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MINISTRY PARTNERS CONSULTING GROUPPresentsStart Your Own Bible SchoolAffordable, Achievable and AccreditedWE OFFER A COMPLETE, ONLINE BIBLE COLLEGE SOLUTIONHigh Quality Curriculum, World Class Learning Management System (LMS), Complete College Management System, Virtual ClassroomsWe have made starting an online Bible College easy and affordableStart an online degree granting Bible College"(Paul) took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord." (Acts 19:8-10)An online Bible College will allow to train pastors and start new ministries worldwide.We offer a complete, turn-key, Online Bible College Solution.We have made starting an online Bible College easy and affordable.It's not a franchise; there are no franchise agreements. You name your Bible College or Seminary according to the vision God has given you.Diplomas will be issued by you and your school. Of course, we will help you design diplomas; get them ready to be printed when the time comes for your graduation ceremony.We create your Bible College catalog or student handbook for you.We produce a marketing brochure for your Bible College to help you in recruiting students for your school.Faith based Accreditation, high quality curriculum, world class Learning Management System, all includedState License and Authorization to grant academic degreesAcademic degrees (Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctor) are controlled by States. Your Bible College or Seminary has to be legally authorized by a State to grant academic degrees.We can register your Bible College or Seminary in a State with religious exemption; so that your school will have the legal authority to grant academic degrees from day one.Please note that our attorneys only incorporate and license Bible Colleges in the State of Florida. Because your Bible College is online, you can register it in any State, and run it from any State. You are free to pursue incorporation and licensing of your Bible College in your State on your own.AccreditationWe will work with you to secure a one year accreditation from a Faith based accrediting agency. Your Bible College will be accredited from day one. To learn more about accreditation , please visit the US department of Education web page at College Website and APPOur team of professional Web and APP developers will design a premium website and APP for your Bible College.World Class Learning Management System (LMS)We design and configure a world class Learning Management System (LMS) for your Bible College. With our world class LMS, you will be able to offer online classes to students from around the world.Our world class LMS is EASY to use; and we will train you to make sure you are up and running plete College Management SystemThe all-in-one cloud based system to manage your college or school.Student AdmissionFaculty/Staff/Student LoginStudent InformationGradebookCourse RegistrationTranscriptsStudent PortalHigh Quality CurriculumThe Learning Management System we set up for your Bible College will come loaded with high quality Bible centered courses. Of course, you also have the ability to add your own courses to the e-learning system.Technical SupportWe offer reliable, rock solid technical support to your instructors and students. You focus on running your online Bible College, we are there as your technical team.Virtual ClassroomsAn integrated web conferencing system for interactive online learning. Virtual classroom FeaturesWebcam capable. Presenter and attendees will be able to see each other if they have webcams on their computersAudio capable. Presenter and attendees will be able to interact with other audibly. All they need is a headset with a microphone.Document sharing. Presenter and attendees can share documents (PDF and any office document).No need to dial a number. An Internet phone system is integrated with our virtual classroom system, so there is no need to dial a number. Simply enter the virtual room and start sharing.No expensive equipment needed. High speed connection to the Internet and a headset with microphone is all that is needed.Recording enabled. Your sessions can be automatically recorded for later playbackHow are Virtual Classrooms being used?Distance EducationColleges and Universities are using Virtual classrooms to offer interactive online courses.Team MeetingsOrganizations are using Virtual classrooms to host virtual meetingsChurchesChurches can use Virtual classrooms to offer Bible Studies, new members classes, leadership training sessions, or host committees meetings. Especially urban churches where members do not have the time to come to the church 2 or s times a week in order to participate in the different meetings.WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:We provide a high quality curriculum, state of art e-learning technologies, higher education know how, everything you need to start a successful, fully accredited, degree granting Bible College.LEVEL 1 - ASSOCIATE THROUGH BACHELOR PROGRAMSSelect this package if you want to offer Associate, and Bachelor programs.What is included in Bible College Level 1?Professional website for your Bible CollegeA Custom School AppDomain for SchoolState License for your online Bible College. Our attorneys only incorporate and license Bible Colleges in the State of Florida. Because your Bible College is online, you can register it in any State, and run it from any State. You are free to pursue incorporation and licensing of your Bible College in your State on your own.State Licensing – Religious ExemptionFaith Base Accreditation for 1 YearA custom LMS E-Learning installation and configurationA high quality curriculum for Associates and Bachelors degreesYou can add your own courses yourself, or we can program them in for you. We charge a onetime fee per course depending on the level of complexity of your course.All online Associates and Bachelors level courses (63) loaded in the LMS (33 Associates Courses and 30 Bachelors Courses)An eCollege Management