Training Courses

We now have three FREE worship ministry training courses available:

The 12-1 Principle Worship Ministry Worship and Music

The 12-1 Principle

Summary of The 12:1 Principle

A Lifestyle of Worship

The New Testament gives little instruction regarding the use of music in the life of a person and the church. Rather, biblical instruction centers on character development that results in a life style of worship. This course discusses the “living sacrifice” directive in terms of when believers meet together (corporately) and in the private times (when God is watching). It will include assignments with the goal of preparing God's people to be worshipers according to Romans 12:1. In this quarter the living sacrifice will be considered in three seminars.

SEMINAR ONE

Away from the Gathering of Believers-Part I “The living sacrifice” can be defined as living in submission to God and dieing to the flesh. Submission to God will have a very distinct appearance. What will appear in abundance is the fruit of the spirit. From life springs fruit. So in someone, who is living for God, one will see the fruit of patience, love, kindness, self-control, faith, joy, goodness, peace and gentleness. This seminar will examine, a lifestyle of worship away from the gathering of believers.

SEMINAR TWO

Away From The Gathering Of Believers Part II A continuation of seminar one.

SEMINAR THREE

When Believers Meet “When believers meet”, certain dynamics will be present. They will be discussed as the first section to “The 12:1 Principle” is concluded. Included in this seminar will be an introduction to the second section, “A Holy Sacrifice”, that will be offered in the second quarter.

Worship Ministry

Summary of Worship Ministry Training Course

The training of a worship team will be accomplished by studying God as the focus for four lectures and developing a lifestyle of worship in four additional lectures. In four modules, the student will learn Biblical praise and worship terms (Hebrew and Greek) and how to serve as a team. Twelve self studies and Power Point presentations for each lecture are also included.

Module 1

Lecture One: OUR GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD
Lecture Two: GROWING AS A PRIVATE WORSHIPER
E-Course Study #1 of 12: Commitment to the Word of God
E-Course Study #2 of 12: Commitment to Prayer
E-Course Study #3 of 12: Elimination of Idols

Module 2

Lecture One: GOD IS WITH US
Lecture Two: THE NATURE OF JEHOSAPHAT'S SONG
E-Course Study #4 of 12: The Character of God and Worship Ministry
E-Course Study #5 of 12: The Acts of God and Worship Ministry
E-Course Study #6 of 12: Handling Distractions in Worship Ministry

Module 3

Lecture One: GOD DOES ALL THINGS WELL
Lecture Two: BIBLE TEACHING ON SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
E-Course Study #7 of 12: Teamwork
E-Course Study #8 of 12: Skill Development
E-Course Study #9 of 12: Mentoring

Module 4

Lecture One: GOD IS A PERSONAL GOD
Lecture Two: WORSHIP MINISTRY MOTIVATED BY LOVE
E-Course Study #10 of 12: Biblical P&W Terms (Hebrew)
E-Course Study #11 of 12: Biblical P&W Terms (Greek)
E-Course Study #12 of 12: Biblical Postures of Worship

Worship and Music

Summary of Worship and Music

This course teaches the biblical basis of worship and music, and their importance in the life of a Christian as an individual and in the corporate body of God's people. The student will know the Biblical basis for worship and music, define what is and what worship is not as well as critically discuss trends in the Christian community. The student will demonstrate a deeper life of worship, integrate worship in his/her daily and develop skills to lead others in worship. Class sessions will include lecture, discussion, reading assignment, written assignments and examinations.

Lecture 1-Foundations for Worship

Lecture 2-Worship in the Old Testament

Patriarchal & Mosaic Worship
Davidic & Temple Worship
Exilic Worship & The Synagogue

Lecture 3-Worship in the New Testament

New Testament Foundations of Worship
Worship in the Early Church

Lecture 4-Praise, Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs

Old Testament concept of “praise”
New Testament understanding of “psalms, hymns & spiritual songs”

Lecture 5-Worship Through the Word

Lecture 6-The Church and Believer in Worship

The church's call to Worship
The church as a Worshiping community
Worship as a Lifestyle

Lecture 7-Music in Worship

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Our hope is to come alongside those who are attempting to enrich the Church's expressions of worship to God.

John and Carole