Ministers in Training Seminar Series

The training is designed to prepare individuals for licensure in the Baptist Church or to serve as a refresher for individuals preparing for ordination. Students will be required to register and enroll in the course. There is no registration fee, however, participants will be required to attend all sessions. Exceptions will be made for medical or family-related emergencies. Class sessions will be via Zoom. Focus will be given to the practical skills that ministers need to function effectively in the church and community. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey V. Guns Christian Leadership School.

*All instructors are certified through the Sunday School Publishing Board, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.

Dates: Every Tuesday; January 10 - May 2, 2023

Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Upon registration, you will be emailed prior to the start of the seminar series with the zoom information, class schedule,  suggested reading and textbook list.

Schedule:

Jan 10 - The Call to Ministry

Jan 17 - Understanding Baptist Church Polity

Jan 24 - The Baptist Church Covenant

Jan 31 - Ordinances of the Baptist Church

Feb 07 - Denominational Affiliations and the History of Denominations

Feb 21 - Chapter 1 “The Nature of the Church” & Chapter 2 “The Membership of the Church”

Feb 28 - Ministerial Ethics

Mar 07 - The Preachers’ Spirituality

Mar 14 - Preaching I

Mar 21 - Preaching II

Mar 28 - Preaching III

April 2nd - 10th -  Easter Celebration

Apr 11 - Preaching IV

Apr 18 - “The Christian Ministry" - Ordination, Licensure, and Pastoral Leadership

April 25 - Understanding Pastoral Leadership Authority

May 02 - Closing & Certificate of Completion