School of Ministry

Curriculum Handbook

Contents Include:

• Course Descriptions
• How to Use
• Topical Index

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Course Descriptions
Level One Courses – Basic Christianity

Level one courses are especially designed for the discipleship and growth of every believer in
Christ to be become true, reproducing disciples of Christ.

Victorious Christianity. A 24 lesson study on the spiritual foundation of the life of every
believer including repentance, faith, water baptism, baptism of the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and
other basic Christian disciplines.

Discipleship. A 24 lesson study of the basic disciplines of the Christian life intended to
strengthen and deepen the believer producing a true, reproducing disciple of Christ.

Prayer & Personal Bible Study. A 12 lesson exploration of two key disciplines in the life of
every believer coupled with a study of the basic tools and methods for studying the Bible
particularly as it pertains to the personal devotional life of the believer.

Basic Doctrine 1. A 24 lesson study of some of the major doctrines of the Bible including the
doctrines of Scripture, God, Man, Sin and Satan. These studies become the basis for
establishing a biblical world view.

Basic Doctrine 2. A 24 lesson continuation of Basic Doctrine I covering the doctrine of Christ,
Angels, the Holy Spirit, the Church, Heaven, Hell and Eschatology. These studies become the
basis for establishing a biblical world view.

Life Management 1 – Discovering Destiny. This 12 lesson study is designed to lead the
student on a journey of discovering God’s will and purpose for his or her life and how that life fits
into God’s eternal purpose.

Life Management 2 – Achieving Destiny. This 12 lesson study focuses on managing the
resources of one’s life to achieve one’s destiny. It includes goal setting, organization, and time
and money management.

Life Management 3 – Work and Destiny. This 12 lesson study focuses on how our life’s work
or career can lead to living a life of significance, glorifying God and fulfilling God’s agenda or
eternal purpose.

Social Roles/Relationships. A 12 lesson study exploring our relationships with God,

government, parents and peers with a special emphasis on cultivating friendship relationships,
dating, courtship and marriage.

Family Issues. A 24 lesson survey of family relationships, roles and responsibilities from a
biblical viewpoint including marriage, divorce, parenting, grand-parenting, blended families and
the ministry of the family.

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Evangelism. A 12 lesson study designed to equip the believer with tools needed to become
more effective in communicating the Gospel and building bridges to those who do not know
Christ.

Old Testament Survey. A 24 lesson survey of all the Old Testament books, emphasizing their
historic setting and thematic content. Each book is highlighted for its relationship to Christ and to
its special contribution to the rest of Scripture.

New Testament Survey. A 24 lesson survey of all of the New Testament books, emphasizing
their historical settings and thematic content. Each book is highlighted for its relationship to
Christ and the Church and to its special contribution to the rest of Scripture.

Level Two Courses – Advanced Discipleship

Level two courses are designed for believers who desire to grow more personally and to
become effective in ministry and service to those within and outside the local church.

Life of Christ/Gospels. A 24 lesson study of the life, ministry, miracles and teachings of the
Jesus Christ taken from parallel gospel accounts.

Genesis. A 24 lesson study with particular emphasis on Genesis 1-11 which are basic to the
Christian world view and lay the foundation for the purposes of God and many of the covenants
between God and man.

Local Church. A 24 lesson study of the local church in God’s eternal purpose including a
practical emphasis on the biblical pattern, the structure and the ministries that make up and
contribute to the success of the local church today.

Holy Spirit. A 24 lesson study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit with special emphasis
on the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit as they pertain to the individual believer.

Ministering to Personal Needs. A12 lesson study dedicated to equipping the believer to
minister to people in personal areas including salvation, water baptism, baptism of the Spirit,
healing and basic counseling.

Speech Communication. This course is designed to equip the student with principles that will
help him or her to become more confident and effective in public speaking.

Walking in Present Truth. A 24 lesson study of the biblical principles of restoration as they
apply to the history of God’s people, the future of the Church and God’s unique work in the life
of every believer.

Level Three – Basic Leadership Training

Level three courses are designed to equip leaders in all areas of ministry both within and
outside of the context of the local church.

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Acts of the Apostles. A 24 lesson study of the Book of Acts with special attention given to the
growth and development of the Early Church and to the pattern that Paul provides for modern
leadership ministry.

The Life of Moses. This 24 lesson study looks at the life of a significant leader in the history of
God’s dealing with His people and principles of leadership that can be drawn from his life
(Exodus- Deuteronomy).

Leadership. A 24 lesson study of the biblical qualifications for leadership, important keys to
success as a leader and timeless leadership principles that serve as a basis for a person’s
ministry as a leader.

Vision and Values. A 24 lesson leadership development course focusing on defining,

developing, and implementing core values, vision and appropriate strategies in growing a
church or building a business.

