Introduction to the course and a video presentation by David K. Bernard about the vision of the United Pentecostal Church International.  

This introductory course provides catalog links to purchase all required courses, links to the courses after purchasing them, a tracking method to watch your progress and the link to print the transcript that is required by each district's board.

FREE - Click here to enroll in the Course Introduction and view the video presentation by David K. Bernard about the vision of the United Pentecostal Church International. 

Course Description:
Our understanding of the Bible is the foundation for everything we believe and practice. The principles and methods of scriptural interpretation that we choose, consciously or unconsciously, will significantly influence what we believe. Therefore, it is important for us to examine how we interpret the Bible and to justify the means that we employ.

This course affirms that the Bible is completely true and that God expects us to believe it and apply it to our lives today. Since we accept the authority of Scripture, we should base our principles of interpretation on Scripture.  We start with an understanding that the Bible is God’s Word, based on internal and external evidence. With this foundation, we look to the Bible itself for guidance as to how God expects us to understand it. 

Text Book Description: Understanding God’s Word by David K. Bernard

Understanding God's Word discusses the interpretation of Scripture, addressing questions such as the following: How can we interpret the Bible properly? Is there a distinctive Apostolic Pentecostal approach to reading Scripture? How should the Bible be used in preaching, teaching, and personal study? How do we apply the Bible's message to our lives?  

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Course Description:
Robin Johnston shares his expertise of the history of the United Pentecostal Church International and the early foundations of the Pentecostal and Oneness Pentecostal movements,  This video course and the book share the rich history of the People of the Name Jesus.

Some years ago, at a symposium on Oneness Pentecostalism held at Harvard University, an Eastern Orthodox scholar declared that the United Pentecostal Church had done a commendable job of preserving its history. He stated that it was unusual for such a young organization to have documented its history and beliefs so well. In response to critics of the movement, he urged Oneness Pentecostals not to betray their identity by conforming to other religious groups but rather to continue to proclaim their unique message. 

Text Book Description:United We Stand by Charles Clanton and Robin Johnston
Eighty years of history of the Oneness Pentecostal movement is portrayed in this Jubilee Edition. This is a must read for every Pentecostal and those interested in modern church history.  The product of painstaking, extensive research, it preserves important information that has become extremely difficult or even impossible to obtain otherwise. In short, it is indispensable for anyone who wishes to study our organizational development. -  from the Foreword of United We Stand by David K. Bernard.

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Course Description:
The New Birth attempts to present biblical truth in an understandable yet scholarly way, not from the viewpoint of denominational dogma but from the viewpoint of what the Bible itself says. Numerous biblical references have been included so that the student  can search these things out and come to his or her own conclusions. If the student approaches this subject with a prayerful, sincere, truth-seeking, studious attitude (rather than with a prejudiced or even a gullible mind), God will illuminate the truth of His Word as it relates to salvation. 

Text Book Description: The New Birth by David K. Bernard 
This book encourages all to receive the fullness of salvation that God has provided in Jesus Christ. The author presents biblical truth in an understandable yet scholarly way.

Topics included:  • Grace and Faith • The Gospel of Jesus Christ • Birth of Water and Spirit • Repentance
• Water Baptism • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit • Are There Exceptions?

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Course Description:
Chris Paris uses his expertise in biblical Hebrew to expand our understanding of various Hebrew words. In addition, he exegetes key passages of the text and provides fresh ideas on how to preach selected passages of Scripture from the Pentateuch. 

Text Book Description: Handbook of the Pentateuch by Chris Paris
While leading the reader down the familiar paths of these well-known books, Chris Paris invites us to consider a number of literary techniques, such as type scenes, employed by the author of the Pentateuch. Becoming aware of these techniques produces a fresh reading of the text—one that often leads to those “aha” moments that deepen our appreciation for the God behind the text. In addition, Paris insists that behind the complex and sometimes confusing laws outlined in this section of Scripture lies a gracious faith built on the twin principles of loving God and loving neighbor (From the Editor's Preface)

