Ironwood Institute of Ministry
Charting a Course for a Life of Ministry
BI 101 Doctrine of God I—this course will teach the excellency of the knowledge of God. Topics discussed will be the doctrine, process, and fruit of knowing God. An emphasis will be placed on how God reveals Himself to us and how the work of salvation enables us to know God. Time will be spent exploring how knowing God can affect our everyday life.
BI 201 Doctrine of God II—this course will teach the excellency of the person of God. Topics discussed will be the names and attributes of God. An intense study of the names and attributes of God will be discussed and coupled with a project to help the individual apply to his daily life the truth of who God is.
BI 202 Book of James—this class will be a textual and thematic study of James, emphasizing its relevance to modern church doctrine and practice.
BI 203 Doctrine of Ecclesiology—this course will be a historical yet practical overview of the church from Pentecost to the present, with a special emphasis on the development and growth of the local church in New Testament times. It will address the definition, purpose, organization, ministry, government, worship, and ordinances of the church.
BI 301 Doctrine of God III—this course will teach the response of man to the knowledge of God. Topics discussed will be the fear of God, the will of God, and the sovereignty of God. While a small portion of the class will be reserved for a study of these truths, a larger portion will be dedicated to projects which will focus on teaching the participant to live a life characterized by holiness and sincere trust in God.
BI 302 Biblical Stewardship—this class will examine one’s responsibility to be a steward of God’s gifts of time, resources, money, and talents. Principles of personal organization, discipline of time management, financial planning, budgeting, and use of personal talents will be addressed.
BI 303 Systematic Theology—this class will teach key doctrines of the Bible with emphasis placed on application to everyday life. Topics will include bibliology, theology, christology, pneumatology, angelology, anthropology, hamartiology, soteriology, and ecclesiology.
BI 304A Biblical Manhood—
this class will examine the biblical roles of men. It will have specific instruction in the areas of relationships, authority, purity, discernment, provision for family, and leadership in the home.BI 304B Biblical Womanhood—this class will examine the biblical roles of women. Specific instruction regarding responsibility in the areas of home and family, church, full-time ministry, and professional positions will be given. A wide variety of other related topics will be covered to include modesty, discretion, relationships, hospitality, child training, and serving God in the home.
CP 101 Computer Applications—this class will help one effectively use technology in the ministry. In addition to proper keyboarding instruction, practical projects in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and FrontPage will be given to help applicants learn the benefits of computer applications in order to communicate and be more productive.
EN 101 Principles of Communication I—
this class will be hands-on, designed to build skill and confidence in all areas of written communication, including business writing and personal writing. Lectures will also include the importance of grammar and critical thinking skills.ME 101, 201, 301 Ministry Experience Class—
these classes will use the hands-on service experience to teach character, responsibility, maturity, consistency, and vocational skills. Learning will be accomplished through the practical experience of service. The service will be the curriculum.MI 101 Philosophy of Ministry—
focusing on how to develop a biblical philosophy of ministry, this course will address the reasons behind everyday actions, using the camp ministry as a practical example of a biblical philosophy of ministry. Topics will include balance, separation, unity, edification, evangelism, worship, operational and program philosophy, service, work, play, family, priorities, and an emphasis on what it means to glorify God.MI 102, 202, 301 Principles of Youth Work—these classes will use the Youth Leaders Retreat as a springboard to analyze the needs and requirements of today’s youth worker. Topics will include youth philosophy, dealing with today’s youth, working with volunteers, working with parents, youth issues, resources, games, philosophy of children’s ministry, operating a nursery, activity planning, and building a youth group spiritually and numerically.
MI 103 Principles of Leadership—
in-depth study will be given to the biblical models of leadership seen through the life of Christ and others in Scripture. The emphasis will be practical in its approach to organization, management, and leadership in the local church and Christian ministries. The course will include a study and application of leadership styles, principles, and skills and will explore and develop necessary biblical relationships inherent in leading and following, whether in the home, church, or work place.MI 201 Counseling—
using camps that emphasize counseling as a springboard for practical counseling in the ministry, individuals will be taught a biblical concept of counseling based upon the complete sufficiency of Scripture.SP 101 Principles of Communication II—
this course will be a survey of the basic principles of speech with an emphasis on the principles of contemporary verbal and non-verbal (use of expression) communication. Topics will include audio-visual techniques, storytelling, drama, persuasion, public speaking, oral reading, and pulpit speech (as applicable).Apprenticeship Project—this course will be designed specifically for each third-year student. A project will be crafted that takes one to four months to prepare and three to seven days to accomplish. Evaluations will take place twice (once during and once at the end of the apprenticeship project). The apprenticeship project will be designed to test, stretch, and challenge each individual to use all that he has learned.
