PSOM

PISTIS SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

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DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN LEADERS FOR A PROMISING TOMORROW

WELCOME,

OUR DESIRE IS TO TEACH YOU, FROM GOD'S WORD

Pistis School of Ministry (PSOM) in Nairobi, Kenya was established to teach church doctrine and government and to train individuals in the mission field with practical training opportunities. The instructors will share their knowledge and expertise about the major functions within the ministry.

These functions include the five-fold ministry, administrative functions, music ministry, helps ministry, international and domestic missions. If you believe you have been called in any of these areas, we ask you to prayerfully consider applying to the Pistis School of Ministry (PSOM).

STATEMENT OF FAITH

What We Believe and What We Preach

  • That the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God; in the triune nature of God the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit.
  • All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation. Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men.
  • That the infilling of the Holy Spirit is an experience subsequent to salvation, and that it is the will of God that all be filled.
  • Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Christ and is available to every believer.
  • The church consists of all those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
  • There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and unjust.
  • In the personal, visible, imminent return of Jesus Christ.
  • In water baptism and the observance of the Lord's Supper.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

  • Authority of the Believe
  • Bible Characters
  • Bible Doctrines
  • Bible Study Methods
  • Charismatic Perspectives
  • Children's Ministry
  • Christ the Healer
  • Church Administration
  • Church Government
  • Comparative Religions
  • Evangelism
  • Faith
  • Foundations for Youth Ministry
  • Marriage & Family
  • Ministerial Ethics
  • Ministry Gifts
  • Ministry of the Itinerant Minister
  • Missions
  • Music Ministry
  • New Testament Survey
  • Pastoral Insights
  • Pneumatology
  • Prayer
  • Principles of Effective Preaching
  • Spiritual Gifts
  • Study of Acts
  • Support Systems
CURRICULUM

OUR CURRICULUM

Authority of the Believer

This course presents a clear picture from the Scriptures of the believer's authority; it defines authority, details the source of that authority, and shows the believer how to walk and live in that authority provided in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ (Luke 10:19).

Bible Characters

This class will discuss “Who's Who” in the Bible. It will address men and women whom God used, and their roles in areas of faith. We will be looking at passages from Hebrews Chapter 11, “God's Hall of Fame,” and how we are heirs of the father and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ.

Bible Doctrines

This class will survey doctrinal truths and the theological terms such as: Bibliology, Christology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Soteriology.

Bible Study Method

Hermeneutics, the science and art of Scripture interpretation, is a valuable skill for every believer. This course, as its aim, will strengthen every student’s grasp of effective Scripture study. It will explore many practical methods of effective Scripture study that can be used to discover truth in any book of the Bible.

Comparative Religions

The purpose of this course is to present the student with a comprehensive, clear and stimulating introduction and guide to present-day world religions, secular philosophies, cults, and the occult.

Charismatic Perspectives

We will look at the place for and development of the 20th century move of the Holy Spirit; an examination of some problem areas in the current charismatic movement; and an exhortation to carry forth the move of God's Spirit to the present generation.

Children's Ministry

The purpose of this course is to familiarise the student with the ministry of teaching children and the importance of winning children; the role of the teacher; techniques for effective teaching and planning and designing the learning environment.

Christ the Healer

The purpose of this course is to establish from Scripture that it is God's will to heal all today. This course will also enable the student to correct wrong thinking about certain passages of Scripture misunderstood by those who oppose divine healing.

Church Administration

This is a “how-to” course covering the fundamentals of administration, primarily in relation to the work and deeds of the local church. This will be a very thorough overview of administration, organization, and office management in relationship to the ministry.

Church Government

This course will discuss Biblical history and the four types of church government. It is designed to give the student a basic understanding of church doctrines and basic Bible truths.

Evangelism

Evangelism is designed to prompt, encourage, and equip the student for personal soul-winning. This will be accomplished by teaching the student Scriptural examples pointing directly to the value of soul-winning and the elements which make for successful personal evangelism. The student will learn how to become a successful soul-winner by learning how to respond to all types of people.

Faith

This introductory course is designed to build and strengthen foundational Bible truths regarding faith.

Finances

This course will cover the important aspects of the proper use of financial principles for personal use, as well as church and ministry.

Living Letters

This course will cover the important aspects of the proper use of financial principles for personal use, as well as church and ministry.

Foundations for Youth Ministry

This course is designed to give the student a basic foundation in how to set up and maintain a successful youth ministry.

Marriage & Family

This is a study of human relationships in various aspects of the life cycle including dating, courtship, stages of marriage, and parenthood. Adjustment and growth requirements are considered in light of a Christian perspective of marriage and the home.

Ministerial Ethics

This class will discuss how ministers should conduct themselves, not only in the pulpit, but in their private lives as well.

Ministry Gifts

This is a study of each ministry gift Jesus gave the Church: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher. We will also cover their function in the Body of Christ and the local church.

Ministry of the Itinerant Minister

This class will teach students the biblical purpose of the itinerant minister, in addition to the importance of accountability and ministerial ethics. How to schedule meetings, how to minister in various denominations, and how to handle financial matters such as, honorariums, traveling expenses, and donations will also be covered in this class.

Missions

Through this course, students will be introduced to the ministry of the mission field. In Mark 16:15, the commission to the Church is to “...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” In obeying the call of God on their lives, men and women unselfishly go out to other cities, states, and countries to spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This course will instruct students on how to prepare physically, financially, culturally, and spiritually for their mission work.

Music Ministry

This introductory course provides a biblical foundation for the ministry of music and gives the students a good understanding of its scriptural purpose(s). It will define worship and praise and explore the priority of prayer in the life of the believer. It will also help students to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit; thus, leading them into a deeper intimacy with God. Some of the topics covered in this course are: What the Bible Teaches About Music, How to Minister to the Lord and Keys for a Successful Music Minister.

New Testament Survey

This course will provide an overview of the New Testament. It will emphasize the historical, economical, political, and religious setting of the early church.

Old Testament Survey

The purpose of this course is to introduce the background, content, literary quality and message of the Old Testament as a whole and of its various books.

Pastoral Insights

This course will show students how to understand and define ministry uniqueness in order to develop effective approaches to fulfilling God's call to pastoral ministry in the local church.

Pneumatology

This course is designed to give the student an in-depth study of the Holy Spirit's ministry in his/her personal life, and His operation within the local church. The student will know the importance of following the Spirit’s leading and promptings. Upon course completion, the student will be well versed in ministering the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer

Prayer offers a scriptural look at the various methods and types of prayer, including prayers of supplication, intercession, praise, and consecration.

Principles of Effective Preaching

This homiletic course highlights the paramount need for prayerful preparation and effective presentation of the gospel

Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts are those gifts given by the Spirit of God, according to 1 Corinthians 12, for the accomplishment of God's purpose in the world and for the edification of the Church, the Body of Christ. Students will learn that these gifts are to be exercised in love for the edification of the whole body.

Study of Acts

This is an expository study of the Book of Acts, with consideration of main events, characters, the early church ministry and how it affects us today. We will study the two main characters in Acts - Peter and Paul: their lives, ministries, trials, test imprisonments and writings.

Support Systems

This course will show the value of the Ministry of Helps according to the Word of God. Insight will be gained for the effective use of support systems in and outside of the local church.