Introduction to Home Discipleship and Evangelism (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. and Rev. Steve Elzinga 2 credits
This course is the core orientation to the home discipleship thinking and practice. After completing this course, you will know whether you are interested in going further in getting a diploma/degree from Christian Leaders Institute. This is the course that introduces the Seven Connections. All other training at CLI flows out of this course.
Systematic Theology I (core) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This course considers core biblical doctrines about God, humanity, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and salvation. (Can be taken either before or after Systematic Theology II.)
Pastoral Care and Marriage (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. 4 credits
This course discusses caring for others pastorally as well as strengthening your own marriage. Whether you are married or not, this course gets at the spiritual principles of what makes a powerful kingdom partnership as a husband and wife become one spiritually, emotionally and sexually. If you are married it is required that your spouse participate with you in going through this course.
Christian Ethics (core) Dr. David Feddes 3 credits
This course focuses on living according to God’s pattern for us. We study biblical commands and their wise application to various life situations. We expose demonic strategies of temptation and learn about spiritual warfare. We seek ways to express the Christ-life within us by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Church and Ministry (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. 4 credits
This course explores some key aspects of pastoring a church: praying, setting priorities, training other leaders, delegating, visiting, handling pressure, and more. It also offers guidance for dealing with important transitional events, such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Old Testament Survey (elective) Dr. David Graves 3 credits
This class explores God's Word in the Old Testament, paying particular attention to literary, historical, and theological dimensions.
Christian Apologetics (elective) Dr. Voddie Baucham and Dr. David Feddes 3 credits
A survey course designed to introduce students to basic issues in apologetics (defending and contending for the faith). The course will emphasize Biblical Worldview and Cultural Apologetics, the application of apologetics to contemporary cultural issues.
Ministry and Suicide (elective) Dr. Ken Dignan 3 credits
This course explores how the suicide of a loved one affects family and friends, and how to minister to them.
Biblical Greek I (elective) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This is the first in a sequence of three courses on basics of New Testament Greek, (elective for Diploma of Ministry; required for Diploma of Divinity).
Introduction to Home Discipleship and Evangelism (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. and Rev. Steve Elzinga 2 credits
This course is the core orientation to the home discipleship thinking and practice. After completing this course, you will know whether you are interested in going further in getting a diploma/degree from Christian Leaders Institute. This is the course that introduces the Seven Connections. All other training at CLI flows out of this course.
Preaching Methods (core) Rev. Steve Elzinga 4 credits
An introduction to preaching and church leadership.
Hermeneutics and Exegesis (Core) Dr. David Graves 3 credits
This course deals with key issues in how to interpret the Bible. Students learn steps for studying a passage and practice using various study tools, including computer software, to become more skilled in understanding biblical passages and preparing sermons.
Leading Worship (core) Rev. Steven Elzinga 4 credits
This class introduces students to leading the church's worship times and cultivating a culture of worship through pastoral leadership.
Personal and Family Godliness (core) Rev. Joel Miller 3 credits
This class trains leaders to have a walk with God that is worth reproducing, and a family life that is worth multiplying.
Systematic Theology II (core) Dr. David Feddes 3 credits
This course considers core biblical doctrines about Scripture, the church, and the future. (Can be taken either before or after Systematic Theology I.)
Church History (core) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This course looks at major events and key persons in the history of the Christian church. Such study helps us to see God's faithfulness in the past and to better understand the church's present challenges and opportunities.
Church Planting (elective) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr., Rich DeVos 3 credits
Church planting begins with the church planted in you own life, marriage, and family. This course looks at the intentional efforts necessary to plant reproducible and sustainable churches. This course will also help you come up with a “Bible culture,” home discipleship style church planting plan.
New Testament Survey (elective) Rev. Pedro Aviles 3 credits
This course explores God’s Word in the New Testament, paying particular attention to literary, historical, and theological dimensions.
Biblical Greek II (elective) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This is the second in a sequence of three courses on basics of New Testament Greek, (elective for Diploma of Ministry; required for Diploma of Divinity).
Introduction to Home Discipleship and Evangelism (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. 2 credits
This course is the core orientation to the home discipleship thinking and practice. After completing this course, you will know whether you are interested in going further in getting a diploma/degree from Christian Leaders Institute. This is the course that introduces the Seven Connections. All other training at CLI flows out of this course.
Church and Ministry (core) Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr. 4 credits
This course explores some key aspects of pastoring a church: praying, setting priorities, training other leaders, delegating, visiting, handling pressure, and more. It also offers guidance for dealing with important transitional events, such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Challenges in Counseling (elective) Dr. Drew Brown 3 credits
This course's approach to counseling blends Scripture and the soul. Starting with issues of self-discovery for the counselor himself, the course then offers a model of counseling which combines “soul care” and “spiritual direction." Finally, we will examine how to approach some common and difficult problems in the lives of people who seek pastoral counseling: alcoholism, depression, pornography, parent-child conflict, doubt, and more.
Christian Ethics (core) Dr. David Feddes 3 credits
This course focuses on living according to God’s pattern for us. We study biblical commands and their wise application to various life situations. We expose demonic strategies of temptation and learn about spiritual warfare. We seek ways to express the Christ-life within us by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Church History (core) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This course looks at major events and key persons in the history of the Christian church. Such study helps us to see God's faithfulness in the past and to better understand the church's present challenges and opportunities.
Proclaiming the Word (elective) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This class aims to help you “fan into flame the gift of God” (2 Tim 1:6) in order to proclaim the Word faithfully and effectively. Areas of emphasis include: (1) blending accurate biblical interpretation with contemporary relevance; (2) preaching as an overflow of personal holiness; (3) sharpening communication skills; and (4) integrating weekly preaching at church with daily Bible reading by the congregation at home.
Biblical Greek III (elective) Dr. David Feddes 4 credits
This is the third in a sequence of three courses on basics of New Testament Greek, (elective for Diploma of Ministry; required for Diploma of Divinity).
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