Pastor / Elder

Shepherd the flock with wisdom and integrity

A seminary-level track for those called to pastoral ministry. Covers church government, preaching, counseling, and the full scope of pastoral responsibility.

3 stages
9 steps
~88 weeks
18 months
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1

Biblical Foundation

Comprehensive knowledge of Scripture and doctrine

Bible in a Year reading plan

Cover the whole canon before shepherding others through it.

52 weeks
Systematic Theology course

All major doctrines from Bibliology to Eschatology.

8 weeks
Hermeneutics course

Sound principles of biblical interpretation for preaching preparation.

4 weeks
2

Church Ministry

Understand the nature and work of the local church

The Church (Ecclesiology) course

NT church pattern, government, ordinances, and spiritual gifts.

4 weeks
Leadership & Ministry course

Elder and deacon qualifications, discipleship, and church planting.

5 weeks
Church Organization course

Polity, governance structures, and organizational models.

2 weeks
3

Pastoral Skills

Practical ministry skills for shepherding God's people

Preaching course

Expository preaching: text selection, sermon structure, and delivery.

4 weeks
Biblical Counseling course

Counsel from Scripture on common pastoral challenges.

3 weeks
Church History course

Learn from 2,000 years of the Church — her victories and failures.

6 weeks

Stage Breakdown

1

Biblical Foundation

Comprehensive knowledge of Scripture and doctrine

3 steps · 64 weeks
2

Church Ministry

Understand the nature and work of the local church

3 steps · 11 weeks
3

Pastoral Skills

Practical ministry skills for shepherding God's people

3 steps · 13 weeks

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