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ministry training for local churches
ministry training for local churches
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Ø FromtheChancellor
Ø FromtheDirector
Ø LSMDistinctions
Ø PhilosophyofLSM
Ø MinistryFoundationsCertificate
Ø MinistryLeadershipDiploma
Ø AcademicInformation
Ø Tuition&Fees
Ø Contactus
From the Chancellor
Today’s students desire practical, real life, hands on experience underexperienced dynamic visionaries and leaders that are making a difference.London School of Ministry follows the word of Ecclesiastes 4:12, a triple braidedcord is not easily broken. The 3 dimensions of LSM are: exposure to a life-givingenvironment where information, demonstration and impartation molds, equipsand empowers leaders to be world changers, thus fulfilling the Ephesians 4:11-12mandate to “equip the saints for the work of the ministry”.
Ourpurposeistoserveyou, infulfillingyourvisionforlifeandministry,knowing“one-size"doesnotfitall”.LSMisaschoolofleadershipthatoffersaflexiblelife-givingcurriculumthatemphasizes:
• TheempowermentoftheHolySpiritasessentialforleadership.• Evangelismandoutreachtothelostandunreachedpeoplegroups.• Churchplantingasthebestformofevangelism.• Principlesofchurchhealthandgrowthsoachurchislife-giving.
OurprayeristhatyouwillenjoyyourequippingexperienceinthisexcitingnewSchooldesignedwithyouinmind.
InHisservice,Dr.GarnetPike
From the Director
LSMhastheadvantageofbeingsponsored bytheInternationalPentecostalHoliness Church(IPHC), aworld-widenetworkofchurches ofdiverseculturesandbackgroundswhoarecommittedtounityandpracticalsuccess infulfilling Christ’s mandatetomakedisciples everywherebythepowerofHolySpirit.
Ourvision istoequipandempowerleaderstoestablish vibrant,Spirit-filled churchesthroughouttheWorld. London SchoolofMinistryisallaboutenabling leadersandchurchesto:
1) Evangelise2) Equipbelievers forgreaterfruitfulness andservice3) Plantdaughter-churches.
All successful graduates will have an opportunity to apply for ministry credentials, such as, licenseand ordination within IPHC in the United Kingdom (IPHC-UK). We eagerly embrace those whowant to preach Jesus and demonstrate His Kingdom no matter their church affiliation.
We look forward to getting to know you and participating as the Lord pours His blessings into yourlife through this course of training.
YourinChrist Power andGrace,
Harold G. PresleyDirector ofLondonSchoolofMinistry
Director ifIPHC-UK
Along with the academic requirements, our school has dynamics of far greater importance. As you join LSM youmove into a life-changing experience of growth and spiritual enlightenment. Your vision will expand. Your graspof God’s Word will be strengthened. Your ability to hear and know the Holy Spirit ’s leading will become keen.You will be more confident in the Lord’s calling and gifting in your life. Thus, your ministry will have more impact.
LSM Distinctions
ANEWMODEL:SCHOOLOFMINISTRY
TheSpiritofGodismovinginthese lastdaysinnewcreativeways.PartofHisworkisanewmodelofequippingleaders.Churchesarereturningtoabiblicalmodelofraisingupandequippingtheirownleadersinthecontextofthelocalchurch.Ratherthan“extract”ministryleadersfromtheirrootsandheritageintherealworldofthelocalchurchandsendingthemawayintoanunrealacademiccontextandcommunity,ministrystudentsarebeingleft“intact”inthelocalchurchfortheirtraining.Thesechurchbasedschoolsofministryallowleaderstogrowwheretheyareplanted.ThepurposeofLSMistofulfillthemandateofEphesians4:11-12inordertoequipandpreparebelieverstofulfilltheministriesGodhascalledandpreparedforthem(Ephesians2:10).