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Course Description:
James Littles presents a passionate appeal for believers to allow God to strengthen their walk through spiritual formation and disciplines.  Receiving the Spirit may be the end of their search for God, but it is only the beginning of their walk with God. When new believers begin to walk with God, they soon find that even though the Holy Spirit is in them, their human wills and freedom of choice are still intact.   Developing a relationship with God is of utmost importance. God speaks to us through His Word, and we speak to Him when we pray. A relationship is not likely to develop without communication.  Disciplining ourselves to worship God during the hard times shows that we trust Him and have faith in Him to work out the situations.  Also covered in the course is the discipline of forgiveness.  People who have been deeply hurt may feel that they will never be able to forgive their offenders.  Forgiveness is necessary for several reasons. Unforgiveness can turn into bitterness, which harms the person who was wronged, not the perpetrator. It can cause physical problems. It can make a person feel like a prisoner bound by the offense. 

Though it takes time and effort to follow these spiritual disciplines, those who do so will grow in grace.

Text Book Description:  Spiritual Disciplines: Essential Practices of the Christian Life  
Spiritual growth is a normal process for every spiritually healthy Christian believer. Though it takes time and effort to follow the spiritual disciplines outlined in this book, those who do so will grow in grace. Some of the disciplines included are: worship, prayer, fasting, giving, waiting, and contentment.

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Course Description:
Jesus was able to build the foundation of a church in such a short period of time that has now lasted nearly two thousand years. We will attempt to deconstruct every possible excuse that well-meaning but uninformed Christians have presented to exempt them from answering Christ’s command to make disciples. We will discover the cost of making disciples and realize that there is a great price to pay in answering Jesus’ call to “follow Me” (Luke 18:22).

We will take a close look at our own lives in an attempt to determine if we think a prospective disciple would find us worth following. We will also discover the Monday through Saturday disciple-making mentality that elevates Sunday to a whole new level. We will examine the question that was asked of Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” and discover that the answer to this question has significant implications for local, national, and worldwide social harmony. We will address great discrepancies between the soulwinning model and the disciple-making model and discover the vast difference in long-term impact.  

Text Book Description: Follow to Lead: Journey of a Disciple Maker by Stan O. Gleason
The author's intent is simply to bring the reader back to the original intent of Jesus’ command to go make disciples and to grasp a fuller range of the meaning of that command. I am suggesting that we have not yet fully discovered how to implement this critical command. Many of our well-meaning methods of evangelism have undoubtedly served the mission, but we have unwittingly masked the Master’s intended method and fallen short of the goal.  (From the Preface)

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Course Description:
Jeremy Painter and Jeffrey Brickle discuss the Epistles of Paul's in an open and candid conversation.  The two scholars give a brief overview of the life of Paul and some of his overarching theological concerns. They also discuss each of Paul’s letters in canonical order.

Text Book Description: Handbook of the Epistles of Paul by Jeremy Painter
Jeremy Painter’s insightful commentary takes the reader through an inductive study of the letters of Paul starting with Romans, I and II Corinthians, and followed by the rest of Paul’s writings to the churches in ancient Greece and Asia Minor, the Pastoral Epistles, and Philemon. The careful and well-researched notes will benefit ministers and saints alike.

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Course Description:  Jeremy Painter and Jeffrey Brickle discuss the General Epistles and the Book of Revelation in an open and candid conversation.  The two scholars give a brief overview of each book and address the time and culture when the book were written.  

Book Description:  The Handbook on the General Epistles and Revelation by Jeffrey Brickle and Jeremy Painter
The Handbook on the General Epistles and Revelation is part of the eight-volume Apostolic Handbook Series. In this volume, Jeremy Painter brings his creative pen and deep insight to Hebrews, James, Jude, and I & II Peter while Jeffrey Brickle deftly tackles the Epistles of John and the Book of Revelation. God still speaks through these books today, and if we tune our ears we can grasp His message.

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Course Description:
This course surveys the history of Christian doctrine from approximately AD 100 through the twentieth century. It generally follows chronological order and identifies the most significant events in church history, but the emphasis is on tracing doctrinal developments. 

This course will provide various perspectives on biblical issues and will aid in dialogue with people of different backgrounds. The student will see when, how, and why certain biblical doctrines were abandoned and certain unbiblical doctrines embraced, and will see how God has worked to restore and revive fundamental truths that were largely forgotten.

 It is important to remember that only the Bible is our authority for doctrine. We cannot establish spiritual truth by history, tradition, majority opinion, great leaders, or personal experiences, but only by the Word of God.

