Course Syllabus
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Sanctuary, Calvary Chapel Desert Light - 1690 Newberry Dr., Bullhead City, AZ
Saturdays from 7:00 to 8:30 am
School of Ministry: Essential Lessons for Christian Leaders by Bruce Zachary
(a printed copy will be provided to each student)
One book will be assigned every two months. Copies will be made available for purchase at cost and links provided to eBook versions when available. A book report form will be completed for each one.
Bible, notebook and pen
The course grade will be determined on a quarterly basis as follows:
Participation / Attendance20%
Homework (Lifework assignments at end of each lesson)50%
Book Reports (completed every two months)15%
Ministry Reports (completed monthly)15%
This course is intended to train Christian leaders through personal discipleship, study and practical experience. Students will learn to serve God and the Body of Christ in church ministry and you will be equipped for the work that God has called you to do.
Students should be regularly involved in an area of ministry where you can apply the lessons that you are learning in order to become a more effective member of the Body of Christ. Each student should serve at least 4 hours per month.
One lesson will be taught each week. No class will be scheduled on the weekends of men’s and women’s retreat. In addition, each student will be allowed five (5) personal days per year. Any absences beyond five may result in being dropped from the course. Lessons are organized into modules. We will cover three modules per quarter.
Saturdays from 7:00 to 8:30 am
School of Ministry: Essential Lessons for Christian Leaders by Bruce Zachary
(a printed copy will be provided to each student)
One book will be assigned every two months. Copies will be made available for purchase at cost and links provided to eBook versions when available. A book report form will be completed for each one.
- Calvary Chapel Distinctives, Chuck Smith
- Spiritual Leadership, J. Oswald Sanders
- Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis
- Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer
- Victorious Christian Service, Alan Redpath
- Church History: An Essential Guide, Justo Gonzalez
Bible, notebook and pen
The course grade will be determined on a quarterly basis as follows:
Participation / Attendance20%
Homework (Lifework assignments at end of each lesson)50%
Book Reports (completed every two months)15%
Ministry Reports (completed monthly)15%
This course is intended to train Christian leaders through personal discipleship, study and practical experience. Students will learn to serve God and the Body of Christ in church ministry and you will be equipped for the work that God has called you to do.
Students should be regularly involved in an area of ministry where you can apply the lessons that you are learning in order to become a more effective member of the Body of Christ. Each student should serve at least 4 hours per month.
One lesson will be taught each week. No class will be scheduled on the weekends of men’s and women’s retreat. In addition, each student will be allowed five (5) personal days per year. Any absences beyond five may result in being dropped from the course. Lessons are organized into modules. We will cover three modules per quarter.
Course Schedule
1st Quarter: January 4 - March 22
2nd Quarter: March 29 - June 21
3rd Quarter: June 28 - September 6
4th Quarter: September 13 - December 27
* Women’s Retreat tentative date: 9/27
** Men’s Retreat: 11/8
- Module 1: Leaders’ Devotions… January 4, 11, 18, & 25
- Module 2: Worship… February 1, 8, 15, 22
- Module 3: Servant Leadership… March 1, 8, 15, 22
2nd Quarter: March 29 - June 21
- Module 4: The Leader’s Time… March 29; April 5, 12 & 19
- Module 5: Expository Preaching… April 26; May 3, 10 & 17
- Module 6: Defending the Faith… May 24 & 31; June 7, 14 & 21
3rd Quarter: June 28 - September 6
- Module 7: Ministry and People - Part 1… June 28; July 5 & 12
- Module 8: Ministry and People - Part 2… July 19 & 26; Aug. 2 & 9
- Module 9: Missions… August 16, 23 & 30; September 6
4th Quarter: September 13 - December 27
- Module 10: Planning and Vision… September 13 & 20*
- Module 11: Equipping and Evangelism… October 4 & 11
- Module 12: Pastoral Epistles - 1 Timothy… October 18 & 25
* Women’s Retreat tentative date: 9/27
** Men’s Retreat: 11/8