Let's GO...Train Leaders!
Host a School of Ministry in your church!
Over 120 churches in 16 nations on 4 continents host their own School of Ministry right in their church in partnership with Missio Global. Church leaders are equipping church members to make disciple makers, effectively lead ministries, and impact their communities!
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Missio Global School of Ministry
The MGSOM is an accessible and effective training program that is based in the local church. It is a proven tool that churches use to equip their members and develop emerging leaders. The students learn from the experience and wisdom of their own church leaders.
The Missio Global School of Ministry is a solution for churches that:
are having difficulty involving members in church ministries, with few people becoming disciples and leaders,
need a solid training process so the church grows in a healthy manner with leaders that have the vision, DNA, and culture of the pastors and the Kingdom,
desire a vibrant, biblical, and active church that can transform their community with leaders who are equipped, faithful, and dedicated to their calling,
desire to fulfill the Great Commission, going and discipling the nations, with clear understanding and urgency for the growth of the Kingdom of God.
Missio Global School of Ministry graduates in Liberia (West Africa)
A Missio Global School of Ministry in Brazil (South America)
Unique Aspects of the MGSOM
MGSOM enables local church leadership to equip and mentor developing leaders in their church in the same way that Jesus trained his twelve disciples.
The classes are taught by the local church leadership. It is not video-based training.
MGSOM is a School of Ministry, not just a Bible course. The host church is the laboratory where students serve and complete ministry projects under the supervision of the local church leadership.
The curriculum provides a very thorough and balanced training experience by focusing on three domains of learning – what we call knowing, doing, and being.
Because MGSOM is church-based and utilizes the resources of the local church, including the pastor and leaders, it facilitates the growth and spiritual maturing of the host church at a minimal cost.
It is a one or three-year program designed to fit into the busy schedule of a local church. Classes are typically one day a week for four quarters a year.
For Schools of Ministry in the USA, college transfer credit is available with Summit Bible College in Bakersfield, California.
What does Missio Global offer in support of the School of Ministry?
The Missio Global team actively supports partner churches who host a School of Ministry (SOM). Missio Global provides:
All training material - This includes a student workbook for all 12 quarters, instructor's notes to assist in the preparation of the classes, and an Operations Manual for the administrative school coordinator. The materials are sent by email in PDF and the church prints and prepares the materials for the students and the instructors. (Some classes have text books that the students must purchase.)
Orientation and training - To launch the School of Ministry and on a periodic basis, Missio Global provides complete training for the instructors and coordinator.
Support and community - Every School of Ministry will have direct contact and support from a designated Missio Global team member. The SOM leaders can also participate in our regional community of other SOM leaders.
Certificates and diplomas - Students who complete Year 1 of the SOM receive a certificate of completion from the host church. This is great training for all committed church members! Students who complete the three-year program receive a diploma in Christian Ministry from Missio Global.
School of Ministry students gather for a photo in Colombia.
The School of Ministry Curriculum
Year 1
Quarter 1
Understanding the Old Testament
Personal Evangelism
Who I am in Christ
Quarter 2
Understanding the New Testament
Discipleship and Mentoring
Life in the Spirit
Quarter 3
Basic Bible Doctrines
Leading Small Groups
Hearing the Voice of God
Quarter 4
World Religions and Cults
Financial Freedom
Spiritual Gifts
Year 2
Quarter 5
Old Testament Survey I
Bible Exegesis & Hermeneutics
Marriage and the Family
Quarter 6
Old Testament Survey II
Preparing a Biblical Message - Preaching I
Ministering Supernaturally
Quarter 7
New Testament Survey I
Delivering a Biblical Message - Preaching II
Character Qualities of a Leader
Quarter 8
New Testament Survey II
Pastoral Ministry
Christian Counseling
Year 3
Quarter 9
Theology I: The Revelation of God
The Process of Leadership Development
Conflict Resolution
Quarter 10
Theology II: Sinful and Sinless Man
Principles of Effective Leadership
Spiritual Warfare
Quarter 11
Theology III: Life in Christ
Leadership Multiplication
Initiating a New Church or Ministry
Quarter 12
Theology IV: The Last Days
Ministry Growth Strategies and Administration
World Missions and Culture
Prepare your church to transform neighborhoods and nations!
Atomic Discipleship!
Jesus was very clear when he gave the mission to the church—Go and disciple the nations. This is truly the mission of every church and every disciple of Jesus in every nation at all times until Jesus returns.
How well do our church activities reflect this mission? Are we effectively making disciples who can impact our communities and cultures?
Thinking about “atomic” discipleship may lead one to imagine explosive growth. In the long-run this is true. But atomic is also defined as "very small, infinitesimal.”
The most basic element of the Great Commission is one disciple sharing the good news with another person and then helping the new disciple grow and do the same thing with others.
Just like the atom, discipleship is the most basic element of the church that also brings the greatest impact for transformation!
This books serves as a manual for developing an equipping pathway in a local church for biblical discipleship and leadership training.
Church leaders are called to equip their people for the work of ministry. The local church is the most effective place to prepare disciples to fulfill their call to transform their neighborhoods and even the nations!
FAQS
How many people are being impacted by Missio Global?
At the last count, there were 61 church-based Schools of Ministry in 13 nations with nearly 1,100 students. These students have reached over 400 people with the Good News of the Kingdom in just this year through their project assignments. Also, 29 new churches have been planted by Missio Global School of Ministry graduates. Plus, several churches are using only our discipleship materials. So more disciples are being made through those churches as well.
Can I host a School of Ministry in my church?
Absolutely yes, even in the United States! Many churches choose to first implement our discipleship material before they launch a School of Ministry. Please contact us and we will connect you with the Missio Global representative in your region so you can learn more. Missio Global is here to partner with you!
What is the best way I can partner with Missio Global to empower more churches around the world to bring transformation to their communities and nation?
There are three main ways you can take action -- Pray, Give, Go:
PRAY - There are a couple very practical ways that you can pray for the growing impact of Missio Global.
GIVE - We have some key ongoing special projects to which you can contribute, especially Translations of material and Church Planting. We also always need ongoing financial partners to help us establish more Schools of Ministry in more nations to reach more people.
GO - We want to help you go and make disciples right where you are. But if you are truly adventurous, talk to us about going on an international trip with us.
