Objective & Purpose:   

1.     The purpose is to help build up the community of deacons in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World so that they may realize their full potential in Jesus Christ and the Church as a whole.

2.     The objective of this CRE workshop should encompass an introduction of being a highly effective deacon in the local churches and an overview of three (3) general leadership dimensions of a deacon’s ministry:  an effective deacon in the home, in the local church and in the local community.

3.     The goal of this continuous religious education forum is to enhance the life of faith and further the quality of the deacon ministry in our local churches.

This survey course is designed to introduce the students to the basic preparation of dealing with medical emergencies within local or state assemblies with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (P.A.W.).  Successful completion of this class is recommended for all Health Professional members within the P.A.W.

The ministry of the armor bearer is a three month course designed to enlighten students and their understanding of the duty and responsibility of the armor bearer in today’s ministries as made evident through principles of biblical teaching. Upon completion of this course, participants will qualify for national armor bearer certification as founded under the accreditation and precepts of the Aenon Bible College

Course Description:

This course serves as an introduction to pastoral care and Christian Counseling in the local church setting.  The course texts will analyze issues relevant to Christian Education and Youth Directors and Pastors.  The student will learn how to understand temperaments and use this tool to better assist those who they are called to minister to. The students will learn when to offer counseling and more importantly when to refer for professional services. 

The Course Goals

At the conclusion of this course, each student will achieve a better understanding in the following areas:

1. The essential qualities of a pastor which incorporates the tool of counseling.
2. The historical necessity of biblical counseling.
3. Developing a better understanding of the various issues people may face and how to come along side an individual as they work toward wholeness.
4. Become acquainted with various schools of psychology and how they relate to or even differ from biblically based counseling.
5. Understanding the role and importance of the worshiping human heart as a center of counseling model.

Required Text

1.      Personality Plus, ed.   Florence Littauer, Fleming H. Revell, Grand Rapids Michigan

2.      Basic Principles of Biblical Counseling, Lawrence J. Crabb, Jr., Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI

3.    The Psychology of Counseling, Clyde M. Narramore, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids Michigan

4.      Basic Types of Pastoral Care and Counseling, ed., Howard Clinebell, Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN

In today’s society, our young people need support and guidance to help face stressful situations on a daily basis.  Although many of these young people may be involved in  many extra curricular activities, they still have to deal with and desire to succeed in other areas of their life which include relationships, self-identity and personal growth, school & education, and personal job search with careers development.

This spiritual leadership course will provide the opportunity to put their personal life into the right perspective, thus resulting in a solid foundation as the ultimate outcome for each person.

Topics:  

• Understanding God’s Purpose for You 

• How to Redefine the Person in the Mirror:  Empowerment & Purpose

• Exploring Your Dreams vs. Your Goals in Life

• Effective Planning and Organization

• How do You Develop Character? 

• Developing Christ-like Attributes

• Handling Peer Pressure:  Managing Conflict 

• Handling Peer Pressure:  Dealing with Criticism 

• The Power of the Tongue:  Effective Communication with Others

• The Power of Prayer for You and Others

• Dealing with Money Management:  Budgeting, Saving and Spending

• Do You Just Want a Job or a Career?

• Grace, Compassion and Benevolence 

• Learning to Forgive

• Being the Head and not the Tail:  Leadership God’s Way

• Being the Salt and Light in the Community:  Mission and Service

This certificate course prepares students to serve effectively in the ministry of ushering. The course covers a broad spectrum of qualities and characteristic (both spiritual and natural) that a potentially new usher must have or be willing to develop.This self directed course is open for 3 months to complete.

Course Objectives:         

1. Become more knowledgeable of the meaning “to usher”

2. Understand the biblical origin and purpose of an usher

3. Know the qualifications of an usher and usher leadership

4. Understand the techniques of ushering

5. Become familiar with the ushers’ responsibilities before, during and after the Worship Service

6. Understand “ushers for all seasons”

7. Know how to deal with the unexpected

Required Textbooks :

·1> The Universal Church Usher’s Manual by Lauterer (Established 1881) 

             http://www.lauterer.com/um50universalchurchushermanual.aspx

               Please order books from links above or Amazon.com

·2> Wilson’s Usher Guide by Gertrude Reed and S. B. Wilson

                The R. H. Boyd Company, Nashville, Tennessee

                   (Order from Amazon.com)

·3> A Guide for the Church Usher by Thomas L. Clark

               Broadman & Holman Publishers

               ( Order from Amazon.com)

Required Class Material

1. King James Study Bible 

2. Access to computer & internet (See technology requirements below) 

3. PDF Reader software program (Download free at Adobe.com) 

4 Microsoft WORD or a word processor