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God's call to ministry
Has God called you to the ministry of preaching or teaching the Word of God? Feel lead to follow a spiritual path in your education? Whether you’re wishing to advance academically or studying to better prepare for ministry or missionary. Our theology degree programs will give you a solid foundation in theology, practical ministry and biblical studies. You will understand the history, context and message of the Bible more deeply and explore answers to significant questions of life and purpose.
Once a Christian feels an ushering of the spirit OR knows God's calling is upon them; the next step is know what capacity of ministry they are gifted and called to fill. There are 5 distinct possibilities.
Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher
The concept of the five-fold ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11, "It was he who gave some to be (1) apostles, some to be (2) prophets, some to be (3) evangelists, and some to be (4) pastors and (5) teachers." Primarily as a result of this verse, some believe God has restored, or is restoring, the offices of apostle and prophet in the church today.
Ephesians 4:12-13 tells us that the purpose of the five-fold ministry is, "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." So, since the body of Christ definitely is not built up to unity in the faith and has not attained to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ, the thinking goes, the offices of apostle and prophet must still be in effect.
However, Ephesians 2:20 informs us that the church is "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone." If the apostles and prophets were the foundation of the church, are we still building the foundation?
Hebrews 6:1-3 encourages us to move on from the foundation. Although Jesus Christ is most definitely active in the church today, His role as the cornerstone of the church was completed with His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. If the work of the cornerstone is, in that sense, complete, so must the work of the apostles and prophets, who were the foundation, be complete.
What was the role of the apostles and prophets? It was to proclaim God's revelation, to teach the new truth the church would need to grow and thrive. The apostles and prophets completed this mission. How? By giving us the Word of God. The Word of God is the completed revelation of God. The Bible contains everything the church needs to know to grow, thrive, and fulfill God's mission
The cornerstone work of the apostles and prophets is complete. The ongoing work of the apostles and prophets is manifested in the Holy Spirit speaking through and teaching us God's Word. In that sense, the five-fold ministry is still active.
PLEASE keep in mind; there are those who have an exclusive calling to the five-fold “gift ministry” and God calls them to fulfill a constant role in the context of that gift. However, there is no one in the body that is excluded from being a minister.
If you become mature in Jesus Christ – you will be a minister, period.
When you open your mouth at work, at home, or school, you are ministering something.
Whether your interest is an earned degree or just a personal Bible study... our drive for academic excellence will provide you with a sound biblical perspective as you journey through the Word of God.
We do not make claims to have all of the pieces to the puzzle but we help you stretch,
grow and become unified in gifts, calling and faith.
Career Opportunities
- Family and Child Social Workers
- Substance Abuse Counselors
- Guidance Counselors
- Mental Health Counselors
- Vocational Counselors
- Probation Officers
- Public Health Social Workers
- Therapists
- Child Care Worker
- Day Care Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- College Professor
- Private Tutor Church Administration
- Church Planting
- Human Services
- Ministerial Teacher & Pastor
- Missions Work
- Religious Education
- Youth Ministry
Our entire staff of dedicated believers strive to make the study of the Bible an experience of academic excellence with a biblical focus. We encourage Christ-centered people of different ages, ethnicities, and denominations gain the theological understanding, spiritual formation, and proven skills necessary for effective ministry to the church and the world.
The Bible is our primary textbook and the Holy Spirit is our guiding influence. We believe the Bible (i.e., the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments) is the Word of God, comprises the totality of Holy Scripture and is the original text. It remains infallible in all its substance, and is sufficient for salvation and sanctification. Therefore, it is the supreme, final, and authoritative standard for faith, theology, and life. We seek to teach the Word of God in such a way that its message can be applied to an individual’s life, leading that person to greater maturity in Christ. You will find yourself encouraged to know and use your spiritual gifts as you follow God's will for your life.
Choose the degree, diploma or personal study program that will encourage you to become more deeply rooted and grounded in God's Word.
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