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School of Ministry

at Lifeline Church

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Lifeline Church provides a ministry on-ramp for people pursuing careers in vocational ministry including church planting, church revitalization, youth, children, worship, missions, and other related ministry fields.

In partnership with

Global University + Multiply With Us

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How it works

Lifeline School of Ministry students participate in an eleven month curriculum that involves a part-time commitment and full-time devotion. Starting in August, students meet weekly for one full day per week (Fridays) to receive discussion based-teaching and lab-based projects and one additional evening per month for testing and pastoral practicum topics.

Over the course of the program, students blend their academic training with practical experience in a field of focus as well as an apprenticeship with a staff pastor or ministry director.

At the end of the term, students and program facilitators work together to determine next steps for ministry opportunities.

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Expectations for Applicants

The best candidates for the Lifeline School of Ministry are those who are confident in their call to ministry and are willing to endure the challenges of the commitment to pursue that call. They are individuals who are faithful to the the Lord, who make themselves available in their time and their attitude, and those who take initiative to grow and learn in spite of personal discomfort.

Additionally these criterion are also considered:

  • History of involvement in Christian community

  • Endorsement from key references

  • Demonstration of mature character and integrity

  • Willingness to be flexible and adapt to unfamiliar situations

  • Tendency to self-initiate

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  • The tuition fee for one year for the Lifeline School of Ministry is $2900. This fee includes ten Global University Courses, as well as all additional texts and coursework.

  • Generally speaking, internships are designed to be a short-term exposure based experience where participants get a glimpse at the field of their pursuit. The Lifeline School of Ministry is designed to be more like a residency program where a student commits to a year or two of training that blends academic, practical, and personal competency.

  • School of Ministry students work in part-time positions outside of Lifeline. Each student is asked to secure an employment situation that allows for healthy personal funding while allowing the flexibility to pursue ministry study and activity.

  • Because the design of the Lifeline School of Ministry is an integration of acedemic and practical instruction as well as pastoral mentorship, it’s essential that students be planted squarely in the heart of the Lifeline community of ministry. Ideally, student who are apply from an outside organizations should plan to relocate to Denton for this program.

  • School of Ministry students will be given opportunities to co-lead trips to conferences, camps, service projects, and short term mission trips. They’ll be included in local and district local gatherings. And students will get opportunities to interface with missionaries from around the world.

  • All students who complete the initial year of the Lifeline School of Ministry are eligible to apply for the first level of Assemblies of God minister’s credentials (Certified). Our team assists in the procedures of this process for those who are ready to take that step.

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