Principles of Learning and Teaching

Believers communicate the most valuable message of all time – the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is fitting that we ensure we are using every avenue to ensure that we not only speak the Truth accurately, but also that the hearer is learning. In this module we will look at six principles of learning and teaching. This will assist the student in preparing to teach and train others. This class is not about the content of what needs to be taught, but focuses on the communication of how it is taught.

Introduction to Student Ministries

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of how to effectively minister to children.  This course will also examine teaching methods, practical tips to ministering to the different developmental stages of children, youth and young adults.  Policies and procedures necessary for health and safety standards will also be addressed.

Master Planning

God has so much to say in His Word regarding planning for the future. God is very clear that His will for each believer is to have abundant and orderly life. He also gives us much instruction on steps that will take us towards these goals and warnings of things to avoid which will keep us from achieving them. This module will not only give a strong theological base of God’s will regarding planning, but will clearly point the way to experience His plan.

Life Of Worship

This class examines the importance of Worship in the Church and in the believer’s individual life and is conducted over the entire course of your 2 year study. Various types and methods of praise and worship are discussed along with an emphasis upon practical application. We will focus on developing an awareness of the presence of God throughout the day, examine the progression of worship and the role of God’s Word in our life of worship. When responding to Martha regarding her complaint about her sister Mary, Jesus said, “one thing is necessary…” which Mary had chosen. Living in His presence, focused upon His Word is that one thing. This study will aid in developing that awareness.

Boundaries

All ministry happens in relationship with others. There are many pitfalls in ministry when one does not understand personal responsibility in the context of interpersonal relationships. This course will describe and demonstrate what these concepts are and are not. The student will learn how to set up proper personal boundaries in their life to relate and minister to others in a healthy and God-honoring way. These boundaries will help the student understand their own personal responsibility towards in both protecting and resourcing their life.