The School of Ministry Development emphasizes leadership in the context of ministry.  Whether you will be going to a foreign field as a career or making an impact within your own culture, this course will sharpen your skills as a decision-maker and mobilizer.

Get Understanding

Throughout your first twelve-weeks, you will study and discuss key concepts related to

• Evangelism
• Determining your spiritual and motivational gifts
• Leadership development
• Effective delegating
  
• Praying for those you lead and those they serve
  
• Biblical principles of time management
• Public speaking
• Developing financial support
• Confronting wisely
• Biblical counseling
• Pioneering new ministry
• Communication essentials
  
• The Great Commission: Our challenge and privilege

Gather your tools

A highlight of the SOMD is the immediate feedback of applying the concepts as they are taught.  Remember, as you read the activities below, these probably will not be within your comfort zone now, but our goal is that by working together with you, they will not be nearly so daunting by the end of the course.  Opportunities to grow in new areas include

• Facilitating small group discussions
• Coordinating intercession times
• Leading classmates, youth participants, and others in ministry opportunities
  

Go An eight-week outreach offers the opportunity to apply what you have learned, continue your personal growth, and experience God's transforming power in another culture. Dates: April 4th, 2010 - September 4, 2010 July 11th, 2010 - December 11th, 2010 April 3rd, 2011 - September 3rd, 2011 Cost: Lecture Phase: $2,990.00 (Covers tuition, housing and meals) Outreach: Cost varies with location   Apply Online or  Download Application Back to Training