Want to Unleash Spiritual Gifts in Your Ministry Setting!

Learn More About Our Courses in Gift-Based Ministry

Web-based Gift-Based Ministry courses help you understand the theology and application of spiritual gifts in ministry.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Explore practical, effective ways to develop individuals for leadership roles and functions.
• Examine issues of Christian calling, spiritual gifts, and the mission of the church.
• Investigate the role of laypersons in ministry.
• Engage in thought-provoking Q&A and discussion with class members and the instructor via threaded discussion forums.

Course Information
Three courses offered

Concepts & Components of Gift-Based Ministry (SCM 2110)
Explore the biblical foundations and theology of gift-based ministry. Increase your understanding of gift-based ministry. Identify key components of frameworks that enable gift-based ministry. Dates: January 14 – February 10, 2008

Preparing the Congregation for Gift-Based Ministry (SCM 2120)
Learn to define and assess your church culture. Learn to develop vision and mission statements and core values that support gift-based ministry. Identify strategic planning issues as they relate to gift-based ministry. Dates: February 25 – March 22, 2008

Implementing & Improvising Gift-Based Ministry (SCM 2130)
Learn how passion, spiritual gifts and personal style come together in a ministry setting. Understand the factors to consider in developing an equipping ministry team/committee. Understand the steps involved in implementing gift-based ministry. Dates: April 7 – May 4, 2008

Time & Location: The online course materials and discussion forums are Internet-based and accessible anytime, from anywhere.

Cost: $150 per course (Scholarships are available to cover 50% of tuition fees.)

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Who We Are

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond (BTSR)
BTSR is a distinctively Baptist seminary operating within the context of an ecumenical consortium to train men and women for effective leadership in the various ministries of the church. Learn more about BTSR’s mission.

BTSR School of Christian Ministry
The BTSR School of Christian Ministry was established to equip Christians to be effective leaders in their congregations and to strengthen congregations. In fulfilling this purpose, the SCM is moving beyond traditional theological educational structures in an effort to take the seminary into the church and community to sustain and support their work of transforming people’s lives for Christ. Learn more about the School of Christian Ministry’s purpose and vision.

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