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Apply to the Living Word School of Ministry & Missions — next cohort begins September

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Apply for SOMM

The School of Ministry & Missions (SOMM) is a 9-month ministerial training program running annually from September through June. It is designed for individuals currently in full-time or part-time ministry, or those about to launch their five-fold ministry. The program is fully accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International.

Before you apply, confirm you meet the following:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You are currently in full-time ministry, part-time ministry, or about to launch your own ministry — OR — you have completed the BTC two-year program
  • You are committed to the full 9-month program (September through June)
  • You are able to meet the financial obligations of the program

    Section 1: Personal Information

    First Name (required)

    Last Name (required)

    Date of Birth (required — must be 18 or older)

    Phone Number (required)

    Alternate Phone

    Email Address (required)

    Confirm Email Address (required)

    Address (required)

    City (required)

    State (required)

    Zip Code (required)

    Section 2: Ministry Background

    Are you currently in ministry? (required)

    Name of your ministry or church (required)

    Your title or role in that ministry (required)

    Name of your pastor or covering leader (required)

    Phone number of your pastor or covering leader (required)

    How long have you been in ministry?

    Have you completed the BTC two-year program?

    Section 3: Ministry Vision

    Briefly describe your ministry calling and vision (required)

    What do you hope to gain from the SOMM program? (required)

    How did you hear about the Living Word School of Ministry & Missions?

    Section 4: References

    Please provide contact information for one ministry reference (your pastor or covering leader).

    Reference Name (required)

    Reference Title/Role (required)

    Reference Church/Ministry (required)

    Reference Phone (required)

    Reference Email (required)

    Section 5: Emergency Contact

    Emergency Contact Name (required)

    Relationship (required)

    Emergency Contact Phone (required)

    Section 6: Agreement & Acknowledgment

    What happens next?

    After submitting your application, our admissions team will review it and contact you within 5–7 business days. If accepted, you will receive enrollment instructions and tuition payment details.

    Questions? Contact Joyce Davis: jdavis@livingwd.org | (708) 697-5388