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Media & Resources

SoM Talks

The SoM

CORE TRACK

Students may start on any cycle and then continue for their three-year journey

3 Year Curriculum

Teaching Cycle

  • Personal Reflection

  • Spiritual, Biblical and Theological Foundations

  • Spiritual Disciplines

  • Discernment

Preaching Cycle

  • Communication Practicums

  • “Message” Development & Delivery

  • Feedback, Coaching & Mentoring

  • Worship Leadership

  • Introspection And Reflection

Healing Cycle

  • Engagement and outreach

  • Leading vs. Managing

  • Developing Self and Others

  • Stimulating Church Growth

  • Developing Spiritual Gifts

  • Pastoral Care

THE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY IS:

Supportive

  • Retreat-like sessions often at Grotonwood

  • Safe & Engaging

  • Personal Mentoring

Feasible & Affordable

  • Six weekends per year over 3 years plus four supporting sessions

  • Annual cost of $2,200 (equivalent to one class within a Seminary semester)

  • Financial opportunities may be available

Multi-Dimensional

  • Lay leader training for congregational ministry

  • Pastoral Path: Preparation and support

Learning Model

  • Plumb student’s own experiences for further growth

  • Collaborative interactions

  • Excel beyond knowledge acquisition

  • Manageable and aligned to balance the challenges of life

SoM Foundational Cycle

  • Year 1: Teaching Cycle

  • Year 2: Preaching Cycle

  • Year 3: Healing Cycle

FORMAT:

6 weekends per year

(March, April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov),

with homework and projects

$2,200 per year

(all inclusive, except travel to retreats)

COST:

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