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1 Application Charis Bible College Fort Worth Attn: Admissions 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Drive Fort Worth, Texas (682) Spanish (682) Rev 8/17

2 WHEN TO APPLY: Please apply as soon as possible to insure your enrollment in the next class. Review and processing of your application can take up to four (4) weeks. NOTE: First year students only have two possible start dates. The beginning of Fall or Winter terms. Students entering in the winter will complete the Fall courses during the summer day school term. Second year students have one start date Fall term. This applies to new incoming students and transfer students from other Charis locations. REQUIREMENTS: Character: Students will be expected to live in accordance with godly principles as stated in the Student Handbook and the Dress Code and the Code of Conduct Information. Age: Applicant must be a minimum of 17 years of age. Fee: A one-time, nonrefundable $100 application fee must be sent with your application. Your application will not be processed without payment. (A husband and wife may share this fee, i.e. $100 total, not $100 each.) Completed Application: Information Needed for application approval process: 1) Application Form All questions on the application must be completed. If a question does not apply to you, write N/A (not applicable) in the space provided. 2) Essay Question Form Complete this form in your own words. Your statements will be held in confidence. 3) Personal Recommendation This form should be completed by a high school or college teacher or counselor, an employer, or a friend. This person may not be a relative, and must have known you for at least 3 months. Additional Information needed by registration: 4) Proof of Highest Level of Completed Education Received Please provide a copy of your highest level of completed education, whether that is high school diploma or college degree. If you have received a G.E.D. please provide us with your official certificate. Decisions regarding equivalent education will be made on a case-by-case basis. 5) Two Recent Photographs Two 2 x 2 Passport (required) Photo. Passport: Charis Bible College requires that a copy of your signed valid passport must be received within the first week of starting your second year for inclusion in your foreign missions trip, which is required for graduation. If you do not currently have a US passport please visit for more information, locations to apply, and to download application forms. The US passport application process requires 6 weeks. Please plan accordingly and remember to provide adequate postage when sending application. AFTER YOU APPLY: When the Admissions Office has received all your forms, fully completed, and the $100 application fee, your application for admission will be evaluated. You will then be notified by the Admissions Office as to the status of your application. Please allow up to four (4) weeks to review and process your application.

3 Checklist for Completed Application: The following items must be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to your start date before acceptance for admissions will be granted: Completed application form Completed essay questions form Signature and date on application Application fee of $100 (one-time, nonrefundable) (A husband and wife may share this fee, i.e. $100 total, not $100 each.) Proof of highest level of completed education Copy of Certificate of Completion (if applying for Second year program) Two recent, passport (2 x2 ) photograph Completed Personal Recommendation Form (recommendation may not be filled out by a family member, individual must also have known the applicant for a minimum of 3 months.) The following must be received within the first week of starting your second year for inclusion in your foreign missions trip, which is required for graduation: Copy of signed valid passport (please see passport paragraph on previous page.) Option 1: Option 2: Option 3: Option 4: Option 5: Full-time Day Classes are Monday Thursday, 8:30am 12:00pm Part-time Day Classes are Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am 12:00pm Part-time Night Classes are Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00pm 9:30pm Full-time Hybrid Saturday Classes are every other Saturday, 8:30am 3:30pm Part-time Hybrid Saturday Classes are every other Saturday, 8:30am 12:00pm Charis Bible College Fort Worth Attn: Admissions 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Drive Fort Worth, Texas (682) Spanish (682) JoseValdez@awmcharis.com

4 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Please complete and mail to: Charis Bible College Fort Worth Admissions 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Drive Fort Worth, Texas (682) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Date Rec d Fee Rec d Student ID # Application for Bible College: Start in: Fall Winter (1st Year ONLY) Spring (1st Year ONLY) Year: Starting as: First-year student Second-year student Full-time Day School Part-time Day School Part-time Night School Full-time Hybrid Saturday Part-time Hybrid Saturday Place Photo Here 2 x 2 Payment: (See Financial Payment Form ) Your application will not be processed and/or approved until Charis Fort Worth receives your payment of the $100 application fee. General: (Please Print) Your Name: Last Name First Name MI Maiden Name Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: ( ) Cell/Work Phone: ( ) Address: (please print legibly) Emergency Contact: Name: Phone #: ( ) Personal: Gender: Male Female Marital Status: Single Married Separated Divorced Widow/Widower Date of birth: (mm) /(dd) /(yy) Are you a US citizen? Yes No If no, country of citizenship? If no, what type of visa have you obtained to live in the United States? How did you hear about Charis Fort Worth? Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence (misdemeanor or felony)? Yes No If yes, explain number of conviction(s), nature of offense(s) leading to conviction(s), how recently such offense(s) was/were committed, sentence(s) imposed, and type(s) of rehabilitation. Spiritual: Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? Medical: Are you presently under the care of a physician? Yes No If yes, please explain:

