Sample Training Curriculum

Helping people understand the Bible and its application in the local church.

In Ephesians 4:10-14, Paul wrote,

10 “He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” (ESV) An important function of leaders is the preparation of others to minister in and through the local church. The TEAM Institute partners with local churches to train present and future leaders.

We are looking for people who want to study the Bible and apply it through their local church. Do you want to develop your Bible knowledge? Do you want to know how to study the Bible, apply it and teach it better?

If you answered “Yes”, this program is for you!

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  • At the end of the program the student should:

    • Have a chronological understanding of the Bible

    • Understand the principle themes of the Bible

    • Understand the basic principles of Systematic Theology

    • Demonstrate Biblical qualities of leadership

    • Share faith accurately in the church and in the world

    • Know and apply basic principles of Biblical interpretation

    • Understand the basics of how to study the Bible

    • Be capable of teaching in a local church setting

    • Use the Bible to counsel others

    • Understand the process of church planting

    • Know how to study each book of the Bible

    • The entire curriculum consists of 16 courses

    • Each course represents 10 hours of in-class work

    • Each year two courses will be offered

    • One course will be on a Friday night/Saturday format

    • Other courses will be offered throughout the year. Each one of these courses will be offered once a week for four weeks. These courses will be offered generally in March, May and October

    • Each student must read and comply with the Statement of Faith. If there is any disagreement, it must be discussed with the course advisor before classes begin

    • The student interested in the program must have at least a High School diploma or its equivalent to take courses for credit towards a Certificate of Completion

    • The student should faithfully attend a local church.

    • Accurate Interpretation

    • Panorama of the Bible

    • People Helping People

    • Genesis 1-11

    • The Books of Moses

    • Church Development and Missions - Acts

    • OT Historical Books and Prophets

    • Romans

    • Biblical Leadership – Pastoral Epistles

    • The Life of Christ

    • 1 Corinthians

    • Methods of Bible Study - Ephesians

    • Johannine Literature

    • Methods of Teaching Adults

    • Summary of Systematic Theology

    • Family Life Retreat

  • Theological Education and Ministry Institute

    Partnering Churches:

    • Hope Baptist Church of Akron

    • Mogadore Baptist Church

    • Northfield Baptist Church

    Website: Team-institute.org

    Director: Ken Lowe, D.Min.

    klowe689@gmail.com

    • Most courses are presented only one night a week for four weeks

    • Students continue to serve in their local church while they study

    • There are no residency requirements

    • There are at least two courses presented each year

    • Most courses will be taught by local church pastors

    • The courses will be offered at a church close to students

    • The cost of the courses is accessible to most people - Only $30.00 per course

“I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.”

1 Timothy 3:14-15 (ESV)