CHRISTIAN PASTORAL CERTIFICATION (CPC)

This certification program is offered to men who have successfully been ordained as a minister in the CMS program. Additionally, applicants who were ordained under previous COGBF ministerial programs may apply. Ministers who transfer from other organizations must follow the entrance protocols as articulated by the Examining Board (EB). Men who have completed the Evangelist, Counseling, or Teacher programs and decide to enroll in the Pastoral program must also complete the 15 credit hours of the CMS program prior to admission. Graduates will be ordained as Elders to serve the ministry in various capacities. The title of Elder does not guarantee an assignment as a pastor in the COGBF. In addition to the courses listed below, all certificate-seeking students must take the appropriate Examining Board class the summer before your graduation.
CTC202 Biblical Foundations of the Teaching Ministry This course provides the Biblical foundation of the Teaching Ministry. Its primary focus is on the role of the Holy Trinity as Teacher, using the Bible to develop curriculum, what is means to be a disciple as well as the church’s role in teaching.
CTC203 Preparation for Teaching This course provides instructions on how to study the Bible, plan to teach, and how to teach different groups of learners.

CTC205 Teaching Practicum Students will prepare and present lessons for Bible Study and Small Group Study. Upon completion of this course, students will have five teaching outlines to assist with organized delivery of sermons and/ bible study lessons.
CSL102 Developmental Issues Counseling This course prepares students to confront the many prominent developmental issues facing society today. Issues including, guilt, anxiety, adolescence, loneliness and many other topics will be covered. These lessons are biblically-based and collaborated with the best resources of professional psychology.
CSL201 Identity and Conflict Counseling This course prepares students to address conflicts in relationships, sexual issues, homosexuality and many other interpersonal issues. Students will also learn how to take on identity issues including: inferiorities, low self-esteem and life-changes such physical illnesses and grief.
CSL202 Crises Counseling This course prepares students to address mental disorders, addictions, financial issues, vocational issues, spiritual issues and many other control related issues.
PST302 Preparing Pastors to Lead Students can expect to learn how a pastor’s marriage, home, prayer-life and personal-life can affect his ministry. Students should expect to learn from Master Theologian John MacArthur as was as seasoned pastors of the COGBF.

PRC400 Practicum This course focuses on giving pastoral candidates hand’s on experience in the role as pastor. Students will gain practical experience in pastoring by completing a series of exercises on their district. The EB will assign a local district elder or leader to supervise this important educational experience.