5 Do you have any physical limitations that would require assistance from us in order for you to be successful during your time at Charis Will your spouse or dependents be attending school with you? If so, please list their names and relationship. Name: Name: Name: Relationship: Relationship: Relationship: Parents: (please complete this section if applicant is under 18 years of age) Name of Parents/guardian: Phone: ( ) Address: City: State: Zip: Education History: Highest level of education completed: Date of Completion Have you previously attended any Charis Bible College campus? Yes No If yes, please give name of campus Year attended Have you taken any courses via Charis Bible College Distance Learning? Correspondence Online Affirmations (as found on the following pages): (Please indicate your agreement by putting an X in the box.) I have carefully read the Dress Code and Conduct Information, and I agree to adhere to these guidelines completely for as long as I am an active student at Charis Bible College. I have carefully read the Doctrinal Statement, and I affirm my belief in each of the articles. I have carefully read the Enrollment and Financial Information and I agree to abide by the financial policies set forth by Charis Bible College. I understand that faithfulness is most important for success as a student at Charis Bible College. I will be faithful to keep my appointments, fulfill my obligations, complete the tasks I have been assigned, and to do them on time. I understand that Charis Bible College is a non-accredited institution of higher learning. For and in consideration of being admitted into the course of studies at Charis Bible College Fort Worth, I, (applicant name) hereby release and forever discharge Andrew Wommack Ministries, Inc., its agents, employees, personal representatives, successors and assigns, including Charis Bible College of Colorado (Fort Worth) and any other person of any other ministry affiliated with Andrew Wommack Ministries, Inc., from any and all claims, demands, rights or actions of any kind or nature, known or unknown, past, present, or future, arising out of or in any way related to participating in the course of studies at Charis Bible College Fort Worth, including any claims arising out of ministry by the students during mission trips, fund raisers or other student ministry. I have read this Release Agreement and understand it. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all of the answers and statements on this application are true, and give an accurate and adequate account of my background and beliefs. Signature: Date:

6 APPLICATION ESSAY QUESTIONS Mail to: Charis Bible College Fort Worth, Admissions 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Drive Fort Worth, Texas (682) Spanish (682) Applicant s Name (Please Print) Date Below are essay questions that will help us evaluate you as an applicant. Please answer the questions as completely as possible in your own words. 1. What are your beliefs about the Bible and Salvation? 2. Please write a brief testimony of your Christian experience, including details of your conversion, and any other significant events that have contributed to your Christian growth. 3. How do you plan to finance your education at CBC? Monthly Year in Advance

7 FINANCIAL PAYMENT FORM Please enclose a check/money order for your $100 application fee, or if you would like to charge the fee to your credit card, please provide the following billing information. Visa MasterCard AMEX Discover Name on card: Amount to charge: $ Billing address: Card #: Exp. Date: / 3 Digit security code: Signature of Person named on the Card Phone number of person named on the card ( ) Check/Money Order Enclosed - (make payable to: Charis Bible College Fort Worth) Please include your phone number and driver license number on the check. Please use this form if you are mailing your payment to Charis Bible College.

8 PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION Note: This section must be completed by applicant. TO THE APPLICANT: Each applicant to Charis Bible College Fort Worth is required to submit a personal recommendation for review. Please complete this entire section, and then give this form to the person (teacher, employer, friend, or pastor) you choose to have complete it. They must have known you for at least 3 months. Date Phone ( ) Applicant's Name Present Address City State Zip Code TO THE PERSON COMPLETING THIS RECOMMENDATION: The above-named individual is applying for admission to Charis Bible College Fort Worth. You must have known the applicant for a minimum of 3 months. Serious consideration will be given to your comments. Thank you for your assistance. Once you have completed the form, please mail it to: Admissions at Charis Bible College Fort Worth 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Drive Fort Worth, Texas (682) Spanish (682) Or JoseValdez@awmcharis.com 1. How long have you known the applicant? 2. What is your relationship to the applicant? (cannot be a family member) High school teacher/counselor College teacher/counselor Employer Friend Other: 3. How well do you know the applicant? Name/sight Casually Fairly well Very close 4. To your knowledge, has the applicant made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ? Yes No I don't know 5. Which characteristic(s) best describes the applicant? Please check all that apply. Critical Enthusiastic Loving Passive Rebellious Respectful Sympathetic Tolerant Warmhearted 6. To your knowledge, what Christian service is the applicant involved in (such as Sunday school teacher, youth leader, nursery worker)? 7. Please indicate what you consider to be the applicant's strengths. Continued

