This course dives into the biblical foundations of pastoring and what it actually looks like to lead a local church. You’ll explore your identity and calling as a minister while learning how to bridge deep theology with the everyday real-world field work of church leadership, rituals, and ceremonies. 3 Credit Units.
- Teacher: Site Owner
- Teacher: Hrang Zel
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of leadership and administration in the local church. Emphasis is placed on biblical foundations, theological reflection, and practical skills necessary for effective ministry leadership. Students will explore how faithful leadership integrates vision, organization, people, and resources for the mission of the church. Topics include goal setting, team building, delegation, human relationships, budgeting, committees, legal and ethical concerns, personnel and volunteer management, church operations, and leadership development.
3 Units; 16 Weeks.
- Teacher: Tha Hmun Mang
- Teacher: Hrang Zel
This course looks at biblical, theological, and practical aspects of Christian stewardship. It explores stewardship as the faithful management of God's gifts for God's glory and the mission of the church. It frames Christian stewardship as a life style of faithfulness and service. It moves beyond stewardship of "time, talents and finance," to relationships, creation care, leadership accountability, and ethical responsibility before God. Students will acquire skills to develop a holistic stewardship plan and implement it in a local church.
3 Credits.
- Teacher: Thlia Caan
- Teacher: Site Owner
This course examines the biblical and theological foundations, and practical strategies involved in evangelism and discipleship. It will study the model of evangelism and discipleship that Jesus passed on to his disciples. It wall also explore contemporary models of evangelism and discipleship. Student will develop strategies for engaging in meaningful conversation about faith, and be prepared to provide spiritual mentorship for new believers.
- Teacher: Site Owner
- Teacher: Hrang Zel
This course provides an overview of leading children and family ministry in modern context. It will explores biblical and theological foundations of ministry to children, youth, and family. It will also examine contemporary theories and practices of evangelism and spiritual formation of children and family. An analysis of biblical foundations and contemporary practices of leading children and family ministry will also be included. It will also explores the character and skill of a Christian leader. This introduces the student to the fundamentals of children and family ministry, discover their personal leadership style, and develop administrative and organizational skills.
- Teacher: Thlia Caan
- Teacher: Site Owner
This course provides the theology, principles, and practices of Christian worship. Building on the theological, historical, and cultural foundations of worship, the course will explore key elements in cotemporary worship and practices in leadership of worship including the use of time and space, ritual and order, music and arts, and other services such as funerals, weddings, etc. This course will include instructions on creative worship and contemporary issues.
- Teacher: Hrang Zel