The Ministry Skills Institute equips believers in practical ministry skills.  It is a non-denominational ministry school and has a campus at New Destiny Church.  Ministry Training courses are offered in the spring and the fall.  Course may be taken for enrichment or credit.  A Ministry Trainng Certificate is awarded to student who complete the 12 Basic Ministry courses for credit.

 

The courses include 9 hours of class time and an average of six hours of independent study for six weeks.  the classes are applicacable for people serving in ministry, for people preparing for full-time ministry and people desiring to increase their skills in serving the Lord in any capacity.

 

The cost for the courses is $125 per individual or $200 per couple.  The cost for the books for each course range from $35-50. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSI Basic Ministry Courses Spring 2014

 

MINISTERING THE WORD:  PREACHING & TEACHING  

Instructor Dr. Fel Bagunu     

Course dates and times:

                Saturday, January 18,  9am-12:30pm  

                Tuesday,  January 21,  7-9pm

                Saturday, January 25,  9am-12:30pm 

 

OBJECTIVE: This course focuses upon learning the necessary tools for developing a sermon or teaching from the Word of God and communicating it to people.  Special emphasis will be given to the preparation of the sermon/teaching, the preparation of the heart of the preacher/teacher and clearly delivering the message.

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Fel Bagunu served as Senior Associate Pastor and Executive Pastor at a mega-church in Kansas City, Missouri.  In 2010, he planted GracePointe Community Church where he now serves as the Senior pastor of this growing, multi-cultural congregation.  Dr. Fel received his Doctorate of Ministry degree in 2011 from Fuller Seminary.  He has been an instructor for the Ministry Skills Institute for over three years.

 

CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE:  FAITH FOUNDATIONS 

Instructors  Troy Wilson & Dallas Elder

 

Course dates and times:

         Saturday, March 22  9am-12:30pm

Tuesday, March 25  7-9pm

Saturday, March 29  9am-12:30pm

 

OBJECTIVE:  This class teaches the core beliefs of the Christian faith with the goal of fusing these foundational faith truths into the lives of believers.  It stresses the importance for each believer to have a solid understanding of basic Christian beliefs (doctrines) for a secure, authentic and fruitful faith in Christ.  Furthermore the course equips Christian leaders to shepherd and disciple their flocks as well as build ministry on solid truth foundations.

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Troy Wilson has a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary.  He has pastoral experience and currently serves the Lord as a hospital chaplain and the Associate Director of VisionVestors, the compassion projects ministry of Grace Covenant.

 

PASSION FOR WORSHIP 

Instuctor Wes Parker

 

Course dates and times:

Saturday, May 10  9am-12:30pm

Tuesday, May 13  7-9pm

Saturday, May 17  9am-12:30pm

 

OBJECTIVE:  The objective of this course is to give instruction toward understanding the role and importance of worship in the life of the believer and in ministry.  The course will cover the biblical and theological basis for worship, experiential (heart) dynamics, as well as practical and technical aspects for leading worship and creating a worship atmosphere where people connect with God’s Presence. 

 

INSTRUCTOR:  Wes Parker serves as the Pastor of Worship Arts Harmony Vineyard Church.  He has served in worship ministry for over 25 years.  He has a Masters Degree in Choral Conducting from University of Missouri-Kansas City.  Wes has a pastor’s heart, a passion to lead people into worship and is skilled in the craft of worship ministry.  He is an anointed teacher.  

 

To register for course contact the Mininstry Skills institute at 816.431.6217 or email MSI.  Also check out the MSI website for more information.