PC School of Ministry

At PC School of Ministry:
Our top priority is to grow students closer in relationship with Christ. Affiliated with The Fellowship of Christian Assemblies, Philadelphia Church School of Ministry prepares and equips those called to ministry to be more effective leaders in the church through biblical and practical training.

We make it easier for students to obtain a college-level education by having affordable tuition, hands-on training, and open enrollment every semester.

Practical Experience:
Interns will be able to get hands-on training, ministry experience, spiritual formation, and academic understanding with an uncompromising commitment to excellence in ministerial, biblical, theological, and spiritual-formation training.

Pastors want to train their interns both academically and practically, and PCSOM is responding to the challenge.

Day/time: Thursdays: 9-10:30 a.m.
Instructor:  Pastor (Dr.) Avril van der Merwe

Course description: The books of Hosea through Malachi are studied, with special attention given to each book's historical background, structure, and theological content. Special emphasis is given to relating their prophetic teaching to our contemporary society.

Suggested reading: The Message of the Prophets: A Survey of the Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books of the Old Testament, by Daniel J. Hays

Day/time: Thursdays: 10:45-12:15 p.m.
Instructor:  Pastor Derek Forseth

Course description:  A perfectly timed class that dovetails with PC Missions Conference (October 11-13). Our individual purpose fits into God's universal plan for the nations. This class, rooted in Scripture, will clarify the opportunities we as believers have to be a blessing to the peoples of the earth.

Required reading: Handouts will be provided.

Day/time: Thursdays: 12:30-2 p.m.
Facilitators:  Pastor (Dr.) Avril van der Merwe and Dr. Bill Nagy

Course description: Join us for worship, and in learning to hear from and move in the gifts of the Holy Spirit in prayer.

Day/time: Wednesdays: 6:30-8 p.m.
Instructors:  Pastor Derek Forseth, Pastor Sue Gunderson, Pastor Keith Franzen

Course description: Class teaching is based on Robert Webber's book Worship Is a Verb: Celebrating God's Mighty Deeds of Salvation, and weaves in worship, discussion, and participants' stories of transformation through worship. From the book description: "Worship isn't a showcase for talented performers, a lecture on textual criticism, or a social occasion. It's the most intimate relationship you can have with your Savior."

Suggested reading: Worship Is a Verb: Celebrating God's Mighty Deeds of Salvation, by Robert E Webber