Discovering Your Calling

Ministerial Formation (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: What Is a Call to Ministry?; L2: Discernment, Confirmation, and Readiness

Formational core; cannot be replaced by academic theology; pastor-facing

Apostolic Theology Foundations

Doctrine (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Oneness of God and Apostolic Identity; L2: Salvation, The New Birth, and Scriptural Authority

Burgess-powered doctrinal input; framed for ministry application

Biblical Foundations: Christ & the Church

Biblical Studies (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: The Life of Christ in Apostolic Theology; L2: Acts and the Birth of the Church

Strong overlap with Burgess; ministry-oriented synthesis

Apostolic Church History

Church History (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Early Church to Pentecostal Movement; L2: Modern Apostolicism and Global Expansion

Historical grounding; prepares for UPCI-specific history later

Christian Life & Holiness

Spiritual Formation (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Christian Living and Spiritual Disciplines; L2: Holiness, Integrity, and Personal Conduct

Hybrid: theological foundations + applied holiness

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Disciplines (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Developing a Life of Prayer; L2: Intercession, Spiritual Authority, and Dependence on God

Non-academic; essential for formation and credibility

Evangelism in a Secular Context

Ministry Practice (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Apostolic Evangelism and the Gospel Message; L2: Witnessing in Post-Christian Europe

Theology-informed but context-sensitive

Teaching the Bible Effectively

Ministry Skills (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Foundations of Teaching Scripture; L2: Teaching Home Bible Studies with Purpose

Practical teaching skills; bridges to preaching

Leadership Foundations

Leadership (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Servant Leadership and Reliability; L2: Fivefold Ministry and Team Dynamics

Socialization into ministry leadership

Pastoral Relationships & Church Culture

Ecclesiology (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Loyalty, Authority, and Accountability; L2: Serving Under Pastoral Leadership

Non-negotiable ecclesial formation

Ministerial Ethics & Personal Stewardship

Ministerial Ethics (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: Ethics, Boundaries, and Credibility; L2: Time, Family, and Resource Stewardship

Applied ethics; complements academic moral theology

Ministry Integration & Next Steps

Ministry Integration (MVP1.1)

MVP1.1

L1: From Learning to Serving; L2: Preparing for Licensing, Mentoring, and Ongoing Training

Transition course; bridges to Local License, PI, or GATS