Text Book Description: A History of Christian Doctrine: Abridged in One Volume by David K. Bernard
The abridged A History of Christian Doctrine contains material from all three volumes of David K. Bernard’s comprehensive analysis of church history. Covering events from the first century ad through the end of the twentieth century, the reader will find out why certain biblical doctrines were abandoned, how certain unbiblical doctrines were embraced, and learn about the origins of many of the denominations that exist today.

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Course Description:
Jerry Jones, the author and instructor of this course, wrote in the Foreword of We Preach,  " I learned to preach by preaching... I did not always understand the whys for things that I just knew to be so. Rhythm, cadence, and gauging the emotional impact of sermon points in order to find the most effective way of presenting them, along with a hundred other important things, were all more intuition than training. It was the theory I was lacking.

Then I began to be asked to teach sessions on preaching to aspiring preachers. For five years I taught a semester-long class on preaching at Gateway College of Evangelism. I discovered that people weren’t really content to know that something is true just because I said it was. While they respected my experience, they wanted to know why it was so. I began to think about the mechanics of preaching. I wanted to discover why some things work and some don’t. I also began researching what other preachers had to say about this calling and craft."

Text Book Description:  We Preach by Jerry Jones
This book sets out to answer some fundamental questions regarding Apostolic preaching: What is preaching? Why do we preach? Is our preaching biblical? Is it still relevant today? Jerry Jones lays the theological groundwork for the basis of preaching, presents the case for the priority of preaching, and demonstrates the fundamental necessity of preaching in the church. Drawing from the extensive experience of a lifetime of preaching the gospel, the author distills the key elements of preaching into a book that preachers young and old will have a hard time putting down.

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Introduction to the course and a video presentation by David K. Bernard about the vision of the United Pentecostal Church International.   

This introductory course provides catalog links to purchase all required courses, links to the courses after purchasing them, a tracking method to watch your progress and the link to print the transcript that is required by each district's board.

FREE - Click here to enroll in the Course Introduction and view the video presentation by David K. Bernard about the vision of the United Pentecostal Church International. 

Course Description:
All individuals can learn to administer the office of their calling. A preacher may or may not be a gifted administrator, but he or she can achieve a baseline of essential administration. If one's ability to administer the responsibility is lower than that baseline and the preacher accepts this of himself or herself, that ministry will settle into mediocrity.  This is a learned behavior and no one can use the excuse "I'm just a poor administrator."  

Text Book Description:  The Details Matter by Carlton L. Coon Sr.
Administration is an essential component of every church. Pastors, ministers, and church leaders will benefit from this practical guide to understanding and managing administrative details such as church finances, policies, and staff.

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Course Description:
David Norris presents Eschatology from a Oneness Pentecostal perspective.  The text book's author and course instructor's purpose is present the topic of End Times in an easy to understand manner that clears up many misunderstandings or preconceived dogmas  in regard to: the things to come in the believer's life, the church's future and the fate of the world.  

Text Book Description:  Life, Death and the End of the World by David Norris
In accessible prose, the author defines an Apostolic view of future events, but also defines alternative views of the subject matter.  This is a thorough, readable exposition with emphasis on the major points.  Includes extensive footnotes and an exhaustive bibliography.  

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Course Description:
Robin Johnston shares his expertise of the history of the United Pentecostal Church International and the early foundations of the Pentecostal and Oneness Pentecostal movements,  This video course and the book share the rich history of the People of the Name Jesus.

Text Book Description: Howard A. Goss - A Pentecostal Life by Robin Johnston
Howard Goss was not only the founding general superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church, but was also a leading pioneer of the North American Pentecostal movement. Goss's passion for the restoration of the church to its apostolic roots illustrates the hunger in early Pentecostals to return to Pentecost. This book tells the story of what it means to live a Pentecostal life.

Course Description:
Jeremy Painter and Jeff Brickle discuss the Psalms and Wisdom Literature giving insights to essential meaning of the biblical text and its application to the Apostolic church today. The five books discussed in this course: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are sometimes classified as the “Poetic Books,” they can also be classified as the “Wisdom Literature.”   Painter, the author of this textbook points out, each of the 150 psalms could be thought of as “arising out of a search for, or celebration of, wisdom.”   

