The Children’s Ministry Certificate Track is a 60-credit program that fulfills the educational requirements for the first two levels of AG ministerial credentials: Certified Minister and Licensed Minister. In addition, the program fulfills the four-course (eight-credit) Children’s Ministry Certificate requirement.
The Children’s Ministry Certificate course track includes training specific to a children’s ministry context along with the educational requirements for ministerial credentialing. Earn this AA degree entirely through web-based learning with Global University.
An introductory study of our Lord’s life and times according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It examines the historical setting, His life between the Annunciation and the Ascension, and His message and method, including His parables and miracles. Organized around three themes—(1) the world, (2) the Man, and (3) the message—this introduction helps to fuse our understanding of His life and work with our commitment to live by the values He taught and demonstrated.
A practical approach to the Old Testament that gives students material they can use in teaching and preaching. It covers significant details from every book in the Old Testament in an inspirational yet informative manner.
A biblical, comprehensive, and strategic plan requires the empowerment of the Spirit to produce spiritual fruit and a flourishing church. The strategic plan is based on Acts 2 and focuses on developing Spirit-empowered disciples who will be involved in the five functions found there: connect, grow, serve, go, and worship. Assessment tools are used to identify areas where changes are needed, and the strategic plan is used to focus on God’s vision for each local church.
A survey course giving the student background for understanding, teaching, and applying the principles of the New Testament. Key facts from each book of the New Testament are highlighted in a manner that can be used in preaching and teaching.
A study of historic Christian doctrines as expressed through Protestant and evangelical traditions. The course provides a complete study of the “Statement of Fundamental Truths” of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
An introductory course on the principles for interpreting Scripture. It summarizes the need for hermeneutical principles and explores the qualifications, tools, and goals of a biblical interpreter. This is followed by a historical survey of hermeneutics from early Jewish interpreters to the present. The course includes a unit on the general and specific principles for interpreting the Bible, a unit on genres, and a unit on applying the principles. Students develop skills by practicing the principles in the provided exercises.
A biblical approach to the relationships that are important to the minister, both personally and professionally. It looks at temperament theory and its relevance to human relations. This course examines relationships and ethics in view of the minister’s personal growth, ministry challenges, people in the community, and other ministers.
An examination of the four cardinal doctrines of the Assemblies of God: salvation, baptism in the Holy Spirit, healing, and the second coming of Christ. After an introductory unit on the importance of doctrine, there is a unit of study on each of the doctrines. This course is essential to further understanding the complete Pentecostal message as presented in other courses.
A study of the historical development of the Assemblies of God, the history of the missions movement in the Assemblies of God, and the ecclesiastical governance of the Fellowship. Attention is given to the General Council Constitution and Bylaws in relation to credentialed ministers, local churches, and district councils.
This internship requires the student to work with a local pastor to gain hands-on experience in various ministry activities. This course discusses the importance of a good attitude in ministry as well as many functions of ministry such as weddings and funerals. It also emphasizes servant leadership and the minister’s devotional life.
This class is designed for students to be able to understand the process whereby young people establish a deep and lasting faith. These keys, known as eight goals of discipleship, become anchors to their long-term faith. Students will discover ways to enhance these discipleship principles through both large- and small-group formats with the goal of raising up generations of kids and teens with faith that is strong enough to last.
NOTE: Upon completion of year one, the student will have completed the educational requirements for Certified Minister in the Assemblies of God. To apply for ministry credentials, please contact the district council or ministry network in which you reside.
A basic study of the principles of Christian preaching. The course emphasizes biblical exposition and covers practical matters such as the preparation of sermons, sources of materials, construction of sermon components, variety of sermon types, and delivery of sermons.
An in-depth study of the book of Romans. It focuses on Paul’s systematic explanation of the gospel to the Romans and offers insight into the doctrines of sin, salvation, and sanctification. Students will learn how union with Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit leads to spiritual growth.
A biblical approach to the principles of leadership. This course applies those principles in the church setting, giving the student the practical skills needed to serve in a leadership role in the local church.
A practical study of the principles Paul wrote to the churches during his imprisonment. The concepts are presented in language that is easy to understand with explanations, illustrations, and applications that make the concepts helpful to students in both their personal lives and ministries.
A biblical approach to conflict resolution. This course offers a scriptural way to deal with the inevitable occasions when conflict arises, particularly in a church setting. It offers practical principles for resolving the conflict in a manner that is pleasing to God.
A thorough study of the content, purposes, principles, and applications of Acts. The course emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in the early church and today. Attention is given to the geographical, numerical, cultural, and theological growth of the church from Jerusalem to Rome. The journeys of Paul are examined as the background for his epistles.
The local church is the provenance of evangelism for reaching its community and the world. After a foundational, biblical theology of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s role in evangelism, this course proposes a comprehensive and integrated approach to evangelism in the local church that avoids over-compartmentalizing evangelism and discipleship. It focuses on a variety of evangelism methods, the evangelistic purpose of an organized fellowship of churches, and pastoral leadership in evangelism. The largest portion of the course is devoted to the evangelistic responsibility of all believers and practical biblical instruction about effective personal evangelism.
