Genesis is a ministry of NWCEA, created to provide training resources for a movement of church planting and multiplication. These resources include assessments and ongoing training and support for church planters, coaching and mentoring, and internships. Genesis also provides training resources available to any individuals and local congregations in the form of classes in biblical studies and workshops on various aspects of leadership development.
BIBLICAL CERTIFICATION SERIES
OVERVIEW
Are you interested in studying Bible, theology, and ministry at a challenging level, to better prepare for service in the church? The Genesis Training Center’s Biblical Certification Series may be for you!
The Genesis Training Center is a partnership between the Northwest Christian Evangelistic Association (NWCEA) and Our Place – Your Christian Church in Hillsboro. Genesis exists to provide support and training for a movement of church multiplication, and to provide resources for existing churches.
To meet the need of preparing biblically literate staff members and volunteers for our local congregations, Genesis is offering a series of six-week courses in biblical, theological and ministry studies. These courses are designed to be taught at an engaging and challenging level, by a faculty of experienced local church leaders who all have appropriate credentials.
The initial core group of six classes will be offered during the 2007-2008 school year, with advanced Level II classes planned for the following year. Classes are open to any interested persons, and will be conducted in two-hour sessions one evening per week for six weeks.
The fee per six-week class is $60.00. Books and resources will be available at a significant discount. Students who complete all five courses for the certification will have 50% of the registration fee refunded upon completion. To receive credit for each course, the student must be in attendance for at least five of the six class sessions, and complete all readings and assignments.
Students who complete the initial series of six courses will receive a certification from NWCEA’s Genesis Training Center, and be eligible to enroll in subsequent Level II courses as they become available.
Completion of all courses for certification, however, is not required. Any interested persons may enroll in any class that is of interest and meets their needs.
SCHEDULE OF CORE SERIES CLASSES
Old Testament Introduction
Session topics will include an overview and background, the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, the Prophets, and Theological issues and application.
Dates: 9/23/08-10/28/08.
Dr. Clifford Berger, Instructor.
New Testament Introduction
Session topics will include an overview and background, the Gospels, Acts, the Letters, Revelation, and Theological issues and application.
Dates: 11/11/08-12/16/08
Steve Brooke, Instructor.
Biblical Interpretation
Session topics will include general principles of biblical interpretation, and application of those principles to the major genres of biblical literature.
Dates: (winter, ‘09, TBA)
Derek Voorhees, Instructor.
Doctrine and Theology
Session topics will include Faith, God & Creation, Jesus & Salvation, The Trinity, The Church, and Heaven & Hell.
Dates: (winter/spring, ‘09, TBA)
Dr. Greg Boulton, Instructor
Church History
Session topics will include focus mainly on the major ideas, people, and events from throughout history that have shaped the church as it is today.
Dates: (spring, ’09, TBA)
Ryan Nichols, instructor
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES:
E-mail Cliff Berger at cliffb57@yahoo.com.
Indicate which course(s) you wish to register for
Payment will be due one week before class begins.
Or, download our “Course Application” form by clicking HERE.
Then, fill it out, attach payment, and mail to us at the address below.
All Classes To Be Held At:
NWCEA/Genesis Training Center
(Our Place Christian Church Facility)
1400 NE 48th Ave., Suite 100
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: 503-648-2329
Fax: 503-693-7249
E-mail: cliffb57@yahoo.com
CORE SERIES FACULTY
Dr. Clifford Berger
M.Div, D.Min (Emmanuel School of Religion).
Director of NWCEA’s Genesis Training Center, and adjunct professor at George Fox Seminary, Warner Pacific College and University of Phoenix.
Dr. Greg Boulton
M.Div. (Emmanuel School of Religion)
D.Min (George Fox Evangelical Seminary)
Pastoral Staff, Our Place Christian Church, former church planter.
Steve Brooke
M.R.E. (Cincinnati Christian Seminary)
Lead pastor, Our Place Christian Church, church planter and performance musician.
Ryan Nichols
M.Div (Emmanuel School of Religion)
Senior pastor, North Plains Christian Church, author and speaker.
Dr. Derek Voorhees
M.A. M.Div (Lincoln Christian Seminary)
D.Min (Dallas Theological Seminary).
Senior pastor, Singing Hills Christian Church (Hillsboro), adjunct professor at Dallas Christian College.
