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LWSOM Curriculum

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LWSOM Ministerial Program — Course Descriptions

01

Fundamentals

Fall Term

Kingdom foundations, prayer, Old & New Testament, miracles, praise & worship

02

Dynamics of Ministry

Winter Term

Preaching, wealth, leadership, pastoral care, evangelism, the Great Commission

03

Getting Established

Spring Term

Helps ministry, church administration, financial stewardship, kingdom principles

Term Presentations: At the end of each term, students are required to give a sermon or teaching presentation. These presentations enable students to exercise and develop their teaching and preaching skills while gaining confidence in front of an audience.

Module 1 — Fundamentals (Fall)

This course is designed to acquaint each individual with the revelation of God’s Kingdom on earth through the Church and how one is to operate in it. Operating in these Kingdom principles will result in one meeting their every need. You will understand how to function to receive power for daily living that far exceeds self-reliance or personal effort. After enrolling in this course, you will understand how the Kingdom of God functions, and how God’s abundant life is within each believer.

This course equips students with a biblically based understanding of the vital importance of prayer for the believer as well as learning various types of intercession, identifying several obstacles to prayer, and how to effectively overcome them.

An accelerated course which highlights the important themes, perspectives, foundational truths, and overall significance of every book as recorded in the 39 books of the Old Testament. Upon completion, the student should attain familiarity with the context and purpose of each book of the Old Testament.

This course is designed to fully equip the believer to understand and demonstrate the power and purposes of miracles, signs & wonders, fulfilling the mandate given by Jesus Christ for the Body of Christ.

The purpose of this course is to give the student a biblical background of the developmental use of praise and worship and its restoration and usage in the Body of Christ. The student will understand the importance of drawing near to God through praise and worship, and will acquire both biblical knowledge and practical skills to effectively lead praise and worship.

An accelerated course which highlights the important themes, perspectives, and foundational truths of every book as recorded in the 27 books of the New Testament. Upon completion, the student should gain more familiarity with the context and purpose of each portion of Scripture.

Module 2 — Dynamics of Ministry (Winter)

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an array of skills that will enable them to teach and preach effective biblical sermons. Upon completing this two-part course, the student will master the discipline of teaching and preaching in order to successfully maintain an effective pastoral ministry.

This course explains the origin and purpose of the Blessing of the LORD — God’s original plan for every believer. Students will understand why the Blessing of the LORD is both a spiritual and material reality and how God has empowered every born-again believer to succeed and acquire wealth.

Uncover the purpose for which you were born and the keys involved in fulfilling your destiny. Students will acquire an understanding of the potential they possess in Christ, be encouraged to rise above the opinions of others, and be ready to step out in faith to be everything God has created them to be.

Leadership isn’t just for a select group — every person has a leadership capacity that must be discovered. This course is designed to expose and develop the gift of leadership possessed by each student, focusing on key leadership principles essential for individual and team success.

This course covers how to effectively minister to people by offering sound, biblically based counsel and spiritual guidance. Students will also gain the biblical basis for foundational church practices such as baby dedications, baptisms, funerals, and weddings.

This class will empower students to understand the function and purpose of both Evangelism and Missions through the Body of Christ and to effectively reach the masses with the message of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Module 3 — Getting Established (Spring)

This class covers the challenges of church administration, operations, and the importance of finding qualified leadership. Students will gain a clear understanding of what is involved in the coordination of the daily affairs of a ministry and the importance of submitting wholly under authority.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of how to operate using Godly stewardship and sound financial wisdom, including the importance of being good stewards over ministry finances and the fundamentals of church financial management.

This course further delves into the mechanics of sermon planning, preparation, and delivery. Upon completing this two-part course, the student will master the discipline of teaching and preaching in order to successfully maintain an effective pastoral ministry.

This course is designed to acquaint each individual with the revelation of God’s Kingdom on earth through the Church and how one is to operate in it. Students will understand how to function to receive power for daily living that far exceeds self-reliance or personal effort.

Additional Courses Taught

Healing Preparation of a Minister Duties of the Assistant Pastor Your Family and Ministry Youth Ministry The Holy Spirit & Water Baptism Church Government The Kingdom of God in You Life of a Prophet Church Planting Missions Children’s Ministry

Supplementary Materials: LWSOM Course Supplementary Materials are available to registered students. Contact the LWSOM office for access →

Contact Information

LWSOM Dean Amir V. Rauf
arauf@livingwd.org
(708) 697-5318

LWSOM Administrator Joyce Davis
jdavis@livingwd.org
(708) 697-5388

Fax (708) 697-6108

Address 7600 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
Mon–Fri  9:00am – 5:00pm

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“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ…”

— Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV)