spiritual giftedness. The course includes a number of tests to help them determine their own gifts. |
| Biblical Communication |
November 8 to 19, 1999 |
Jim Neathery |
Students learn how to study a Biblical passage exegetically, evaluate it theologically, and then prepare it expositionally. Coaching sessions for voice, style and delivery are provided for each student. Students practice the craft of communication several times in the course, evaluating each other as well as presenting a 20 minute Biblical message which is open to the public. Required Reading: The Power Sermon by John Reed and Reg Grant |
| Team Dynamics |
December 6 to 17, 1999 |
Christar worker |
Using his years of experience as a field worker, team leader, field leader, and area director as a backdrop, the instructor will teach the students ways to fit on a team, Biblical concepts which lead to team harmony, and ways to be good team members. Team approach to ministry will also be addressed. |
| Biblical Leadership |
January 4 to 13, 2000 |
Jim Neathery |
Leadership Dynamics provides a provocative learning experience for the student to understand leadership from a Biblical perspective, gain insight from a variety of texts and leaders, evaluate him/herself in the context of peer relationships, and to craft a strategic plan for ministry in the safety of the classroom. Required Reading: Master Plan of Evangelism |
| "How to Handle a Difficult Subject in Scripture" |
January 31 to February 4, 2000 |
Costel and Mia Oglice |
During this class, the students will use Precept Ministries' level 3 study of The Baptism of the Holy Spirit to accomplish 3 major goals. First, they will examine the book of Acts in detail using inductive study methods. Second, students will be grounded with a biblically founded understanding of this doctrine. Third, students will broaden their inductive Bible study skills as they learn how a topical study is accurately handled. |
| Disciplemaking |
February 28 to March 10, 2000 |
Craig Given |
Using Bill Hull's book, Jesus Christ, Disciplemaker, the students will derive a biblical definition of disciplemaking, where it fits in the church, and how it can be implemented. |
| Church Planting Methodologies and Approaches |
March 27 to April 7, 2000 |
Nathan Graves, (unnamed teacher), Doug Livingstone |
Veteran church planters will share with the students various methodologies of church planting. Included in this class will be instruction in using the "Building On Firm Foundations" material from New Tribes, showing the chronological method of teaching the Bible. |
| Spiritual Life |
April 24 to May 5 |
Jim Neathery, and other faculty members |
This class will be a retreat format, which will focus in on the students' spiritual life. We do not want to train for ministry without giving proper emphasis to that which should be the wellspring of ministry - our relationship with the Lord. During this class the students will be encouraged in their personal walks with the Lord as well as shown ways to maintain that relationship in the midst of lives of service. |
| Islam for Christians |
May 22 to June 2, 2000 |
Professor from Columbia International University |
Because Albania is the only Muslim nation in Europe, many of our students come into contact with Muslims on a daily basis. This course seeks to educate the students about Islam in general and how to better understand and communicate with Muslims. |
