A Program of Study is a group of selected courses bundled to provide training for Global Change Network, U.S.A. candidates. Each Program of Study is designed for GCN, U.S.A. candidates to pursue more comprehensive and focused study of the specialized areas in their ordination program- Apostle, Evangelist, Prophet, Pastor, and Teacher. Programs of Study consist of traditional classes, along with workshops and practical experience.
FIVEFOLD MINISTRY TRAINING
The Fivefold Ministry Training Program of Study is a two-track program that will give students an opportunity to earn a certificate of completion and/or become potential candidates for ordination through Global Change Network (GCN). The program courses have been carefully selected and planned to provide effective training for those called to positions of ministry leadership.
Class days vary by semester but are held on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm. Workshops will be held Saturdays from 9am-3pm or 9am-1pm.
As a potential student, you are encouraged to read the appropriate descriptions for each course included in this Program of Study.
PROGRAM OF STUDY SCHEDULE:
Year 1, Semester 1 – Fall
Course Schedule
- Discovering Your True Spiritual Identity -12 Weeks
- Embracing the Father’s Heart – 12 weeks
Workshops
- Fivefold Ministry Made Practical Workshop – (1 Day)
Year 1, Semester 2 – Spring
Course Schedule
Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs (GM-229) – 12 weeks
- Five-Fold Ministry Office Training (Each student attends their individual office training) – 12 weeks
- Apostle Training
- Prophet Training
- Pastor Training
- Teacher Training
- Evangelist Training
Year 1, Semester 3 – Summer
Course Schedule
- Leadership Training – Self Leadership – 10 weeks
- Marketplace Ministry – How to minister in the marketplace – 12 weeks
- Spiritual Warfare – 12 weeks
Workshops
- How to Share Your Faith – (1 Day)
Year 2, Semester 1 – Fall
Course Schedule
- Exegesis – Grasping the Word of God – 13 weeks
- Church History – 12 weeks
Workshops
- Ministerial Practice (Part 1) – Communion, Hospital Visits, Baptism – (1 Day)
- Ministerial Practice (Part 2) – Leading People to the Lord, House Blessing, Baby Dedications, Wedding and Funerals – (1 Day)
- General Counseling Principles – About Prayer Ministry, Godly Personal Counsel and Godly Counsel for Families, Godly Marital Counsel and Godly Counsel during Times of Grief, Godly Financial Counsel – (1 Day)
Year 2, Semester 2 – Spring
Course Schedule
- · Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion (GM-329) – 12 weeks
- Homiletics – How to Prepare a Sermon – 12 weeks
Workshops
- Ministry Management and Strategic Planning – (1 Day)
For more information about the Fivefold Ministry Training Program of Study, contact Chuck Wood, Director of Global Change Network, U.S.A., 303-368-7108.
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