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Class Order And Structure
Classes are five weeks long with a one week break between classes.
Church leadership certificate requires first six classes below.
Pastoral ministry certificate requires all twelve listed classes.
English Primer (2-week free class)
Paper writing, APA, Citations, Etc.
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The Bible will be used extensively as a primary text in each class.
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101 Spiritual Formation
Book “Celebration of Discipline”, Richard Foster
This class will familiarize the students with the common and various forms of spiritual discipline
highlighted in scripture. Survey, basic understanding, and application of the spiritual disciplines
will be explored and practiced. A plan for personal devotion as well as exploration of personal
strengths and struggles will be included.
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102 Exegetics / Public Presentation
Books “God’s Top 40”, Jeff Greco
"FORRMAL” Bible Study Method Workbook (included), Tabor College
This class will familiarize the students with study and presentation techniques for the scriptures
and ministry in general.
103 Bible 1 – NT Acts and Epistles
Book ”Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul”, Richard B. Hays
This course will familiarize the students with the Book of Acts and the Epistles
in the New Testament.
104 Leadership / Church Organizational Dynamics
Book “Comeback Churches”, Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson
This course will familiarize students with biblical leadership structures in the local church as well
as how that leadership structure can effectively fulfill the biblical mission of the local church.
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105 Missions
Book “Revolution in World Missions”, K.P. Yohannan
This class will familiarize students with the importance of missions in the kingdom as well as the
local church considering church growth, giving, and member involvement. Students will also
develop a biblical understanding of proper mission development and support.
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106 Bible 2 – NT Gospels and Revelation
Book "Dancing with Wolves While Feeding the Sheep", Ray S. Anderson
This course will familiarize the students with the gospels and the book of Revelation
in the New Testament.
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107 Leadership 2 – Practical Church Management
Book “Talent is Never Enough”, John Maxwell
108 Bible 3 – OT History (Genesis – Nehemiah)
Book "The Bible Jesus Read", Philip Yancey
This course is designed to familiarize the students with the Old Testament historical books.
Survey, basic understanding, construction, and application of this part of the scriptures will be
explored and practiced.
109 Bible 4 – OT Wisdom and Prophets
Book “The Prophetic Imagination”, Walter Brueggemann
This will familiarize the students with the Old Testament Wisdom Literature and the Major and
Minor Prophets. Survey, basic understanding, construction, and application of this part of the
scriptures will be explored and practiced.
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110 Ethics/Philosophy/Apologetics
Book Christian Theology, A Case Method Approach – Robert A. Evans and Thomas D. Parker
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2 Individualized Study Tracks
Introduced at 6-month mark, completed prior to finish
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111 Practicum
40 hours of service at a local church
Write up a plan for the hours
Locate a mentor/sponsor/supervisor
Record hours
Journal reflections
112 Major Project
Design a project or presentation specific to your field
Examples – Design and implement curriculum, Organize and implement a retreat
Write a 6-8 page research paper
Online Resource Center – Available to all current and former students
Marriage Outline, Funeral Outline, Pastoral Care Visitation tips/discussion
For more information contact Dr. Greco at jeff@come2crossroads.org