Biblical Counseling. A 24 lesson study of the biblically based principles and techniques of
counseling and their application in a variety of problems that are common among people.

Level Four – Church Leadership

Level four courses are specifically designed to equip those who feel called to a life of local
church leadership, teaching, preaching and church planting.

Pastoral Ministry. This 24 lesson class deals with the biblical foundation for the pastoral
ministry and specific guidelines for common areas of pastoral practice in the pastor’s private
and public functions.

Interpreting the Scriptures. A 24 lesson study of the basic principles governing the accurate
interpretation of Scripture and how to use them effectively.

Homiletics (Preaching). A 24 lesson study of the principles relating to the spiritual feeding of a
congregation and the technical preparation and delivery of sermons.

Evaluating Current Trends. A 12 lesson biblical study of the principles one uses to discern
trends and true and false ministry with a special emphasis on the analysis of various trends
currently affecting the church world.

Church Planting. A 24 lesson look at the biblical basis for church planting with particular
emphasis on the practical process from preparation to implementation.

“Equipping the Body of Christ to…

Fulfill Purpose and Achieve Destiny”
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 How to Use School of Ministry Curriculum
The School of Ministry Curriculum can be utilized in a variety of ways within the context of the
local church. It can be a resource for training on various levels including personal growth,
internship programs, Bible Schools, leadership training, youth ministry, adult education, church
planting and small group ministry. In addition it can be used for assignments within the
counseling process, for equipping business leaders, for resources to missionaries, for personal
study, topical study and sermon preparation.

The following are some recommended courses for specific uses:

For personal growth, topical study and sermon preparation

The Topical Index assists in finding where various topics are covered within the entire
curriculum of School of Ministry. Refer to the Topical Index tab under Courses for this free
document.

All believers’ discipleship

The following courses are especially designed for the discipleship and growth of every believer
in Christ to be become a true reproducing disciple of Christ.

Victorious Christianity
Discipleship
Prayer & Personal Bible Study
Evangelism
Life Management 1-3
Family Issues
Roles and Relationships

All ministry volunteers

The following courses are designed for believers who desire to grow more personally and to
become more effective in ministry and service to those within and outside the local church.

Ministering to Personal Needs

Level One Training for Interns

The following courses are designed to equip emerging leaders in providing a foundation for the
development of a biblical world view.

All of the discipleship and ministry volunteer courses plus…

Basic Doctrine 1 & 2
Old Testament Survey

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 New Testament Survey
Local Church
Life of Christ
Genesis
Holy Spirit
Speech Communication

Level Two Training for Church Leadership

The following courses are specifically designed to equip those who feel called to a life of local
church leadership, teaching, preaching and church planting.

All of the above courses plus…

Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Biblical Counseling
Interpreting the Scriptures
Homiletics
Vision & Values
Current Trends
Acts of the Apostles
Life of Moses
Church Planting

Training Business Leaders

The following courses are specifically designed to equip business leaders with the tools that
they need to be a more effective instrument of God in their realm.*

Life Management 1-3 (especially 3)

Leadership
Vision & Values
Life of Moses

* It should be noted that many business leaders will benefit from several of the other courses in
the curriculum as well because there is a significant overlap in the role of pastors and leaders
in the church and in the business world.

“Equipping the Body of Christ to…

Fulfill Purpose and Achieve Destiny”

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 Topical Index to School of Ministry

Legend

Abbr. Course Abbr. Course

AA Acts of the Apostles LM2 Life Management II
BC Introduction to Biblical Counseling LM3 Life Management III
BD1 Basic Doctrine I LOC Life of Christ
BD2 Basic Doctrine II LOM Life of Moses
CP Church Planting LS Leadership
CT Current Trends MPN Ministering to Personal Needs
DS Discipleship NTS New Testament Survey
EV Evangelism OTS Old Testament Survey
FI Family Issues PBS Prayer and Personal Bible Study
GN Genesis PM Pastoral Ministry
HS Holy Spirit SR Social Roles and Relationships
HO Homiletics SC Speech Communication
IS Interpreting the Scriptures VC Victorious Christianity
LC Local Church VV Vision and Values
LM1 Life Management I WPT Walking in Present Truth

Key to Abbreviations

Course material containing a specified topic is referenced as follows:

• Course title abbreviation (See legend above)

• Followed by lesson number in that course (L)
• Followed by Roman numeric section in the lesson (I, II, III, Etc.)
• Followed by point and sub-points within the section.

Topical Index

The following is a topical index for the entire School of Ministry curriculum. If you want to find
where a particular topic is covered within the curriculum find the topic of interest in the
alphabetical index and simply follow the map under the section “Where Found.”