9 8. Please indicate what you consider to be the applicant s weaknesses. 9. The applicant's influence on his or her peers is: positive neutral negative I don t know 10. Please evaluate the applicant in regard to the following categories. (Please circle one.) Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor No Chance to Observe Christian commitment Social adaptability Integrity and honesty Responsibility Mental ability Cooperativeness Physical health Initiative Christian character Emotional stability Personal appearance Leadership Reliability Please add any further comments you may have that would help in our evaluation. Please Check One: I highly recommend I recommend with reservation I recommend I cannot recommend If recommending with reservation or cannot recommend, please explain. Please print or type the information below: Name Phone ( ) Address Signature Date Please return this form to: Charis Bible College Fort Worth Attn: Admissions, 1701 Oakhurst Scenic Drive, Fort Worth, Texas (682) JoseValdez@awmcharis.com

10 FINANCIAL SHEET All fees must be paid on or before the first day of school, and are non-refundable. Tuition must be paid in full, or paid monthly on the first of every month. All prices are subject to change without notice. APPLICATION FEE: All applications for on-campus students* requires a $100 (one-time, non-refundable, non-transferable) fee Husband and wife may share this fee (i.e. $100 total, not $100 each). DAY & HYBRID SCHOOL FULL-TIME FEES: $ Total All fees paid are non-refundable. First & Second Year student (breakdown) Activity Fee - Each Student $ Technology Fee $ Admin Fee $ Total: $ FULL-TIME TUITION: First & Second Year Students: Individual student: Full year paid in advance $ Advance payments must be made on or before the first day of school Monthly payment: $ (9 months x $ = $ ) Families: Full year in advance Head of household $ Each additional family member $ Wife and/or Dependent Children (dependents up to the age of 23 living in the same home) Monthly payment: Head of household $ (9 months x $ = $ ) Each additional family member**** $ (9 months x $ = $ ) DAY, NIGHT, & HYBRID SCHOOL PART-TIME FEES: $ Total All fees paid are non-refundable. First & Second Year student (breakdown) Activity Fee - Each Student $ Technology Fee $ Admin Fee $ Total: $ PART-TIME TUITION: First & Second Year Students: Individual student: Full year paid in advance $ Advance payments must be made on or before the first day of school Monthly payment: $ (9 months x $ = $ ) Families: Full year in advance Head of household $ Each additional family member $ Wife and/or Dependent Children (dependents up to the age of 23 living in the same home) Monthly payment: Head of household $ (9 months x $ = $ ) Each additional family member**** $ (9 months x $ = $ )

11 Fall Term 2017 Charis Academic Calendar Fall Term Begins September Fall Term Ends November Thanksgiving Break November (No Classes) Winter Term Winter Term Begins November Christmas Holiday December 18 January 5 (No Classes) Classes Resume January MLK, Jr. Day January (No Classes) Presidents Day February (No Classes) Winter Term Ends February Spring Term 2018 Spring Term Begins February Spring Break March (No Classes) Good Friday March (No Classes) Classes Resume April rd Year Graduation May Spring Term Ends May Promotion Breakfast May Graduation Exercise May Summer Term 2018 Summer Term Begins May Memorial Day May (No Classes) Summer Term Ends June Note: All dates are subject to change.

12 STANDARDS OF DRESS CODE AND CONDUCT Standards of Progress Charis Bible College has three basic standards by which students' progress is measured: grace, servanthood, and character. Detailed below are "guideposts" by which the working out of these truths may be measured, not a formula by which these qualities may be attained. As a believer we already possess everything we need in Christ, but must yield our souls and bodies so that these qualities are manifested in our thoughts and actions. Grace: Second Peter 1:2-3, "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue." Charis is the Greek word for grace. The grace of God is God's favor given to every believer who by faith puts his or her trust in Jesus Christ. Grace is multiplied in your life as you relate with other people. The grace of God, His ability working in you, is manifested as you are willing to listen and understand the heart of your teachers and fellow students, as you exercise forgiveness, as you see the best in people and overlook human faults, and as you are enabled to work with those you may disagree with. Servanthood: As disciples of Jesus Christ, students at Charis Bible College value and walk in humility and servanthood. They are willing to put the needs of others ahead of their own desires, and find opportunities on their own to serve the school, staff, fellow students, and others. Character: It is defined by the example of our Lord Jesus Christ and further explained by the writers of the Bible. This is measured by your attendance record, faithfulness in paying tuition, obeying rules, and living by the highest moral and ethical standards. Dress Code Modesty and good taste are considered the principle guidelines for all students while on campus. Businesscasual dress for men and women that is clean and neat is appropriate for classes and daily campus activities. Occasionally, circumstances may dictate a more formal dress. On such occasions, dresses for ladies are appropriate. Suits, or sport coats with ties, are considered formal for men. Conduct We expect all students of Charis Bible College to conduct themselves to the best of their abilities, in agreement with the teachings of Jesus, both on and off campus, at all times while enrolled as students.

