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The Ministry Skills Institute
is a nondenominational ministry training school where students can receive relationship based equipping to serve the Lord in ministry. It is training for the head, the heart and the hand.
Our Purpose is to equip believers in practical ministry skills using the discipling methods of Jesus. Instruction and ministry training at MSI are founded on these four tenets:
V MINISTRY OF THE WORD
V MODELING MINISTRY
V MENTORING
V MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
MSI OBJECTIVES
· To equip people in the Word of God by using Scripture as the primary teaching resource.
· To instill a heart attitude that ministry flows from dependence upon the Holy Spirit.
· To provide opportunity for students to receive training through modeling, mentoring and firsthand ministry experience.
· To offer a unique and individualized training experience to commensurate with giftings and callings.
· To relationally connect, counsel and coach students into their life purpose in Jesus Christ.
Flexible Training Options MSI offers a number of ways to accomplish your ministry training goals. People throughout the United States and around the world are benefiting from taking our courses. So depending on your training needs, you can select the venue that works best for you. Our training tracks are geared toward people who are serving fulltime in ministry, working in other careers or pursuing academic degrees. We have designed our training options for you to receive your training, as you fulfill other responsibilities. We provide the flexibility and freedom to shape the training track that is best for you. You will receive a Ministry Training Certificate upon satisfactorily completing all of the 12 Basic Ministry Courses.
OUR TRAINING VENUES: ►MSI CAMPUS ONSITE ►MSI The Journey MINISTRY INTERNSHIPS ►MSI CAMPUS ONLINE ►MSI TRAINING CONFERENCES MSI Campus Onsite
Our MSI Campus is located in Kansas City, MO. On a rotating basis we offer our 12 Basic Ministry Courses. The course times are on Saturday mornings and midweek evenings. There are approximately 10 hours of lecture per course. There are writing assignments and required reading. Each course is designed to be completed in six weeks, requiring a study commitment of six hours per week. Instructors are experienced active ministers from the Kansas City area. The cost of each course is $125 plus text books due at the first class and course materials. (Less than $50 per course) A Flex-payment plan is available: $70 due at the first class and $70 withing 30 days. Courses are offered in the Spring and in the Fall. A current course schedule is available on our website and through our MSI office. 12 Basic Ministry Courses · Passion for Worship
· Christian Doctrine
· The Power of Prayer
· The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
· Missions I: Cross-Cultural Ministry
· Spiritual Warfare
· Spiritual Formation: Heart for God
· The History of Christianity
· Leadership in Ministry I
· Ministering the Word
· Evangelism: Reaching the Lost
· People Skills 101
The Journey is a relationship based discipleship track which includes instruction and mentoring in Life Skills, Life Purpose and Ministry Training. The two-year training path helps individuals to: grow in relationship with Christ, build solid character qualities, form life management skills, shape serving strengths (gifts), posture themselves to prosper and impact our world. From an affirming mentoring environment, The Journey offers relevant teaching sessions, small group interaction, "hands on" serving projects, ministry/mission experiences and inspirational events. It is an invitation to walk in relationship with others toward personal development and spiritual discovery. It is an adventure and opportunity, to encounter God more deeply, to understand your life purpose more precisely and position yourself more securely, to fulfill your destiny in Christ Jesus.
STAGES OF THE JOURNEY
· 12 Basic Ministry Courses
· Life Skills Mentoring
· Spiritual Formation Groups
· Life Purpose Mentoring
· Practical Service Projects
· Ministry Practicum
· Foreign Mission Trips
· MSI Training Conferences
Students make application and upon approval, begin The Journey. Because of the rotation of our courses, you may begin at any point in the year, providing ultimate flexibility. Your training path will be completed in 24 months. A third year of ministry specialization is also available. As previously stated, The Journey is a relational discipleship and equipping pathway to position students to fulfill their Life Purpose in Christ. Our training tracks are designed for people serving in ministry, working in occupations or pursuing academic degrees. Class times are Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings during course offerings. A time commitment of 15 hours a week is required. Your can easily receive training as you fulfill other responsibilities. We provide the flexibility and freedom to shape the training track that is best suited for you. You will receive a Ministry Training Certificate upon satisfactorily completing the Journey.
INTERNSHIP EMPHASES
· Pastoring
· Church Planting
· Foreign Missions
· Social Outreach
· Associate Ministry
-Worship
-Children
-Youth
-Small groups
-Media
The cost of the MSI The Journey Ministry Training Internship is $1500 per year, not including text books, class materials and ministry trips. A Flex-payment plan is available: $650 due at registration then $200 per month for five months.
For more information see The Journey page.
MSI Campus Online Our 12 Basic Ministry Courses may be taken over the internet. After making application and purchasing the course through our office, you will receive the course syllabus and an access code to view the course lecture online at your convenience from any computer with internet service. Online Courses are $125 per course. Required text books and course materials are extra. DVDs of the course lecture may also be purchased. Courses may be taken individually or as a group. The group option works well for people in a local church. Students can meet together for viewing, discussion and accountability. Group discounts may apply. MSI Training Conferences Each year the Ministry Skills Institute offers regional Ministry Training Conferences in select locations. The three day event features various ministers from across the Body of Christ. There are daily workshops on relevant topics and evening ministry services.
"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman..." II Timothy 2:15 FOLLOWING THE MODEL OF JESUS... MINISTERING THE WORD:
MODELING:
MENTORING:
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE:
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