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 Topic Where Found
Abraham GN,L13-14
Abundance FI,L24,I-II; LM2,L7-8; LM3,L5,III
Accountability LS,L22-23,V,F; SR,L5-7,IX; VC,L24,II,C,3
Acts AA,L1-24
Adam GN,L5,IV; GN,L6,IV; GN,L11,VII; IS,L19-20,VI,A,1
Adultery LOM,L15-17,II,F
Affliction See: Suffering
Altar Call HO,L15, IV, Appendix
Angel of the Lord BD2,L7-9,VIII
Angels BD2,L7-9
Antioch Church AA,L17,VII
Apollos AA,L21,V
Apostle(s) LC,L20; AA,L4-6,VI; CP,L2,I; LOC,L9,III-IV; LOC,L10,VI; LOC,L12
Apostles, Twelve WPT,L11,II,B
Appointed Servant(s) LC,L17; AA,L12,II
Army of God BD2,L14-18,VII,E; LC,L8,III,B
Ascension AA,L4-6,IV; LOC,L24,IV
Assimilation CP,L14
Atonement BD2,L1-6,V,VI-VIII
Attributes of God BD1, L9-14, VII
CP,L19-20,II,E; DS,L14; SR,L3; LOM,L15-17,II,D; BGW,L9 See: Civil
Authority(ies)
Authority
Authority of Bible BD1, L3-8, II,B
Authority of Believer DS,L11
Babel GN,L12
Balance CT,L6,IV; CT,L8-9; HO,L3-4,II,C,1; PM,L6
Baptism of the HS BD2,L10-13,VIII; HS,L10-11; MPN,L7; VC,L14
Baptism for the Dead IS,L8,I,C
Barnabas AA,L15,IX,D
Bible IS,L1-4,II,IV; WPT,L7 See also: Word of God
Bible Reading Plans PBS,L10,III
Bible Study PBS,L9-12
Bible Versions IS,L1-4, Appendix; PBS,L10,II; PBS,L10,Appendix
Birthright GN,L20,III-V
Bishop LC,L18,I,B
Blasphemy against HS HS,L9,I,I; AA,L11,II,A,1 See also: Unpardonable Sin
Blended Family FI,L22
Body of Christ BD2,L14-18,VII,C; LC,L16
Body Ministries LC,L24
Boldness HS,L8,III,E; AA,L9-10,X
Books PM,L8,VI
Borrowing LM2,L11-12,V
Bride of Christ BD2,L14-18,VII,D; LC,L8,III,A; LM1,L7-11,II
Business BGW,L1-24 See also: Work
Call of God CP,L5-6; LS,L12-14; LM3,L6,I; PM,L3; VV,L5-6,II,G; VV,L7
Canonicity BD1, L3-8, Appendix
Career See: Work
Carnality VC,L1,II
Cell Groups PM,L22
BC,L7-9,IV,C; BC,L10,II,H; BC,L11-13,IV; CT,L6,V; CT,L7,I; VV,L9-11,I,H
Change
See also: Transition, Change Management

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 Change Management CP,L19-20,II,B; VV,L22-23; BGW,L6
Character Qualities HO,L11, Appendix 2; LS,L19-20; LM3,L10
Chastity FI,L9,V
Child, Discipline FI,L13-14
Child, Rearing See: Parenting
Children, Value of FI,L12; CP,L23,I,A,1
Children’s Ministry CP,L23
Christ See: Jesus Christ
AA,L1,Appendix; GN,L1, Appendix; IS,L12, Appendix; NTS,L1,V; NTS,L7,
Chronology Appendix; OTS,L3-4, Appendix; OTS,L7,A; OTS,L11-12,G; OTS,L11-12,
Appendix
Church BD2,L14-18; DS,L16; LC,L1-24; GN,L6,V; GN,L16-17,V; TS,L3-4,VII
Church, Local LC,L4-5
Church, Old LC,L6
Testament
Church, Universal LC,L3-4
Church Constitution CP,L24, Appendix
Church Discipline LC,L14; BC,L7-9,III; PM,L20
Church Government BD2,L14-18,VIII; LC,L11; WPT,L21,IV
Church History WPT,L10-22
Church Membership See: Membership
Church Planting CP,L1-24; AA,L18,V; AA,L20,IV
Church and State WPT,L13,I
Circumcision of Heart MPN,L5,III,D
Civil Authority TS,L5,V
Code of Ethics LM3,L11-12
Comforter HS,L3,III
Commission CP,L1,III; EV,L2,VI; EV,L6-7,III; TS,L1,II,A
Commitment DS,L18; LC,L15; CP,L19-20,II,C
Communication FI,L6; SC,L1; VV,L15-16; VV,L21,I; BGW,L18
Communion PM,L14
Community DS,L17; TS,L3-4,III,D
Compromise GN,L15,IV; OTS,L8,B
Confidentiality PM,L11-12
Conflict Resolution FI,L7; LS,L21,III,I; BGW,L17
Constantine WPT,L13,I
Constitution See: Church Constitution
Contentment IS,L10,V; LM2,L9-10,II,E; LOM,L15-17,II,J
Conversation SR,L5-7,VIII,A
Cornelius AA,L15,II
Cornerstone LC,L9,II,C
Counseling MPN,L11-12; BC,L1-24
FI,L3,II-IV; FI,L8,I-II; GN,L1,VIII; GN,L5,III; GN,L7,VI; GN,L11,IV; GN,L13-
Covenant(s)
14,VIII; IS,L11; NTS,L18,IV,A
Covering CP,L16; GN,L7,V
Covetousness LOM,L15-17,II,I-J
Creation GN,L2-4
Creation of Man BD1,L19-21,I,II; GN,L4,II,F
Cross BD2,L1-6,VIII
Culture BGW,L5; TS,L1-2
Curse of the Law GN,L1,IX,G; GN,L7,I-II; GN,L8,V
Dating FI,L19-20; SR,L9-10,II-III; SR,L11-12
David LS,L16-18,IV,B; OTS,L10,I,2; OTS,L11-12,B,1; OTS,L11-12,C,1
Deacon(s) See: Appointed Servants