13 DOCTRINAL STATEMENT The Scriptures: We believe that all of Scripture (both the Old and New Testament) is verbally inspired by God and is our final authority in all matters pertaining to doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (II Tim. 3:16, 17). God: We believe in only one true God; One in essence, nature, and attributes, but existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (I Jn. 5:7). Jesus Christ: We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, of His shed blood on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins, of His bodily resurrection and ascension to the Father s right hand. We do not believe that He is simply a way to the Father, but rather the only way through which we can receive righteousness, regeneration, sanctification, and glorification. He is, in fact, our salvation (I Cor. 1:30-31). Holy Spirit: We believe in the baptism with the Holy Spirit, expressed with speaking in tongues according to Acts 1:8; 2:4; 9:17; 10:44-46; 11:15, 16; and 19:6. We believe this experience is distinct from, and subsequent to, the new birth, and can be received by faith (Gal. 3:2). Salvation: We believe that all who, in repentance and faith, receive the Lord Jesus as Savior and Lord are born again (Acts 20:20-21; Rom. 10:9-13). Healing: We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross has provided healing for the human body (Mt. 8:16, 17; Isa. 53:4; I Pet. 2:24). The Resurrection: We believe in the resurrection of the just and the unjust; one to everlasting life and one to everlasting damnation (Mt. 25:46). The Second Coming: We believe in a literal, physical second return of the Lord Jesus Christ (I Th. 1:10; 4:16-17). The Church: We believe that the universal church is comprised of all true believers who have received salvation through Christ (Eph. 1:22-23). We also believe in and encourage fellowship with a local church (Heb. 10:25). Gifts of the Spirit: We believe that spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Holy Spirit are for the common good and building up of others today (I Cor. 12:7).

14 1st Year Class Schedule Full Time completes both columns, Part Time completes one column per year Fall Term Romans - Lawson Purdue The Holy Spirit I - Wendell Parr Excellence in Ministry - Greg Mohr The Heart Essence of the Gospel - Arthur Meintjes The Holy Spirit II - Wendell Parr The First Book of John - Lawson Purdue The Holy Spirit III - Wendell Parr Fundraising Letter - School Director A Sure Foundation - Andrew Wommack Introduction to the Bible - Barry Bennett Prosperity, Finances, and Giving - Andrew Wommack Essential Truths of the New Testament - Arthur Meintjes Discipleship Evangelism I - Barry Bennett The Basics of Righteousness - Andrew Wommack Winter Term Old Testament Survey I - Wendell Parr The Ministry of Jesus I - Barry Bennett Galatians - Barry Bennett Old Testament Survey II - Wendell Parr Basic Bible Doctrines - Lawson Purdue Finally, My Brethren - Delron Shirley Old Testament Survey III - Wendell Parr Relationship with God I - Andrew Wommack Relationship with God II - Andrew Wommack Let Freedom Reign - Arthur Meintjes Prayer Ministry Training - Daniel Amstutz Sermon on the Mount I - Dan Funkhouser Discipleship Evangelism II - Barry Bennett Bible Covenants - Lawson Purdue Spring Term Old Testament Survey IV - Wendell Parr The Ministry of Jesus II - Barry Bennett Fruit of the Spirit - Greg Mohr Old Testament Survey V - Wendell Parr In Christ Realities - Lawson Purdue Old Testament Survey VI - Wendell Parr Receiving from God I - Andrew Wommack Healing - Barry Bennett What Faith Is and How to Live By It - Dan Funkhouser Sermon on the Mount II - Dan Funkhouser Receiving from God II - Andrew Wommack Discipleship Evangelism III - Barry Bennett Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

