The P.R.A.Y.E.R. Center Advanced Christian Education School (P.A.C.E.S.)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Certified Church Leadership Trainer (CCLT)
Certified Church Worker (CCW)

NOMINAL DURATION OF THE PROGRAM:

Certified Church Leadership Trainer (CCLT) 48 hrs.
Certified Church Worker (CCW) 48 hrs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In 2Tim. 2:2, Paul admonishes Timothy: “…and the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” This course prepares the students to assume the caring role of leadership trainers of the church that would prepare the members to higher calling of ecclesiastical service in specific areas.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

a. Absorb leadership qualities in preparation for service
b. Adopt leadership techniques based on proven principles.
c. Acquire leadership characters through biblical examples.
d. Develop personal habits for daily Christian living.
e. Gain working knowledge of leadership techniques
f. Be able to explain church doctrines in the light of the Scriptures.
g. Apply their knowledge in the specific environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

Each student should meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Should have finished Evangelism and Discipleship course
b. Should be endorsed by the Senior Pastor.

CURRICULUM:

First Year – Certified Church Leadership Trainer (CCLT)

I. Leadership Principles (9 hrs)

a. Qualities of a Leader
b. Character Studies of Biblical Personalities
c. Relevant Studies in Leadership

II. Christian Growth (9 hrs)
a. Evangelism and Discipleship
b. Personal Devotions

III. Church Growth (9 hrs)

a. Conducting Bible Study and Prayer Groups (Lecture/Laboratory)
b. Church Planting & Mission (Lec/Lab)

IV. Leadership Application and Techniques (9 hrs)

a. Basic Homiletics (The Christian Study of Preaching and Teaching) (Lec/Lab)
b. Basic Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation)
c. Church Administration (Lec/Lab)
d. Youth Leadership
e. Group Dynamics (Lab)

V. Doctrinal Studies (9 hrs)

a. Fundamental Truths
b. Church History
c. History of the Bible

Second Year – Certified Church Worker (CCW)

a. Elective Major Subjects
b. Internship through Specific Areas of the Church (e.g. Preaching, Sunday School, Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, Music, Mission, etc.)
c. Project

ASSESSMENT:

At the end of the first year, the student should be able to pass the course through oral examination administered by the faculty. After satisfactorily meeting the minimum requirement of their first year, they will be receiving a Certificate of Church Leadership Trainer (CCLT). This certificate will also be necessary for internship on their second year, during which they will be exposed to the actual environment of different church works and leadership while continually receiving advanced knowledge of their choice of elective subjects. After satisfactorily passing their internship, the ecclesiastical elders shall then commission them as Certified Church Workers (CCW) to specific areas of church service that they will deem necessary.

COURSE DELIVERY:

For the effectiveness of delivering the course, the following shall be observed:

a. Lecture and student-teacher interaction or discussion shall be implemented.
b. Practical workshops and hands-on lecture or participation with the aide of various tools that are relevant to a specific subject matter to facilitate learning shall be undertaken.

FACULTY MEMBERS:

a. Ptr. El Aballe (Fundamental Truths, Evangelism and Discipleship, Church Administration, Church Planting & Mission)
b. Ptr. Nathaniel Balbuena (Qualities of a Leader, Character Study of Biblical Personalities, Conducting Bible Study and Prayer Groups, Youth Leadership)
c. Ptr. Edward S. Leonor (Basic Hermeneutics, Basic Homiletics, History of the Bible, Church History, Group Dynamics)
d. Bro. George Cauntic (Church Administration, Church Issues)
e. Sis. Ferming Cordero (Church Issues)

TRAINING COORDINATOR: Bro. Bert O. Salaño