Pastoral Ordination Course - Levels 1, 2 & 3

Our pastoral ordination courses are tailor made for those seeking to serve as pastors & ministers. The course is very practical intensive, very much hands on and designed for those who are willing to roll their sleeves up and serve the needy, the broken and the poor. The course has a strong practical element requiring students to serve in various outreach ministries including: The Homeless Ministry, Street Ministry, medical Care & Outreach Ministry, Counselling Ministry, Prayer Ministry, childcare ministry, elderly care Ministry, Women's ministry, Domestic Violence Ministry, Drug Addiction & Rehabilitation Ministry, mission support & logistics Ministry, church administration and much more. This course or calling is not for everyone!

Pastoral Preparation Modules - Level 1
1. Pastoral Foundations 1 - Timothean Model
2. Ministry of the Holy Spirit
3. Practical prayer Intercession & Strategic /Spiritual Warfare
4. Knowing God's Voice
5. Methodology, Multiplication & Evangelism,
6. Confronting Crisis/Crisis Management
7. Practical Missions & Church planting
8. Stewardship & Partnership Development
9. Communication skills in ministry
10. Homiletics & Communion & rites
11. Biblical Israel & significance

Pastoral Leadership Modules - Level 2
1. Pastoral Leadership Skills/Team Dynamics/Timothean Model
2. Biblical Management Principles
3. Principles of Worship
4. Conference planning & execution
5. Biblical Men & Women of faith
6. Domestic Violence & Women's ministry,
7. Mission Outreach, World language, Cultures & Religions
8. Marriage & singles Ministry & Counselling
9. Conducting weddings/Officiating
10. Bereavement & Burial rites

Pastoral Leadership Practical -Level 3:
1. Practical Street & Homeless Ministry,
2. Practical fundraising ideas & Practice

3. Practical Healthcare Care & medical Outreach Ministry,
4. Practical Counselling & Conflict Resolution Ministry,
5. Practical Children & Youth Ministry,
6. Practical Disabled & Elderly people care Ministry,
8. Drug Addiction & Rehabilitation Ministry,
9. Prison & Detainee's ministry & support,
10. Practical Church finance, administration & logistics

Optional Vocational Internships � Extra Level
1. Poultry farming skills course
2. Hospitality experience course
3. Care & home care operations course
4. Disabled care & preparation course
5. Conference planning & execution course

ORDAINED MISSIONARY COURSE:

The Greater Life Academy & Church Offers an Ordained Missionary Course. Anyone over the age of 21 can apply for.
It is a very didatic, demanding and comprehensive course.
It is church based, practically intensive.
Students must/should have the time to dedicate to it.
It is a very demanding course.
It is not for everyone, unless you are truly called by God to be a minister or missionary!
Only determined people need apply.

ORDAINED MISSIONARY COURSE:

The Greater Life Church Offers an Ordained Missionary Course which anyone over the age of 21 can apply for.
It is a very didatic, demanding and comprehensive course.
It is church based, practically intensive.
Students must/should have the time to dedicate to it.
It is a very demanding course.
It is not for everyone, unless you are truly called by God to be a minister or missionary!
Only determined people need apply.

COURSE DETAILS:
Duration: 2-3 Years (Variable)
Church Work: Local church internship is compulsory.
Total Hours: 2,080 man Hours
Grading Ratio: Theory 40% - Practical-60%
Passmark: 75% Minimum
Instructor Led: Yes, with constant supervision.
Scholarship: Offered to all students
Course Admin Fee Per Level: £250/€290/$330 USD
Internship Admin Fee: £250/ €290/$330 USD
Subject by subject Certificate fee: £15
Course/Levels Certificate fee: £35
Overseas & Local Travels: Paid for by student.
Accommodation (Local & International): Paid for by Student.

TO APPLY FOR TRAINING/ORDINATION:

To apply, please send an email to the Apostolic Office at: [email protected]

REQUIREMENT FOR EXTERNAL ORDINATION OF PERSONS:

1. Proof & confirmation of level & Standard of training received by pastor[s].
2. Confirmation that all Apostolic ordinances have been accepted and the terms of Timothy 3, fully adhered to by pastor[s].
3. Applicant[s] are willing to accept the terms of faith, belief, tenet, guidelines & submit to the authority of the SFFG governing body.
4. Two credible references provided.
5. Contribution of Ordination credentials donation of £250/ €290/$330 USD
or more.

ORDINATION OF PERSONS TRAINED BY GLA. GLC & SFF GLOBAL NETWORK CHURCHES & MINISTRY:
1. Confirmation of level & Standard of training as set out by the Apostolic office.
2. Confirmation that all Apostolic ordinances have been accepted and the terms of Timothy 3, fully adhered to by submission of signed statement.
3. Applicants are willing to accept the terms of faith, belief, tenet, guidelines & submission to the authority of the our governing body by signing all relevant documents to that effect.
4. Three credible references provided.
5. Contribution of Ordination Credentials donation of £250/ €290/$330 USD
or more.
ORDINATION QUESTIONS

Specific pre-conditions are to be met before we ordain candidates through the Greater Life Church.
As such we will require assurance and clarification on the following:

a] How long were you/the aspiring pastor[s] trained for or led a fellowship for before seeking ordination?
2] How detailed and in what areas have you/they been trained to lead God's flock and can you/they provide proof i.e. certificates, transcripts, or other proof of training/service?
3] Can you/they provide us with a statement that confirms that you/they [men or women] have met the conditions set out in the Book of Life for those aspiring to be shepherds of the flock, especially in 1 Timothy 3?
4] When we ordain anyone at GLC/GLA as a part of SFF Global Network of churches, they are regarded as our network pastors, therefore we are duty bound to oversee the activities of such pastors.
5] To be ordained when recommended of another church organization/movement:
We will require the FULL NAMES of each person to be ordained with the letter of recommendation from their general overseer/provost.
6] Candidates will need to provide 3 Character references.

ORDINATION APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for ordination, please send an email to the Apostolic Office at: [email protected]