Text Book Description:   The Handbook of Psalms and Wisdom Literature by Jeremy Painter
Starting with his opening allegory on the often-difficult relationship between praise and pain, the author invites the reader to listen in on a life-changing conversation on the nature of wisdom—wisdom that is rooted in the fear of the Lord. From the pathos of Job’s struggle to the delight of true love played out across the pages of the Song of Solomon, this volume not only acquaints the reader with the surprisingly fresh voice of an ancient literary (and God-inspired) work, but does so in the context of a wide range of classic literature.

Perhaps the hallmark of excellent writing about the Bible is that it reminds the reader of the depth and timelessness of the biblical text. This book is a rare treat; not only will you have a better understanding of the wisdom genre, but it will also capture your heart. And lasting change happens when the head and the heart are engaged. If you only acquire a small fraction of this volume’s message, you will be miles down the road toward wisdom. You will flourish like “a tree planted by the rivers of water."  (From the Editors' Preface)

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Course Description:
One of the distinctives of the Pentecostal movement is its emphasis on the supernatural gifts of the Spirit at work in the church today. In the latter half of the twentieth century, many people from every denomination embraced these gifts, giving rise to the charismatic movement and then to the “third wave” (evangelicals who do not identify themselves as Pentecostals or charismatics but who advocate signs and wonders). Diverse theories and practices, including some misuse and abuse, have accompanied this renewal of spiritual gifts.

In this course Daniel Segraves presents a biblical theology of the supernatural gifts of I Corinthians for all who embrace the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit. Using Scripture as our authority, we will attempt to define the spiritual gifts, investigate their nature, and discuss their proper function and use. 

Text Book Description: Spiritual Gifts by David K. Bernard

The apostle Paul was emphatic that the New Testament church be familiar with and actively exercise the gifts of the Spirit. This new six-session small group resource will educate and motivate believers to do just that.

Combining scriptural analysis with contemporary examples, David K. Bernard describes the supernatural spiritual gifts of revelation, power, and utterance that God has granted His church. He draws from numerous personal experiences in church planting and overseas missions on five continents, as well as years of biblical study, to paint a vivid portrait of the spiritual gifts of I Corinthians 12. Bernard explains, 'Every Spirit-filled person can potentially exercise any of the spiritual gifts as God wills and enables, and God intends for them to operate within every local body of believers.' He challenges, 'Let us allow God's Spirit to flow through us, and let us exercise simple faith to receive God's miraculous gifts.' You will be both enlightened and inspired as you read biblical and modern accounts of the gifts of the Spirit.

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Descripción del curso:
Desarrollando una relación con Dios es de suma importancia. Dios nos habla a través de su Palabra, y nosotros le hablamos por medio de la oración. No es probable que se desarrolle una relación sin comunicación. Disciplinarnos para adorar a Dios durante los tiempos difíciles demuestra que confiamos en Él y tenemos fe en Él para resolver las situaciones. También en este curso se cubre la disciplina del perdón. Las personas que han sido profundamente heridas se pueden sentir que nunca podrán perdonar a sus ofensores. El perdón es necesario por varias razones. La falta de perdón puede convertirse en amargura, lo que perjudica a la persona que fue perjudicada, no al perpetrador. Puede causar problemas físicos. Puede hacer que una persona se sienta como un prisionero atado por la ofensa.

Aunque toma tiempo y esfuerzo para seguir estas disciplinas espirituales, aquellos que lo hagan crecerán en gracia.

Descripción del libro de texto: Disciplinas Espirituales
El crecimiento espiritual es un proceso normal para cada creyente cristiano espiritualmente sano. Este proceso de crecimiento espiritual gradualmente lleva a un creyente a la madurez plena espiritual en Cristo. Aunque es la obra de Dios que nos redime, debemos esforzarnos para honrar Su obra redentora en nuestras vidas. Algunas de las disciplinas incluidas en el libro son: la adoración, la oración, el ayuno, la generosidad, el esperar, y el estar satisfechos.

