To get started, all you need to do is mail us a check for $199 and we will send you the textbooks and first course.  Simple and Easy!

The one time cost of all textbooks and course materials is only $199.   This is all the cost you will ever incur for the entire program. You may take as many courses as you want.

We offer a "Certification" in "First Nations Issues Awareness" especially designed for Non-Native ministry personel who complete four or more courses from our First Nations Studies Department.

• We offer several Bible Certificate and Diploma programs- including a "Certificate in Bible Training" for the completion of 10 courses, a "Certificate in Leadership Training" for the completion of 20 courses. Our Diplomas are awarded as follows: "Diploma in Biblical Studies" for the completion of 40 courses, the "Diploma in Theology and Missions" for the completion of 50 courses and our highest diploma is the "Diploma in Pastoral Ministry" for the completion of 60 courses and the Internship Program.
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• The student may begin at any time.
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• Students will receive quality training in the Bible, Theology, Practical ministry skills, First Nations culture, evangelism, and Pastoral Leadership.
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• Directors:  Randy Barnetson and Cheryl Bear
  

LIST OF COURSES:

FIRST NATIONS STUDIES Department

Introduction to First Nations Ministry for Non-Native Pastors/Leaders

Effects of Colonialism

First Nations History

Authentic Indigenous Worship

First Nations Stereotypes and Realities

Indigenous Tribes of Mexico, Central and South America

First Nations of the USA and Canada

First Nations Culture and Protocol

First Nations Languages and Linguistics

Drug/ Alcohol Counseling in the First Nations Context

Counseling of Residential/ Boarding School Survivors & Families

Sexual Abuse Issues in the First Nations Context

The Future of First Nations in the 21st Century

BIBLE  Department

Introduction to the Bible and Theology

Genesis

Exodus/Leviticus

Numbers/Deuteronomy

Joshua/ Judges/ Ruth

The History of Israel

Wisdom Literature

Prophets

Life of Christ 1

Life of Christ 2

Life of Christ 3

Acts

Romans

Paul's Letters

Paul's Pastoral Letters

General New Testament Letters

Revelation


THEOLOGY  Department

Creator Father
Creator's Attributes
Creator's Son
Positive Self-Image: The Image of the Creator in People
The Nature of Humans
The Person and Work of Creator's Sacred Spirit
The Baptism and Gifts of Creator's Sacred Spirit
Hamartiology
Divine Healing and Health
Eschatology
Angelology
Demonology
Atonement
Regeneration
Justification
Sanctification
Sonship and Inheritance
Foursquare History
Ecclesiology
The Great Cause



PRACTICAL MINISTRY SKILLS  Department

Hermeneutics
Homiletics
Prayer
Personal Evangelism
Public Speaking
Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual Authority
Church History

LEADERSHIP  Department

Topics vary.  Taught by Elders and  First Nations Ministry Leaders who share from their wealth of experience with younger, emerging leaders. 

INTERNSHIP   Department - Career-Oriented

This is a 3rd year of individual, specialized directed study for those wanting to become Denominational Licensed Pastors, Evangelists, or Missionaries.

Courses include:

First Nations Church Planter's Institute
Developing Your Leaders
The Work of a Pastor
The Work of an Evangelist
The Work of a Missionary
Personal Accountability
Native Language (Several Offered)
Church Polity