NEW LIFE
Ministry Institute

Intro to Biblical Theory (Bibliology) -A study of the Bible.  The Holy Scriptures are the account of God’s effort to reveal Himself to every human being. In this course, we will explore the origin, formation, authority, inerrancy and divine inspiration of the Holy Scriptures. Theology - The study of God, His existence, nature, names, attributes and works. We will also explore the Trinity (Triunity) of God. 

Pneumatology–Ministry of the Holy Spirit-This course covers the scriptural revelation of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Relevant subjects discussed include His deity, divine names, symbols, as well as His work in the physical universe in relation to Christ and in the hearts of believers. The Pentecostal perspective is upheld. The baptism, gifts and graces of the Spirit are emphasized as aspects of His continuing ministry in the Church today. We will discuss the personal development of these gifts in the life of the believer and in the local church. We will explore the multiple functions and operations of each five-fold ministry and gifts. Students will be asked to complete an assessment and receive guidance to help discover their own unique gifts and recognize their 

Anthropology- The study of humankind. We will explore humanity as God’s creation, created in God’s image as living souls. We will study the original state of humans, the fall and the state of grace. Hamartiology-The doctrine of Sin. We will examine the problem of sin, its origin, the first human sin, the nature of sin, the universality of sin, the imputation of sin, original sin and depravity, the guilt of sin and the penalty of sin. Soteriology-The doctrine of salvation. We will explore how God has bridged the gap between His holiness and humankind’s sinfulness. We will cover salvation and the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ. We will also explore salvation and God’s sovereignty. We will study the necessity of repentance, the process of justification, and regeneration. We will cover salvation and adoption, the process of sanctification, and the assurance and security of the believer.

Divine Healing-Divine Healing is the power of the Lord Jesus Christ to heal the sick and the afflicted. In this course we will explore the reasonableness of divine healing, the origin of sickness, the spiritual nature of sickness, healing and the will of God, scriptural support of divine healing, divine healing through the church age, divine healing and the atonement, why Jesus healed the sick, why Christians should seek divine healing, methods of administering divine healing, why some are healed and some are not healed, how to respond to divine healing, divine life for the body and answers to objections to divine healing. Ecclesiology-The doctrine of the church. The study of the nature, ordinances, ministry, mission and government of the church. We will explore the church’s purpose in the world as well as New Testament Pentacostal church life, ministry and leadership. 

BI101-New Testament Survey-A brief overview of the books of the Bible to help students understand the themes, unity and purpose of each book. The focus of study also includes the author and the distinguishing features of each book. We will use teaching by Dr. Chuck Missler as we also explore information about Scripture’s relation to itself, to us and to the world at large.

An overview of the culture and history in various Old Testament books. A brief overview of the major events of Genesis, the age of the Patriarchs, the Exodus/Wilderness journey, the conquest of Canaan, the transition from Israel’s tribal confederation to the United Monarchy, the dual Monarchies, the captivities and returns, the central themes of the prophets’ messages.

A study of the person of Jesus Christ including His pre-existence, His promise, His incarnation and ramifications, and His resurrection

To see the Book of Revelation through the eyes of ancient civilizations that existed over 2,000 years ago; the way prophecy was originally meant to be understood. You’ll decode and experience The Book of Revelation with a new understanding that will change the way you look at our world forever!

A study of the rules of interpretation of the sacred text. The study of the Bible inductively includes practical assignments and inductive methods and the application of Biblical truth to the student's personal life and ministry.

This course will instruct each student in the basic Biblical principles of communication. We will cover the areas of the message, its structure, overcoming nervousness and communicating in Spirit and Truth. Students will present two ten minute messages for peer evaluation.

 We will explore the history of the Church from the beginning in the 1st century through today. This course will give us an understanding of why Christians should study church history and how God uses human factors and human failures to bring glory to Himself.

We will explore what evangelism is and the power and simplicity of sharing your story and asking a person to respond to Jesus.

In this five week intensive study we are going to look at spiritual leadership from three Biblical viewpoints. The Biblical Criteria for Spiritual leadership:  This is a self-study guide of the Biblical mandate to emulate spiritual leaders as well as define the Biblical criteria for spiritual leaders found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. The Biblical Traits of Spiritual Leaders: This is a devotional study at the beginning of each class covering the five Biblical traits that are a must for every spiritual leader to be used by the Lord. As well as reading the book called, “They Drank From the River and Died in the Wilderness' ' by David Ravenhill. The Biblical Submission as Spiritual leaders:  A five session video presentation on Authority by Craig Hill with Ancient Paths ministry. In this series Craig explains how submitting to authority is essential to seeing promotion in one's life and ministry. 

Character Formation and Becoming a RARE Leader (10 weeks) Spiritual growth, character formation and equipping the saints for ministry is the job of the local church. In this course we will learn some basics about how the right and left sides of the brain work and how they are both critical to experiencing lasting transformation. We will discuss 4 necessary ingredients every church needs in order to develop and maintain a community that is transformational. We will discuss our role as leaders in creating nurturing environments that promote lives that are transformed by Jesus Christ. 
Healthy teams begin with healthy leaders, and at the heart of this dynamic is emotional maturity-the quality the greatest leaders possess. In this course, we will study ways to build emotional maturity in ourselves and others, learn and develop the four habits R.A.R.E. leaders have, learn to promote a strong group identity, learn how to keep relationships bigger than problems, and learn to increase productivity through trust, joy, and engagement. 

Learn how to develop a deep inner life and examine its implications for planning and decision-making, building teams, creating healthy culture, and influencing others.

In Luke 4:18 Jesus affirmed the promise of Isaiah 61 that He was the Messiah who was uniquely anointed by God to bring healing to the broken places in people’s hearts, to set the captives free, and to release the prisoners. In this course we will explore practical steps to connect with God and receive the help we need for healing. First we will establish a firm foundation for listening and inner-healing prayer. Then we will learn to experience God’s personal communication and healing in our own lives so we can then help others.