SOM Courses

MINISTERIAL PROGRAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The Living Word School of Ministry Curriculum Consists of 3 Modules offered in three terms within 9 months:

  • Fundamentals (Fall)
  • Dynamics of Ministry (Winter)
  • Getting Established (Spring)

Each module is designed to help you identify and structure your five-fold calling and ultimately equip you to start your ministry.

Curriculum


PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF THE KINGDOM

This course is designed to acquaint each individual with the revelation of God’s Kingdom on earth through the Church and how one is to operate in it. Operating in these Kingdom principles will result in one meeting their every need. You will understand how to function to receive power for daily living that far exceeds self-reliance or personal effort After enrolling in this course, you will understand how the Kingdom of God functions, and how God’s abundant life is within each believer.  

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THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN YOU

This course is designed to acquaint each individual with the revelation of God’s Kingdom on earth through the Church and how one is to operate in it. Operating in these Kingdom principles will result in one meeting their every need. You will understand how to function to receive power for daily living that far exceeds self-reliance or personal effort After enrolling in this course, you will understand how the Kingdom of God functions, and how God’s abundant life is within each believer.

DYNAMICS OF PRAYER

This course equips the students with a biblically based understanding of the vital importance of prayer for the believer as well as learning various types of intercession as well as identifying several obstacles to prayer and how to effectively overcome them.

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY

Old Testament Survey is an accelerated course which highlights the important themes, perspectives, foundational truths as well as the overall significance of every book as recorded in the 39 books of the Old Testament. Upon completion of this course, the student should attain familiarity with the context and purpose of each of the Books of the Old Testament.

MIRACLES, SIGNS & WONDERS

This course is designed to fully equip the believer to understand and demonstrate the power and purposes of miracles, signs & wonders, fulfilling the mandate given by Jesus Christ for the Body of Christ.

PRAISE & WORSHIP

The purpose of the course is to give the student a biblical background of the developmental use of praise and worship and its restoration and usage in the Body of Christ as well as the life of the individual believer. As a result, the student will understand the importance of drawing near to God through praise and worship and preparing the atmosphere of the congregation to experience the presence of God and preparing their hearts to receive the Word of God as a result. The student will have acquired a biblical knowledge of as well as practical skills to effectively lead praise and worship.

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY

This New Testament is an accelerated course, which highlights the important themes, perspectives, and foundational truths as well as the overall significance of every book as recorded in the 27 books of the New Testament. Upon completion of this course, the student should gain more familiarity with the context and purpose of each portion of Scripture.

Sermon Prep I (Systematic Preaching & Evaluation)

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an array of skills that will enable them to teach and preach effective biblical sermons. Upon completing this two-part course, the student will master the discipline of teaching and preaching in order to successfully maintain an effective pastoral ministry.

The Blessing (Power to Get Wealth)

In this course we explain the origin and purpose of the Blessing of the LORD. The Blessing of the LORD is God’s original plan for every believer. The Blessing of the LORD always overrides the curse. It is the same blessing of dominion and prosperity that God placed on Adam in the Garden of Eden and was passed down through the ages to Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and now through Jesus Christ it has been passed down to every born-again believer in the Body of Christ. You will understand why the Blessing of the LORD is both a spiritual and material reality and how God has empowered you to succeed and acquire wealth as a result.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR POTENTIAL

Uncover the purpose for which you were born, and the keys involved in fulfilling your destiny. Receive the biblical answer from God to questions that many often struggle with understanding. At the end of the course, students will have acquired an understanding of the potential they possess in Christ. They will be encouraged to rise above the opinions of others, discover the potential of the hidden man of the heart, and be ready to step out in faith and be everything God has created them to be!

LEADING WITH INTEGRITY

Leadership isn’t just for a select group of people – every person has a leadership capacity that must be discovered. This course is designed to expose and develop the gift of leadership possessed by each student. An understanding of key leadership principles is essential for both individual and team success.

PASTORAL CARE

This course class covers the important topics of how to effectively minister to people by offering sound biblically based counsel and spiritual guidance. The students will also have the biblical basis for foundational church practices such as baby dedications, baptisms, funerals, and weddings. The student will identify the importance of implementing a biblically based approach in performing these ceremonies and relying on the Bible for truth versus religious tradition.

Evangelism: The Great Commission

Jesus gave the Church a mandate just before his ascension into heaven. It is called the Great Commission. Within this mandate there are some specific instructions regarding evangelism and discipleship. This class will empower you to understand the function and purpose of both Evangelism and Missions through the Body of Christ to impact the world and to effectively reach the masses with the message of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

THE POWER OF HELPS MINISTRY

This class covers the challenges of church administration, operations, and the importance of finding qualified leadership. Students will gain a clear understanding of what is involved in the coordination of the daily affairs of a ministry and the importance of submitting wholly under authority.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of how to operate using Godly stewardship and sound financial wisdom. It will also teach the importance of being good stewards over ministry finances and the fundamentals of church financial management.

SERMON PREP II (EXPOSITORY TEACHING; SERMON DELIVERY)

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an array of skills that will enable them to teach and preach effective biblical sermons. This course further delves into the mechanics of sermon planning, preparation, and delivery. Upon completing this two-part course, the student will master the discipline of teaching & preaching in order to successfully maintain an effective pastoral ministry.

PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF THE KINGDOM

This course is designed to acquaint each individual with the revelation of God’s Kingdom on earth through the Church and how one is to operate in it. Operating in these Kingdom principles will result in one meeting their every need. You will understand how to function to receive power for daily living that far exceeds self-reliance or personal effort After enrolling in this course, you will understand how the Kingdom of God functions, and how God’s abundant life is within each believer.  

Other classes taught include…

  • Healing
  • Preparation of a Minister
  • Duties of the Assistant Pastor
  • Your Family and Ministry
  • Youth Ministry
  • The Holy Spirit & Water Baptism
  • Church Government
  • The Kingdom of God in You
  • Life of a Prophet
  • Church Planting
  • Missions
  • Children’s Ministry
 

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