Course Descriptions

 

 

 

Level One

 

 

FNDI  Mentoring

 

This course is designed to prepare the student for discipleship; to understand the roles of disciple and leader; to learn the responsibility that the leader has toward the student and the responsibility the student has toward the leader. The underlying message of this lesson is designed to build the relationship between disciple and leader.

 

 

FNDI  The Fear of God

 

This course is designed to teach a biblical description of “The Fear of God.” The student can expect to learn the biblical definition, how to acquire, and the benefits the fear of God promises.

 

 

EVGI  True and False Conversions

 

This course teaches a clear method of biblical evangelism that stresses the model that Jesus and the Apostles used. The student will come away with the confidence and the tools needed to reach out to the world. This is an extensive course that has many parts that extend through all four levels. The student will come away with a strong understanding of what true and false conversions are.

 

 

FNDI  The Garden and the Cross

 

This lesson was developed to raise the student’s knowledge of the completed redemption that Jesus accomplished. It stresses the three parts of the atonement; the mind, the spirit, and the body. The student will come away with a full understanding of the word “salvation.”

 

 

FNDI  Abiding in the Vine

 

Jesus was a Master storyteller. He had the ability to take common surroundings and turn them into essential lessons that concern our lives. One of these stories was the story of abiding in the vine. As you consider the truths found in this lesson, let them become a part of your life, and let it define your life in a way that produces fruit.

 

 

FNDI  How Faith Works

 

The purpose of this lesson is to get a biblical working knowledge of what faith really is. The student will be able to define it, increase it, and see its importance in the life of a minister of the Gospel.

 

 

SPWI  Perception vs. Reality

 

This lesson will give the student a clear understanding of how to develop their critical thinking skills; to have the tools to develop a competent accurate world view; to give the student the tools in which to test information to determine its validity; to teach the student how to guard the truth and recognize deception.

 

 

SPWI  The Knowledge of God

 

In this course the student will learn the importance of the “Knowledge of God.” They will learn an accurate definition of the phrase and they will learn that it is the key that opens the Christian up to experience the divine nature of God. This course has the power to alter any Christian’s life and behavior.

 

 

FNDI  Buried With Christ

 

This important lesson brings out some very important points concerning baptism in water. The student should come away with a renewed understanding of this rite of passage in the Christian faith. We deal with the interconnectivity this rite has with various doctrines. After the student finishes this lesson, they will not take baptism for granted ever again.

 

 

FNDI  The Passion

 

In this lesson, we will take a look at just a few of the prophecies concerning the life and passion of Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that your faith will be increased and your witness strengthened as you understand and are able to communicate more clearly that Jesus Christ is indeed the Lamb of God, slain before the foundation of the world. (See Revelation 13:8.) Our hope is that you will know beyond doubt that His death and resurrection are the sacrifice for our sins; and in His death, "He takes away not only our sins but the sins of all the world" (1 John 2:2).
 

 

GRCI  Amazing Grace

 

This important lesson will help the student understand the theological context of God's grace as it applies to each of us. They will learn the correct place that the law of God and the grace of God has in their lives.

 

 

FFMI  Are You Called?

 

A biblical look at our callings was developed to get the student to see that they are called and gifted so that they can surrender to that call. It will guide them to seek training in the respective fields of calling to facilitate growth and maturity.

 

 

FNDI  The Gifts of The Spirit

 

This installment will go through all of the Gifts of the Spirit. We will define them so that they can become recognizable to the Body of Christ. We will also define the purpose of each gift and the proper and improper use of that gift. The student will also be given an evaluation in order to help them recognize their gifts. The student will come away with a complete knowledge of the gifts and they should be able to recognize them in themselves and others.

 

 

GRCI   Overcoming Sin

 

This is a detailed study about sin and how one overcomes it. The student will learn where sin gets its power, how to deal with it in a biblical way in order to overcome them. This lesson puts sin in the proper perspective in order to free the student to do the work of God.