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 Death PM,L18,I; VC,L24,I
Debt LM2,L11-12
Deception CT,L1,II; GN,L6,I-II; GN,L18-19,II; LOC,L20,II,F
Dedication of Infants PM,L15
Deity of Christ BD2,L1-6,I,A
Deliverance See: Salvation
Demographics CP,L8,II
Demons BD1,L15-18,VIII,IX
Demon Possession BD1,L15-18,X
Denial See: Self-denial
BD1,L19-21,V; DS,L1,I; DS,L10,III; EV,L2,III; FI,L13-14,VI; GN,L6,V See
Depravity of Man
also: Fall of Man
Destiny LM1,L4-6; TS,L3-4,III,G
Devil See: Satan
Devotions FI,L16,III
Diligence LM1,L7-11,III,I
Discerning of Spirits HS,L23,I
Discernment CT,L1,I-II; CT,L10-11,VII-IX; CT,L12,IV
Discipleship DS,L24; CP,L21-22,IV,B; LOC,L9; VC,L2,I,D See also: Mentoring
Discipline LC,L14,IV,D; FI,L13-14,I,V See also: Church Discipline
Discipline, Child See: Child, Discipline
Discussion SC,L14
Dispensations IS,L13,III; WPT,L7-9
Divorce/Remarriage FI,L21
Doctrinal Statement VV,L18,Appendix
Doctrine BD1, L1-2
Dominion LM1,L2-3; LM3,L4
Dove HS,L5,I,A
Dress PM,L9,III,A; PM,L9,Appendix
Early Church AA,L7-8,V,IX; AA,L11,II,B; PBS,L1,IV; WPT,L10
Economics TS,L5,I
Education TS,L5,II
Elder(s) LC,L18; CP,L21-22,II,A; PM,L23
End Times See: Eschatology
Engagement SR,L11-12,VI
Enoch GN,L9
Entrepreneur BGW,L8
Environment FI,L15,I-II
Evangelism DS,L13; EV,L1-12; MPN,L4
Evangelism, Excuses EV,L1,II; EV,L8,III
Evangelist(s) LC,L22; AA,L13,III,B; EV,L4; LOC,L10,II
BD2,L1-6,XI-XII; BD2,L21-24; CT,L1,II,C; CT,L2,I; GN,L10; IS,L24;
Eschatology
NTS,L15,IV; LOC,L20; VC,L24
Ethics PM,L10; BGW,L20 See also: Code of Ethics
Example FI,L11,IV,2; FI,L11,V; PM,L1-2,IV,B; PM,L5
Excellence LM2,L4,I,B; LM3,L8-9
Failure LS,L22-23,IV
DS,L3; MPN,L3; GN;L13-14,VI; GN,L15,II; GN,L16-17,III; NTS,L15,V,A;
Faith
NTS,L19,IV,B; OTS,L15-16,IX-XIII; VC,L10-12; VV,L9-11,II
Faith, Gift of HS,L21-22,II
Faithfulness BD1,L9-14, Appendix; LS,L19-20,VIII
Fall of Man BD1,L19-21,III; FI,L2; GN,L6,V See also: Depravity
False Doctrine CT,L10-11

