Course Description:
This course is required for individuals seeking to be ordained with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Prerequisite include Ministerial Introduction Course. The course addresses issues of human development and dealing with people at various stages in the life cycle; evangelism and evangelistic methods; and pertinent issues relating to Pastoring. It also examines the move of the Holy Spirit in the days of the Apostles and the history of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. This course is labeled as a six-month study, but this does not mean that you are rigidly bound to take six months to complete it. Some may require only three to four months, others longer. Completion depends on the student’s inclination, ability, and the number of outside responsibilities making demands on his or her time. However, the maximum time you are allowed in which to finish the course is six months, after which you must apply for an extension. The extension fee is $25.00 per month.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the learning activities of this course the student will be able to:
· View people in terms of their physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual characteristics for the purpose of ministry.
· Understand the process and stages of human development.
· Understand the mandate of local evangelism in the church.
· Understand the call, qualifications, and responsibilities of a Pastor in comparison to other ministry positions.
· Be able to properly administer ministerial duties of a Pastor (i.e. preach, teach, funeral and weddings officiating, etc.)
· Assess and profile your ministry skills.
· Solidify your knowledge in basic Bible teaching as it relates to the Apostles Doctrine and the principles of Christ.
· Reinforce your knowledge and understanding of the History of Pentecost.
There will be five (5) core curriculum required books to read. All books but one are included in this course in PDF format (as of November 2015). See below for direction to acquire this book. These five (5) books are placed in four (4) sections. Each section will have assignments and open book quiz(zes), which will constitute a portion of your grade. There will be a final examination for this course which is a proctored exam. See guidelines on student home page for more information.
HINT: After each assignment make a copy (or print) of all online quizzes & assignments to study for final.
Course sections to be completed:
Section A: Human Development
· Understanding People
Section B: Christian Discipline
· Your Ministry of Evangelism
· Birth of the Spirit
Section C: Christian Pastoral
Scriptural View of the Christian Pastorate
Section D: History of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
· Early Pentecostal Revival
