School of Ministerial Development

Ministry is not improvisation — it is trained faithfulness. This school forms readiness through doctrine, discernment, pastoral foundations, and evangelism practice.

Certificate Paths (Phase I)

Certificate in Apologetics — clarity, defense of faith, response to objections
Certificate in Pastoral Foundations — shepherding, care, counsel, oversight
Certificate in Discipleship & Evangelism — message, method, follow-up, accountability

Required Formation Outcomes

Clear articulation of Gospel essentials
Ability to counsel with Scripture and wisdom
Discernment: truth vs. error vs. noise
Practical discipling: follow-through and formation rhythms

Phase I Delivery (How You Learn)

Each certificate is divided into modules. Modules are completed through lessons, reflection, and short assessments. Completion is verified through documented submission.

Prototype Module Set (Suggested)

MD-01: The Call to Shepherd
MD-02: Sound Doctrine & Guarding the Deposit
MD-03: Evangelism with Clarity and Courage
MD-04: Pastoral Care & Counseling Foundations
MD-05: Discernment & Spiritual Authority

Apply to this School Back to Academics

Long-term alignment: Each module here is structured to later become a credit-bearing course (Phase II) with catalog language and faculty review.

Launch-Ready Actions (Phase I)

These are simple and operational even without an LMS:

Publish module pages using the TTU Module Template
Attach downloadable worksheets (PDF)
Collect submissions via email / form (Phase II upgrades to secure portal)
Registrar logs completion and issues certificates