LSMisdesignedtobeavitalministrytoChristendomintheUnitedKingdomandespeciallytotheInternationalPentecostalHolinessChurches.Wevaluetherealworldenvironmentofthelocalchurchwherepeoplearesaved,discipled,anddiscoveranddeploytheirspiritualgifts.Itisourconvictionthatitisinthissameenvironmentthatthemosteffectiveequippingforservicecantakeplaceundertheoversightofthelocalpastor,localchurchandregionalministryleadership.
LSM Distinctions
Pastoral wisdom is also provided when the time for placement in ministry arrives. The student mayserve in the same local church as a more effective leader or be sent out to plant other churches, take aministry assignment or serve as a missionary to the uttermost parts of the earth. This is the NewTestament pattern:
a) Future leaders remain in the church and their places of ministry while they are being equippedfor ministry. They are not up-rooted and transplanted, but grow and learn where they areplanted.
b) The local pastor(s) and leaders continue to have vital contact and input in the areas ofphilosophy and practice of ministry while the student ministers are being trained.
c) The equipping is taking place in real-life ministry situations that are a part of the context of thelocal church.
d) Pastors and other leaders from around the world bring their gift of teaching and practitionersof ministry are your guest instructors and teachers.
e) The ministry abilities and spiritual gifts are recognised and confirmed by a loving, caringleadership and body of believers.
f) The costs of training for Christian service and ministry are within range of all who desire tomove into greater dimensions of ministry. LSM allows the pastor(s), leaders, teachers and thestudent to partner together so the expenses of continuing ministry preparation are met.
LSM Distinctions
AtLSM,it’sourdesiretoequipleaderswhoare:
Ø ReadytoserveinthelocalchurchorwhereverGodcallsthem.
Ø Committedtoabiblicalworldviewsothateverythinginlifeisseenasatrustandstewardship.
Ø GroundedinthefoundationalBiblicaltruthsfromaPentecostal,holinessandSpiritanointedperspective.
Ø InlovewiththeChurchasGod’sinstrumentoftheKingdomandreadytogivetheirlifeforitinfollowingthecallofGod.
Ø Discoveringtheirgiftedness,developingthesegiftsandarereadytodeploythemasgoodstewardsofGod’sgraceinHisKingdomwork.
Ø Radicallycommittedtoservethe localchurch,plantnewchurches,evangelise,startnewministries,becomemarket-placeleadersandfulfiltheirdestiniesasagentsoftheKingdom.
Ø GoodministersofJesusChrist(1Timothy4:6)andarereadytodotheworkoftheministry(2Timothy4:1-5).
LSM Distinctions
LondonSchoolofMinistryisdesignedfor:
Ø Peoplewhoareactivelyinvolvedinthe lifeandministryofalocalchurchbutdesiretobetterequipthemselvesforministry.
Ø Localchurchleadersandotherswhoneedfurthertrainingorwanttosharpentheirskillssothattheycanbecomemoreeffectiveasministersofthe localchurch.
Ø Youngmenandwomenwhoforvariousreasons(e.g.finances,thetimeinvolved,familyorworksituations,orpersonalpreferences)donotdesiretobeup-rootedtoattendaBibleCollegeandpursueafour-yearprogramofstudieselsewhere.
Ø Mature,well-informedfollowersofChristwhoarereadytotrainforministry.
Philosophy of LSM
TheLSMequippingprocessislikeatriplebraidedcord(Ecclesiastes4:12)comprisingof:Trainingthehead(mind),trainingtheheart(spirit)andtrainingthehand(ministryskill);allareneededtomaximizeministryeffectiveness.Thisequippingprocessmaybeexplainedanddiagrammedasfollows:
Philosophy of LSM
1) Training the Mind. The mind is to be disciplined in the things of God until the “Mind ofChrist” is ours. Sound biblical study is important so we gain understanding. That isINFORMATION!!