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Descripción del curso:

¡Bienvenidos al mundo de los Evangelios! Los invito a un viaje emocionante, que transforma la vida. En este viaje exploraremos cuatro relatos fascinantes que atestiguan de una sola dimensión central: Jesús de Nazaret, el Hijo de Dios, la encarnación del Dios del antiguo Israel, "Dios con nosotros" (Mateo 1:23). En el camino nos encontraremos con muchos personajes extraños, descubriremos lugares exóticos, y probaremos una cocina extraña. Nuestro viaje a lo largo de las carreteras polvorientas de la Palestina del primer siglo requerirá una imaginación viva y el compromiso total de nuestros sentidos. (Tomado del prefacio del autor del Manual de los Evangelios).

Descripción del libro de texto: Manual de los Evangelios por Jeffrey Brickle.

El autor nos lleva en un viaje de múltiples expediciones a lo largo del mundo antiguo mediterráneo y nos presenta a un elenco de personajes que contribuyeron a la preservación de la historia de Jesús. Aunque el tono es conversacional, la escolaridad de la conversación es sólida.

Descripción del curso:  
Existe una necesidad genuina para un estudio completo y una explicación exhaustiva de las verdades bíblicas fundamentales que apreciamos, y esta serie está diseñada para ayudar a cumplir esa necesidad. Este curso trata con una discusión completa de la Deidad. Afirma la unicidad de Dios y la deidad absoluta de Jesucristo.

El objetivo no es simplemente enseñar el dogma de una denominación, sino enseñar la Palabra de Dios. Espero que cada persona estudie el material en oración, comparando los puntos de vista expresados con la Biblia. Muchas referencias de las Escrituras se dan en el libro para ayudar al lector en su búsqueda de la verdad bíblica.

Descripción del libro de texto: La Unicidad De Dios por David K. Bernard.  
La revelación bíblica del único Dios verdadero, incluyendo la identidad de Jesucristo como Dios manifestado en carne, es el fundamento de la fe cristiana. La Unicidad de Dios es una exposición completa y bíblica de la unicidad de Dios y la deidad de Jesucristo, con respuestas a las objeciones y explicaciones de pasajes difíciles de las Escrituras. El tratamiento del autor de la unicidad de Dios es simple, pero las verdades son profundas, académicas y no tienen precio.

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Descripción del curso:  
Chris Paris utiliza su conocimiento en el hebreo bíblico para ampliar nuestra comprensión de varias palabras hebreas. Además, él exégeta pasajes claves del texto y proporciona ideas nuevas de cómo predicar pasajes seleccionados de las Escrituras del Pentateuco.

Descripción del libro de texto: Manual del Pentateuco por Chris Paris.

Mientras que conduce al lector por los caminos familiares de estos libros conocidos, Chris Paris nos invita a considerar un número de técnicas literarias, cómo las escenas típicas, empleadas por el autor del Pentateuco. Tomar conciencia de estas técnicas produce una lectura fresca del texto—que a menudo conduce a esos momentos de descubrimiento que profundizan nuestro aprecio por el Dios detrás del texto. Además, Paris insiste en que detrás de las leyes complejas y a veces confusas esbozadas en esta sección de la Escritura existe una fe y gracia basada en los principios gemelos de amar a Dios y al prójimo (Tomado del Prefacio del Editor).

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Descripción del curso:
Este curso presenta la predicación desde la perspectiva humana, hábilmente introduce el tema con comentarios sólidos y luego lo ilumina con las experiencias y la sabiduría acumulada de quienes han vivido la vida del predicador.

Descripción del libro de texto: Predicas De La Vida por Jonathan McClintock.
Con entrevistas con predicadores como Tom Foster, Stan Gleason, T.F. Tenney, Claudette Walker, Raymond Woodward y muchos más, el autor "presenta la predicación desde la perspectiva humana basada en entrevistas con algunos de los predicadores destacados de nuestros días. El autor presenta hábilmente el tema con comentarios sólidos y luego lo ilumina con las experiencias y la sabiduría acumulada de aquellos que han vivido la vida del predicador. Es como si pudiera viajar por el país y pasar tiempo con algunos de los mejores predicadores del mundo de la Unicidad y aprender de ellos los fundamentos de la parte más importante de tu ministerio." (Tomado del prólogo por Jerry Jones).

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La introducción al curso y una presentación en video de Errin Bryant interpretando la presentación de David K. Bernard sobre la visión de la Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Internacional (UPCI).

