Leadership 215

Introduction Course

This course teaches the mission, values, and culture of Every Nation. It aims to provide you with a greater understanding of the heart of Every Nation, to inspire you to live this out in your own life, and to equip you to impart this to others.

Contributors and Teachers:
Russ Austin, Joseph Bonifacio, Dr Rice Broocks, Frank Christie, Dr Jun Escosas, Brett Fuller, Adam Mabry, Steve Murrell, Mye Nunag, Roger Pearce, Reggie Roberson, Kevin York

Old Testament Survey

The goal of this course is to provide the student with a general overview of each Old Testament book, a basic knowledge of the book’s contribution to the unfolding story of redemption, and an awareness of each book’s central theological themes.

Contributors and Teachers:
Paul Barker, Noel Landicho

New Testament Survey

The goal of this course is to provide background information about the authorship, style, and purpose of the New Testament writings in order to equip students to become effective ministers, communicators, and preachers of the Gospel.

Contributors and Teachers:
Paul Barker, Nixon Ng, Margot Youssef

Systematic Theology 1

At the end of this course, students should:

• Have a basic knowledge of what systematic theology is and how it is done.

• Have a basic knowledge and understanding of the nature and authority of Scripture and the nature of God.

• Recognize incorrect doctrinal teaching at a basic level concerning these doctrines.

• Avoid basic erroneous biblical interpretations that violate these doctrines.

• Grow in awe and reverence at the majesty and mystery of God.

• Be inspired to study the Bible and theology more.

• Desire to be more biblically and theologically accurate in their teaching.

Contributors and Teachers:
Bruce Fidler

Systematic Theology 2

At the end of this course, students should:

• Have a basic knowledge and understanding of the nature of the Incarnation, the person of the Holy Spirit, and the human spiritual condition.

• Recognize incorrect doctrinal teaching at a basic level concerning these doctrines.

• Avoid basic erroneous biblical interpretations that violate these doctrines.

• Grow in awe and reverence at the majesty and mystery of the Lord Jesus Christ.

• Grow in desire to cultivate a close relationship with the Holy Spirit.

• Grow in compassion for humans given our fallen condition.

Contributors and Teachers:
Bruce Fidler

Systematic Theology 3

At the end of this course, students should:

• Understand what Scripture teaches and what Every Nation believes regarding salvation, the church, and eschatology.

• Be able to incorporate these doctrines into one’s overall theological understanding, local church ministry, and preaching ministry.

• Have a greater appreciation of God, his church, and his plans for the culmination of history.

• Be edified by these biblical truths.

• Grow in love for Jesus Christ and obedience to him.

Contributors and Teachers:
Tom Jackson, Timothy Loh

Church History

By the end of this course, the participants should:

• Be able to understand a broad overview of the global story of the Christian church, covering the major movements, key events, and importatnt figures over the last two thousand years.

• Be able to apply historical perspectives and ancient wisdom to problems facing the church today.

• Be inspired by the examples from church history to expect great things from God and to attempt great things for God.

Contributors and Teachers:
William Murrell

Apologetics

By completing this course, the participants should:

• Be equipped with an understanding of different beliefs and religions, and with principles of engaging those who adhere to them.

• Understand the importance of defending the truth of Christianity in evangelistic encounters and everyday interactions.

• Be able to present a wide variety of arguments and to engage contacts intellectually, emotionally, and supernaturally.

Contributors and Teachers:
Dr Brian Miller, Brian Behnken, William Murrell,

Hermeneutics

At the end of this course, students should:

• Become more proficient in reading the Bible.

• Understand the principles, laws, and methods needed to analyze the biblical text accurately.

• Understand the essential principles for interpreting different Old Testament and New Testament genres.

Contributors and Teachers:
Paul Barker, Timothy Loh, Nixon Ng

Homiletics

After completing this course, participants should:

• Understand and appreciate fundamental truths about preaching.

• Be equipped with basic principles on creating a sermon.

• Be humbled at the great calling and responsibility that preaching entails.

Contributors and Teachers:
Paul Barker, Nixon Ng

Leadership

This course will help students to:

• Understand the roots of Every Nation in order to reach future leaders.

• Understand how to create a culture of leadership as servanthood.

• Understand the process of identifying and developing leaders.

• Understand the fundamental ethics of leadership in ministry.

• Understand how to raise homegrown leaders according to God’s multi-generational plans and purposes.

Contributors and Teachers:
Joseph Bonifacio, Steve Murrell, Kevin York

Spirit-Empowered Ministry

This course aims to accomplish the following:

• Increase the student’s understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the disciples.

• Increase the student’s personal understanding of who the Holy Spirit is and what he does in and through us to advance God’s kingdom.

• Enable the student to minister gifts of the Holy Spirit in conjunction with the preaching of the gospel and for the edification of the church.

Contributors and Teachers:
Manny Carlos, Bruce Fidler, Gilbert Foliente, Edgar Gorre, Jojo Henson, Jim Laffoon, Reggie Roberson