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Introduction to Hermeneutics (How to Interpret the Bible)
This course is basic training in learning to understand and use the Bible in Christian ministry. The course includes the study of the principles for interpreting the Bible and hands-on practice in applying them.
- Date & Time: August 19-20 | FRIDAY 6PM-9PM & SATURDAY 9AM-4PM
- Register by August 8.
- Textbook: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Fee) (buy it here or borrow it from Zlibrary here) ISBN: 9780310517825
Christ in the Synoptic Gospels
This course consists of a study of the life and teachings of Christ as presented in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Attention will be given to the historical, secular context in which He lived in order to assist in understanding the events of His life and teachings.
- Date & Time: August 30, September 6, 13, 20 | 6:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesday Nights
- Register by August 19.
- Textbook: Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes (Bailey) (buy it here or borrow from Zlibrary here) ISBN 978-0281059751
Ministerial Practicum: Level 1 (Beginning Ministerial Internship)
This course involves a practical, hands-on consideration of some of the basic components of a minister’s life. Included is a look at the call to and gifting for ministry, financial and legal aspects of being a minister, weddings, funerals, hospital visits, and the minister’s devotional life. Included also is a discussion of ministerial accountability.
- Date & Time: October 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesday Nights
- Register by September 23.
- Textbook: Leading the Congregation: Caring for Yourself While Serving the People, Revised Edition (Heuser) (buy it here or borrow from Zlibrary here) ISBN 978-1426711398
Introduction to theology
The Assemblies of God has emphasized the importance of its doctrine as essential for a basis of unity since its adoption in 1916 as a response to theological issues that arose in the newly formed fellowship. This course will study the “Statement of Fundamental Truths” of the Assemblies of God, their biblical basis, and their application to the lives of believers.
- Date & Time: November 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesday Nights
- Register by October 28.
- Textbook: Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective (Menzies) (buy it here) ISBN 978-1607313342
A Spirit-empowered church
To produce a spiritually, flourishing church requires a biblical, comprehensive, strategic plan empowered by the Spirit. This course looks at the strategic plan found in the Book of Acts chapter 2 and focuses on developing spirit-empowered disciples who will be involved with the five essential functions of a church as found there: connect, grow, serve, go and worship.
- Date & Time: December 16-17 | Friday 6pm-9pm & Saturday 9am-4pm
- Register by December 5.
- Textbook: A Spirit-Empowered Church( Alton) (buy it here or borrow from Zlibrary here) ISBN 978-1681540016
Questions? Contact Pastor Joy at jhunt [at] socalschoolofministry [dot] org.