SystemMarketing Brand – Advertisement Brochure for School, Letterhead, Business Cards, Logo Design, QR CodeSocial Media Headers – Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeSample School CatalogThe Full Price of Bible College Level 1 is $12,100.00 PAYMENT PLANOnetime Payment $2,100.0050 Monthly Payments of $200.00LEVEL 2 - ASSOCIATE THROUGH MASTER PROGRAMSSelect this package if you want to offer Associate, Bachelor, and Masters Programs.What is included in Bible College Level 2?Professional website for your Bible CollegeA Custom School AppDomain for SchoolIncorporation in the State of FloridaState Licensing – Religious ExemptionFaith Base Accreditation for 1 YearA custom LMS E-Learning installation and configurationA high quality curriculum for Associates, Bachelors and Masters degreesYou can add your own courses yourself, or we can program them in for you. We charge a onetime fee per course depending on the level of complexity of your course.All online Associates, Bachelors and Masters level courses (78) loaded in the LMS (33 Certificate Courses and 45 Bachelors and Masters Courses)An eCollege Management System, including transcripts and student billingMarketing Brand - Advertisement Brochure for School, Letterhead, Business Cards, Logo Design, QR CodeSocial Media Headers – Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeSample School CatalogThe Full Price of Bible College Level 2 is $13,900.00 PAYMENT PLANOnetime Payment $2,750.0040 Monthly Payments of $275.00LEVEL 3 - ASSOCIATE THROUGH DOCTORAL PROGRAMSSelect this package if you want to offer Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programs.What is included in Bible College Level 3?Professional website for your Bible CollegeA Custom School AppDomain for SchoolIncorporation in the State of FloridaState Licensing – Religious ExemptionFaith Base Accreditation for 1 YearA custom LMS E-Learning installation and configurationA high quality curriculum for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degreesYou can add your own courses yourself, or we can program them in for you. We charge a onetime fee per course depending on the level of complexity of your course.All online Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral level courses (over 93 Courses) loaded in the LMS (33 Certificate Courses and 60 Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral Courses)An eCollege Management System, including transcripts and student billingMarketing Brand - Advertisement Brochure for School, Letterhead, Business Cards, Logo Design, QR Code, Custom Standup BannerSocial Media Headers – Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeSample School CatalogThe Full Price of Bible College Level 3 is $15,700.00 PAYMENT PLANOnetime Payment $3,350.0035 Monthly Payments of $350.00CERTIFICATE COURSES?CF100 Guide to Intercessory PrayerThis course is an introduction to the ministry of intercessory prayer as given in James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”?CF101 Foundations of FaithThis course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.?CF516 – The Names Of JesusTo really know God, you must get to know Him by name. The names of God in Scripture are really a self-revelation of God in His nature and attributes. The sheer number of such names and titles in Scripture suggests something of the immensity of God. The Bible identifies more than 700 descriptive names and titles of Jesus Christ. This study will help the student to get to know Jesus Christ more fully by studying several of His key names and titles.?CF103 Knowing Gods VoiceThis course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God’s will for your life. Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will. The pattern of God’s will and Scriptural examples of how God reveals His will are discussed.?CF104 Old Testament SurveyThis survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student.?CF105 New Testament SurveyThis survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.?CF106 Strategies For Spiritual HarvestThis course explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned. You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also.?CF107 Creative Bible Study MethodsThis course equips students for personal study of the Word of God. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented, and methods of charting and outlining are taught.?CF403 Covenant of AbrahamA great story–but much more than a story. The student will learn a historical record of the birth of the nation of Israel. More than the story of one man. It is the story of a divine covenant the supernatural promises of God intended to pass from generation to generation, down through the centuries.?CF109 – Altar Counselors GuideServing as an altar counselor can be an exciting and rewarding spiritual experience: Youhave the opportunity to “reap” spiritual fruit for the Kingdom of God. As a ministershares God’s Word, he is actually “sowing” it in the hearts of those who listen. This lesson will teach the student how to properly respond as an alter worker.?CF518 – Manners and CustomsMany passages of Scripture that are hard to understand, are readily explained by a knowledge of the customs and manners of Bible lands. The student will learn the Manners and Customs of Bible Lands?CF200 Ministry of the Holy SpiritThis study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts. Students are guided in discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ.?CF201 Spiritual Warfare – The Disciple’s Basic TrainingThe entire record of God’s Word, the Bible, describes men and women who faced difficult battles of life. In fact, the Apostle Paul describes life as a combat, conflict, and continual wrestling. This is the spiritual arena of life known as “spiritual warfare”.?CF202 Developing a Biblical World ViewThree courses explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned. You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also.?CF203 Bible Teaching MethodsThis course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel. Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.?CF204 Biblical Leadership PrinciplesA review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.?CF205 Strategies For Spiritual MultiplicationThis course shares Biblical methods of spiritual reproduction which will enable you to multiply in obedience to God’s command. You will learn how to multiply spiritually as an individual and corporately within the context of the local church.?CF206 Power PrinciplesPower principles taught in this course will enable you to experience the spiritual power taught in the Bible. This course answers the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.?CF207 Spiritual Environmental AnalysisThis course introduces principles of environmental analysis necessary for organizing and mobilizing spiritual resources for evangelizing. This study stresses the importance of environmental analysis in planning strategies to reach the world with the Gospel.?CF208 Multiplication EvangelismThe initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” His final command, that of the Great Commission, also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction. Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focus on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest, and the keys to effective harvest. It communicates the vision which the remainder of Institute training equips student to fulfill.?CF520 Prison MinistryThis class provides instruction for every level of involvement: The minimal level of corresponding with an inmate, visiting one-on-one with inmates, Ministering in group worship services, special programs, or Bible studies inside an institution, Assisting inmate’s families, providing post-prison ministry upon an inmate’s release from a penal institution.?CF210 Healing MinistryIn this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army.?CF300 Divine ProvisionThis book, “Divine Provision,” will prepare you personally and your ministry corporately to face what is happening now and what will occur in the future in the financial realm. Your position in the face of the current and impending crises will not be one of weakness, but it will be a stance of strength, faith, and power,? “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”? (2 Timothy 1:7).?CF301 Management by Objectives“Management By Objectives” is a method for conducting Christian ministry in an orderly, effective manner.? It is not enough to just know God’s will for your life and ministry.? You must make definite plans to fulfill your spiritual calling. You must learn to work with God to fulfill His purpose and plans.?CF302 Power PrinciplesPower principles taught in this course will enable you to experience the spiritual power taught in the Bible. This course answers the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.?CF303 Methodology of MultiplicationThis course shares Biblical methods of spiritual reproduction which will enable you to multiply in obedience to God’s command.? You will learn how to multiply spiritually as an individual and corporately within the context of the local church.?CF304 Principals of Environmental AnalysisThis course introduces principles of environmental analysis necessary for organizing and mobilizing spiritual resources for evangelizing. This study stresses the importance of environmental analysis in planning strategies to reach the world with the Gospel.?CF305 Kingdom LivingThis course concerns the Kingdom of God.? It introduces the two spiritual kingdoms, their rulers, and residents.? It provides spiritual keys for gaining access to the Kingdom of God and warns of things which result in being cast out of the Kingdom.? The past, present, and future of this Kingdom are examined, Kingdom parables are explained, and its patterns and principles of living are stressed.?CF306 Developing a Biblical World ViewThree courses explain how to expand the vision you have received by sharing with others what you have learned.? You will learn how to train laborers for spiritual harvest who will be able to train others also.?CF307 Jail and Prison MinistryThis class provides instruction for every level of involvement: The minimal level of corresponding with an inmate, visiting one-on-one with inmates, Ministering in group worship services, special programs, or Bible studies inside an institution, Assisting inmate’s families, providing post-prison ministry upon an inmate’s release from a penal institution.?CF308 Battle for the BodyIn this course we are making a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body.? You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God’s army.?CF309 Knowing Gods VoiceThis course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God’s will for your life.? Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will.? The pattern of God’s will and Scriptural examples of how God reveals His will are discussed.?CF310 Mobilization MethodologiesThis course presents methods (a clearly defined way) of mobilizing believers (channeling their abilities for action) to achieve the vision of worldwide spiritual harvest.?CF312 Women – A Biblical ProfileThis course summarizes all the Bible teaches regarding women. It is not only a study guide, but a reference tool as it lists all the passages about women and references to all the individual women mentioned in the Word of God.?CF510 PneumatologyThe word Pneumatology comes from two Greek words which mean “wind, air, spirit” and “word” – combining to mean “the study of the Holy Spirit.” Pneumatology is the study of God the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. The student will learn and answer important questions about the Holy Spirit and His work in the life of the believer.?CF401 Biblical NumbersThis study explains the importance of biblical numerology and provides guidelines for properly interpreting numbers. You will learn the meaning of selected numbers, their prophetic significance, and how to apply what you learn. These foundational studies will equip you to interpret the spiritual meaning of numbers used in scripture and provide the skills necessary for you to continue this fascinating study independently.?CF515 SoteriologySoteriology is the study of the doctrine of salvation. Soteriology discusses how Christ’s death secures the salvation of those who believe. The student will learn the meaning of the doctrines of redemption, justification, sanctification, propitiation, and the substitutionary atonement.?UNDERGRADUATE COURSES?Level 100?BITH100 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLEThis course traces the history of the Bible and includes discussions of inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions.?BIOT101 UNDESTANDING THE OLD TESTAMENTA survey of the Old Testament. Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered.?BINT102 UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TESTAMENTAn introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book. Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined.?BITH103 SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINEThis course stresses the importance of a proper spiritual foundation for life and ministry by providing an overview of Bible doctrines identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.?BITH104 PRAYING WITH POWERThis course aims at inspiring students; giving them the courage to pray for the impossible and helping them find the persistence to see their prayers to completion.?BITH105 PERSONAL EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLEMAKINGThis course will challenge students to commit themselves to the fulfillment of the Great Commission to “go make disciples of all the nations”. A step-by-step guide to disciple making is proposed.?BITH106 CHRISTIAN LIVINGThis course introduces the student to patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.?BICM107 FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIPFrom Moses to the Lord Jesus, to the Apostles, the Bible is a great text on leadership. Basic principles of leadership and practical insights will be covered from a biblical perspective.??BICM109 PREPARING FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRYThis course will help students discover their calling and inspire them to place their God given gifts at the Lord’s disposal. Principles of biblical vision and spiritual leadership are covered so as to help students become powerful servants of the Almighty.?Level 200?BITH200 BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAELThe Bible tells the story of God’s redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history.?BICM202 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCHThis course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church.??BINT203 THE GOSPELSThis course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ.?BIOT204 THE PENTATEUCHThe Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy—are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows.?BIOT205 HISTORICAL BOOKSThe background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail.?BICM206 PREACHING 101This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons.?BICM207 INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH GOVERNANCEBasic models of church government which have developed over the course of church history are presents. The student will be exposed to the biblical, historical, and theological underpinning of each church governance tradition.?BITH208 FOUNDAMNETALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESISThis course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries.?BICM209 INTRODUCTION TO MISSIOLOGY“Missio Dei” is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile his creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions.?BICM210 FIELD MINISTRYThis course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student’s anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups.?Level 300?BINT300 ACTSThe book of Acts, also referred to as the “Acts of the Apostles” or the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, presents the exciting story of the beginning of the church. Through a rigorous exposition of the book of Acts, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the early disciples’ commitment to the fulfillment of the Great Commission.?BIOT301 OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS OF POETRYThe poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are covered in detail. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.?BINT302 EPISTLES OF PAUL IThis course is a study of the ministry and teachings of the Apostle Paul as recorded in the Pauline Epistles. The life setting of each letter is related to Paul’s journeys described in the book of Acts. Special attention is given to the major theological themes of the epistles. Part I covers the Book of Galatians through II Thessalonians.??BINT304 ROMANSThis course will provide an in-depth and exegetical study of the Epistle to the Romans emphasizing its contribution to Christian theology and life.?BITH305 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IThis course is an overview of the theological areas of prolegomena, revelation, theology proper, anthropology, and Christology.?BITH306 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IIThis is an overview of the theological areas of anthropology, Christology, and pneumatology.?BITH307 CHURCH HISTORY IThis course is an overview of how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.??BITH309 SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND DIVINE HEALINGThis course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained. Guidelines for receiving and ministering healing will also be covered.?BICM310 FIELD MINISTRYThis course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student’s anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups.?Level 400?BICM400 CHURCH PLANTING IN THE 21ST CENTURYThis course will provide the student with an overview of the theology, theory, and practice of a church-planting ministry. Special attention will be given to a model