Courses
Each student will be carefully paired with an experienced mentor.
Students will meet monthly with their mentor and focus on program specific topics.
DISCIPLESHIP YEAR COURSES
Spiritual Disciplines for Spiritual Formation
This course is designed to overview what spiritual disciplines are and why they are important in our lives. This course will examine several personal and corporate spiritual disciplines. Students will learn how to effectively apply these spiritual disciplines in their own lives.
People Skills that Lead
This course examines the people and leadership skills necessary for servant leadership. Students will look at the life of Jesus as the example for how to interact with others. Students will gain the tools for effective communication, conflict resolution, inspiring others, along with other important people skills.
Biblical Foundation
This course is a skills class where the student will learn to study, understand, and apply Scripture. Students will get an overview of the Bible, Hermeneutics, Orthodoxy, and Orthopraxy.
Relationships that Foster Health
This course is designed to establish a firm foundation for the most important relationships in our lives. Students will examine the best relationship practices in the workplace, marriage, parenting, finances, mentorship, and other vital relationships.
Practical Ministry
This course is designed to give the students the practical skills necessary for ministry leadership at any level. Students will take a deeper look into church growth, how your specific spiritual gifts fit into the local church, and how to effectively evangelize.
MINISTRY LEADERSHIP YEAR COURSES
Biblical Instruction
This course is a skills class where the student will gain a deeper understanding of scripture and how to interpret scriptures effectively. Students will get an in-depth walk thru of the entire Bible, Hermeneutics, Doctrine, and Apologetics.
Homiletics
This course is designed to equip students to understand the basics of homiletics. Student will learn how to properly prepare a lesson or sermon on the Word of God and how to deliver that sermon with excellence. This course will include opportunities to prepare and deliver biblical lessons and/or sermons throughout the year.
Biblical Counseling
This course will train students in the theology of biblical counseling, practical considerations of biblical counseling, as well as specific training for counseling on marriage, grief, gender issues, and other topics that are frequently discussed in counseling settings.
Biblical Leadership
This course will train students in the theology of leadership, the skills necessary to lead others in team settings, and how to step out in your specific leadership skills to impact the Kingdom of God.
Specializations
Through discussion with the RSM Director and a uniquely chosen mentor, each student will choose a ministry focus in which to gain practical skills. Specializations include Pastoral, Music, Discipleship, and Missions/Outreach. Each specialization includes carefully chosen, hands-on, activities that will provide experience in each given ministry focus.