2) Training the Spirit. Spiritual formation is essential. This is the key to ministry as theHoly Spirit is the source of this life. Impartation of Spirit-life must transpire from theteacher to the student as both need to be “ministers; a flame of fire” (Hebrews 1:7).That is IMPARTATION!!
3) Training in Ministry. Jesus and Paul both gave on-the-job training so the disciplescould learn by doing - “…both learned, and received and heard, and seen in me, do...”(Philippians 4:9). That is DEMONSTRATION!!
This 3-fold dimension of equipping is the emphasis of this School. Bible colleges, for themost part, emphasise the acquiring of knowledge and the understanding of facts. LSMemphasises the practical training, spiritual formation and the training of the mind, acomplete training and equipping ministry in the context of the local church.
Academic Information
Ø Pre-Requisites
Ø ModuleRequirements
Ø Achievements
Pre-Requisites
PRE-REQUISITES FOR ENTRY TO LONDONSCHOOLOFMINISTRY
Ministry Foundations Certificate (3 core modules)No pre-requisites are needed for this programme. Students come from all walksof life. Some are new in their faith, others are looking to enhance their Biblicalknowledge and it’s application in their life.
Ministry Leadership Diploma (Two Year Programme)Classes and course work at LSM are designed for mature, well-informed followersof Christ who are ready to train for ministry. Most students will have alreadycompleted at least a 2-year Bible School or College programme or equivalent (Theknowledge is required, not the formal programme.) Some students are nowactive in pastoral or evangelistic ministry, but want to sharpen their skills andgifting. Holders of a Ministry Foundations Certificate may automatically qualifyfor entry.
Module Requirements
1. Pre-ClassAssignmentswhichissubmittedbeforeclasscommences(unlessstatedotherwise).Coursesyllabiwilloutline therequirementsof theassignmentandthetextbooknecessarytocompleting thetask.StudentsintheMinistryFoundationsprogrammearenotrequiredtodoapre-class.
2.ClassAttendanceandParticipationRequirements§ Anhonourable attitudetowardstheteachers,administratorsandfellowstudents.§ Diligenceandpunctuality inclassattendanceandcompletionofallassignments.§ Participationinclassandsmallgroupdiscussions.
3.PostClassAssignment istobesubmittedatatimesetaftertheModule hasconcludedandisrequired inallprogrammes.Assignmentsareaimedatpersonalgrowthanddevelopment through lifeapplicationsofclassmaterialsandinteractionbetweenstudentsandinstructors.Thiscanoftenbeintheformofaministrytask.Students in
Achievements
DIPLOMALEVELLSMisdesignedasatwoyearcurriculumrequiringaminimumof22modulesandthesuccessfulsubmissionofallcourseworkbytheannounced duedate.SuchdiligentstudentswillreceivethedistinctionofHonourGraduate.
CERTIFICATELEVELCertificateofMinistry Foundations isawardedtostudentswhofulfilallrequirementsoffourcoremodulesoutlinedhere.
ELECTIVELEVELElectiveStudents canselectmodulesofferedbyLSMtofulfill theirdesiretobetterunderstandtheBible,ortofulfill apersonalinterestchoiceorastheirscheduleallows.Nosetnumberofmodulesarerequiredandnocertificateordiplomaisofferedupon thecompletionofanElectiveLevelmodule.Electivestudentswillberequiredto:
1. Submitapplication(SeeWebsite)2. CompletePreandPostClassassignments3. Payapplicablefee
Oncompletionoftheelectivemodulethestudent’sgradeandstatuswillbekeptonrecord.
PARTICIPANTLEVELParticipantStudentswillbepastorsandleaderswhowanttoattendspecificmodulestoberefreshedandencouraged.TheParticipantStudent isnotrequiredtocompleteanapplication,coursereadingsorassignments.Nofeeisrequired,butavoluntarycontributionwillbeaccepted.
Tuition & Fees
MinistryLeadershipDiploma
Tuition: £550peryear Applicationfee:£35(nonrefundable)
TextbooksAllcostsforthetextbooksaretobebornebythestudent. Thesecostsvarywiththetextbook selectionforeachmodule.
