CERTIFICATE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
Course Title Course No.
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The Role
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Deacon
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DEA 101
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The term deacon comes from the Greek word diákonos meaning servant or minister. It appears at least 29 times in the New Testament. The term designates an appointed member of the local church who assists by serving other members and meeting material needs.
The role or office of deacon was developed in the early church primarily to minister to the physical needs of the members of the body of Christ. In Acts 6:1-6 we see the initial stage of development. |
Evangelist
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EVG 102
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First, the word "evangelist" comes from the Greek word, euaggelistes, which means a messenger of good news.
The role of the pastor who specializes in evangelism and/or outreach varies widely from church to church. The person who engages in evangelism and outreach should first be gifted by the Holy Spirit in these areas and that gifting should be clear to both the pastor and those he serves. Ephesians 4:7-8 and 11-13 state, “But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. |
Prophet/Prophetess
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PRP 102
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A prophet admonishes, warns, directs, encourages, intercedes, teaches and counsels. She/he brings the word of God to people and calls people to respond.
As an eye, a prophet explains the plan and purpose of God and tells people what God will do in the future. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret unto his servants the prophets. |
Bishops
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EP 200-201
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Preparation for the Episcopate This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge and understanding of the Episcopal Office. Careful attention to how Bishops are elected or appointed, their qualifications, responsibilities and required documentations. Special emphasis is placed on the role and responsibilities of the Presiding Prelate in the area electing or appointing Bishops of the Lord's Church. Episcopal Studies This course is to teach those that have a desire to become a Bishop of the Lord's Church. This is a course thereby able to train and equip both Women and Men, Our desire is to teach those of process of the Bishopric as well as the Appointment of said Bishop. We will considerate and focus of proper protocol and vesture of the Episcopal. This is a diploma course which consist of six classes which will be focused in the area of scripture evidence, historical background and development, proper usage administration and working knowledge developing understanding of ranks, levels, titles, positions and offices with the episcopate. |
Priests
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PH 202
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Office of The Priest
The Priestly Formation Program is centered around the Four Pillars of Priestly Formation. Formation is developed through four aspects: human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral. Each seminarian is formed and prepared for the priesthood via coursework and study, field education, spiritual direction, retreats, workshops and living in community with one another. The program fulfills all the requirements of the Apostolic Church. Students meeting the requirements of this program automatically fulfill the requirements of the M.Div. program. |
Elders
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PH 302
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Office of The Elder
Elder training is based on Scripture and will require discipline of the participant. Training is focused on the root - the heart of the man or woman, a heart made new by the power of God. The mechanics of being an elder are periphery to instruction on what the Scriptures require of a manor woman who is an elder. That being said, the focus of the training elements are set to educate on the doctrine of Biblical leadership and what the call to being an elder will mean in the execution of this call. Through reading and instruction in the Word along with mentoring the goal is by the Holy Spirit to round out the elder candidate. We seek more than greater knowledge and accumulated information, but to accelerate the spiritual growth needed to be a qualified elder. |