School of Leadership

An analysis of the Hebrew canon. The course familiarizes the student with the key facts in each book of the Old Testament. Emphasis is given to Old Testament books that will not be covered in detail in other courses. Covers Chapters: Introduction, 8-16. 

An analysis of the Greek canon. The course points out the key facts in each book of the New Testament. Emphasis is given to New Testament books that will not be covered in detail in other courses. Chapters to be used: 1 through 5 and chapters 23 and 24 (Total 7 chapters). 

An analysis of the Hebrew canon. The course familiarizes the student with the key facts in each book of the Old Testament. Emphasis is given to Old Testament books that will not be covered in detail in other courses. Covers Chapters: Introduction, 8-16. 

A biblical, comprehensive and strategic plan requires the Spirit's endowment to produce spiritual fruit and a flourishing church. The strategic plan is based on the book of Acts 2, and focuses on developing Spirit-invested disciples who will be involved in the five functions found there: Connect, Grow, Serve, Go and Worship. Assessment tools are used to identify areas where changes are needed, and the strategic plan is used to focus on God's vision for each local church. 

A chronological study of the life and ministry of Christ taken from the accounts of the four Gospels. The course is informative, inspired and practical in application. Chapters to be used: 6 to 12 (Total 7 chapters).

A study, in view of the teachings in the Scriptures, of the moral principles that regulate human behavior. The course gives special attention to the minister's code of ethics related to his family, his fellow ministers, his congregation, his community, and his denomination; and to contemporary personal, economic, and social moral problems.

A study of pneumatology, the distinctive Pentecostal doctrine of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the divinity and personality of the Spirit, and the work of the Spirit in giving believers the benefits of Christ's work.

A study of Christian doctrines from a Protestant and evangelical perspective. The course provides a complete study of the "Statement of Fundamental Truths" of the General Council of the Assemblies of God (USA). 

A study of how to interpret the Word of God correctly. It includes the five fundamental rules of biblical interpretation, as well as the study of rhetorical figures in Scripture, Hebraisms, and symbolism. 

An introduction to teaching. Through the course the student will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of education in the areas of the teacher, the student, and the material. Emphasis is placed on the teacher's appeal to the student's five senses and variety in class.

The local church is the origin of evangelism to reach its community and the world. After a fundamental biblical theology of the Great Commission and the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism, this course proposes a comprehensive and integrated approach to evangelism in the local church that avoids evangelism and discipleship that is limited to the work of a particular department of the church. It focuses on a diversity of evangelism methods, the evangelistic purpose of an organized fellowship of churches, and pastoral leadership in evangelism.

A practical study on Christian leadership that represents the biblical foundations of leadership and introduces the student to the task and practice of leadership, and guides the student in the application of biblical and theoretical principles. 

A study of the Acts of the Apostles, including the ministry of the resurrected Christ through the Holy Spirit, through the Church. The course deals with the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church, the expansion of the gospel and the victories Christ gave through the Spirit. Chapters to be used: 13 to 17 (Total 5 chapters).

An introduction to practical techniques for sermon preparation. These techniques are applied through experiences directed to sermon preparation. Attention is given to the types of sermons and the content, logical structure and essential principles for the organization of a sermon.