15 2nd Year Class Schedule Full Time completes both columns, Part Time completes one column per year Fall Term Foundational Truth for Godly Ministry - Arthur Meintjes Laws of the Kingdom - Barry Bennett Heart Matters - Daniel Amstutz Seven Messages to Seven Churches - Delron Shirley Spirit Led Life & Ministry - Dean Hawk The Life of Christ - Greg Mohr The Church Defined - Bob Yandian Mission Trip - School Director New Testament Survey I - Wendell Parr The Making of a Minister I - Andrew Wommack Prosperity, Finances, and Giving - Andrew Wommack Faith in a Supernatural God I - Dan Funkhouser IAG - School Director Media, Ministry & Money - Stephen Bransford Winter Term Acts: Power for Supernatural Living - Barry Bennett Prayer Ministry Training - Daniel Amstutz Establishing a Prosperous Soul - Greg Mohr New Testament Survey II - Wendell Parr Practical Skills for Godly Relationships - Arthur Answers to Important Questions I - Barry Bennett Meintjes 20/20 Vision - Dean Hawk Biblical Leadership - Dean Hawk Mission Trip - School Director The Making of a Minister II - Andrew Wommack Principles of Godly Leadership - Andrew Wommack Faith in a Supernatural God II - Dan Funkhouser IAG - School Director Mission Trip - School Director Spring Term Lifestyle of Worship - Daniel Amstutz Living in Balance - Greg Mohr Pioneering Ministries - Brenda Giaimo So, You Wanna Be a Preacher? - Delron Shirley How to Study the Bible - Rick McFarland Mission Trip - School Director How to Get Along with People - Andrew Wommack Answers to Important Questions II - Barry Bennett Leadership: Lessons from Nehemiah - Lawson Purdue Who is Man? - Arthur Meintjes How to Flow in the Gifts - Greg Mohr IAG - School Director Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

16 Required courses for Certificate of Completion for First Year Bible Training Institute. Courses are subject to change without notice. Instructor: Andrew Wommack Course Title: A Sure Foundation Two subjects are covered in this class. The Integrity of the Word expounds on the truth, surety, and infallibility of God s Word. Christian Philosophy shows us that we all have a system of thought, but challenges us to examine if it is according to the Word or the world. Instructor: Andrew Wommack Course Title: The Basics of Righteousness This class teaches about our Spirit, Soul, and Body and Identity in Christ. Spirit, Soul, and Body is a study that explains how our spirits are complete in Jesus if we are born again and how our souls and bodies should relate to our spirits. The Identity in Christ study shows us from Scripture who we are in Christ our righteousness and justification. Instructor: Andrew Wommack Course Title: Relationship with God I & II This study emphasizes four important truths about God and man s relationship with Him. The Nature of God is a study of God that distinguishes between His character and His acts, contrasting the Old Testament with the New Testament. Hardness of Heart deals with one of the major barriers that keep us from accepting all of God s truth. Authority of the Believer helps us receive the blessings God has for us and shows us how to stop Satan from robbing us. God s Not Guilty shows us from Scripture that God is not the author of our problems, nor does He cause bad things to happen to us. Instructor: Andrew Wommack Course Title: Receiving from God I & II This class covers the subjects of Prayer, Healing, Blessings and Miracles, and Harnessing Your Emotions. Instructor: Wendell Parr Course Title: The Holy Spirit I - III This is an exciting class that discusses the Person and the work of the Holy Spirit. Not only will you learn how He has worked throughout history, but how He works in your life. Instructor: Wendell Parr Course Title: Old Testament Survey I - VI This is an overview of the Old Testament. In this class, students will study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book; special attention is given to some of the key passages. Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: Introduction to the Bible A course designed to inspire confidence in the Bible as the Living Word of God by understanding its 1) revelation, 2) inspiration, 3) compilation, and 4) preservation. Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: Discipleship Evangelism (DE) I-III This course has been designed so that anyone, at anytime, anywhere can reach an unbeliever, disciple new believers, or grow with others in the Lord. Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: Galatians Paul s inspired letter which is often referred to as the Magna Carta of Christian liberty is reviewed and studied in terms of its great themes: grace, revelation, our identity in Christ, faith, the Law vs. the blessing of Abraham, and life in the Spirit. Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

