OCC School Of Ministry
OCC School of Ministry is designed to cultivate a collaborative, spirit-filled environment to equip, shape, and empower servant leaders who are called to Christian ministry.
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Mission: To train and educate men and women to be effective ministers of the Gospel.
Vision: The School of Ministry exists to prepare and propel leaders who actively seek to promote biblical authority and make disciples.
Through its vision and mission, the OCC School of Ministry prides itself on these tenents:
- Biblical Theology & Interpretation
- Servant-Leadership
- Discipleship
The School of Ministry Licensure Program is a 10-month intensive course that is divided into 3 sections: Leadership, Theology, and Practicum. In this time, you learn how to lead well, lead biblically, and lead practically.
LICENSING NEXT STEPS
Step 1
Request a copy of current policies from One Community Church for review (The request can be made in person, by mail, or by telephone.)
Once policies have been reviewed and agreed to, submit an application.
Step 2
The Application will be reviewed by the licensing committee and if selected, an interview of the applicant will be scheduled.
We kindly request that the applicant’s spouse and dependent children (age 13+) and living at home be included in the interview.
Step 3
Once the interview process is completed,, the applicant will be informed by the committee of the decision regarding the request for licensing.
Program Entrance Requirements
– Conversion (saved at least 3 years)
– Clear call to ministry
– Recommendation by pastoral
staff/ministry leader
– Membership at OCC for least 24 months
– Currently serving in ministry
– Spousal agreement
– Previous ministry experience
Licensure Program Requirements
– Leadership training & evaluation
– Lead an OCC Life Group
– Discipleship group with pastoral staff member (6 months in, followed by 6 months leading)
– Evangelism
– Learn and assist in church duties
– Monthly check-In with assigned mentor
– Teaching lessons (mentor approval required)
– Preach a sermon (mentor approval required)
– Attendance at weekly CORE meetings (Tuesdays)
Program Participant Guidelines
All sessions are accompanied by a Student Study Guide (SSG). These resources are available to CURRENT, registered students only. Participants are required to complete each course. Participants are expected to attend each Class Lecture fully prepared to participate in class discussion and, if required, to respond to an impromptu quiz The semester’s final exam will include material from both the class lecture and SSG. ABSENCE/LATE ARRIVAL: All absences and late arrivals must be excused, no exceptions.
Additional Information:
TUITION & FEES
There is no registration fee, however, enrolled program participants are required to cover the costs for required textbooks.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OCC SCHOOL OF MINISTRY?
Contact us at occschoolofministry@onechurchhome.org.