Program
Here are the basics:
- 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 will serve 100 hours of ministry service to receive valuable hands-on ministry experience.
- Students who complete the program (classes + practicum) receive up to $450* voucher to participate in a Northside short-term mission trip. (*based on attendance)
Classes
Practical Ministry/Leadership Development -
Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm
Semester one: Practical Ministry
- Receive an overall understanding of various ministries and ministry career options
- 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
Semester two: Leadership Development
- Develop the characteristics and qualities of an effective and godly leader
- Learn how to be an emotionally healthy leader
- Learn from various pastors & Christian leaders
- 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
- Complete a leadership project to experience church/Christian leadership
Bible Class -
Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
Semester One:
- Intro to the Bible
- Overview of the Old Testament
- History of Israel
Semester Two:
- Overview of the New Testament
- Life of Christ
- Church and Christian History