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 CT,L2,II; CT,L3-4; NTS,L15,VI,A; NTS,L21,IV,F; NTS,L23,IV; NTS,L23,V,B
False Ministries
See also: Hireling
Family DS,L15; FI,L1-24; PM,L24; TS,L3-4,V-VI
Family of God BD2,L14-18,VII,B; LC,L10;I-II
Famine GN,L13-14,VII,C
Fasting PBS,L8
Fatherhood of God BD1,L19-21,II,B; LOC,L12
Fear of the Lord OTS,L15-16,XVI,A,4
Feedback BGW,L12,IV
Filled with Spirit BD2,L10-13,VIII, VC,L14,III
Financial CP,L19-20,II,F; LM2,L9-12l BGW,L24 See also: Money, Economics
Management
Fire HS,L5,I,B; AA,L7-8,II,C,2
First Love FI,L10
Firstborn LOM,L7-8,II
Fivefold Ministry LC,L16,III,E; LC,L19; WPT,L21,III
Flood GN,L11
Follow-up EV,L5,V-VIIFI,L8,III,C
Forgiveness BC,L19,I,C, DS,L4; VC,L15-17
Formalism WPT,L14,II
Fornication FI,L19-20,II
Foundation DS,L7; MPN,L1; VC,L2
Friendship BC,L7-9,II,D; SR,L5-7
Fruit of the Spirit HS,L13-14
Fruitfulness HS,L13-14;III,V
Funerals PM,L18
Giants GN,L10,VI
Gifts of the Spirit DS,L22; HS,L15-17; WPT,L20,II
Giving LC,L12; NTS,L10,III,B See also: Tithing
Goals LM2,L2-3; VC,L1,I&IV; VV,L13-14,IV
God BD1, L9-14; CP,L1,I; FI,L1,II; GN,L2,I; VC,L15-17,I-II; TS,L3-4,III,A
Good Works EV,L6-7,IV; NTS,L17,V,A; NTS,L19,IV,B
Gospel BC,L7-9,I; EV,L2,IV; EV,L5,II; FI,L2,III; NTS,L17,VII
Gossip LOM,L15-17,II,H See: The Tongue
Grace LS,L24,III
Grandparents FI,L23
Great White Throne BD2,L19-20,II,B
Guest Ministry CP,L17
Guidance AA,L20,III; FI,L17; IS,L1-4,VIII,B; PBS,L1,II
Hard Heart LOM,L7-8,IV
Harvest EV,L9
Healing HS,L21-22,I,III; MPN,L9-10
Heart LS,L15; PM,L4; WPT,L3-4,III See also: Hard Heart
Heaven BD2,L19-20
Hell BD2,L19-20,V-VI
Heresy NTS,L14,IV,D
Hermeneutics IS,L1-24; PBS,L12
Hireling PM,L1-2,Appendix 2-3 See also: False Ministries
Holiday See: Vacation
BD2,L10-13; HS,L1-24; AA,L2-3,III,A; AA,L7-8,II; BC,L2b-3,II; LS,L24,I-II;
Holy Spirit
NTS,L7,VI,B
Homiletics See: Preaching
Homosexuality TS,L3-4,VI,D
Honesty LM3,L7; LM3,L10; BGW,L20

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 Hope BC,L16; NTS,L15,V,A
Hospital Visitation PM,L19
Hospitality FI,L24,III-VI
Humanity of Christ BD2,L1-6,I,B
Husbands FI,L5,V
Identity See: Self-image
Idolatry LOM,L15-17,II,A
Image of God BD1,L19-21,I,A; GN,L4,II,F
Immersion MPN,L5,V
Incarnation BD2,L1-6,II
Inspiration BD1, L3-8, II,A,V-VII; IS,L1-4,V
Integrity BGW,L20 See also: Honesty, Ethics
Interpretation of See: Hermeneutics
Scripture
Interpretation of HS,L23,III
Tongues
Isaac GN,L16-17; IS,L19-20,VI,A,3
Israel and Church LC,L6,II; IS,L12,III-V; WPT,L7-9
Jabez, Prayer of PBS,L3-4,I,C
Jacob GN,L18-19,24
James NTS,L19,I
Jerusalem AA,L4-6,III,B
BD2,L1-6; LOC,L1-24; LC,L16,II,B,III,A; HS,L7,I; HS,L10,II; AA,L4-6,II,D-G;
CP,L2; BC,L4,I; EV,L6-7,II; GN,L1,IX; GN,L5,IV; GN,L16-17,II; GN,L21-
Jesus Christ 23,IV; IS,L15; IS,L19-20,VI,A; LS,L7; LS,L8-11,III-IV; LM3,L1-3,III,A;
NTS,L18,VI,A; OTS,L3-4,J; OTS,L5,I; OTS,L15-15,XV,E; OTS,L17,VIII,D;
PM,L6,III; PBS,L1,III; LOM,L15-17,III; LOM,L20,II
John NTS,L6,I
John the Baptist LOC,L6
Joseph GN,L21-23; GN,L24,I,A,D-G; IS,L19-20 Appendix
Joshua LS,L16-18,IV,A; LM3,L9,III; OTS,L7,B-C
Joy NTS,L13,IV,A
Judas AA,L4-5,V; LOC,L21,VI
Jude NTS,L23,I
Judgment BD1,L22-24,IV
Judgment, Eternal BD2,L19-20,II; VC,L24
Judgment Seat of BD2,L19-20,II,A
Christ
Kingdom of God LC,L2; CP,L1,IV; LM3,L4,II-III; NTS,L1,IV,C
Kingdom of Heaven LC,L2,II; NTS,L1,IV,C
Lamb of God LOC,L7-8,I,B
Latter Rain WPT,L3-4,IV; WPT,L19,I
Laying on of Hands WPT,L20,I
Law, The OTS,L6,D; LOC,L13,III-IV; LOM,L15-17; LOM,L20
Law, Natural TS,L5,III
Leadership LS,L1-24; LOM,L12-13,II,D,5; BGW,L2
Leadership CP,L2,III; CP,L7; CP,L21-22; LS,L16-18; PM,L1-2,IV,F; PM,L21; LOM,L3-
Development 4,V
Leadership BC,L5-6; LS,L1-4,II,B,10; LS,L19-21
Qualifications
Library See: Books
Light LOC,L16,II,B
Listening BC,L14-15,II; LS,L21,III,H; PBS,L5,I,D; SR,L5-7,VIII,B; SC,L13
Lord’s Prayer PBS,L3-4,I,A