Everystudent isrequiredtopurchaseagoodstudyBiblewithaidesandhelps.TheSpirit-FilledLifeBible, byJackHayford,ishighlyrecommend.
MinistryFoundationsCertificateTuition:ContactRegistrarforcurrentinformationNotextbooksarerequired
Everystudent isrequiredtopurchaseagoodstudyBiblewithaidesandhelps.TheSpirit-FilledLifeBible, byJackHayford,ishighlyrecommend.
ScholarshipsandBursariesFinancialconcessionsmaybeawardedbasedonfundsavailableandtheeligibilityofthestudent. Anyscholarshipsorfinancialassistanceforthestudentmustberequestedinwritingatleast6weeksbeforethebeginningofacourseandincludeareferencefromthestudent’s localpastororchurchoverseer.
Programme Modules
Ø EquippingMinistry
Ø BiblicalStudies
Ø InterculturalStudies
Ø TheologyModules
Ø LeadershipModules
Ø ChurchHistoryModules
Theology Modules
TH233ChristianBeliefsIThemajordoctrinesandtheologicalbeliefsofevangelical,holiness,Pentecostallife-givingchurchesarestudiedwithanemphasisontheimportanceoftheHolySpiritintheologicalinterpretationandlife.
TH243ChristianBeliefsIIABiblicalstudyofthedoctrineoftheHolySpiritasaPerson,PresenceandPowerarestudied.ToknowtheHolySpiritistoknowJesusandtoknowGod.TheessentialworkoftheSpiritinlifetransformationisstressed.ThiscoursealsostudiesthedoctrineofDivinehealing.
TH253ChristianBeliefsIIIAcontinuationofChristianBeliefs1and11studyingthedoctrinesofChurch,Angels,demonsanddeliverance,andLastThings.
TH263EmpoweredMinistryTheplaceandpurposeofsigns,wondersandmiraclesintheBiblearestudiedwiththeintenttorestorepowerministrytothechurch.Powerevangelism,healingsanddeliverances,flowingintheSpiritwithauthority,seeingGodatwork,andministeringasteamsareallpartofthispracticalmodule.
Intercultural Studies
IS223WorldEvangelismAcoursetoenablethestudenttobecomeaworldChristianwithaheartforthelostaroundtheworld.Statisticalanalysisofvariouspeoplegroups,especiallyunreachedpeoplegroups,givesstudents aworldperspectiveandmotivationtocompletetheGreatCommissioninourtime.
IS233MinistryAcrossCulturesIStudents aretaughtprinciplesofculturalsensitivity,cross-culturalcommunicationandevangelism,aswellasthecharacteristicsofdifferentethnicandreligiousgroups.TheChristianworldviewisstressedinthismodule.
Equipping Ministry Modules
EM213PastoralCareApracticalcoursetoleadbelieversthroughBiblicaldiscipleshipintotransformationsoChristisevidentinallaspectsoflife.Smallgroupsprovidecareandaccountabilitysothetotalman(Time,Talent,TreasureandTemple)isdeveloped.Biblicalguidancedirectslifedecisionsleadingtowholeness andafunctioning,contributingmemberintheBody.
EM223SmallGroupsandChurchHealth
Anexaminationoftheplaceofsmallgroupsinthe lifeandministryofthechurch.Theimportanceofcellsinevangelism,assimilation,nurture,andgrowthoftheBodyarestressedasmeansofreachingtoday’ssociety..
EM233EvangelismandOutreach
AbasicmodulethatencouragestheindividualandthewholechurchtobeinvolvedinsharingJesusinthefulfilmentoftheGreatCommission(Matthew28:19,20). Variousevangelismmethodologiesarealsostudied.