 

 

BBSI  New Testament Reading & Interpretation

 

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to bible reading and interpretation. There will be some historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of some of the New Testament books. It is also our goal to make the Bible part of the student’s life and to develop in the student a love for the Scriptures. The student will then write a thesis on a subject out of the New Testament that the student is passionate about.

 

 

 

Level Two

 

 

BBSII  Biblical Principles of Prosperity

 

This lesson is designed to give the student the principles of prosperity that God has designed so that we can access the supernatural laws of the kingdom of God. We will also put to rest all of the questions concerning tithing.

 

 

FNDII  The Treasure Within

 

This course was developed to instill in the student the understanding of how they are created so that they will begin to look to their Creator for their needs. To get the student to understand themselves and answer many questions as to why they do the things they do and why they feel the way they do; to produce the idea that they were created to be indwelt by their Creator.

 

 

SPWII  Compromising With Jezebel

 

This lesson will give the student an opportunity to look inside themselves to find areas where they have come into agreement with their adversary the devil. By identifying those areas, the student is able to repent and come out of agreement with the spirits that seek their destruction which will produce the atmosphere of peace and abundance in their lives. This course will also teach us to recognize the enemy's tactics in others so that we can protect the Church.

 

 

BBSII  The Role of Women From a Biblical Perspective

 

This is an exciting lesson which finally puts to rest the arguments concerning the differences of the roles of men and women in the Church. The knowledge this course will impart will motivate you and bring a new revelation to how God views marriage. We will go through those controversial statements that Apostle Paul made and deal with them using sound hermeneutic principles of interpretation.

 

 

FFMII  Church Government (The Body of Christ)

 

This lesson defines the Church, what it really is, what it is portrayed as today, and how we fit into it. It defines church government, what the bible states, and what we see being used today. It covers an in depth study of the Body of Christ and the structure of that Body. We also introduce the student to the concept of the five-fold ministry.

 

 

FFMII  The High Priest, the Apostle, and the Prophet

 

In order to give the student a smooth transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament, we cover the calling of priest and high priest as it concerns New Testament ministry. We also begin our first and second installment of the five callings. We will cover the calling of Apostle and Prophet. We define them to bring clarity to their purpose to the Body of Christ.

 

 

FFMII  Are There Still Prophets and Apostles Today?

 

This course was developed to give the student an understanding of the arguments used by those that consider the prophet and apostle as non-existent in the church today. We take each of their arguments and exegetically deal with them. The student can expect to come away with the ability to defend the presence of these callings in the world today. The secondary purpose of this course is to enlighten the church to the presence of these important callings in today’s church.

 

 

BBSII  The Twelve Apostles

 

We will take a journey through the lives of the twelve apostles. We will look at their similarities and the differences, their failures and their successes. This will give us understanding of their transition from disciples into apostles. We will look into their backgrounds and their purpose.

 

 

GRCII  The Glory of God is Shriveling

 

In this installment we will show that each Christian is a bearer of the Glory of God. The student will learn what the definition of the glory of God is, and what it means to carry that glory within them. It also deals with how this glory is diminished in the life of the Christian. The goal of this lesson is make the student aware of their importance in God’s kingdom and give them the knowledge that would help them to take their proper place in displaying the Glory of God.

 

 

SPWII  The Road to Freedom

 

This lesson was developed to give the student a working knowledge of what spiritual warfare is; how to recognize bondage and how to get free. When the student has completed this course, he/she will know how to set others free as well.

 

 

SPWII  Rules of Engagement I

 

The purpose of this lesson is to give the student an understanding of spiritual warfare, what it is, and what it is not. To prepare the student to do correct warfare that they might know how first to tear down their own strongholds before they attempt to help others. To properly engage the enemy in the ways taught us by the Master and our King, Jesus.