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 Lot GN,L15,IV-V
Love BC,L17,II,A,2; EV,L8; FI,L5; NTS,L15,V,A; SR,L4,III See also: First Love
Luke AA,L1,III; AA,L4-6,II,A-B; NTS,L5,I
Lying LOM,L15-17,II,H
Manna IS,L19-20,VI,B; PBS,L9,IV; LOC,L16,II,A; LOM,III,A
Mark, John AA,L19,V; LS,L16-18,III,C,2; NTS,L4,I
DS,L15; FI,L3-10; FI,L21,III; SR,L9-10,V; SR,L11-12,V See also:
Marriage
Weddings
Mary LOC,L3-4,VII
Matthew NTS,L3,I
Meditation PBS,L5,I,C
Melchizedek GN,L13-14,VII,B
Membership DS,L18; LC,L10,II; WPT,L8,IV
Mentoring BGW,L12 See also: Discipleship
Millennium BD2,L21-24,IV
Ministries See: Body Ministry
Ministry Discovery DS,L21; LM1,L7-11
Ministry Preparation GN,21-23,II; LM1,L7-11,III,E
Miracles HS,L21-22,I,IV-V; LOC,L14; LOM,L9,I
Mission of Church BD2,L14-18,IX; LC,L13
Mission Statement VV,L13-14,II
Mistakes, Common CP,L19-20
Money LM3,L5 See also: Financial Management
Morality SR,L8; SR,L11-12;III; LOM,L15-17,II,F
Moses LOM,1-24, LOC,L13
CT,L3,II,B; EV,L2; LS,L1-4,II,B,9; LS,L15,III-IV; LM3,L1-3,II; PM,L4,II-III;
Motive(s), Motivation
BGW,L10
Murder LOM,L15-17,II,E
Name of Jesus MPN,L5,IV; AA,L2-3,III,D; NTS,L7,VI,C
Names of God PBS,L3-4,I,B; LOC,L16; LOM,L5-6,III; LOM,L15-17,II,B
Nazirite Vow LOC,L6,IX
New Birth See: Regeneration
Nimrod GN,L12,II
Noah GN,L10
Obedience LOM,L23,II; VC,L3-4
Offence PM,L9,II-III
Old Age FI,L22,I-IV
Old Covenant WPT,L7
Organization LM2,L4
Outlining HO,L13; SC,L7
Papacy WPT,L14,I,B
Parables IS,L21; LOC,L18-19
Parenting FI,L11-18; FI,L9,VIII; FI,L19-20,VI
Passover LOM,L10,IV-VI
Pastor(s) LC,L23,I; HO,L3-4; PM,L1-24. LOC,L10,IV See also: Senior Pastor,
Shepherd
Pattern LC,L7
Paul AA,L13-24; CP,L3; LM3,L1-3,III,B; NTS,L8,I; VV,L9-11,III
Pentecost AA,L7-8,II,A; LOM,L14,II
Perfection BD1,L19-21,I,F
Performance BGW,L11
Persecution WPT,L12,I
Peter NTS,L20,I

