TLC Bible Institute
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Course | Course Name | TLC Basic Training | Bible Training for Church Members | Bible Training for Church Leaders | Bible Training for Pastors |
NMC | New Members Class | X | X | X | X |
DBC | Discipleship Boot-Camp | X | X | X | X |
EBC | Evangelism Boot-Camp | X | X | X | X |
FPC | Financial Peace University | X | X | ||
1 | Bible Study Methods and Rules for Interpretation | X | X | X | |
2 | Old Testament Survey | X | X | X | |
3 | New Testament Survey | X | X | X | |
4L | Communicating Biblical Messages | X | |||
4P | Preaching Biblical Messages and Pastoral Ministry | X | |||
5 | Bible Doctrine Survey | X | X | X | |
6 | Personal Spiritual Life | X | X | X | |
7 | Church Ministry, Administration, and Education | X | X | ||
8 | Teaching Principles and Methods | X | |||
9 | Church History Survey | X | |||
10 | Missions, Evangelism, and Discipleship | X |
Our new members class is critical to informing prospective new members of information and expectations related to our church. We want to help you make membership meaningful, enable your growth in Christ, and fulfill God's purpose for you and Trinity Life Church.
Our discipleship class help our people develop habits to be like Christ and learn about the Father. Christian discipleship might best be described as a training or mentoring program designed to develop individuals to become more like their Savior.
Our evangelism class help our people effectively share their faith where they live, work, and play without a professional seminary degree. It equips the people of God to literally grow in becoming ambassadors for Jesus Christ.
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A 12 week introduction to basic bible study methods and rules of interpretaton with emphasis on accurately understanding and obeying God’s Word and the development of practical skills. Students will learn to determine what Scripture says, what it means, and how it can be applied.
Syllabus and Course Description:
An introduction to basic Bible study methods and rules of interpretation with emphasis on accurately understanding and obeying God’s Word and the development of practical skills. Students will learn to determine what Scripture says, what it means, and how it can be applied.
Course Goals:
*Study the Word of God to know the God of the Word*
A 12 week course that gives a broad overview and survey of the Old Testament designed to emphasize the structure, theme and message of the Old Testament and each of its 39 indiviudal books in order to provide understanding of God’s self-revelation and His plan of redemption. (Prerequisite class – Bible Study Methods)
Syllabus and Course Description:
A broad overview and survey of the Old Testament designed to emphasize the structure, theme and message of the Old Testament and each of its 39 individual books in order to provide understanding of God’s self-revelation and His plan of
redemption.
Course Goals:
• who God is
• who man is
• the purpose for which man was created
• the nature and consequences of sin
• the gracious love and mercy of God expressed in redemption
• the integrity, unity and value of the Word of God.
SACRED SCRIPTURE MAKES US WISE FOR SALVATION AND SANCTIFICATION
A 12 week course that gives an overview survey of the New testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure, and basic content of each individual book relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book. This course is designed to provide knowledge necessary to understand the essential meaning and significance of the New Testament as it relates to salvation and sanctification. (Prerequisite class – Old Testament survey)
Syllabus and Course Description:
An overview survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure and basic content of each individual book and relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book.
Course Goals:
*Knowing the content and structure of the New Testament will enable pastors and church leaders to know Christ more fully and minister to people more effectively.*
This is an 8 week course designed to equip and train bible teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively prepare and deliver expository messages from God’s Word which are biblically sound and responsive to the needs of people. Much emphasis is placed on practical preparation of the speaker and the message with numerous examples and practice assignments. Beneficial for Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, small group leaders, and any one wanting to be effective in communicating biblical truths. (Prerequisite class – New Testament Survey unless prior approval has been granted)
Syllabus and Course Description:
Designed to equip and train Bible teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively prepare and deliver expository messages from God’s Word which are biblically sound and responsive to the needs of people. Much emphasis
is placed on practical preparation of the speaker and the message with numerous examples and practice assignments.
Course Goals:
Syllabus and Course Description:
The first part of this course, Preaching Biblical Messages, is designed to equip and train pastors with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and communicate expository messages from God’s Word. The goal of these messages is
that they be biblically accurate and responsive to the needs of people. Emphasis is placed on practical preparation of the preacher and his message with numerous examples and practice assignments. The second part of the course, Pastoral
Ministry, is designed to equip pastors with knowledge and practical skills required for effective ministry in the church which is fruitful from God’s perspective.
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Syllabus and Course Description:
A survey and summary of the ten major doctrines of the Bible with an emphasis on the pastor or church leader knowing God more fully while understanding and practicing sound theology.
Course Goals:
*Let him who boasts boast about this – that he knows and understands God.* (Jer. 9:23-24)
This is an 8 week course where students learn the basic concepts and principles of the spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God. (Prerequisite class – Bible Doctrine unless prior approval has been granted)
Syllabus and Course Description:
This course is designed to teach pastors and church leaders the basic concepts and principles of the spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God.
Course Goals:
*The pastor or church leader should be personally growing in relationship to Christ and in relationships with others.*
Syllabus and Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce pastors and church leaders to the basic principles related to the nature, structure and function of the church and to teach them the practical knowledge and skills necessary for the local church to effectively carry out its functional roles in the areas of ministry, administration and education.
Course Goals:
*When the church properly and effectively functions as a spiritual organization in the areas of ministry, administration, and education the real needs of people will be met, the church will grow to spiritual maturity and God will be glorified as His kingdom is advanced.*
Syllabus and Course Description:
Designed to equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach God’s Word. Much emphasis is placed on the pastor’s role as teacher and the biblical goal of teaching.
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Central Truth
Teaching does not occur unless learning occurs and learning does not occur unless life change occurs.
Syllabus and Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce pastors and church leaders to the principal people; the major political, historical, and cultural developments; the main religious movements; and the doctrinal issues which have influenced and shaped the Christian church throughout its 2000 year history.
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* Missions is the mission of the church.*
*Failure to obey the “Great Commission” to make disciples of all nations has been the “Great Failing” of the church in history.*
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This three-part course is designed to ground pastors and church leaders in the basic biblical principles of missions, evangelism, and discipleship so that the church can accomplish its God-given task of bringing lost people to Christ and building them up in Christ.
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