CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL MINISTRY

GAP partners with Advance International, Leavell College at NOBTS, and others to offer a "Certificate of Biblical Ministry". In order to receive a certificate, individuals must complete and receive a passing grads in 8 twenty-hour classes. Tuition is $50USD/class and GAP provides scholarships when necessary. The school is held in Ongwediva, Namibia and hosted by Christian Baptist Church. During each trip, we teach two classes over a five day period. Our goal is to travel two times a year to continue the certificate program.

Certificate Courses

  1. Baptist Doctrine | This course is designed to provide a survey of Christian doctrines with an emphasis upon Baptist distinctives. The study consists of an examination of revelation, God, man, the person and work of Christ, the church, the Christian life, and the Christian hope.
  2. Discipling Church Members | The focus of this course is to familiarize students with the issues regarding discipleship as a function of the church. Methods will be surveyed, but the emphasis of the course is upon personal discipleship development.
  3. Evangelism | This course is designed to provide a study of the biblical basis of evangelism, church programs for evangelism, and personal witnessing.
  4. Homiletics* |  This course is designed to provide a study of the role of preaching and the preacher, the purposes and planning of sermons, and how to organize and deliver a sermon.
  5. Pastoral Leadership |  This course is designed to provide an intensive study of church leadership as taught in the Bible and then deals with many practical issues that will face church leaders.
  6. Introduction to New Testament Study | This course is designed to provide a survey of the New Testament. The study consists of a brief overview of each book, including pertinent geographical and historical information.
  7. Introduction to Old Testament Study | This course is designed to provide a survey of the Old Testament. The study consists of a brief overview of each book, including pertinent geographical and historical information.
  8. New Testament Book of the Bible | This course is designed to acquaint the student with pertinent background information and a verse-by-verse interpretation of selected NT books of the Bible.

*Old Testament Book of the Bible Course can be substituted for Homiletics.

upcoming opportunities

NOVEMBER 27TH-DECEMBER 7TH, 2023

The team of David Warren, Chris McLain, and Clay Carter plan to travel to Onwediva, Namibia to teach Introduction to OT, and the Book of Exodus. Two certificates will also be awarded to recent graduates!