Welcome! On this page you can learn more about our classes. You can find the syllabi and assignments. You can also look at our conference forum and chat area for a sample course. You cannot, however, enter a regular class conference forum or chat area unless you are enrolled for that class.

Program Overview

This program is designed to give elders, deacons, and other church leaders a solid theological education at their own pace without having to leave their homes or jobs. Each course counts as 2 unit hours. Approximately 2-4 hours of study per week is required, divided evenly between reading, viewing or listening, and written assignments.

Note that these courses, while delivering an excellent level of training, are not for credit and no degree is awarded. Upon completion of the program (20 hours), students will be granted a Certificate of Approved Church Leadership at our annual conference. You are free to take one or more courses at a time, noting the time requirements above. The program should be completed within five years.

Professors are chosen for their academic credentials, expertise in the subject, and experience in ministry. The student is encouraged to take advantage of interacting with the professor and other students on the on-line posting board.

Course sequence for the Church Leadership Training Program

Semester	Class
Spring	Theo 351 – Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation Theo 352 – Ecclesiology: The Church Bible 451 – OT Survey
Summer	Theo 353 – Prolegomena & Bibliology (Haller) Theo 354 – Theology Proper, Christology, Pneumatology (Badger) Bible 452 – NT Survey (Badger)
Autumn	Theo 356 – Eschatology Theo 357 – Peripatology: The Christian Walk Bible 455 – Introduction to Hermeneutics Prac Min 752 – Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Graduation Requirements

The courses listed above are all required in order to complete the Church Leadership Training program. Courses need to be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA overall. In addition, to receive the Certificate of Approved Church Leadership, each student will be required to sign a statement of agreement with the school’s doctrinal statement. Ceremonies recognizing and acknowledging those who have received the Certificate will take place during the annual GES ministry conference.