Courses

Each Year at a Glimpse

Phase 1:

Theological

At Ignite Ministerial Institute, you will receive world-class material taught by the most equipped pastors and leaders in our nation. Their theological approach to God's Word and their years of experience will give you the tools needed to interpret and apply every teaching to become a well-rounded leader.

Phase 2:

EDUCATIONAL

Ignite Ministerial Institute will allow you to take your leadership further by providing world-class instruction with some of the most renowned leadership and ministerial minds of today. Throughout the year, you will take part in different intensive courses, in addition to the required academic courses that will enhance your knowledge and application of topics relevant to today’s culture.

Phase 3:

PRACTICAL

During your third year at Ignite Ministerial Institute, you will learn how to take the information learned in the classroom and apply it to your current leadership context. Along with the courses approved by AG, you will also take part in cohorts. Throughout the year, these cohorts will give you the insights and techniques to face today's ministerial and personal challenges. In addition, we will also help you establish relationships leaders from around the nation, through a network. This will also prepare you for success as an Ignite Ministerial Institute graduate.

Ignite Ministerial Institute Courses

Phase 1
1. Christ in the Synoptic Gospels
2. Introduction to Hermeneutics
3. Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
4. Internship 1
5. Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
6. A Spirit-Empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model
7. Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance
8. Introduction to Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective
9. New Testament Survey
10. Old Testament Survey
Phase 2
1. Acts
2. Prison Epistle
3. The Local Church in Evangelism
4. Romans
5. Introduction to Homiletics
6. Effective Leadership
7. Introduction to Assemblies of God Missions
8. Conflict Management
9. Internship 2
10. Eschatology
Phase 3
1. Internship 3
2. Pastoral Ministry
3. Corinthians Correspondence
4. Poetic Books 
5. Prayer & Worship
6. Church Admin, Law, and Finance
7. Pentateuch 
8. Apologetics
9. Church Leadership

The Courses in Depth

Year and Description

Christ in the Synoptic Gospels

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
1
Course Description:
A chronological study of the life and ministry of Christ analyzed from the four Gospels. This course is informative and inspiring providing students a practical application.

Introduction to Hermeneutics

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
2
Course Description:
How to correctly interpret the Word of God. Includes the five fundamental truths of Bible interpretation, plus a study of rhetoric figures in Scripture, Judaism, and symbolism.

Relationships and Ethics in Ministry

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
3
Course Description:
A study, in the light of Scripture, of moral principles that regulate human behavior. Attention is given to the ethics code of the minister related to his family, fellow ministers, congregation, community, and confession, and to the personal, economic, and social contemporary moral problems

Beginning Ministerial Internship 1

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
4
Course Description:
In this course, you will learn the value of vision, influence, and motivation. These three are the trademarks that Jesus use in His leadershp of what makes a good leader. As a result of these virtues, you will discover the gift and talents God has deposited in you.

Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
5
Course Description:
A study of pneumatology, the distinctive Pentecostal doctrine of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the divinity and personality of the Spirit and the work of the Spirit in applying to believers the benefits of Christ’s work.

A Spirit-Empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
6
Course Description:
An Acts 2 Ministry biblical, comprehensive, and strategic plan requires the empowerment of the Spirit to produce spiritual fruit and a flourishing church. The strategic plan is based on Acts 2 and focuses on developing Spirit-empowered disciples who will be involved in the five functions found there: connect, grow, serve, go, and worship. Assessment tools are used to identify areas where changes are needed, and the strategic plan is used to focus on God’s vision for each local church.

Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
7
Course Description:
Study of the history, the ecclesiastic government of the fraternity, the Constitution and Statutes of the General Council regarding ministers with credentials, local churches, and district councils.

Introduction to Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
8
Course Description:
Study of Christian doctrine from an evangelical and protestant perspective. A complete study of the “Declaration of Fundamental Truths” of the General Council A/G (USA).

New Testament Survey

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
9
Course Description:
New Testament Survey will expand your views on scripture with a survey of the social, political, economic, and religious background of the New Testament and then examines the various groups of New Testament books, which are considered in their historical settings

Old Testament Survey

Phase 1 - Certified Minister
Course
10
Course Description:
The Old Testament enables us to understand this. In all, the New Testament refers to the Old more than 600 times! Digging into this study, you will meet interesting people like Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and his 12 sons, Moses, Joshua, and Ruth. We will introduce you to 20 kings of Israel, 20 kings of Judah, and 16 prophets. You will learn the books of the Old Testament through a song and a house-drawing. You will discover that from Eden to Calvary to your home, God’s greatest desire has always been to fellowship with people.