The scope of this vertical will include: 

• Learn and apply basic biblical and theological knowledge with the practice of ministering to others in daily life 
• Develop basic teaching/preaching/sharing skills 
• Administrative qualifications 
• Relational skills/working with others 

The following objectives will be met in the interactive sessions: 

• Old Testament Survey 
• New Testament Survey 
• Intro to Christian Theology (God, humanity, Person and Work of Christ, Person & work of the Holy Spirit, nature & role of the church, role of family) 
• Learning tools: Inductive Bible Study (observation, interpretation, and application of the scriptures) 
• Keys to effective preaching & teaching 
• Care & counsel: personal ministry 
• Servant leadership 
• Personal holiness: character of God’s ministers 
• “Go ye therefore”: missions & evangelism 
• Spiritual Disciplines: fasting, prayer, intercession, quiet time, devotionals 
• Testimony presentation 
• Family Dynamics 

PLUS ALL LIFE APPLICATION COURSES (HOME MAINTENANCE & CARPENTRY, CULINARY ARTS/COOKING, CHILDCARE SKILLS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THE JESUS WAY (TRAIN TO REIGN), FAITH AT WORK AND LEADERSHIP, OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS.