Northside's School of Ministry (SOM) is an inexpensive, one-year program that equips college age and adults to become effective Christian leaders in any field where God might call them to serve. The program provides a solid Bible education, trains in practical ministry, equips for leadership, and provides the opportunity for hands-on training with specialized Northside ministries.
Students will take two 1.5 hour classes per week on Thursday afternoon/evenings during the school year: one Bible class and one practical ministry/leadership development class. In addition, students will complete a practicum of 100 hours of ministry service to gain valuable hands-on ministry experience.
Details
REGISTER BY AUGUST 1, 2023
HERE ARE THE BASICS:
Attend two 1.5 hr classes each Thursday taught by Northside pastors and qualified guest instructors.
Students will have weekly homework/reading assignments and come prepared to discuss in class.
Students will serve 100 hours of ministry service to receive valuable hands-on ministry experience.
Students who complete the program (classes + practicum) receive up to $450* voucher to participate in a Northside short-term mission trip. (*based on attendance)
CLASSES:
PRACTICAL MINISTRY/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - THURSDAYS, 4:30-5:45PM
First Semester: Practical Ministry
Receive an overall understanding of various ministries and ministry career options
Discover God’s plan for this world and His will for your life
Discover your unique spiritual gifts, God-given talents, and personality with assessment tools to determine the best career path and ministry for you
Learn spiritual disciplines for a healthy spiritual life.
Second Semester: Leadership Development
Develop the characteristics and qualities of an effective and godly leader
Learn how to be an emotionally healthy leader
Learn from various pastors & Christian leaders
Learn how to impact, influence, and motivate others
Learn how to lead through change, conflict, and failure
Learn how to build, lead, and keep a team
Learn how to recruit, train, and work with volunteers
Complete a leadership project to experience church/Christian leadership
BIBLE CLASS - THURSDAYS, 6-7:30PM
First Semester
Intro to the Bible
Overview of the Old Testament
History of Israel
Second Semester
Overview of the New Testament
Life of Christ
Church and Christian History