Equipping Ministry Modules
EM243CommunicationPrinciplesAmodulethatenablesthestudenttodevelopanddeliversermonsinaproperformandwithpowerfulanointingthatconnectswithhearers.AnemphasisisplacedonthedifferencebetweenasermonandamessagefromGod.
EM253FoundationalPrayerPrinciplesITheprinciplesofhearingGod,meditation,prayerjournaling,andvariousformsofprayer,includingintercessionandwarfare,arecoveredinthismodule.
EM273KingdomofGodABiblicalstudyoftheKingdomdrawinglessonsfromtheTabernacleandotherOldTestamentprototypes aswellasfromtheteachingsofJesusandPaul.ApplicationismadetoourdaymakingadistinctionbetweentheKingdomandtheChurchastheKingdomcomestoearthasitisinheaven.
EM273ThePowerofPraiseandWorshipAnexaminationofspiritual,practicalandbiblicalprinciplesofworshipforthebelieverandthecorporategathering.WorshipinSpiritandtruth,thesongoftheLordandvariousexpressionsofworshiparedrawnfromthePsalmsandthe NewTestament.Administrationprinciplesforeffectiveworshipministryarealsoexamined.
Equipping Ministry Modules
EM483ChurchPlantingITheplaceandimportanceofChurchPlantingasthebestmeansofevangelismisstressed.VariousmodelsareexaminedasthechurchengagestheworldtosharetheGospel.Culturalawarenessandsensitivity isstressed.
EM493ChurchPlantingIIAcontinuationofEM483ChurchPlantingIwithanemphasisofexegeting theculture,targetgroups,developingavisionandstrategy,developingaleadershipteamandplanningacalendarsoasuccessfulchurchlaunchistheresult.
Leadership Modules
LEAD213SpiritualGiftsandLeadershipAcourseenablingstudentstodiscovertheirspiritualgiftsandplaceofleadershipintheBody.Theprinciplesofsubmission,authority,obedience,faithfulness,responsibilityandstewardshipofGod’sgiftsandgracesarestressedforalltofulfiltheirdivinelyappointeddestinies.
LEAD233SpiritualFormationofaLeaderAstudentdiscoverstheshapingprocessesGodusestoformaleaderwithChristiancharacter.Lifeprinciplesforovercomingleadershiptesting's,trialsandbacklashareexaminedsothestudentwillfinishwell.
LEAD253ChurchHealthPrinciples
Lifecyclesanddisciplinesrequiredforleadersandthechurchfortotalhealthtoprevailarestudied.RelationshipsintheBodyrequiredforunityandattractivenesstoothers,aswellasconflictresolutionareavitalpartofthiscourse.Theattractivenessofthefacilityandthegraceofhospitalityareessentialforahealthychurch.
Leadership Modules
LEAD253LeadershipAdministrationThepracticalleadershipprinciplesforsoundadministrationandorganizationareexaminedforaneffectivelife-givingchurch.Visioncasting,mission,corevalues,finances,strategiesandotherfoundationalprinciplesarestressed,includingfollowingthe leadingoftheHolySpirit.
LEAD263TeamMinistryLeadershipBiblicalprinciplesofpluralityofleadershipfromtheOldandNewTestamentasGod’spatternarestudied.Relationshipsarevaluedsooneanother’sgiftsarehonoured,personalitiesrecognized,conflictmanaged,forgivenessreleasedandthepowerofateamisrealized.
Biblical Studies
BI103BibleStudyResourcesandMethodsTheprovenrulesofBiblicalinterpretationandapplicationtolifeareexamined.Biblestudyaids,includingBiblecomputerprograms,areintroducedtoencouragethestudent toenteralifetimeofstudyingtheWordofGod.
BI243TheTeachingsofJesusThekeyteachingsofJesusareinterpretedsothataclearconceptofgrace,kingdomrealitiesandotherteachingsareunderstoodbythestudent.Lifeapplicationisanimportantpartofthismodule.
