General Courses
Listed below are a selection of general required
courses common to each area of major.
Bible Study Resources
Basic instruction in the use of Greek and Hebrew reference books
which will increase your knowledge of the Word. The course is presented
as a companion to the Basic Greek class. As the students become
familiar with the biblical languages, they are introduced to methods
of study which will allow them to gain from their knowledge. As
you learn to be comfortable in the use of these materials, they
will give you the ability to present “The Truth” as
truth. The study methods and overall familiarity with many reference
books will be a great benefit to any Bible student.
The Gift, The Call, The Sacrifice
So, you received a gift from God to minister to His body. How can
you identify it? How do you develop it? How can you find the right
place to use your gift? What does God expect of you? Our instructor's
anointed teaching will bring you to a place of respect for what
you have received, and will help you to bring glory to God as you
minister in His Name.
Children's Ministry Overview
This course will cover the spiritual how’s and why’s
of reaching children. You will be taught the practical aspect of
ministering to children according to the heart of God. In addition,
the students, as groups, will create characters and curriculum.
You will also be taught the principles of how to paint lasting
pictures in children’s minds through story telling. A portion
of the course will also cover the necessity of praise and worship
in children’s church.
Basics of New Testament Greek
A foundational study of the principles of the Greek language of
the New Testament. This course will allow the student to become
familiar with the alphabet and some primary grammar, in addition
to a study of the use and meaning of certain key words from the
New Testament.
Time Management/Stewardship
This is a very practical course which will be of great value to
every student. The biblical principles of stewardship and diligence
will be used to emphasize the importance of the wise use of time
and finances in the performance of the ministry.
The Ministry
A study of New Testament scriptures which teach the principles
of being a minister of God. Calling and separation, faithfulness,
service, and being an example are some of the topics which will
be covered in order to establish you in the “call” upon
your life. The class will especially focus upon the issues of integrity
as they relate to the personal and professional life of the minister.
Church Government
This is a survey of the principles of government within the local
church, studying the roles and relationships of the Pastor, Bishop,
Elder, and Deacon. The responsibility and authority of each position
will be emphasized. Pastor Yandian is nationally recognized as
a leading authority in this area of Bible knowledge.
Pastoral Counseling
A foundational course on the “how’s and why’s” of
counseling. Based upon the use of God’s Word and the ministry
of the Holy Spirit, you will learn the biblical way of counseling,
leaving man’s ways behind. A major emphasis of this course
is the importance of training members of your congregation to assist
the pastoral staff to do this work of ministering to the body of
Christ. This course is a preparation for each student’s practical
work in the counseling ministry of Grace.
The Family
The family is the central unit of the church and of great importance
in the plan of God. You will learn principles not only needed to
make your family stronger, but also which you will need as you
are ministering to others. This course will be taught by many of
the faculty-staff, each emphasizing a vital area of family life.
Sound Doctrine
This will be a survey of the basic doctrines of the Word of God
which relates to our salvation. The word, “sound” means
healthy, and healthy teaching leads to healthy churches: spiritually,
physically, and mentally. In this class we will also focus on some
of the controversial issues surrounding the “mysteries” of
the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Church Financial Management
This course is designed to familiarize the student with general
knowledge of the basic principles of financial accounting as they
apply to the local church. A portion of this class will deal with
the more detailed methods of sound church financial management.
Church budgets, cash flow, insurance, payroll, IRS regulations
and construction management are just a few of the topics covered.
Examples and illustrations of the accounting methods and procedures
of Grace Church will be used to demonstrate the practicality
of church accounting.
1 and 2 Timothy
This verse by verse study of these epistles is of the greatest
importance to those called to the ministry. Careful study will
help us to apply the principles taught by Paul to the church today.
Timothy needed this encouragement, correction, and instruction
in order to be a successful pastor. We certainly need the same
advice and insight today.
Dispensations
Paul told the Ephesians that it was part of his ministry “...to
make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery, which
from the beginning of the ages hath been hid.” (Ephesians
3:9) Today there is much confusion regarding the return of Christ,
the Rapture, and the Great Tribulation. In this class these “mysteries” of
the church age will be uncovered.
Practical Administration
A “how-to” course covering the fundamentals of administration,
primarily in relation to the work and needs of the local church.
This will be a very thorough overview of all elements of church
business: working with volunteers; hiring/firing of employees;
setting salaries; job descriptions; personnel evaluations and records;
and much more.
Church Ordinances
A course in the basic how-to’s of weddings, funerals, water
baptism, the Lord’s table, and infant dedications. The principles
needed to conduct each will be taught, and the students will be
given practical experience in the planning and conducting of both
a wedding and a funeral.
How to Study the Bible
This class will use passages from Genesis as the foundation for
learning principles of "Expository Study." Students will
learn the process of discovering what the scriptures are really
saying. By using a series of "questions," they will be
able to understand the importance of context, original language,
narrative, history, culture, and cross-referencing. This technique
will not only enlighten the text, but also will assist the student
in the preparation of a message or outline.
Youth Ministry (Overview)
Today, more than ever before, the church must be strong in the
education and Christian development of young people. How do you
teach them? What will produce the stability and maturity that they
will need in the months and years ahead? You will benefit from
a balanced approach of how to teach Christian youth while learning
to relate to their personal and social needs. We will also focus
on the principles of raising up leaders from within the youth ranks. |
