Program

• Attend two 1.5 hr classes each Thursday taught by Northside pastors and qualified guest instructors.
• Students will have weekly homework/reading assignments and come prepared to discuss in class.
• Students are required to serve regularly in a volunteer ministry throughout the duration of enrollment.
• Second-year students will serve a practicum with a pastor/director for 5-8 hrs/wk to receive valuable hands-on ministry experience.
• Second-year students have the option to attend a ministry conference with Northside staff.
• Meet with a staff mentor to provide support and assess progress.
• Second-year students who complete the program (classes + practicums) receive a $900 voucher to participate in a Northside short-term mission trip.

Classes

Bible - Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm
Bible is taught as a 2-year class, using a modified Discipleship Curriculum (DC).
Year One:

• Overview of the New Testament
• Genesis
• Evangelism & Discipleship
• Practical Application of the Bible
• Intro to Biblical Leadership

Year Two:

• Life of Christ
• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Doctrine and Difficult Issues
• Bible, Church, and Christian History
• Denominations, World Religions, and Cults

Practical Ministry - Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
The Practical Ministry class is offered in year one and teaches the basic essentials to build a solid Christian foundation for any future pursuit.

• Discover God’s plan for this world and His will for your life
• Discover your unique spiritual gifts, God-given talents, and personality with assessment tools to determine the best career path and ministry for you
• Learn spiritual disciplines for a healthy spiritual life
• Receive an overall understanding of various ministries and ministry career options
• Learn how to manage personal finances from Biblical principles

Leadership Development 
This year-two class trains students to become effective leaders in any career or ministry.

• Develop the characteristics and qualities of an effective and godly leader
• Learn management vs leadership
• Learn how to impact, influence, and motivate others
• Learn how to lead through change, conflict, and failure
• Learn how to build, lead, and keep a team
• Learn how to recruit, train, and work with volunteers