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Are you called to ministry?
Do you desire to pursue personal discipleship or complete
course requirements for a specific credential with the Illinois District?
The Illinois School of Ministry is ready to help.
WHO ARE WE?
The Illinois School of Ministry is a vital support to the ministry endeavor of churches and pastors. Combining both classroom knowledge with experience, this is a valuable tool that the Holy Spirit can use to further equip those called to ministry. Clergy and laypersons who understand not only “what to do” but “why to do it” will be far more effective than those who “just do it.”
Our school will integrate spiritual formation, relationship building, and academic achievement to provide a unique learning experience. Students will not only acquire knowledge necessary for obtaining ministerial credentials, but will also develop character and the skills essential for effective ministry.
OUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Illinois District School of Ministry exists to provide training for those sensing a call to ministry, whether as credentialed ministers of the Assemblies of God, or as equipped laypersons within the local church. The school seeks to promote a unified purpose for ministry within the Fellowship, providing doctrinal and practical instruction, based upon common core values and shared ministry goals.
Subscribing fully to the Statement of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, Illinois School of Ministry is committed to proclaim and support the principles and polity of the Assemblies of God. Additionally, our school commits itself to provide training courses that meet District and General Council educational requirements for ministerial credentials.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Classes are conducted once a month, eight times a year. Three courses are offered each month:
Students participate in eight hours of classroom instruction, with a three and a half hour class session on Friday evening from 6:00-9:30 PM, and five hours on Saturday from 9:00-2:00 PM. A final exam is taken and scored on the Saturday of the course.
Prior to class, students are required to read through the Berean course textbook and complete their assignment homework. A minimum of ten (10) hours of preparatory work is necessary. Combining preparatory time with classroom time, students will have invested eighteen (18) hours per course.
The classroom instruction provides an overview of the material, practical applications, testing, and opportunity for questions and discussion. Instructors use personal experience and a variety of teaching methods.
WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS?
Our instructors are either ordained ministers or college professors. As such, they will become natural mentors as they build relationships and share experiences with our students. In addition, faculty advisors will be available to provide accountability and guidance for the students.
WHERE IS THE STUDY CENTER LOCATED?
The Illinois School of Ministry currently meets on the campus of
Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, IL.
Please find address and general directions from I-55 and Exit 126
below:
Lincoln Christian College
100 Campus View Dr
Lincoln, IL 62656
Directions
from I-55 and exit 126:
- Take Exit 126 off of I-55 north
toward SR-10/Woodlawn
Road
- Turn left on SR-10/Woodlawn Road/Keokuk St and go about 3.6 miles
- Turn left on IL Route 10 and take
THIRD entrance to the right (Campus View Drive). You should see the Earl C Hargrove
Chapel directly in front of you as you turn into the campus.
Picture 1: Map of Campus Entrance
Picture 2: Map of town to Lincoln Christian College
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For more information, download our 2010 Academic Catalog or click on the Level 1 Track , Level 2 Track , or Level 3 Track or tab to see specific courses being offered.
To contact our office, email isom@idcag.org or call 217.854-4600, ext. 4113.
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