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 LOC,L1,IV,E; LOC,L15,II,C; LOC,L17; LOC,L18-19,IV; LOC,L21,I,A;
Pharisees
LOC,L22,V
Philip AA,L13,III
Plagues of Egypt LOM,L9
Power, Politics BGW,L7
Praise WPT,L22,VI See: Worship
Prayer AA,L2-3,III,B; AA,L4-5,V,D; DS,L8; NTS,L7,VI,D; PBS,L1-8 See also:
Jabez
Prayer Journal PBS,L5,B
Prayer List PBS,L5,I,A
Preaching HO,L1-18
Premarital Counseling PM,L16
Preparation LS,L16-18
Presence of God LOM,L19
Present Truth WPT,L1-2
Pride BC,L17,II,A,2-3; FI,L8,III,D; LS,L22-23,I
Priesthood LOM,L20,II,B; WPT,L22,VI
Priorities LM2,L2-3,VII; LM3,L4,I,B,2; PM,L7,II,A
Promotion LM3,L9
Prophecy LC, L21,II-III; HS,L19-20; IS,L23; LOC,L20; WPT,L20,I,E-F
Prophecy, Judging of HS,L20
LC,L21; HS,L19,III,C; IS,L23; OTS,L11-12,H,1; OTS,L17,I-IV; LOC,L10,V;
Prophet(s)
LOC.L20
Prosperity See: Abundance
Purity CT,L5; PM,L1-2,IV,H; SR,L8
Purpose See: Destiny
Purpose of God LC,L1; CP,L1,II; EV,L6-7,III; LM1,L2-3; LM3,L4; WPT,L6
Putting Off/Putting On BC,L19,III,A
Rapture BD2,L21-24,V
Reaping/Sowing See: Sowing/Reaping
Rebellion SR,L3,V
Reconciliation FI,L21,VIII-X
BD1,L19-21,VI; L22-24,VII; BD2,L1-6,IV-VIII; DS,L1,II; GN,L7,V;
Redemption
NTS,L8,VI; OTS,L9,F-G
Reformation, The WPT,L17
Regeneration BD1,L19-21,VI,VII; BD2,L10-13,VIII
Rejection LOC,L21
Relationships CP,L15; BC,L7-9,II,D; SR,L1-12 See also: Roles/Relationships
Relevancy CT,L7
Remarriage See: Divorce/Remarriage
Remnant WPT,L15
Renewing the Mind DS,L10
Repentance DS,L2; MPN,L2; OTS,L21-22,V,E,4; VC,L5-9
Respect CP,L18; FI,L12,I; LOM,L15-17,II,B&D
Responsibility, BC,L7-9,V; BC,L19, Appendix
Personal
Reputation LM3,L10
Restitution VC,L5-9,II,E,7; WPT,L16,I-II See also: Restoration
Restoration LS,L22-23,VIII; LOC,L14,III; WPT,L3-4 See also: Restoration of Church
Restoration of Church AA,L9-10,IV; WPT,L3-4,IV; WPT,L16 See also: Restoration
Revival WPT,L3-4; WPT,L5
Rewards VC,L24,IV
Rock LOM,L12-13,III,C
Roles/Relationships SR,L1-12; FI,L4 See also: Relationships

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 Romance SR,L9-10
Resurrection BD2,L1-6,IX; LOC,L16,II,E; LOC,L24,I-III
Sabbath LOC,L15; LOM,L15-17,II,C
Sacrifices, Spiritual WPT,L22,VI
Sadducees LOC,L1,IV,F; LOC,L17; LOC,L21,I,A; LOC,L22,V
Salt GN,L15,V,A
Salvation DS,L1; MPN,L4; NTS,L8,VI,B; OTS,L17,VIII,A; LOC,L14,III
Samuel OTS,L10,C-D
Satan, Devil BD1,L15-18;L6,II; GN,L6-7; OTS,L15-16,VIII
Saul OTS,L10,I,1
Seal of the Spirit HS,L5,II,F
Second Coming of BD2,L1-6,XI; BD2,L21-24,VI-IX; VC,L24,II
Christ
GN,L7; GN,L8,III,B; GN,L12,I,B; GN,L20,II; IS,L9,III,A; OTS,L3-4,H;
Seed of the Woman
OTS,L5,H; OTS,L6,E
Self-denial VC,L2,I,D; VC,L5-9,II,D,2
Self-image VC,L10-12,Appendix; BGW,L1; TS,L3-4,III,C
Self-love See: Pride
Senior Pastor PM,L1-2, Appendix See also Pastor(s)
Servant Heart DS,L19; CT,L5,II
Servanthood LC,17,I; LS,L8-11; LM1,L7-11,III,E; NTS,L4,V; LOC,L10,I; BGW,L3
Sex FI,L9; FI,L19-20,II; OTS,L15-16,XVI,C,4; LOM,L15-17,II,F
Sex Education FI,L9,VIII
Sin BD1,L1-6; BC,L17, Appendix
Sinlessness of Christ BD2,L1-6,IV,C
Shadows See: Typology
Sheep LC,L23,I,A; PM,L1-2,II,A; PM,L1-2,Appendix 4
Shepherd(s) PM,L1-2,I-IV; PM,L1-2,Appendix 2-3; LOC,L16,II,D See also: Pastor
Silence PBS,L7,I
Small Group Ministry See: Cell Groups
Sodom/Gomorrah GN,L15,III
Solomon OTS,L11-12,B,1; OTS,L11-12,C,2
Sowing/Reaping BC,L7-9,VI; GN,L18-19,II,B; LM2,L9-10,II,C
Speaking in Tongues See: Tongues
Spirit of God See: Holy Spirit
State See: Civil Authority, Church and State
Stealing LOM,L15-17,II,G
Stephen AA,L12
Stewardship DS,L20; LM2,L1; PM,L7,I; VC,L24,II,C,3
Strategy(ies) VV,L13-14,VI
Study PM,L8
Submission DS,L14,IV; SR,L3,IV
Suffering NTS,L20,IV; OTS,L15-16,XIV; VC,L21-23
Support Ministry GN,21-23,III
Tabernacle of David WPT,L22,VI
Teacher(s) LC,L23,II; LOC,L10,III
Teaching BD1, L1-2
Team Ministry, Work PM,L21; VV,L17; BGW,L16
Television FI,L15,III,I
Temple of God BD2,L14-18,VII,A; LC,L9
BD1,L19-21;III; L22-24,VI; DS,L12; GN,L6,I-II; LS,L22-23,I; NTS,L19,V,C;
Temptation
LOC,L7-8,II;
Ten Commandments LOM,L15-17
Testing LS,L16-18,V; LOM,L12-13,I See also: Trials