17 First Year (Continued) Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: The Ministry of Jesus I & II An overview of the culture and context of Jesus life and ministry that will deal with His manner of teaching, the content of His teaching and His declarations about Himself, His relationship with the Father, the Word, the devil, sin, faith, prayer and the Holy Spirit. Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: Healing The Christian life includes physical health for all who believe. It is as much God s will that we be physically whole as it is that we be born again. Before anyone can have faith for healing, they must be certain of God s will. Faith cannot go beyond the knowledge of God s will and God s ways in the area of health and healing. This course will establish principles for health and healing and will explain healing in terms of the spirit, soul and body of man. We will learn what is required of us as faith filled Christians, and what is God s part in the process of receiving health in our bodies. Instructor: Lawson Perdue Course Title: Bible Covenants The purpose of this study is to learn about the nature of God as revealed in the covenants He has made with men, in order to develop our faith in God as a way of life today. We will begin with God s covenants with Adam, Abraham, and Israel, and then we will consider the new covenant fully revealed in the New Testament. Instructor: Lawson Perdue Course Title: Romans Romans - The revelation of righteousness. The Book of Romans is considered by many as the greatest exposition of Christian Doctrine anywhere in the Bible. The revelation of righteousness is the revelation of the gospel. In this class we see: the need for the provision of, the way to and the power of righteousness revealed in Christ and received by faith. Instructor: Lawson Perdue Course Title: Basic Bible Doctrines Bible doctrine will be covered in this course. Subjects include The Scriptures Inspired, One True God and The Trinity, The Deity of Jesus Christ, The Fall and Salvation of Man, The Present Day Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Divine Healing, The Return of Jesus Christ for His Church, and Heaven & Hell. Instructor: Lawson Perdue Course Title: The First Book of John The object of Christianity is our relationship with God - a study through the book of I John. Instructor: Lawson Perdue Course Title: In Christ Realities A course designed to give us an understanding of our new identity in Christ, the value of our identity in Christ, and how that identity helps us fulfill the purpose and plan of God in our lives. Instructor: Delron Shirley Course Title: Finally, My Brethren This insightful study through the first five and a half chapters of Ephesians will cover the foundational steps that Apostle Paul laid out before his often-quoted statements about putting on the spiritual armor. This course will enlighten new scriptural truths and empower you to become more than a conqueror in spiritual conflict. Instructor: Arthur Meintjes Course Title: The Heart Essence of the Gospel Guilt, Condemnation and Fear seems to be the motivating factors that define many Christian s lives. Guilt, Condemnation and Fear among believers has been passed down from generation to generation because they have been ignorant of the Heart or Essence of the Gospel, and for generations people have struggled to believe the truth of the Almost too Good to be True Gospel Because of the ignorance and lack of understanding concerning the Heart or Essence of the Gospel, very few people know and relate to God the way that He is revealed in the New Testament. The Heart or Essence of the Gospel is all about God revealing His Goodness, Love, Mercy, Grace and Forgiveness and true nature to a Tired, Worn out, and Hopeless world! Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

18 First Year (Continued) Instructor: Arthur Meintjes Course Title: Essential Truths of the New Testament There are many truths in the Bible, but not all the truths in the Bible are essential and foundational. That means that there are many things in the Bible that are extremely interesting but they are not extremely important. There are also many truths that are important, sometimes even extremely valuable, but they are not essential. The big tragedy is that many times the truths that Christians major on, and build their lives upon, are non-essential or non-foundational truths. It will not necessarily be what you believe about healing or prosperity that will determine whether you will fall or stand when you re sick, or when you re in poverty. It will most probably be what you believe about the essential and foundational truth of the Gospel, because all other truths must be based and founded on this truth in order to work. Instructor: Arthur Meintjes Course Title: Let Freedom Reign When we talk about freedom, it means different things to different people. For the majority of believers, freedom in a Christian s life is only achieved through great sacrifice and hard work. When we have sacrificed and labored long and hard enough, we are ultimately rewarded with freedom; freedom from sin or freedom from bondage such as from drugs, alcohol, pornography or whatever we perceive freedom to be. In this teaching we will discover that freedom in the New Testament is a gift. Whenever you study the subject of freedom, as seen in the New Testament, there is a fundamental reality that we must understand about true freedom; in Christ we are all born free. Instructor: Greg Mohr Course Title: Excellence in Ministry This course covers two key aspects of ministry development and success: 1) Identifying and establishing core values your life and ministry are grounded in. Compromise, deception and failure are averted when core values are established in the heart of the minister. 2) The essential leadership principles necessary for the minister to both lead people to fulfill his/her vision and become a leader worth following. Instructor: Dan Funkhouser Course Title: What Faith Is and How to Live By It We will be studying how God operated in faith and see that we also have the same measure of faith in our lives. We will discover that faith operates from our heart and our confession of God s Word. Instructor: Greg Mohr Course Title: Fruit of the Spirit God s very first words to man connects our success in life to our fruitfulness. Gen. 1:28. The kind of fruit each believer is called to produce is described in Gal. 5: This is a picture of the life and nature of Jesus. This course is an in-depth study of each aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. You will learn the purpose, the rewards, and the means to fully develop and manifest the fruit of the Spirit in your life and ministry. Instructor: Various Staff Members and Guest Speakers Course Title: Dynamics of Christian Living I-III These class hours cover Praise and Worship, Chapel services, Guest Speakers, seminars, workshops, and conferences that are required attendance for students. They cover various topics of Christian living, testimonies, practical application of the Word of God in our daily lives. Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