SeeTheologyModulesalso
Church History
CH243Pentecostal/RenewalHistoryThemovesofGodinrevivalandrenewalacrosstheUnitedKingdomandEuropearestudiedincludinganoverviewofthecontemporaryPentecostal-Charismaticmovements.Thehistory,keypersonalitiesanddistinctives ofthesekeymovementsintheUKandEuropeandtheircontributionsarealsoexamined.
Contacts us
Ø LondonCampus (HQ)
Ø MidlandsCampus*NEW*
Ø PrintanApplication
London Campus (HQ)LondonSchoolofMinistry(Ltd)
139AshvilleRoad,London,E114DX
Directorofacademicsandfaculty:HaroldG.PresleyTelephone:07737390220
Email:[email protected] relatedto:mentoring,ministry relatedassignments, instructorsorcoursecontent
Business&financeManager:Blandine PerretTelephone:07984742702
Email:[email protected] (ATTN:BusinessManager)
Contactforquestions relatedto:feesandpayments, invoicesandreceipts,scholarships andgrants
Registrar: JasmineCrillyTelephone:07912763778Email:[email protected] (ATTN:Registrar)
Contactforquestions relatedto:applicationinquires, coursematerialsorclass assignments ,requestforpromotionalmaterial,personalrecordsandchangeofcontactdetails,class recordsandgrades
Midlands Campus
LondonSchoolofMinistry,MidlandsSt.FrancisCentre,GlenSideSt.,Woodgate Valley,BirminghamB323RU
CampusDean: EddieBrionesTelephone:07912992689Email:[email protected] (ATTN:Dean)
Contactforquestions relatedto:applicationinquires,coursematerialsorclassassignments,requestforpromotionalmaterial,personalrecordsandchangeofcontactdetails,class recordsandgrades
Ministry Foundations Certificate
UponcompletionofthefollowingfourmodulesstudentswillreceiveacertificateinMinistryFoundations fromLSM.Attheendofthecoursestudentswillbeinvitedtoanightofimpartationandceremonywherestudentswillbeprayedforandreceivetheircertificates.Successfulstudents couldbegivenanopportunity tocontinuetraininginourLeadershipDiplomaprogrammestartinginSeptember.
Benefitsyourchurch• Spiritualgrowthforyourmembers• Developleadersatalllevels• Discoverrisingleadersandnewpotentialinyourchurch• Promotenumerical&financialgrowth• Stimulateyourmemberstofulfilthevisionofyourchurch
CoreModulesHis-storyofGod’sPeople BI113OldTestamentSurveyAnoverviewoftheauthorshipandcontentsoftheOldTestamentbooks.Specialattentionwillbegivento importantpersons,placesandevents,aswellastokeychaptersintheOldTestamentrevelation.
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Ministry Foundations Certificate
His-storyoftheChurch BI114NewTestamentSurveyAsurveyofthe literature,events,andmessageoftheNewTestament,includingtheorganizationandbasicgeography.Studentswillalsobeexposedtothekeyevents inthelifeofChrist,historicalcontextofBible-times,howthepromiseoftheOldTestamentMessianichopeisfulfilledintheNewTestament,andtheprogressionoftheGospelthroughthelifeandministryofPaul.MayalsocoveraspectsofthedoctrineoftheChurchandSalvation.
GrowingintheWord BI103BibleStudy ResourcesandMethodsTheprovenrulesofBiblicalinterpretationandapplicationtolifeareexamined.Biblestudyaids,includingBiblecomputerprograms,areintroducedtoencouragethestudent toenteralifetimeofstudyingtheWordofGod.
BecomingLikeHim EM101LifeintheSpiritThiscoursesheds lightontheteachingsofthePaulineEpistles(Corinthians,Galatians,Ephesians,Philippians,Timothy,etc)andhowitteachesushowtoliveasGod’schildren.ThecontinuedworkoftheHolySpiritwillbeexploredaswellempowermentforlifeandservicetotheLord.