Academics - Second Year

The following are some of the classes offered in the School of Practical Ministry: New Testament Survey, Ministry of Excellence, Discipleship/Evangelism, Making of a Minister, and more. The classes cover very practical aspects of the ministry.

This program offers Inter-Action Groups – IAGs (small workshop / training groups), on-the-job training, class instruction, and mission trips. This is a time of learning by doing: a time for the student to gain valuable experience in his/her respective field of ministry.

Upon the successful completion of the second year, the student will receive a diploma and be eligible to be licensed. After six months the student can apply for ordination.

Second Year Course
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL MINISTRY*

Course Title: A Sure Foundation
Instructor: Andrew Wommack
Class Hours: 10
Two subjects are covered in this class. The Integrity of the Word expounds on the truth, surety, and infallibility of God’s Word. Christian Philosophy shows us that we all have a system of thought, but challenges us to examine if it is according to the Word or the world.

Course Title: The Basics of Righteousness
Instructor: Andrew Wommack
Class Hours: 10 
This class teaches about our Spirit, Soul, and Body and Identity in Christ. Spirit, Soul, and Body is a study that explains how our spirits are complete in Jesus if we are born again and how our souls and bodies should relate to our spirits. The Identity in Christ study shows us from Scripture who we are in Christ—our righteousness and justification.

Course Title: How To Get Along With People
Instructor: Andrew Wommack
Class Hours: 10
Someone once said, “If it weren’t for people, the ministry would be great.” However, the ministry is all about people, so it’s critically important to learn how to develop relationships and develop them with the right people. When conflict does arise—and it will—it’s also crucial to know how to resolve that conflict according to the Word of God. God’s solution works, but you have to know it to put it into practice.

Course Title: The Making of a Minister I & II
Instructor: Andrew Wommack
Class Hours: 20
This course addresses several pertinent areas, which, when developed, will bring success in life and ministry. Some of the areas that are covered are character, finding your gift, priorities, and keys to longevity. This is a foundational and life-changing course.

Course Title: New Testament Survey
Instructor: Wendell Parr
Class Hours: 20
This is an overview of the New Testament that notes its place in God’s revelation to man. In this class, students will study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book; special attention is given to some of the key passages.

Course Title: Ministry of Excellence
Instructor: Wendell Parr
Class Hours: 20
This study presents the moral and ethical characteristics of ministry. The focus is on promoting godly character and integrity in ministry. Contrasts between the way God would have things done and the way the world’s system would do them will be covered.

Course Title: Leadership Lifestyle 
Instructor:John Maunder 
Class hours: 30

*This is a sample of the courses offered and does not include every required course. Courses are subject to change without notice.

Inter-Action Groups

In the School of Practical Ministry, all students are divided into small IAGs that meet several times a week. The small group setting allows each student to take part in discussions and gain practical experience in ministry through workshops.

The missions group discusses foreign cultures, moving to and living in a foreign country, families and the mission field, interpreters, support letters and support base, relationship between missionary and church, how to start churches and/or Bible schools in foreign countries, and so forth. Theory is put into practice on various mission trips during the year.

The teacher group discusses many aspects of ministering the Word of God. Each student is assigned a subject and given time to prepare a teaching on that subject. At another time, students draw subjects and then must present a teaching immediately, without preparation time. Both of these teaching presentations are then critiqued by the group.

The pastor group discusses the responsibilities of a pastor, as well as ministerial ethics. Each student has an opportunity to perform mock funerals, wedding ceremonies, baby dedications, and other ceremonies.

Mission Trips

Several mission trips are planned during the second-year program. We believe that mission trips are a valuable part of the students' training. The students learn how to function as a team in a foreign culture, in unfamiliar surroundings. They also learn how to share the Gospel and give a sermon through an interpreter. This is a tremendous time of ministry as the students have many opportunities to minister at the meetings. There is also a great deal of street ministry during the day. These are life-changing trips. Even if a person never plans to go on the mission field, it will give him/her a world vision and an understanding of how to help those who are called into missions. These mission trips are financed through fund raisers that the students organize throughout the year. One mission trip is required for the student to graduate.