A biblical study of end-time events written from a Pentecostal perspective. The course studies the Rapture plus various views of the Tribulation and the Millennium. It provides excellent material for teaching and preaching on the second coming of Christ.
An introductory course in the science of missions. It is a survey of the theology, history, and methods of Christian missions in general and within the Assemblies of God in particular. There is a special emphasis on recent developments, crucial issues, current trends, and missions as they are carried out through national and local churches.
This course helps the student develop the right attitude for ministry. It examines characteristics to be avoided and tests to be passed in the life of a minister. It further focuses on public aspects of ministry, such as teaching, preaching, and leading meetings. The personal life of the minister, including time management and personal health, is also discussed.
Creative Preaching for Children provides students with tools to develop clear and engaging services for children with exciting techniques, creative structure, and deep biblical learning. Creative Preaching aims to build enduring faith in the lives of the next generation. Upon completion, students should have acquired skills in multiple facets of teaching, as well as knowledge of how children learn and grow in godly faith and conduct.
NOTE: Upon completion of year two, the student will have completed the educational requirements for Licensed Minister in the Assemblies of God. To apply for ministry credentials, please contact the district council or ministry network in which you reside.
Essential Elements of Children’s Ministry provides students understanding of primary elements of 21st-century children’s ministry. The course helps children’s ministry leaders understand how to create an actionable plan for keeping children safe, applicable to their specific context. It also familiarizes students with the use of digital resources in achieving their ministry goals. The course presents approaches to community outreach in light of cultural challenges, the needs in specific communities, and the dynamics of the home. The combination of these three areas of focus make Essential Elements of Children’s Ministry a relevant course for anyone pursuing a children’s ministry path.
A study of 1 and 2 Corinthians, providing the student with truths for teaching and preaching as well as practical assistance in dealing with the issues facing today’s church. The student will learn how Paul instructed the Corinthians to deal with division and difficulty. By applying these same principles, the student will be prepared to deal with the challenges of ministry in the twenty-first century.
An overview of the biblical teaching on prayer and worship leads to practical considerations for cultivating intimacy with Christ in every aspect of life, from personal, private prayer to corporate celebration. Students will discover the joys and benefits of a dynamic prayer life and gain a fresh appreciation for the many ways in which the Holy Spirit makes prayer and worship both meaningful and powerful. An examination of some of the common challenges of prayer, such as learning to hear God’s voice, the problem of unanswered prayer, and what to do when it seems God is not speaking, is followed by practical insight for becoming more effective and fervent prayer warriors.
An introductory study of many principles, procedures, and techniques used in today’s business world as they apply to the local church and its leadership. Attention is given to organizing and staffing functions of the church, practical methods of raising money for the church’s expenses, keeping good records, and managing the church’s money, facilities, and equipment. It also gives students a practical understanding of the law in order to recognize and resolve legal questions confronting pastors and churches today.
Every ministry has its own unique set of challenges. Knowing how to set your ministry up to succeed and properly responding to challenges are critical for long-term success. This course offers valuable insight in leading children’s ministry for the long haul. Ministry can be an extremely rewarding yet demanding job. This course helps the student understand that children’s ministry is worth devoting one’s life to and can be enjoyable and rewarding.
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This course teaches you the skills you need to find, access, evaluate, analyze, and use information ethically and legally, for any need in your studies, your personal life, or your ministry. Introduction to Information Literacy: The Academic Library and Research is foundational to your entire college career as well as your life’s work and is designed to introduce you to concepts such as where information comes from; how it is organized, discovered, and used; and how it is communicated by adapting, applying, and representing new ideas.
In increasingly pluralistic societies, effectively reaching people for Christ requires churches and believers to equip themselves to reach individuals who have different kinds of personalities and worldviews. This course develops five basic paths to Christian faith based on different ways people prefer, consider, and confirm spiritual reality: seeing its demonstration through the community of faith, understanding its relevance for individual needs, understanding its relevance for societal needs, experiencing its reality, and seeing the evidence for its validity. The second half of the course familiarizes students with the four world religions, besides Christianity, with the largest number of adherents: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and folk religions—and the contemporary forms these religions have taken. It also examines the three most common Western worldviews—modernism, postmodernism, and alternative spiritualities. Each lesson provides recommendations from ministers and missiologists for reaching the adherents of these religions and worldviews.
Introductory Writing students practice and acquire fundamental writing principles: parts of speech; sentence structure and sentence types; and punctuation. The course project consists of four assigned essays, submitted incrementally; thus, students receive individual feedback from instructors throughout the course. The collateral writing assignment (CWA) teaches vital research skills, requiring students to develop a research question and thesis statement. Students will gather notes from scholarly sources, organize their body of research, and write an accurately documented report.
The third of three required internships for the Ministerial Diploma. Building on the foundation of the previous two internship courses, this course focuses on three attributes of the heart of
ministry, characteristics to be avoided, tests that must be passed in the life of the ministry, basic areas of pastoral counseling, and other skills needed to be a successful pastor.
NOTE: Upon completion of year three, the student will have completed the course requirements for the Associate of Arts in Church Ministries and the Hydrate Certificate.
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