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 Testimony, Personal EV,L5,I
Thought Life VC,L10-12,V,E
Time Management LM2,L5-6; PM,L7,I,B; PM,L7,II-IV; BGW,L21-22; TS,L3-4,III,E
Timothy AA,L20,II; NTS,L16,I
Tithing DS,L20; LC,L12; BC,L7-9,II,E See also: Giving
Titus NTS,L17,I
Tongue, The NTS,L19,V,E; PM,L9,III,B; PM,L11-12,II,B,2, VC,L10-12,V,D; VC,L18-20
Tongues, the Evidence
HS,L10-11,IV; HS,L12; MPN,L7,VII-VIII; AA,L7-8,II,C,3; IS,L8,I,B;
PBS,L5,I,E; VC,L14,II
Tongues, the Gift HS,L12,I,D; HS,L23,II
Tongues, the Ministry HS,L12,I,D
Tradition(s) LC,L7,II,A,2; LOC,L15
Transition LOM,L23
Translations See: Bible Versions
Trend(s) CT,L6,I
Trials See: Testing
Tribulation, The BD2,L21-24,IV
Trinity BD1, L9-14,VII-IX
Truth TS,L3-4,III,B
Typology IS,L19-20; WPT,L7
Unity LC,L3-4,V,A; LC,L16,III,D; AA,L4-6,V,C; WPT,L21,V
Unpardonable Sin See: Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
Vacation, Family PM,L24,Appendix
Values VV,L13-14,V; VV,L18-24; TS,L3-4,III,F
Versions See: Bible Versions
Vine LOC,L16,II,G
Vision VV,L1-17; BGW,L4
Vision Statement VV,L13-14,III
Visitation WPT,L5 See: Hospital Visitation
Water Baptism DS,L5; MPN,L5-6; PM,L13; VC,L13
Weddings PM,L17 See also: Marriage
Widows NTS,L16,IV,C
Will of God BC,L7-9,IV,A; LM1,L4-6,C; LM3,L1-3,I,D
Wind HS,L2,II,C; CT,L10-11,I-VII
Winds of Doctrine See: False Doctrine
Wine AA,L7-8,III,C,4
Wisemen, The LOC,L5,III; LOC,L5,VI
Witness(ing) MPN,L4; EV,L4,III; EV,L9,IV See also: Evangelism
Wives FI,L5,VI
BD1, L1-2,V; L3-8; AA,L2-3,III,C; BC,L2b-3,III; BC,L18; DS,L9; HO,L3-
Word of God
4,II,B; NTS,L7,VI,A; PBS,L9,I See also: Bible
Word of Knowledge HS,L18
Word of Wisdom HS,L18
Work LM3,L1-12; BGW,L19 See also: Business
Works See: Good Works
World View TS,L1-2
Worship DS,L23; GN,L8,IV; WPT,L22,VI
Wrath of God BD2,L21-24,V,B,2; OTS,L23-24,IX,D
Writing VV,L12; VV,L15-16,VI
Zion IS,L9,III,B

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