Important note regarding when courses are offered:

Term notations of Summer, Preterm, Fall, Interterm, Spring, or Post-term mean that the course is offered during that term every year. When a term notation is followed by odd or even, then the course is offered during that term only in odd or even years, respectively. For example, a course that meets Summer, Fall odd will meet every summer (e.g. 2007, 2008), but only during the fall semester of odd years (e.g. 2007, not 2008). A course that meets Summer even, Spring odd, will meet summer 2008, 2010, and spring 2009, 2011.

Courses that do not have a term notation are modules (e.g. DM and MM) or offered uncertain times. “DL” means distance learning.

The number of semester credit hours for a course is shown in parentheses following the title.

MM 501 Children’s Ministry in the Growing Church (3) This course will provide practical insight into developing and maintaining a ministry to children. Topics covered will include children’s church, weeknight programs, camp ministry, and vacation Bible school.

MM 502 Strategies for Global Missions (3) A study of methods for effectively instituting a global missions program in the local church. Topics include the missions budget, evaluating missionary candidates, and effectively involving the church family in missions.

MM 503 Family Enrichment through the Local Church (3) An examination of effective tools for reaching and strengthening the family through the local church ministry.

MM 504 Managing Christian Organizations (3) This course will provide practical insight into business principles for the local church and Christian school.

MM 505 21st Century Evangelism and Discipleship (3) A practical study of the challenges facing the pastor and his congregation as they seek to share the gospel in the midst of a rapidly changing cultural context. Outreach ministry ideas will be shared.

MM 506 The Local Church: Building and Growing in the 21st Century (3) This course will establish a Biblical philosophy of organization and administration for a growing fundamental church in the 21st century. DL.

MM 507 The Bible Translation Controversy and the Principle of Separation (3) This course applies principles of separation to the textual translation issue from the standpoint of a pastor. Especially applicable to local churches, this course will enable pastors to help their lay people understand the textual issue. Westcott and Hort’s unorthodox beliefs, along with doctrinal deviations in the NIV and NASB, will be examined. DL.

MM 508 I & II Timothy: Principles for Winning the Younger Generation (3) Biblical guidelines for evangelizing and edifying children, teens, and young adults will be gleaned from the pastoral epistles to Timothy. Projects will focus on messages and methodology moored to the timeless truths of God’s word.

MM 509 Studies in Nehemiah: God’s Methodology for Building a Steadfast Church (3) This course will explore the character, dedication, separation, and steadfastness of the prophet Nehemiah to set forth principles for overcoming obstacles to church growth.

MM 511 The Christian Home: Maintaining the Haven in Turbulent Times (3) The home is the basic unit of society and Satan’s primary target. This course gives Scriptural principles that will safeguard the Christian home against the vicious and subtle attacks of the enemy. Students will learn the parent's responsibility of child rearing with an emphasis on Biblical disciplining, the interaction of church and home in maintaining a safe haven for the family, and the pastor's role in maintaining proper family relationships.

MM 521 Current Theological Trends (3) An examination of selected major theological trends affecting the ministry today.

MM 522 Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Ethical Issues (3) A Biblical study of present-day ethical issues of interest to the church.

MM 523 Genesis: Developing and Implementing a Biblical World View in Your Church (3) Your world view will influence how you approach many of the current issues facing the church today. This course will provide practical, Biblical instruction on developing and implementing the appropriate world view for your church in the 21st century. DL.

MM 524 The Church and Government: Biblical Relationships in an Era of Hostility (3) Local churches and traditional Christian liberties are coming under attack across the United States of America. This dynamic course explores the various legal threats affecting the freedoms of pastors, local churches, parents, and Christian free speech. It also includes steps to be taken to help protect Christian liberty in our nation and practical outlines on how to minister effectively in today’s culture.

MM 525 The Book of Judges: Principles of Revival and Apostasy (3) Questions about spiritual revival are addressed and answered in the seventh book of the Bible in its treatment of Israel’s moral and religious cycles. The study of Judges is especially important in this day of controversy over revival principles. This course gives thorough treatment of the Book of Judges and direct applications of its teachings to our present day.

MM 527 Romans and Galatians: Pastoral Studies in the Doctrine of Soteriology (3) This course gives a practical and positive exposition of the Biblical doctrine of soteriology. The simplicity of the gospel and eternal security of the believer are defended against errant teachings such as Calvinism and lordship salvation.

MM 528 I Corinthians: Confronting Common Problems in the Local Church (3) Many of the problems the Apostle Paul confronted in the Corinthian church still plague the church today. Carnal Christianity is dealt with from a Biblical perspective, including God’s principles of separation and sanctification.

MM 541 The Anatomy of Leadership: Evaluation and Development (3) This course provides practical insight into the qualities that mark the effective leader.

MM 542 Ministry Enrichment: Renewing Your Vision (3) This course is taken in conjunction with the annual Enrichment Conference for Pastors and Youth Directors. Topics of current interest will be included.

MM 544 Building Pastoral Relationships: The Bridges to Successful Ministry (3) The pastor’s relationship to God, his family, his church, and his community are key to successful ministry. This course will provide practical insight into developing those key relationships.

MM 545 Proverbs: Guidelines for Personal, Spiritual, and Professional Development (3) The corrupting influence of contemporary society can entice God’s people to wander through a maze of inadequate solutions for life’s challenges. In contrast to numerous “success manuals” currently available, God’s wisdom in the Book of Proverbs offers timeless guidance through precepts, principles, and priorities that give Biblical keys for living an enjoyable and enriched Christian life to the glory of God.

MM 546 The Pastoral Epistles: New Testament Principles for Pastoring (3) The grammatical imperatives of the Pastoral Epistles are discussed in class and applied to vibrant pastoral ministry. Instruction combines sound Bible exposition and pastoral experience to instill the pastoral vision and expertise needed for a growing local church.

MM 551 The Making and Ministry of a Missionary: Principles from the Life of Paul (3) This study of the book of Acts traces the life of the Apostle Paul and emphasizes his impact on world-wide evangelism. Principles of missions from the Pauline Epistles are referenced and applied to local church outreach in the 21st century.

MM 552 Studies in Philippians: A Biblical Guideline for Missions (3) This practical study of Paul’s prison epistle to Philippi will help God’s man to promote outreach at home and abroad. Pastors, missionaries, and teachers will grasp a Biblical burden for missions and become better equipped to train, encourage, and motivate believers to answer God’s call to missions.

MM 561 Communicating the Old Testament Message (3) A study of selected Old Testament passages with an emphasis on communicating their messages to the congregation.

MM 562 Communicating the New Testament Message (3) A study of selected New Testament passages with an emphasis on communicating their messages to the congregation.

MM 563 Contemporary Preaching (3) This course will provide practical insight and hands-on experience for the pastor seeking to communicate the Word of God more effectively to his congregation.

MM 564 Preaching through the Book of Revelation (3) This course features a careful study of the themes and message found in this important book of New Testament prophecy. Emphasis will be given to sermon construction and preaching.

MM 565 Preaching through the Old Testament: The Message of the Books (3) The very arrangement of the books of the Bible presents an unfolding revelation of truth. Students will explore the overall central message of each Old Testament book and develop selected sermons that connect each book to its overall context in Scriptures. Helpful introductory and summary material will be discussed.