Este curso introductorio proporciona enlaces de catálogo para comprar todos los cursos requeridos, enlaces a los cursos después de comprarlos, un método de seguimiento para ver su progreso y el enlace para imprimir la transcripción que requiere la junta de cada distrito.

Descripción del curso:  
Chris Paris utiliza su conocimiento en el hebreo bíblico para ampliar nuestra comprensión de varias palabras hebreas. Además, él exégeta pasajes claves del texto y proporciona ideas nuevas de cómo predicar pasajes seleccionados de las Escrituras de los Libros Históricos. 

Descripción del libro de texto: Manual de los Libros Históricos por Chris Paris.

Descripción del curso:

Jerry Jones, el autor e instructor de este curso, escribió en el Prólogo de Nosotros Predicamos: "Aprendí a predicar predicando ... No siempre entendí los por qué de las cosas que sabía que eran así. El ritmo, la cadencia, y el evaluar el impacto emocional de los puntos de un sermón para encontrar la manera más efectiva de presentarlos, junto con otras cien cosas importantes, fue todo más intuición que entrenamiento. Era la teoría que me faltaba.

Luego comenzaron a pedirme que enseñara sesiones sobre la predicación a los predicadores aspirantes. Durante cinco años enseñé una clase de semestre sobre la predicación en el colegio Gateway de Evangelismo. Descubrí que la gente no estaba realmente contenta de saber que algo era verdad solo porque dije que lo era. Aunque respetaban mi experiencia, querían saber por qué era así. Comencé a pensar en la mecánica de la predicación. Quería descubrir por qué algunas cosas funcionan y otras no. También comencé a investigar lo que otros predicadores tenían que decir acerca de este llamado y oficio."

Descripción del libro de texto: Nosotros Predicamos por Jerry Jones
Este libro propone responder algunas preguntas fundamentales con respeto a la predicación apostólica: ¿Qué es la predicación? ¿Por qué predicamos? ¿Es nuestra predicación bíblica? ¿Aún es relevante hoy en día? Jerry Jones provee las bases teológicas para la predicación, presenta los argumentos a favor de la prioridad de la predicación, y demuestra la necesidad fundamental para la predicación en la iglesia. Basándose en la experiencia amplia de toda una vida de predicar el evangelio, el autor condensa los elementos principales de la predicación en un libro que los predicadores jóvenes y mayores tendrán dificultades para dejar al lado. 

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Descripción del curso:
Este curso analiza la historia de la doctrina cristiana desde aproximadamente el 100 dC hasta el siglo XX. Generalmente sigue un orden cronológico e identifica los eventos más significativos en la historia de la iglesia, pero el énfasis está en rastrear los desarrollos doctrinales.

Este curso proporcionará varias perspectivas sobre temas bíblicos y ayudará en el diálogo con personas de diferentes puntos de vista. El estudiante verá cuándo, cómo y por qué se abandonaron ciertas doctrinas bíblicas y se aceptaron ciertas doctrinas no bíblicas, y verá cómo Dios ha obrado para restaurar y revivir verdades fundamentales que en gran parte fueron olvidadas.

Es importante recordar que solo la Biblia es nuestra autoridad para la doctrina. No podemos establecer la verdad espiritual por medio de la historia, la tradición, la opinión mayoritaria, los grandes líderes o las experiencias personales, sino solo por la Palabra de Dios.

Descripción del libro de texto: Una Historia de Doctrina Cristiana por David K. Bernard

El libro: Una Historia de Doctrina Cristiana abreviada en un volumen contiene material de los tres volúmenes del análisis exhaustivo de David K. Bernard de la historia de la iglesia. Cubriendo eventos desde el primer siglo hasta fines del siglo veinte, el lector descubrirá por qué se abandonaron ciertas doctrinas bíblicas, cómo se abrazaron ciertas doctrinas no bíblicas y aprenderá sobre los orígenes de muchas de las denominaciones que existen en la actualidad.

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Descripción del libro de texto: YO SOY: Una Teología Pentecostal Unicitaria por David S. Norris
El autor cita a cientos de trabajos académicos para formar un tipo particular de argumento. Rechazando una lectura triunfalista de la historia de la iglesia, él argumenta que la iglesia del primer siglo tuvo una confesión cristológica muy específica, muy diferente de lo que la iglesia llegó a creer más tarde. Combinando métodos teológicos, bíblicos e históricos, David trabaja para demostrar que esta comprensión cristológica es bíblica, histórica y lógica.

