Gateway School of Ministry - Classes Offered

Level 1:

Students at this level participate in a monthly mentoring cohort meeting via Zoom.

Prerequisite for enrolling in Level 1 – completion of Grow Tracks.

Core Classes

These classes are accessed through the Gateway School of Ministry website for a price of $25 each.

Following Jesus – Discipleship is at the heart of the new life in Christ. Jesus commanded his followers to love God, love people, and go into the world to help others become his followers. This class will discuss what is involved in being a follower of Christ, and how you can learn to speak to others about him simply and effectively.

Know Your Bible – How do you understand a book that was written over a span of hundreds of years, by a multitude of authors? In this class you will learn about the types of literature the Bible contains, how to study and interpret them, and about resources that will facilitate your personal Bible study and help you engage others in learning about the Bible. The course will also cover the major doctrines of the Christian faith.

Prayer – Prayer is how God’s will and purposes are accomplished. This class is designed to help you understand how prayer works so you can build an effective prayer life, get answers to your prayers, and cooperate with God in building his kingdom. Prophetic prayer, strategic intercession, and spiritual mapping are among the topics addressed. Students will participate in prayer projects to practice what they learn.

Supernatural Christianity - Level 1 - Christianity has always been supernatural in nature. Throughout the Bible one can see manifestations of the power of God as he works in and through his people to bring about his purposes in the earth. This class will cover subjects such as the anointing, the gifts of the Spirit, dreams and visions, and why Christianity is meant to be supernatural now just as it was in the beginning.

Spiritual Warfare - Many Christians find themselves struggling with opposition in their walk with Christ, and don’t always understand what the nature of that opposition is or how to deal with it. “Spiritual Warfare” will take you behind the scenes to the realm of the spirit to give you a look into the conflict between light and darkness, how it affects you, and how to recognize, deal with, and overcome the attacks of Satan.

Ministry of Work - Ministry is more than what happens inside the church building on Sunday. This course will delve into the subject of how God wants to move through his people in the workplace. Subjects covered include why work matters, the testimony of work, and how the Holy Spirit wants to bring the presence and power of the Kingdom to where most people spend most of their time - the work place.

Book Assignments

Boundaries – by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

BLESS - 5 Everyday Ways to Bless Your Neighbor and Change the World - Dave Ferguson

Level 2:

At this level instruction is through online video classes, book assignments, live monthly mentoring cohorts via Zoom, and ministry practicums.

Prerequisites for enrolling in Level 2 – Successful completion of Level 1 classes and practicums, or the equivalent thereof.

Core Classes

Ministry intensives immerse students into class material along with assignments that will be completed through out the year as they focus on in their small group ministry.

Growing Healthy Life Groups - This class will help the student understand the essentials in not only leading a small group, but also help with the continued growth and health of the group as it prepares to grow and multiply. Topic covered in this class help with leadership vision, ministry impartation, intercession and small group spiritual warfare. When completed the student will have a greater leadership and discernment skill in order to continue to grow and multiply disciples.

Introduction to Pastoral Care – Making disciples is the beginning. Helping them grow and mature in their faith is the next step. This class will discuss subjects such as prayer care, accountability, how to recognize the need for inner healing or deliverance, and how to point people to the Word of God as the answer to their needs.

Effective Leadership – What are the qualities of a good leader? How do you lead others in an effective, productive way? Subjects covered in this class include servant leadership, ministry management, team building, and building relationships as a leader. Five-fold ministry leaders will also be discussed.

Supernatural Christianity - Level 2 - Christianity has always been supernatural in nature. Throughout the New Testament, one can see manifestations of the supernatural power of God as he works in and through his people to bring about his purposes in the earth. In this class, you will learn why Christianity is meant to be supernatural, about the anointing of God, and about different manifestations of God’s supernatural grace in the gifts of the Spirit and dreams and visions.

Book Assignments

Crucial Conversations – by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler

Ministry Practicum

For the duration of the school year the students at this level will gain ministry experience by launching and leading a healthy Life Group under the supervision of cohort leaders and mentors.

Monthly Mentoring Cohort

Mentoring cohorts are once-a-month meetings where students connect with mentors via Zoom. Meetings will last about an hour and will give students opportunities to talk about assignments, ask questions, and benefit from the experience of Gateway’s pastors and leaders.

Level 3:

At this level instruction is through online video classes, book assignments, live monthly mentoring cohorts via Zoom, and ministry practicums.

Prerequisites for enrolling in Level 3 – Successful completion of Level 2 classes and practicums, or the equivalent thereof.

Core Classes

Vision for Ministry - People follow people who know where they are going and why. In this class you will learn how to create and implement strategic vision that will motivate your leaders and teams to enthusiastically follow along. Subjects covered include developing and managing vision for specific goals, casting vision effectively, and following vision through to completion.

Making Disciples Who Make Disciples – Helping people become followers of Jesus is the core of what the church does. However, Jesus wants us to not just make disciples, but to make disciples who will teach others how to make disciples.

Preaching and Teaching – Preaching and teaching are necessary skills for leaders. This class will instruct you in the principles of effective public speaking, and how to construct a message that will engage your audience.

Spiritual Gifts Development - God has given gifts to his people. The gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12 are an example. He wants us to recognize, develop, and release these gifts to work in and through the church. This class will take a look at why spiritual gifts are necessary to the health and well-being of the church, how to mentor God’s people in the recognition, development, and use of their gifts, and where in the modern church the gifts of the Holy Spirit function.

Jesus the Healer - Healing was an integral part of Jesus’ ministry. His ministry of healing validated his message, the good news he preached about the love of the Father and his desire to reconcile people to himself. This class will look into the role healing plays in preaching the gospel, and show you how to build faith to pray for the sick.

Book Assignments

“Beyond – A Vision for 10 Cities” by Pastor David Cannistraci

“Let’s Talk About Teams” by Pastor David Cannistraci

Ministry Practicum

As this level of equipping students are expected to capture a vision of group multiplication and how to lead leaders of small groups. The student will be assisted in the identifying and launch of groups and eventually learn how to lead and manage a team of small group leaders.

Monthly Mentoring Cohort