CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY & EVANGELISM
​COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MODULE ONE: VISUALIZING
Communicating the vision of spiritual harvest. 
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The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.   His final command of the Great Commission also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction.  Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest and the keys to effective harvest.  It communicates the vision, which the remainder of Institute training equips students to fulfill.

MODULE TWO: DEPUTIZING
Training laborers to fulfill the vision.

​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.

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​KINGDOM LIVING
The Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14).  Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom.  This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.

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​STRATEGIES FOR 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.

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​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.

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​KNOWING GODS VOICE
This course explains how God speaks to men today and how to find His general and specific plans for life.  A Christian model for decision making is presented, along with guidelines for overcoming wrong decisions, steps to take if you have missed the will of God, and methods for dealing with questionable practices.

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​CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS
This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training.  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 students are taught methods of charting and outlining.

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​BASIC BIBLE SURVEY I - OLD TESTAMENT
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.

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​BASIC BIBLE SURVEY II - NEW TESTAMENT
This survey provides and overview of the New Testament.  Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.

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MODULE THREE: MULTIPLYING
Multiplying the spiritual labor force which has been trained. 

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​​DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW
This course examines the Biblical worldview from Genesis through Revelation.  God’s plan for the nations of the world from the beginning of time is detailed.  Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.

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​TEACHING TACTICS
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.

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MULTIPLICATION METHODOLOGIES
God’s plan for spiritual multiplication is presented.  This study reveals how a single Christian can be responsible for the multiplication of thousands of trained and motivated believers.  Church growth principles are emphasized.

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​POWER PRINCIPLES
The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God.  Power principles taught in this course equip students for spiritual harvest and moves them from being spectators to demonstrators of the power of God.

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MODULE FOUR: ORGANIZING
Organizing the resources resulting from multiplication

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​BIBLICAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success are taught.

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​PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Students learn environmental analysis on an individual, church, and organizational basis.  They learn how to analyze the spiritual environment of a village, city, state or nation prior to penetrating it with the Gospel message.

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​MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
Everything Jesus did centered on the great purposes of God.  This course analyzes Christ’s objectives for ministry and teaches students to institute management by objectives in their own life and ministry.

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MODULE FIVE: MOBILIZING
Mobilizing the spiritual task force through practical application

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​MOBILIZATION METHODOLOGIES
This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the vision to specific areas of ministry.  Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this course.

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MODULE SIX: EVANGELIZING
The vision becomes reality through the process of leaven-like evangelism.

​LEAVEN-LIKE EVANGELISM:
The Gospel of the Kingdom spreads throughout the world as leaven in bread dough:  The leaven is small and hidden, but its impact is unlimited.  Effective evangelism strategies are taught, including detailed instruction on the deliverance ministry, church planting, and techniques of networking between ministries. ​

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SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES

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​YOU CAME UNTO ME....A JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY MANUAL:
A complete guide to jail and prison ministry.  It Includes guidelines for writing and visiting inmates, conducting group services inside an institution, reaching out to families of inmates, and ministering on death row.

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​INTERCESSORY PRAYER:
An intercessory prayer guide that includes guidelines on how to pray, what to pray for, when not to pray, resources for prayer, international intercession, and factors that hinder prayer.

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CURRICULUM

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 
MODULE ONE: VISUALIZING
Communicating the vision of spiritual harvest 

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STRATEGIES FOR SPIRITUAL HARVEST
The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.   His final command of the Great Commission also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction.  Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest and the keys to effective harvest.  It communicates the vision, which the remainder of Institute training equips students to fulfill.

MODULE TWO: DEPUTIZING
Training laborers to fulfill the vision.

 
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.
 
KINGDOM LIVING
The Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14).  Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom.  This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.
 
STRATEGIES FOR 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.


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.
 
KNOWING GODS VOICE
This course explains how God speaks to men today and how to find His general and specific plans for life.  A Christian model for decision making is presented, along with guidelines for overcoming wrong decisions, steps to take if you have missed the will of God, and methods for dealing with questionable practices.
 
CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS
This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of Institute training.  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 students are taught methods of charting and outlining.
 
BASIC BIBLE SURVEY I - OLD TESTAMENT
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.
BASIC BIBLE SURVEY II - NEW TESTAMENT
This survey provides and overview of the New Testament.  Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student. 
 
MODULE THREE: MULTIPLYING
Multiplying the spiritual labor force which has been trained. 

DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW
This course examines the Biblical worldview from Genesis through Revelation.  God’s plan for the nations of the world from the beginning of time is detailed.  Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.
 
TEACHING TACTICS
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.
  
 MULTIPLICATION METHODOLOGIES
 
God’s plan for spiritual multiplication is presented.  This study reveals how a single Christian can be responsible for the multiplication of thousands of trained and motivated believers.  Church growth principles are emphasized.
 
POWER PRINCIPLES
The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God.  Power principles taught in this course equip students for spiritual harvest and moves them from being spectators to demonstrators of the power of God.

MODULE FOUR: ORGANIZING
Organizing the resources resulting from multiplication
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BIBLICAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success are taught.
 
PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Students learn environmental analysis on an individual, church, and organizational basis.  They learn how to analyze the spiritual environment of a village, city, state or nation prior to penetrating it with the Gospel message.
 
MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
Everything Jesus did centered on the great purposes of God.  This course analyzes Christ’s objectives for ministry and teaches students to institute management by objectives in their own life and ministry.

MODULE FIVE: MOBILIZING
Mobilizing the spiritual task force through practical application
 
MOBILIZATION METHODOLOGIES
This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the vision to specific areas of ministry.  Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this course.

MODULE SIX: EVANGELIZING
The vision becomes reality through the process of leaven-like evangelism.
 
LEAVEN-LIKE EVANGELISM:
The Gospel of the Kingdom spreads throughout the world as leaven in bread dough:  The leaven is small and hidden, but its impact is unlimited.  Effective evangelism strategies are taught, including detailed instruction on the deliverance ministry, church planting, and techniques of networking between ministries. 

SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES
 
YOU CAME UNTO ME....A JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY MANUAL:
A complete guide to jail and prison ministry.  It Includes guidelines for writing and visiting inmates, conducting group services inside an institution, reaching out to families of inmates, and ministering on death row.
 
INTERCESSORY PRAYER:
An intercessory prayer guide that includes guidelines on how to pray, what to pray for, when not to pray, resources for prayer, international intercession, and factors that hinder prayer.

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