FOUNDATIONAL CLASS

Description: Core curriculum for growth in spiritual, doctrinal, and ministerial leadership

Target Students: Ministers seeking to begin the journey to IPHC credentials and any others who would like to be a leader or strengthen leadership skills in the local church

Instructors: Pastor Michael Emmett, Bishop Tim Lamb

Next Class Dates: 9/19/26 (Zoom Orientation 10:00 am) 10/17/26, 11/21/26, 12/19/26, 1/16/27, 2/20/27, 4/17/27, 5/15/27 (Zoom Class 10:00 am – 12:30 pm), 3/19/27 (in-person class 7:00 – 9:00 pm), 3/20/27 (in-person class 9:00 am – 2:00 pm)

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026

BIBLICAL STUDIES

Description: Guidance for consistent Biblical study looking at the bible as a commensurate whole.

Target Students: Ministers who have completed the foundational course and are seeking to obtain Local Church Certificate and any others who would like to improve personal Biblical study.

Instructors: Pastor Matt Brown, Pastor Kenneth Edge

Next Class Dates:1/4/26, 2/1/26 (Zoom classes 4:00 pm-5:00 pm), 3/1/26 (in-person class 4:00 pm-5:00 pm)

Registration Deadline: December 6, 2025

CHARACTER MATTERS

Description: Guidance for consistent Godly living and how this impacts ministerial leadership.

Target Students: Ministers who have completed the foundational course and are seeking to obtain a Local Church Certificate and any others who would like to better understand and apply Biblical traits.

Instructor: Rev. Ted Coody

Next Class Dates: September 13, 2025, in-person 10am-11:30am; October 11, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am; November 8, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am

Registration Deadline: August 13

YOUTH MINISTRY

Description: Guidance for leading and ministering to today's generation of teens and young adults.

Target Students: Ministers who have received the Local Church Certificate and any others who feel called to leadership in youth ministry

Instructor: Rev. Matthew Smith

Next Class Dates:

12/20/2025 9:00am (Zoom Orientation), 01/10/2026 & 02/07/2026 9:00am (Zoom Class), 03/14/2026 9:00am (In person)

Registration Deadline: November 30, 2025

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

Description: Instruction for leading in church and secular settings in a manner that follows the Holy Spirit's direction and God's agenda

Target Students: Ministers who have received the Local Church Certificate and any others who feel called to leadership of all types but desire to do so in a Spirit-led manner (credit toward Licensed Minister)

Instructor: Pastor Terry Kesling

Next Class Dates: August 30, 2025, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Zoom; September 27, 2025, In-person class 10:00 am-12:00 pm; October 25, 2025, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Zoom

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2025

PASTORAL COUNSELING

Description: Direction for counseling patrons during the diverse challenges of today's culture while maintaining Biblical standards in a pastoral setting

Target Students: Ministers who have received the Local Church Certificate and feel called to minister in the pastoral arena (credit toward Licensed Minister)

Instructor: Pastor Doug Studdard

Next Class Dates:02/14/2026 (Zoom Orientation), 02/28/2026 & 03/28/2026 (Zoom Class), 04/25/2026 (In person)

Registration Deadline: January 31, 2026

BOOK OF ACTS

Description: A deeper study to grow our understanding of the Book of Acts, the operation of the early church, the working of the Holy Spirit in this context, and how all of this applies to the church today.

Target Students: Licensed Ministers looking to progress to ordination and Ordained Ministers who want to continue their education and Biblical studies.

Instructors: Pastor John Case

Next Class Dates: 8/22/26 (Zoom Orientation), 9/19/26 (Zoom), 10/17/26 (Zoom); 11/14/26 (in-person)

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026

IMPACTFUL TEACHING

Description: Direction for Biblical teaching in a manner that directs actions and livelihood rather than simply providing information

Target Students: Licensed Ministers looking to progress to ordination and Ordained Ministers who want to continue their education and Biblical studies. 

Instructor: Pastor Matt Brown

Next Class Dates: 9/6/2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm  (Zoom); 10/4/2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm  (Zoom); 11/1/2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm  (In Person)

Registration Deadline: August 5, 2025

APOLOGETICS

Description: Based on the book Confronting Christianity, this class enables students to answer twelve criticisms of modern culture with compassionate empathy, statistical facts, and the timeless hope of their faith.

Target Students: Licensed Ministers looking to progress to ordination and Ordained Ministers who want to continue their education and Biblical studies.

Instructor: Dr. Adam Erwin

Next Class Dates: 1/17/26 and 2/21/26 (via Zoom), 3/21/26 (in person) (specific times to be determined by the instructor after conferring with registered students)

Registration Deadline: December 20, 2025

PENTATEUCH

Description: A thorough study of the first five books of the Bible reflecting on the foundation it provides to our beliefs, how the way is paved for the Gospel of Christ, and applications to modern society.

Target Students: Licensed Ministers looking to progress to ordination and Ordained Ministers who want to continue their education and Biblical studies.

Instructor: Jason McCary

Next Class Dates: 6/6/26 at 1:00 pm (in person), 7/11/26 and 8/1/26 at 9:00 am (via Zoom)

Registration Deadline: May 9, 2026