This program will provide students with an understanding of the biblical and theological aspects of church planting in the global context with a specific focus on the missional possibilities in North America. Students will gain an understanding of the tools and strategies necessary to plant a Pentecostal church that glorifies Jesus, reaches people who do not know Christ and multiplies itself repeatedly.

Upon completion of the program students should be able to:

• Describe the Biblical models of church planting
• Demonstrate an understanding of the systems and strategies for church planting
• Demonstrate an understanding of the planter’s assessment process
• Describe coaching and its connection to church planting models
• Explain the use of demographic studies in the planting strategy
• Demonstrate an understanding of legal issues, corporation and finances in the process of planting a church

Program Requirements for A.A.S. In Church Planting

Total Required Courses = 63 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements   English Composition I     English Composition II     Success in College     Foundation in Communication (Course options available)     Capstone     Social Science (Course options available)     Arts/Humanities/Literature (Course options available)     Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics     Environmental Science   Bible and Theology (Choose any 4 courses)   Understanding the Bible for Current Ministry     Theology and Culture     Old Testament History     New Testament History     Bible Study Methods

Church Ministries (Choose any courses)   Christian Ethics     Spiritual Formation     Church History I     Church History II     The Reformation   Church Planting (Select any 7 courses)   Introduction to Church Planting I     Church Planting II     Methods of Evangelism     History of Revivalists     Church in the Culture of Technology     Church Administrative Management     Principles of Pastoral Leadership     Strategies for Youth Ministry     Assimilation and Discipleship