Enrollment
Courses Offered in Upcoming Semester
Fall/2026 Courses
Church on Misson/Tuesdays
Church on Mission: This course examines how churches operate, grow, and multiply in the harvest field. The core function of the church is to make disciples. Out of discipleship comes the development of the church’s purpose, leadership, and mission.
Instructor: Rev. Anthony Ferriell
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks
APEST/Wednesdays
APEST: This course will focus intently on the gifts the Holy Spirit gives to the Church in Ephesians 4:11-16. Definitions and discussions on Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherding, and Teaching will be presented to the student, as well as an in-depth look at each APEST role.
Instructor: Carey Skatzka
Credits: 3
Starts: September 9
Length: 12 weeks
Full-time Ministry Tract
These classes are designed for those who intend to make pastoral ministry their primary occupation, such as those who are aspiring to be Youth, Associate, or Senior Pastors. The courses are more academic in nature with heavier workloads.
Systematic Theology 2/Asynchronous
Systematic Theology 2: This class is the second of two classes concerning Christian Theology. This class is designed to comprehensively survey foundational truths in systematic theology. Topics will include salvation, the church, and end times.
Instructor: Rev. Justin Whitcomb
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks
Preaching for Transformation /Asynchronous
Preaching for Transformation: The goal of every preacher is to preach the Word of God faithfully. In order for this to happen the preacher must immerse himself in the art and science of preaching. In this class, students will learn how to study the text, outline, develop, and deliver a sermon.
Instructor: Rev. Justin Whitcomb
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 Weeks
Bible Interpretation/Asynchronous
Bible Interpretation (Hermeneutics): This class is focused on the science and practice of bible interpretation or hermeneutics. This class is designed to comprehensively survey principles and practices of bible interpretation. It will cover topics such as analyzing context, metaphor/symbolism, and bible genres.
Instructor: Rev. Justin Whitcomb
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks
Co-Vocational/Elder Tract
These classes are designed for those who intend to work in part-time ministry or serve as an elder for their church. The content is challenging yet geared toward individuals who do not aspire to enter full-time pastoral ministry.
Theology 1/Asynchronous
Theology 1: This is the first of two theology courses designed to give you a solid grounding in Christian theology. Topics include the origin, inspiration, and authority of the Bible; the nature and relationship of the Trinity; the divinity, humanity, person, and work of Jesus Christ; the nature and empowerment of the Holy Spirit; the creation of the world; mankind's descent into sin; and physical healing.
Instructor: Rev. Brendan Pittiglio
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks
Theology 2/Asynchronous
Theology 2: This course continues to teach key doctrinal beliefs required for licensing within the Missionary Church. It unfolds topics such as the Gospel and its life-changing message/work, prevenient grace, the end-times, the nature of Christ's return, Israel in prophecy, judgement, and the ordinances/sacraments.
Instructor: Rev. Brendan Pittiglio
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks
New Testament Survey/Asynchronous
New Testament Survey: This course is an introduction to all things New Testament. Students will study how it fulfills the OT, its common themes, its different genres, and the centrality of the Gospels. There will also be an emphasis on how to apply its concepts to our personal and ministerial lives.
Instructor: Rev. Brendan Pittiglio
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks
Old Testament Survey/Asynchronous
Old Testament Survey: This is a flyover course covering the story, connectivity, relevance, progression, and history of the Old Testament. It will focus on common themes found throughout the OT, how the OT leads to the NT, the different literary genres of the OT, and how to apply the OT to our lives today.
Instructor: Rev. Brendan Pittiglio
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks
Bible Interpretation/Asynchronous
Bible Interpretation: This course is an introduction to the basics of biblical interpretation, covering different methods of reading and making sense of scripture, as well as why learning these concepts is a vital pursuit for the believer. The Bible provides the framework for everything we believe, so we need to know how to read it correctly!
Instructor: Rev. Brendan Pittiglio
Credits: 3
Starts: September 8
Length: 12 weeks