New Life Institute of Leadership
Paul Urban
Director
Program Description
Our leadership program is a two-year program of instruction for members of New Life or other area churches who desire to be equipped to serve the church in various leadership roles. At the end of the program, each student will have learned practical skills in relating with and leading others and in studying the Bible and will have a solid understanding of the content of the Bible and the core doctrines of Scripture.
One course is taught each trimester, and each class meets on Tuesday evenings from 7-10 p.m. in the chapel. We encourage everyone to complete the entire program, but you are welcome to take individual courses.
A Leadership Training Certificate is awarded on the completion of the first year (90 hours of instruction).
A Ministry Training Certificate is awarded on the completion of the second year (180 hours of instruction).
Our primary instructor is Paul Urban. Other instructors are David K. Bernard, Rodney Shaw, Johnny Celey, and Greg Starks.
Our Spring 2010 class will be New Testament Survey. Please click on the class link below for more information.
Year One
- Servant Leadership One (Fall 2008)
- Description: Principles of servant leadership, with emphasis on facilitating church growth
- Texts: Warren Wiersbe, On Being a Servant of God; David Bernard, Growing a Church
- Handouts: David Bernard, "Leadership Principles" and "Praying with Seekers"
- Caring For Others (Fall 2009)
- Description: Principles of servant leadership, with emphasis on guiding and helping people
- Texts: John Maxwell, Be a People Person; Gary Collins, How to Be a People Helper
- Handouts: David Bernard, "Management Principles," "Time Management," and "Counseling Resources"
- Apostolic Doctrines (Spring 2009)
- Description:The biblical doctrines of God, angels, humans, Jesus Christ, salvation, holiness, the church, spiritual gifts, and the last things
- Texts: J. L. Hall and David Bernard, eds., Doctrines of the Bible; David Bernard, Spiritual Gifts
- Handouts: David Bernard, "Principles of Holiness"
Year Two
- Bible Introduction & Interpretation (Fall 2009)
- Description: The inspiration, authority, canon, and text of Scripture; principles of interpreting the Bible (hermeneutics)
- Texts: David Bernard, God's Infallible Word and Understanding God's Word
- Handouts: David Bernard, "Tools for Study"
- Old Testament Survey (Winter 2010)
- Description: The background, context, authorship, theme, and basic message of each of the 39 books of the Old Testament
- Texts: Gordan D. Fee & Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible Book by Book
- Handouts: David Bernard, "Old Testament Books"
- New Testament Survey (Spring 2010)
- Description: The background, context, authorship, theme, and basic message of each of the 27 books of the New Testament
- Texts: Paul N. Benware, Survey of the New Testament
- Handouts: David Bernard, "New Testament Books," and "Life of Jesus"
Registration & Tuition
Tuition is $95 per course, including textbooks and handouts, payable at the first class. For an additional $10, tuition may be paid in three monthly installments of $35.
Students are encouraged to pre-register for a discount of $5. You can print the registration form and fill it out and return it to to Paul Urban or mail it to New Life Church. Registration forms are also available in the church foyer.
If you do not pre-register, please bring the registration form with you to the first class.
Eligibility
Students must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Exceptions can be made for high school students who have good standing in school and have completed a ministry preparation class.
All students must be faithful in attendance to a church and have the recommendation of their pastor.
If you have any questions, email us at nlinstitute@newlifeupc.org.
