Curso Intensivo
The mini-module that we did in Saltillo went very very well. We were hoping for about 20 pastors. The first day we had about 15 pastors. The second and third day the number rose to about 22-23 men. We were excited not only about the attendance but at the wonderful spirit that was felt during those few days. We had a wonderful time interacting with godly men who manifested a tremendous thirst for sound teaching. Several times we had men comment on how they had never heard this kind of teaching. They mentioned that they were used to going to conferences but this was a different depth of teaching. We praise the Lord for the opportunity to make an impact on about 20 pastors who will in turn make a difference in the lives of hundreds of God's people throughout Saltillo and northern Mexico.
During the course we announced the creation of the Instituto de Ministerio Cristiano (the Institute of Christian Ministry). The Institute will have several different facets. The first one is a correspondence facet that will allow pastors who cannot attend the university to continue their preparation. University classes will be videotaped and sent to pastors. They will have quizzes and tests on the materials read and presented on video. Men signing up for this program will also have to physically attend at least one of the mini-courses. This will also allow some of the credits to be transferred in to the university, should they choose to attend the university.
Another facet will be similar to a three-year associates degree for men that do not have the academic background or the resources (time or money) to study the full college program. We have seen many pastors that were academically unable to attend (because they lack high school degrees) or handle the full load of classes (many pastor and work full-time jobs as well!). This program will be a little bit lighter but will allow them to work towards a degree.
The third facet will involve training lay people for ministry in local church ministry. We have a burden to provide training for our own students and other church members who want more instruction. Pray for wisdom and growth in this new ministry.
During the course we announced the creation of the Instituto de Ministerio Cristiano (the Institute of Christian Ministry). The Institute will have several different facets. The first one is a correspondence facet that will allow pastors who cannot attend the university to continue their preparation. University classes will be videotaped and sent to pastors. They will have quizzes and tests on the materials read and presented on video. Men signing up for this program will also have to physically attend at least one of the mini-courses. This will also allow some of the credits to be transferred in to the university, should they choose to attend the university.
Another facet will be similar to a three-year associates degree for men that do not have the academic background or the resources (time or money) to study the full college program. We have seen many pastors that were academically unable to attend (because they lack high school degrees) or handle the full load of classes (many pastor and work full-time jobs as well!). This program will be a little bit lighter but will allow them to work towards a degree.
The third facet will involve training lay people for ministry in local church ministry. We have a burden to provide training for our own students and other church members who want more instruction. Pray for wisdom and growth in this new ministry.
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