19 Required courses for Degree in Biblical Studies Associate of Biblical Studies The curriculum for the Associate of Biblical Studies Degree is given below. First year must be completed before you enter the Second year. Upon completion of the curriculum you will earn an Associate s degree in Biblical Studies. Second Year Courses are subject to change without notice. Instructor: Andrew Wommack Course Title: The Making of a Minister I & II Attend Bible College, complete the required courses, receive your ministerial license and ordination papers, and then you are a minister, right? Wrong! God s ways are not man s ways. This course will help you understand the difference between man s and God's qualifications for ministers. By the end of this course you will either be determined to prepare your heart or stay as far away from ministry as possible. Instructor: Andrew Wommack Course Title: How to Get Along with People Someone once said, If it weren t for people, the ministry would be great. However, the ministry is all about people, so it s critically important to learn how to develop relationships and develop them with the right people. When conflict does arise and it will it s also crucial to know how to resolve that conflict according to the Word of God. God s solution works, but you have to know it to put it into practice. Instructor: Wendell Parr Course Title: New Testament Survey I & II This is an overview of the New Testament that notes its place in God s revelation to man. In this class, students will study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book; special attention is given to some of the key passages. Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: Laws of the Kingdom A study of the spiritual laws that govern creation and how we can cooperate with those laws in order to enjoy victorious Christian living. Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: Acts: Power for Supernatural Living A study of the early church and the keys to its power. Emphasis will be placed on the message of the early church, the purpose of the Holy Spirit, the power of the Name, the importance of the Word, the power of prayer, and the mission and growth of the church. Instructor: Barry Bennett Course Title: Answers to Important Questions I & II A course designed to answer the most prevalent questions that many Christians have concerning the Bible and the ways of God in the world. Questions to be answered will include those dealing with suffering and tragedies, the Trinity, Job, Paul s thorn, Ananias and Sapphira, Sabbath keeping and many others. Instructor: Lawson Perdue Course Title: Lessons from Nehemiah Keys of effective leadership that enabled Nehemiah to motivate God s people to accomplish an amazing task in record time. Instructor: Delron Shirley Course Title: Seven Messages to Seven Churches This study is based on the seven letters to churches in Asia Minor which are found in chapters two and three of the book of Revelation. Each letter ends with the directive, He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. This course explores the topics addressed in each of the letters and applies them to our lives in present-day life. Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

20 Second Year (Continued) Instructor: Arthur Meintjes Course Title: Practical Skills for Godly Relationships One of the greatest challenges in life is to get along with other people around us, may it be in the work place, at home and at Church or in ministry. Up to 87% of our success in life is directly related to our ability to get along with other people. The problem with relationships is that 90-95% of the people that we deal with in life are either moderately or severely insecure people. To compound this, most of the time we are also insecure ourselves and herein lies the problem. There is nothing that kills a relationship or a vision, and a ministry quicker than personal and unresolved insecurities. It is important to realize that getting along with other people has more to do with us than it has to do with them. Even though knowing God s love will effortlessly change us and influence the way we relate to others, we sometimes still need to practically work on getting along with other people. Instructor: Arthur Meintjes Course Title: Who is Man? Just as there is a grossly inaccurate concept and belief about God in the hearts of so many believers today, there is also an equally destructive and crippling belief in the hearts of believers about the value of man. One thing that we must understand about religion and legalism is that it is designed to destroy all dignity and worth. That is why people who are deeply involved in religion and legalism invariably end up with no sense of self worth, value or dignity. If we as Christians are not taught and instructed in a proper Biblical sense of self worth that is based on gospel truth, we will always struggle to get Bible truth to work in our lives on a consistent basis. If what we believe does not make us feel good about our relationship with God and good about ourselves, it will be very difficult to get the truth of the New Testament to work for me on a consistent basis. Instructor: Greg Mohr Course Title: The Life of Christ God has given each of us a unique purpose and destiny to fulfill. Yet our highest purpose is to be conformed to the image of His Son Rom. 8: This course is a study in how you may appropriate and manifest the life of Christ His character and nature in the earth today. The focus of this teaching is to help you identify and yield to the image of Christ and to walk in Christ-likeness. Instructor: Dan Funkhouser Course Title: Faith in a Supernatural God This subject deals with recognizing the ability of God through our lives in ministry. Learning how to appropriate the supernatural ability of God in our lives, it deals with the supernatural powers that be, including: 1) Angelic, 2) Demonic Spirits, 3) The overcoming victorious powers of our Lord. Instructor: Dean Hawk Course Title: Biblical Leadership This course will lay a foundation for the growth and development of the student as a leader. Various Bible leaders and attributes will be studied. We will uncover the leadership mystery of why some leaders succeed and others fail. Growth, creativity, influence, team building, and many other attributes of leadership will be covered. Instructor: Dean Hawk Course Title: Spirit Led Life & Ministry This course is designed to assist you in the development of your divine communication with the Heavenly Father by hearing and knowing the voice of the Holy Spirit. Topics will include: How to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit, Is it me, God or the devil? ; Different ways the Holy Spirit will lead and guide; Testing what you hear; Flowing in the anointing of God and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit; The voice of wisdom and daily walking in His perfect will. Instructor: Dean Hawk Course Title: 20/20 Vision Having a clearly defined vision for your life and ministry is essential in accomplishing God s plan and purpose here on earth. This course will cover the power of vision, fulfilling God s divine purpose, taking a personal inventory, communicating vision to others, developing an effective strategy, building blocks, and the price of seeing a vision through to the end. Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

