Gary Thomas, D.D.  This seminar was presented at the Lord’s Grace Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, as part of the 10 seminar Koinos "Certificate in Christian Foundations." In this seminar, originally titled "Christian Spirituality 101," Dr. Thomas provides an introduction to the biblical and historical roots of Christian spirituality, the spiritual disciplines, spiritual direction, and the pursuit of personal and corporate holiness. 11 sessions. Approximately 5 hours.

Marc Cortez, Ph.D. This Lay Leadership Training Course is designed to help believers reconsider their understanding of the Gospel. What is the Gospel? How is the Gospel related to the eternal plan of God? What does the Gospel mean to each believer today? Dr. Marc Cortez, Academic Dean of Western Seminary, answers these and other critical questions that, in the answering, will help to revolutionize your Christian walk.
10 sessions. Approximately 5 hours.

John Johnson, Ph.D.. John Johnson is the Lead Pastor of Village Baptist Church of Beaverton, Oregon, and teaches pastoral theology at Western Seminary.  In this series, John teaches new church lay leaders how to effectively mobilize their groups toward a common goal.  He explores the definition of leadership, the various perspectives a leader must consider, the values that leaders must cultivate, and ways to effectively lead team.  He discusses the need for a clear mission, a compelling vision, effective strategies and specific objectives for completing the mission.  John also explores the leader’s role as change agent, and ways for leaders and their groups to thrive in the midst of transition.

Greg Rohlinger. Join Greg Rohlinger, the Senior Pastor of Palm Valley Church in Phoenix, Arizona, as he trains new lay pastors for their growing congregation.  He teaches the values that leaders must possess, how to communicate a ministry vision, and how to effectively multiply leaders through an apprenticeship program.  In this series, you will discover how these principles can help your church develop lay leaders as well.

Mark Olmos. As Executive Pastor of a large, growing church in Phoenix, Mark Olmos is constantly faced with the need for new lay leaders.  In this series, he shares how to create a structure and church-wide mindset that pinpoints where leaders are needed, identifies who the potential leaders are, and provides that the training they need to serve effectively.

Bert Downs, David Jones and John Johnson. In this panel discussion, Bert Downs, Chancellor of Western Seminary, David Jones, Vice President of the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association, and John Johnson, pastor of Village Baptist Church in Beaverton, Oregon, discuss the 12 distinguishing marks of a healthy board in the governance of the local church or faith-based ministry.

     

Glenn Daman, D.Min. In his more than fifteen years as the pastor of a small church, Glenn Daman has learned what it takes to make a church board successful. In Developing Leaders for the Small Church, Daman explores the nature of spiritual leadership, illustrating why the focus of a church board shouldn't be dictated by organizational duties, but guided by spiritual responsibilities. 14 sessions. Approximately 7 hours. (Free Course. Not Included in the Elder Training Certificate.)

Robert Radcliffe, Ph.D. The educational ministry of the local church depends on gifted teachers who are trained and ready to teach. Teaching the Bible is perhaps the most important task anyone can be asked to do because lives quite literally depend upon the faithful interpretation and transmission of God's message to mankind. In the first part of a three-part teaching series, Dr. Radcliffe provides valuable insights that will help any serious Bible teacher become more effective in their classroom ministry. 4 sessions. Approximately 2 hours.

Robert Radcliffe, Ph.D. Teaching the Bible should be a joy for the instructor and a life-changing experience for the learner. In this second of the three-part series, Dr. Radcliffe shares methods gleaned from more than 30 years of teaching in the church for using creativity to promote student learning. 5 sessions. Approximately 3 hours.

Robert Radcliffe, Ph.D. For the lay leader or pastor who is charged with leading an educational ministry in the church, the lessons brought by Dr. Radcliffe will help you in your planning, preparation, performance while avoiding common pitfalls. It is recommended that learners consider this a capstone course after completing "Teaching the Bible" and "Creative Teaching Methods.". 5 sessions. Approximately 3 hours.