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Descripción del curso:
David K. Bernard presenta el crecimiento de la iglesia desde una perspectiva apostólica de la Unicidad. Casi todo el material sobre este tema refleja la perspectiva trinitaria de sus autores, pero el fundamento de las enseñanzas de David Bernard es la Unicidad de Dios. Su conocimiento y dedicación a esta verdad le permite a los lectores compartir su conocimiento especial de la Palabra y sentir la unción del Espíritu Santo al aplicar los principios de la Palabra al crecimiento de la iglesia.

Descripción del libro de texto: Crecimiento De Una Iglesia por David K. Bernard.  

Basado en las enseñanzas de las Escrituras y en las experiencias personales del autor, este libro analiza los principios del crecimiento de la iglesia y proporciona ejemplos prácticos y sugerencias. La discusión se aplica a iglesias de diversos tamaños, desde obras pequeñas y estudios bíblicos en hogares, hasta asambleas con una asistencia regular de más de 500.

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Descripción del curso: 
El curso aborda uno de los mandatos divinos para el ministerio quíntuple. Mientras que parece que hay una resistencia a cualquier tipo de autoridad apostólica en nuestra cultura independiente occidental, tendemos a estar conscientes de que Dios ha elegido guiar a la iglesia a través del ministerio quíntuple (Efesios 4:11). Trágicamente, a menudo ignoramos uno de los propósitos principales de este ministerio quíntuple: ". . . El equipamiento de los santos para la obra del ministerio. . . . ”(Efesios 4:12).

Wilson demuestra cómo los grandes líderes, como Moisés y Jesús, reconocieron que el éxito de una visión ordenada por Dios dependía del desarrollo de un equipo, en lugar de personificar la mentalidad del llanero solitario que ha afectado a muchos líderes. La doctrina de que la iglesia es el cuerpo de Cristo implora a los líderes contemporáneos que movilicen sus manos y sus pies en nuestras congregaciones locales para realizar una visión del tamaño de Dios. Todos necesitan un equipo. - Brent Coltharp, Pastor Principal de la Primera Iglesia Apostólica en Aurora, Illinois.

Descripción del libro de texto: Setenta por Dr. Eugene T. Wilson   

A muchos líderes les gusta el concepto de tener un equipo. Desafortunadamente, algunos líderes de la iglesia funcionan más como dueños que como miembros de un equipo. El libro Setenta ayuda a los líderes de la iglesia a cumplir su papel de formar, desarrollar y trabajar con equipos. Ofrece información sobre los desafíos de hacer el ministerio en equipo y aborda prácticamente cómo superar estos desafíos. Si usted se preocupa por la iglesia, cree en el ministerio apostólico, siguiendo el ejemplo de los apóstoles, y quiere experimentar el Libro de los Hechos en el siglo veintiuno, este libro es para usted. Todos necesitan un equipo.

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Descripción del curso:
Los mandatos de justicia de Dios y la fidelidad de pacto son constantes a lo largo de los escritos proféticos, al igual que sus exhortaciones de proveer provisión para los pobres y la certeza del juicio contra los opresores. El mensaje de los profetas del Antiguo Testamento demuestra una consistencia entre el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento: ama a Dios y ama a tu prójimo, porque tenemos la promesa de un futuro mejor a través de la salvación proporcionada por nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo. (Del prefacio del editor)

Descripción del libro de texto: El Manual de Los Profetas por David Johnson y Jared Runck.  
El Manual de los profetas es parte de la serie de manuales apostólicos de ocho volúmenes. En este volumen, Jared Runck presenta un estudio amplio de los cinco libros de los Profetas Mayores, mientras que David Johnson se sumerge profundamente en el mundo de los doce Profetas Menores. En resumen, el mensaje de los profetas del Antiguo Testamento proclama la promesa de un futuro mejor a través de la salvación provista por nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo.

