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Some Courses Now Available Online Associates Degree in Practical Ministry (54 Semester Hours) The Associates Degree in Practical Ministry includes the core of what Grace Bible College & Seminary is all about.This degree is a solid step into ministry service. Students wil complete a total of 54 semester hours in this program of study, which consists of 18 courses in six subject areas: Spiritual Life The Bible Theology The Church, Christian Service Bible Ethics It is designed and used primarily for those seeking to enter fulltime ministry service and/or leadership positions within the church. Graduates are awarded an Associates Degree in Practical Ministry and are eligible for licensing and ordination through the Ambassadors Ministerial Fellowship. Admissions Requirement  (Must be a graduate of our Bible College program) Unit One Christian Maturity* Christian maturity is the aim of every believer and the goal is to reach "the very height of Christ's full stature" (Ephesians 4:13). This course teaches that although we cannot become completely like Christ, we are to reach for this highest of goals that the Bible sets for us, since this will enable us to achieve more than accomplishing a goal that is too low. The Kingdom, Power and the Glory* The New Testament, the new agreement that God made with man through His Son, Jesus Christ, is the subject of this survey of the New Testament brings a realization of the fact that God speaks authoritatively to the church and the world today, just as He did in the New Testament era and throughout the course of history. The information contained in this course will help provide a much fuller understanding of New Testament truths and the reliable manner in which they were transmitted to us. A study of this course will enable those who absorb it to teach others about the Word of God in a greatly enhanced fashion. Cornerstones of Truth As you probably have discovered, the teachings in the Bible are not presented according to topics. For example, the book of Genesis does not give us a complete explanation of the Godhead, nor does any other single book. An important way to study the Bible is to find all the teachings related to a certain topic. In this course you will follow this kind of systematic study to see what the Scriptures teach about the universe and its ruler; about mankind, and the structure God has chosen for his development. You will also discover what the Bible has to say about the future. The Christian Church in Ministry Perhaps you thought that God's redemptive plan ended with Christ's death on the cross. However, Jesus passed on the ministry of reaching the world with the message of salvation to His church. In this course you will learn that the Great Commission given by Christ is the Church's authority to act for God. The Church has not been left to carry on the work alone, however, for Christ sent His Holy Spirit to be our Helper, and He works in and through us to fulfill the redemptive plan of God. Spiritual Gifts "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant," Paul said (I Corinthians 12:1). Spiritual gifts are very important to the body of Christ, and it is exciting to learn about these gifts which God has made available to His children. This course teaches about these spiritual gifts which are available to the believer to help him become a greater blessing to the church and more effective in spreading the gospel. Solving Life's Problem Are you having problems? Do you need to know where to go to get answers for those problems? This course helps you turn problems into victories. There is no clear-cut solution for some of the problems which confront us. However, the Bible does give us guidelines for finding solutions to many of the problems which come to us, and it also shows us how we can avoid many problems. It is not God's will that Christians be defeated by their problems. As you study this course and apply the principles of problem-solving to the situations in your life, you will discover the wonderful blessing of allowing your problem-solver, Jesus Christ, to help you as you give your problems to Him! Unit Two Prayer and Worship* Worship is praise to God. Worship is also service to God. In this course you will be introduced to a new life of prayer and worship. A closer look at the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples when they asked Him "how to pray" shows us that Jesus was saying, "You cannot separate prayer and worship from living." You cannot say of prayer, "Now I have finished...now I will return to my work." Prayer is never finished and it is a part of everything that we do. In this course, prayer is presented as the preparation for worship and worship is defined as constantly living in a way that pleases God and fulfills His purposes. Tents, Temples and Palaces The books of the Old Testament are surveyed in this course. This look at the Old Testament begins with creation and continues through the judgement of the flood and then picks up the theme of God's chosen people, the seed of Abraham, His friend. The author discusses the writings of the Old Testament as an account of God's dealings with the people He chose to use as an instrument to bless the world. Many of the names, terms, and events that are difficult to understand are addressed, along with most of the questions that are pertinent to an understanding of the Old Testament period. Alive In Christ* Salvation is the crucial subject of this course and the definition is broadened to include