of evangelism for church planting, to the Pauline cycle, and to contemporary models of church planting.?BITH401 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IIIThis course is an overview of the theological areas of soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.?BINT402 GENERAL EPISTLESThe course provides a close reading of James, I Peter, II Peter, I John, II John, III, and Jude with special attention given to literary, socio-historical and theological understandings of the epistles.??BICM404 PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATIONThe purpose of this course is to help each student identify, understand and develop the fundamental skills of church administration and leadership in a Christian setting.??BIOT406 OLD TESTAMENT – MAJOR PROPHETSThis course is a study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.?BIOT407 OLD TESTAMENT – MINOR PROPHETSThis course is a study of the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Historical Background information and theological themes of each book are outlined.?BINT408 HEBREWSThis course is a detailed study of the Epistle to the Hebrews.?BITH409 BIBLICAL PREACHING (HOMELETICS)The principles and practice of crafting and delivering a biblical sermon will be outlined and demonstrated.BITH410 A SURVEY OF PASTORAL MINISTRY - MISSING??GRADUATE COURSES?Old Testament Course Descriptions?BITH 506 Basic HebrewEssentials of biblical Hebrew grammar: orthography, morphophonemics, vocabulary; historical developments; readings and exercises.?BITH507 Hebrew Exegesis (The Book of Isaiah)In addition to surveying the contents of the book, the course develops the understanding and skills of exegetical exposition.??Systematic Course Descriptions?BITH600 ApologeticsIn this course, students compare biblical, historical, and recent approaches to defending faith in God, Christ, and Scripture.?BITH601 Contemporary Theology IThe course explores the theologies of Hegel, Kierkegaard, Barth, Bultmann, and Tillich.?BITH602 Contemporary Theology IIThe course explores contemporary theologies, including Theology of Hope, Liberation Theology, Feminist Theology, Process Theology, New Age Theology, and Post-modern Theology.?Historical Studies Course Descriptions?BITH630 Church History to the ReformationIn this course, students discover how the Church’s doctrine, faith, and practice developed from Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation.?BITH631 Church History Since the ReformationIn this course, students survey the development of the Christian church’s doctrine, faith, and practice from the Protestant Reformation to the present.?Church Ministry Course Descriptions??BITH537 Church PlantingBiblical and historical perspectives on church planting; starting new churches in the age of the Internet; steps and procedures for establishing a mission and developing it into an organized church; practical methods and techniques used in church planting.?Biblical Counseling Course Descriptions?BITH590 Introduction to Biblical CounselingThe nature and principles of biblical counseling, techniques and theories of counseling; patterns of problem solving, the counselor and counselee relationship; the sufficiency of Scripture; and biblical conflict resolution.?FINANCE AND CHURCH ADMINISTRATION?MFCA700 FINANCE AND CHURCH ADMINISTRATION?? (5 Credits)The Internal Revenue Code specifies certain types of organizations that are exempt from federal income tax.? The most common types are charitable, religious, and educational organizations, civic associations, labor organizations, business leagues, social clubs, fraternal organizations, and veterans” organizations.? The focus of this course is on organizations exempt under section 501(c) (3), commonly referred to as charities or charitable organizations.?The Legal steps to Proper FormationThe FEINThe Constitution and Bylaws501 (C)(3) StatusLicensing and Ordination of MinistersSales Tax ExemptionHousing AllowanceSelf-Employment Tax ExemptionFranchise TaxAttorney General Registration?MFCA701 FINANCE AND CHURCH ADMINISTRATION?? (5 Credits)This course is designed to provide Clergy and Administration with information pertaining to business decisions or concerns that may jeopardize the Federal Tax Exemption Status of a Church.? Essentially, the 501(c)(3) organization must engage primarily in activities that accomplish exempt purposes. This course will also focuses on the Church providing adequate financial support and other types of support for full-time Clergy members.?Board Meeting MinutesCreate the Accounting SystemAccountable Reimbursement PlanMinister Compensation PackageSetting up payroll for the ChurchForm 1099-MiscForm 1042S and Nonresident Alien GuestThe W-9 and Guest SpeakersForm 941 and Salaries at the ChurchAccepting Credit Cards?MFCA702 FINANCE AND CHURCH ADMINISTRATION?? (5 Credits)This course will also focus on the application of applying policies concerning Pastoral Love Offering, Tithes and Offering, Setting up a Petty Cash, Church Credit Card Policy, Paying Guest Speakers Cash from the Offering and more.?Pastoral Love OfferingTithes and OfferingSetting up a Petty CashGifts and Bonuses Paid to Board MembersPaying Guest Speakers Cash from the OfferingBenevolence and Form 1099-MiscSetting up a Benevolence Fund PolicySetting up a Petty CashChurch Credit Card PolicyEstablish Credit for the Church?MFCA703 FINANCE AND CHURCH ADMINISTRATION?? (5 Credits)Create a Holding CorporationAdding a For Profit ArmStarting A CDCPolicy and ProceduresExamination of tax deductible contributionsIRS inquiriesThe LawPastor’s Employment Contract????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Pastors Compensation PlanThe Envelope System?DOCTORAL?THD890 Introduction to Theological ResearchThis course will provide students with the tools for doctoral level research and opportunities for reflection on becoming scholar-pastor. Students are introduced to the conduct and reporting of scholarly theological research. ................
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