 

 

GRCII  How Can I Become More Brilliant

 

In this course we discuss how we can increase the Glory of God in our lives. We show the student that God takes us through a process, and it is this process that produces more glory in our lives. The student will learn to surrender to this process rather than to resist it. It also prepares the student to be encouraged in difficult times.

 

 

GRCII  Light Bearers

 

This lesson stresses the call to bear one’s light high on a hill for all to see. It shows the student that the purpose of God filling us with His glory is for us to reveal that glory to the world. The student will come away with a true understanding of what means to separate themselves from the world. The student will learn that the work of God for their life starts now, even though they are still in training.

 

 

SPWII  Building a Philosophy for Life

 

The purpose of this lesson is to take a historical look at the philosophical models that have shaped our world. We want to instill in the student a clear picture of how this nation has degraded morally and philosophically to the place where it accepts moral relativism and secular humanism over the biblical model of morality and law.

 

 

 

BBSII  Old Testament Reading & Interpretation

 

The purpose of this course is to continue the student's development into bible reading and interpretation. There will be some historical, geographical, and cultural backgrounds of some of the Old Testament books. It is also our goal to make the Bible part of the student’s life and to develop in the student a love for the Scriptures. The student will then write a thesis on a subject out of the Old Testament that the student is passionate about.

 

 

 

Level Three

 

 

FNDIII  Jesus, Our High Priest

 

In this lesson we take a look at Jesus through the eyes of the Old Testament priesthood. The student will come away with some new insights into the priesthood of the Old Testament as well as the priesthood of the New Testament. This lesson not only looks at the Levitical priesthood, but it also takes an important look at the Melchizedek priesthood.

 

 

GRCIII  God is Charismatic

 

This course is designed to deal with the controversial subject of the charismatic movement. We deal with both sides of this issue and try to bring some information into the debate that will hopefully bring peace to this subject.

 

 

FNDIII  Walking in the Light

 

The purpose of this lesson is to differentiate in the mind of the believer, the flesh, and the spirit. To teach the student to live in, walk in, and talk in the Spirit. We deal with the emotional and fleshly minded man so as to teach the student to be spiritually minded.

 

 

GRCIII  Without Excuse

 

This important lesson deals with forgiveness in the life of the believer. We point out the great value and importance of walking in forgiveness toward our fellow believers and the world. This lesson will point out the dire effects that unforgiveness has upon our lives and coaches the student to embark upon a life that is free from animosity.

 

 

FNDIII  Baptism

 

 

 

 

RPTIII  The Jewish Wedding

 

This exciting lesson reveals so much in the teaching of Jesus. By understanding the ceremony of the Jewish wedding, the student will have a greater understanding of the synaptic gospels and the words of Jesus. This ceremony also has great implications concerning water baptism and the return of our Lord for His bride, the Church.

 

 

SPWIII  Rules of Engagement II

 

This lesson picks up where “Rules of Engagement Part I” left off. In this lesson we deal with the danger of presumption. We also teach the student why it is important not to magnify, exalt, or revile demons. This lesson will also deal with God’s established authorities and what that means concerning our engagement of them. 

 

 

SPWIII  Rules of Engagement III

 

This lesson will continue building on the “Rules of Engagement Part II” We start with bringing understanding to the authority of the believer. We deal with the limitations or boundaries of that authority, and coach the student to stay within their realm of authority. We teach the student what their ambassadorial roles are and how to function as a good ambassador.

 

 

FFMIII  The Teacher, the Pastor, and the Evangelist

 

We continue our study of the five fold official callings. In these three installments we will take a close look at the Teacher, the Pastor and the Evangelist and their purpose in Christ’s Church. We look at what drives the them in the Body of Christ. We also take an important look at their responsibility toward the Church and the Lord.

 

 

FNDIII  Our Prayer Life

 

In this lesson we look at the different kinds of prayer found in the bible. We also teach the importance of the prayer of faith to access the divine nature of God. The student will understand how important it is to inquire of the Lord and how to hear His voice. They will also learn how to test the words that they think come from God.

