Biblical Training for Life and Leadership
Rock School of Ministry is a one to two year ministry training program. We follow a uniquely formatted 5-I method of practical training to equip Christians for a lifetime of effective Kingdom work.
We believe that the Bible teaches that all Christians are called to ministry and that the pathway to healthy leadership is discipleship.
So who should apply to RSM?
√ Men and Women
√ Ages 17 and up
√ All educational backgrounds
√ Aspiring Pastors
√ Ministry Leaders
√ Christians in the secular workforce
√ Stay-at-home-moms
√ Anyone who calls Jesus Christ their Lord, has been baptized, and desires to grow in their God-given calling!
Why choose RSM?
Discipleship Certificate (Year 1)
√ Skills to live a spiritually disciplined life
√ Deeper knowledge and understanding of the Bible and how to interpret the Bible effectively
√ Ability to grow healthy family, ministry, leadership, and work relationships
√ Understand how to lead people effectively
√ Real life ministry experience
√ Understand how you were uniquely made and use those gifts for evangelism
√ Experience biblical discipleship through one-to-one mentorship
Ministry Leadership Certificate (Year 2)
√ Gain all skills associated with the Discipleship Certificate
√ Learn the overarching story of the Bible
√ Prepare and present an effective biblical message in a variety of environments
√ Understand how to approach and implement biblical counseling
√ Skilled in ministry leadership in your desired field
√ Lead and manage teams effectively
√ Understand the administrative and daily work of church ministry
√ Experience skills based mentorship with tailored ministry shadowing
Rock School of Ministry Partnership with New England Bible College and Seminary
In partnership with New England Bible College and Seminary
RSM Discipleship Graduates (Year 1) will receive 9-12 credits to transfer to NEBCS
RSM Ministry Leadership Graduates (Year 2) will receive 18-24 credits to transfer to NEBCS
What is the 5-I method?
INTERCEDE
Just as Jesus went away to the lonely places with God, you will gain the tools to build a firm spiritual foundation in your own life. Our first and most important call as ministers is to love the Lord with all of our heart, mind, and strength. Our goal is to instill spiritual disciplines in your life that will set you up for success in your personal Christian walk.
INVITE
We see in scripture that Jesus extended an invitation to those he wanted to become leaders. The leadership that Jesus calls us into is so different from what we see in the world.
Our goal is to prepare you to lead like Jesus and to invite you into a lifetime of leading by following after Jesus.
INVEST
Jesus took the time to be with His disciples and to invest in them. Life boils down to our relationships - first our relationship with God and then relationships with others. Our goal is that you will be able to invest in these relationships in a God-honoring and life-giving way.
INSTRUCT
In order to share the gospel, we need to build a foundation of understanding the Word of God. Our goal is that you will gain a broad biblical knowledge in order to teach, preach, and live by His Truth.
INSPIRE
We want you to use your god-given gifts to serve others. Through practical training, you will be inspired in your personal call to ministry. You will gain the confidence required to lead others and evangelize the world.
FAQs
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Rock School of Ministry is a one to two year ministry training program. We follow a uniquely formatted 5-I method of practical training to equip Christians for a lifetime of effective Kingdom work.
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No. We are a ministry training certificate program geared towards practical application.
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NOW - August 21st, 2025
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Orientation is on August 24th, 2025 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Classes run from August 25th, 2025 - May 18th, 2026 from 5:30pm-8:15pm. Graduation is on May 28th, 2026.
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Rock School of Ministry is a one to two-year Ministry Training Program. Discipleship Year will set a firm foundation that we believe will prepare you to use your God-given gifts in day-to-day ministry. Ministry Leadership Year is for those who feel called to the pastoral or ministry leadership fields.
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The Rock Church - Bangor Campus
1195 Ohio Street
Bangor, ME 04401 -
Rock School of Ministry is designed for any Christian who wants to invest in the gifts God has given them to further His Kingdom in this current generation.
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Each night will begin with chapel. There will then be two, one-hour classes. Each lesson is designed to be a capstone lesson giving you the best biblical answer for that night’s topic. Come prepared to listen, take notes, interact with other students, and engage in practical applications.
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A student may be eligible for a refund only if the student formally withdraws on or before the listed Drop/Add date. A student is formally withdrawn only after submitting a completed withdrawal form to the Director of Rock School of Ministry.
Drop/Add date will be Thursday, September 11th 2025.