21 Second Year (Continued) Instructor: Various Staff Members and Guest Speakers Course Title: Dynamics of Christian Ministry I-III These class hours cover Praise and Worship, Chapel services, Guest Speakers, seminars, workshops, and conferences that are required attendance for students. They cover various topics of Christian ministry, testimonies, practical application in preparation for ministry. Instructor: Greg Mohr Course Title: Living in Balance Life is filled with temptations to live in extremes. A successful and stress free life and ministry requires achieving a proper balance between sure principles that seem to oppose one another. This course will help you live in a healthy tension between the following principles: grace and faith, the ministry of the Word and the Spirit, vision and wisdom, sound doctrine and unity of the brethren, love and discipline, compassion and confrontation, forgiveness and trust, and being led by the Spirit and submission to authority. Instructor: Greg Mohr Course Title: Establishing a Prosperous Soul According to III Jn. 2 our physical health and financial prosperity are linked to the relative prosperity of our soul. In this course you will learn the keys to establishing a prosperous soul. Some of these principles are: finding rest in the presence of Jesus, removing judgments, having a right relationship with authority, being anchored in hope, walking in patience, etc. We will cover these and other essential principles with the end goal of your soul becoming prosperous. Instructor: Daniel Amstutz Course Title: Heart Matters Just when you thought you had spirit, soul and body understood, then you hear about the importance of getting the Word of God from your head to your heart. If I m a three part being, where does that fit? Is the spirit the heart? What about evil thoughts coming from men s hearts as Mark 7:21 states? If my spirit is made new in Christ and complete in Christ, then if my heart is my spirit, how can I doubt in my heart according to Mark 11:23? Is there something wrong with my spirit? Is it possible for your heart to be in neutral? Is it possible for your soul to be in control instead of your spirit? This course deals with all this and way more as we unpack why your heart matters. Instructor: Stephen Bransford Course Title: Media, Ministry & Money These sessions will provide an overview on the use of media for ministry and fund raising. Elements of video production, newsletters and fund raising letters will be presented. Andrew Wommack s TV and radio producer, Stephen Bransford brings 30 years of media ministry experience to his lectures. His video productions have helped to raise millions of dollars for such clients as Jim Bakker, Oral Roberts, Billy Graham, Bob Tilton, Andrew Wommack, The American Bible Society, the United Methodist Church, The Year of the Bible, and many others. Using examples from his experience, good and bad, he shows how media can contribute powerfully to the bottom line of a ministry without sacrificing the ethical perspective. Instructor: Delron Shirley Course Title: So You Wanna Be a Preacher Based on over a quarter century of experience teaching in a Bible college, Delron Shirley brings some powerful insights into the role of a minister and shares some necessary "how to s regarding the ministry. He deals with recognizing the call of God upon your life, the obligations and expectations placed on a minister, how to prepare and deliver a sermon, and how to keep a freshness in your spiritual life while ministering to others. Instructor: Rick McFarland Course Title: How to Study the Bible This course is designed to show the student how to study the Bible in a useable way in their daily lives. In this course we will first look at the importance of the systematic study of the Scriptures and then show the practical steps on how to do it. In this course the student will learn how to outline verses of scripture, how to use reference materials to assist in their study, and how to use bible software programs on a PC or tablet to get the most out of their study of the Word of God. The goal of this course is to equip students to study the Bible for themselves and to make it a daily discipline in their life. Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17

22 The Lord Almighty has sworn, Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen. Isaiah 14:24 Courses are subject to change without notice. Rev 8/17