 

 

SPWIII  Generational Curses

 

This lesson looks at the popular term “Generational Curse.” We take an in depth look at who is doing the cursing, and how to break those curses. We stick closely to the Scriptures to arrive at the truth on this matter as there is so much different teachings out there. The student should come away from this course with a complete understanding of what is a generational curse. This will give the student the knowledge to set others free.

 

 

FNDII  Who I am in Christ

 

This lesson is designed to paint you a picture of who you are as a Christian. It is vitally important that we understand our rights as given to us by God, and how to interact with God. When we understand who we are, we are better able to successfully accomplish God's will in our lives, and we will find that there is a peace and contentment that follows this understanding as well.

 

 

 

 

Level Four

 

 

BBSIV  Sermon Discovery, Development, and Delivery

 

This course was developed to teach the students how to compile sermons; including what to look for when reading the bible, how to exegete that information, and turn them into sermon outlines. The student learns the importance of body language when delivering a sermon and the proper dress for today's pulpit. The student preacher is given a safe environment in which to present their sermons so they can practice without fear. 

 

 

FNDIV  Praise and Worship

 

In this course we make the connection between a believer’s praise and worship and their Father God. We define the terms and identify the different types of praise and worship. The student should come away with a renewed spirit toward praise and worship.

 

 

RPTIV  Vanished

 

This course takes a close look at the doctrine of the return of Christ for His Church. We look at pre, mid, and post tribulation models. The student should have enough information from this course to make an informed choice as to the correct position.

 

 

RPTIV  The Preterit’s View

 

In our study on eschatology, we look into the preterit’s view. We explore the possibilities of this doctrine to determine its validity. This lesson will give the student the necessary information to communicate with others on a level that will be respected. The student will again be able to make informed decisions as to the truth of this view.

 

 

SPWIV  The Journey

 

This is a lesson that takes a spiritual look at the Christian’s journey from the time of their new birth till they reach a place of completion or maturity. It will reveal some of the pitfalls and will highlight those important areas that will make the journey an easier one. The student will see how their attitudes and actions can facilitate or stunt their climb up the mountain of maturity.

 

 

FNDIV The Pursuits of Man

 

We recognize that God instilled within His creation certain desires and needs. In this lesson we look at the godly ways of acquiring those things. The bible does not tell us to not pursue them, but HOW to pursue them. When the student follows the directions that God has given in the pursuit of these things, they will live a life of blessing.

 

 

BBSIV  Advanced Sermon Discovery, Development, and Delivery

 

This is an advanced course to teach the students how to compile sermons; including what to look for when reading the bible, how to exegete that information, and turn them into sermon outlines. The student learns the importance of body language when delivering a sermon and the proper dress for today's pulpit. The student preacher is given a safe environment in which to present their sermons so they can practice without fear. 

 

 

SPWIV  Suicide

 

Every Minister of the Gospel needs to understand suicide and how to deal with it. In this course we look at the root of suicide. By exposing the root, the minister can intervene in a timely way that can bring a person from the very brink of suicide. The concepts found in this lesson will prepare the student how to quickly get a person to reconsider their decision to commit suicide. They will also be equipped to give the person information that will help the one who is suicidal overcome suicide for good.

 

 

SPWIV  Our Protective Covering 

 

This lesson gives a close up view of the armor of the believer. We define each item and relate it to its use and the connection with other pieces. The purpose is to give the student a model of what the development of doctrine and truth can mean to the war they are engaged in. This is a powerful lesson that teaches the development of these pieces of armor.

 

 

SPWIV  Cult Awareness

 

This is an extensive study of cults. We first lay the groundwork with ten clear points that make a belief system a cult. We examine some of the main stream cults prevalent in today’s world. This should give the student the information needed to converse with and win those involved in cults to Christ. We also take a close look at the parable of the wheat and the tares.