everything that was purchased at Calvary. Salvation is shown to include not only the forgiveness of the sins of the past and deliverance from the power of sin in the present, but also protection against the depredations that could be brought on by sin in the future. All of the spiritual needs of man are met by the redemption provided by Christ on the cross. Starting New Churches Ever since the church began on the Day of Pentecost, the followers of Christ have been planting churches in all the world. In this course the value of having the direction of the Holy Spirit in planning strategy for the founding of new churches is shown. The Bible gives the principles and purposes which are the guidelines to planting the church in every culture and people group. Preaching and Teaching This course will demonstrate how to communicate God's Word effectively through preaching and teaching. These two methods of sharing God's Word are alike in many ways. Yet during the history of the Christian church, each method has developed some distinctive characteristics that have made it different from the other. This course will point out the advantages of both and help prepare the reader to use them in the best manner for evangelizing the unsaved and providing for the spiritual development and maturity of those that are ministered to. People, Tasks and Goals Most of our knowledge comes to us in two ways: from patterns and from principles. In this course leadership is analyzed from both perspectives and the examples provided by several of God's chosen leaders are examined. Students are given the opportunity to consider these familiar biographical studies of the Bible in a new context using the theme of leadership. They are guided in an analysis of the principles which made the leadership of these individuals effective. Also, the most advanced theories of leadership and human development are outlined and the application of these theories in harmony with Christian faith and practice is explained Unit Three The Responsible Christian* The subject of this course is how to become a faithful steward in every aspect of life. In a parable, Jesus commended the two good stewards who had managed wisely and condemned the one who did nothing with what he had been given. These lessons demonstrate how to manage and invest all the goods that God has entrusted to us, so that one day He will say, "Well done, you good and faithful servant...Come on in and share My happiness!" (Matthew 25:23) Understanding The Bible The careful, methodical study of the Bible is the subject of this course. The first part introduces the principles, terminology, and means of interpretation that are essential to all effective methods of Bible study. The next series of lessons emphasizes an intense scrutiny of individual books through the synthetic or whole-book method of study. The biographical, topical, and devotional methods of study are critiqued in the last section and their value is discussed. While much in the course is necessarily an academic discussion of how to study the Bible, the major emphasis is placed on the student's spiritual improvement and how a systematic study of the Scriptures is the best means for achieving this goal. Counselor, Teacher, Guide Near the end of Jesus' ministry on earth, He told His disciples that the time was coming when He would no longer be with them. Then He said, "And I will ask the Father,and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—the Spirit of Truth" (John l4:16). Jesus was speaking of the Holy Spirit. In this course you will become acquainted with the ways in which your Friend, the Holy Spirit, wants to help you, in the same way that Jesus helped people when He was here on earth. Helping Christians Grow Christian nurturing is very important to the Church's ministry and it is necessary for the growth and maturation of new believers to encourage them and teach them the essential principals of the faith. A study of this course will encourage and instruct those who would like to help develop spiritual maturity in others. It will also make them aware of their own need for more instruction. The emphasis is on the interdependence that exists in the Christian community. Recent converts need to be instructed and encouraged and mature Christians need to teach and nurture others in order to grow themselves. Sharing The Good News Because your salvation is "too good to keep," you have probably already shared your testimony with others, and you have realized the need to be able to give people the message of salvation clearly and simply. You need to have at your fingertips the Scriptures that will enable you to answer those who ask questions, or who have allowed difficulties to keep them from accepting Jesus as Savior and Lord. This course will help you utilize what you know about salvation and the joy of serving God so that you can tell others about the pleasure of being a Christian. Abundant Living A sterling character, like a beautiful flower garden, does not happen by accident. Christian character is developed as the Holy Spirit produces His fruit in the believer. The fruit of the Spirit, which is described in Galatians 5:22-23, is the result of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This course is a practical study from Galatians 5 and related Scriptures. It emphasizes the development of these desirable qualities (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) and their benefits in the Christian's relationships and service. * Denotes courses available online "Where Vision Becomes Mission"