School of Ministry

Purpose

the purpose of ‘cross training’ is to help us learn to serve God and His people.

there is a great need for Christ-like leaders in the body of Christ. the cross training program is intended to train Christian leaders through personal discipleship, study, and practical experience. we desire to equip believers for the work that God has called them to (Eph. 4:11-13). Jesus spent time with the disciples and put them in situations where they had to apply what they were learning. the disciples learned from the Master’s teaching and sought to replicate His ministry as they followed Jesus’ example. this is our model for ministry.

Plan

the program requires 1 hour of class time per week, 1-2 hours of homework per week, and approximately 1-2 hours of practical service per week. the cross training school of ministry will provide 60 weeks of personal discipleship training.

Program

preparation: learning about ministry
fourteen core subject areas to prepare a sure foundation for Christian service.

devotions
worship
servant leadership
the leader’s time
expository preaching
defending the faith part 1
defending the faith part 2
ministry and people part 1
ministry and people part 2
planning and vision
pastoral epistles
equipping and evangelism
what calvary nexus is: philosophy of ministry, what we believe and why
church history

principles: expanding our knowledge
required and recommended reading to learn necessary principles for ministry.

participation: applying what we learn
each participant in the ‘cross training’ program shall experience Christian service in a variety of settings within a local church. these shall include but not be limited to the following: bible studies, children’s ministry, ushers and greeters, hospitality and refreshments, prayer ministry, janitorial service, and missions.

Resources:

The School of Ministry vision statement is available for download here

An application for School of Ministry can be downloaded here

For more information please contact the church office at 1 (805) 384-1182 or email: info@calvarynexus.org