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Descripción del curso:
David K. Bernard presenta al libro de Romanos desde la perspectiva de la Unicidad Pentecostal, la cual él cree que es el punto de vista más bíblico y apostólico. El propósito del autor y del instructor del curso no es de defender una denominación o un dogma preconcebido, sino de exegetar y analizar el libro de Romanos. Al mismo tiempo, él ha intentado incorporar ideas ignoradas y temas no discutidos por autores de otras persuasiones doctrinales.

Descripción del libro de texto: El Mensaje de Romanos por David K. Bernard.  
Una exposición completa y legible con énfasis en los puntos doctrinales principales. Con esquemas, definiciones de palabras claves, conocimiento del griego y una discusión claramente marcada de cada verso.

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Lessons included in this course:
Alonzo Terry testimony that tells his story and experiences within the United Pentecostal Church. 

He talks about encountering racism in church communities as a young man, and how that affected his faith. He also recounts his own efforts to increase awareness and create change within the UPCI. We are happy to share his story as a part of our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Ministerial training on diversity by Alonzo Terry.        

FREE - Click here to enroll.

Lessons included in the Educational Growth course:

How Much and What Kind? - Brent Coltharp
Guarding Your Mind - Ken Colegrove
Practice Encouraging Speech - Robert Stroup
Practice Self-Discipline - J. Mark Jordon
Setting and Reaching Goals - Scott Graham
                                      The Power of a Positive Attitude - Steve Willeford

FREE - Click here to enroll 

Lessons included in the Leadership course:

Becoming the "Go-To" Person in Church - Luke Levine
The Five Fold Ministry - Scott Graham
Four Qualities of Godly Leaders - Anthony Mangum
Meeting and Exceeding Expectations - Aaron Soto

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Lessons included in the Pastoral Respect course:

Faithfullness in All Areas - Matthew Martin
Learn and Practice Loyalty - Nathan Scoggins
Modeling What Your Pastor Preaches - Nathan Scoggins
What To Do When Invitation Comes - Art Hodges
Your Pastor, Your Mentor - Jack Cunningham

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Lessons included in the Spiritual Growth course:

Addressing Personal Weaknesses - David Elms
Character Matters - Ken Gurley
Choosing A Mate - Ken Gurley
Find the Triumph in Every Trial - Ken Gurley
Making Godly Friends - Robert Stroup
                                      Practice Moral Purity - Ken Gurley
                                      Saying 'Goodbye' to Ungodly Relationships - Mitchell Bland
                                      Separation - Raymond Woodward
                                      Withstanding Temptation - Ken Colegrove

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Lessons included in the Your Ministry course:

Dare to Dream - Jack Cunningham
Developing Confidence in God's Work - Matthew Martin
Finding Opportunities to Serve - Robert Stroup
Learn the Law of Kindness - Nathan Reever

Learning to Hear the Voice of God - Scott Marshall

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Continuing Education is certain to satisfy the experienced leaders appetite for training. This is a monthly subscription based program overflowing with remarkable Apostolic leadership training. In addition to the current content in this program we regularly add sessions to help you fulfill the call.

All the subjects and courses below are included in the cost of the monthly subscription.  New videos are added monthly!

Click here to subscribe.   $9.00 a month.

To obtain the certificate of completion for this training course, the student must watch the 36 videos in their entirety.  

The issuance of the certificate is not a Christian Ministry License, but a certificate to provide your pastor to show that you have completed the training course.  It is the discretion of the pastor to issue a Christian Ministry License to a member of the congregation.

$19.00 - Click here to purchase the course.

Prepare for your church plant, and sharpen your ministry skills with this tremendous video training, taught by experienced pastors and leaders.

This version is for church planters in the United States.

Free Click here to enroll.

The lessons in this course are for your personal development as you pursue a local ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church International. Some districts require that you pass each lesson before being licensed. Please check with your district office to see what is required of you.

All videos must be viewed in their entirety and successful completion of quizzes before Certificates of completion are issued.

$64.00 - Click here to purchase the course.

The lessons in this course are for your personal development as you pursue a local ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church International. Some districts require that you pass each lesson before being licensed. Please check with your district office to see what is required of you.

All videos must be viewed in their entirety and successful completion of quizzes before Certificates of completion are issued.

$64.00 - Click here to purchase the course.

Free supplemental video material for churches that use the Discipleship Project weekly "Children's Level" curriculum.

Click here to enroll and use the voucher code provided in the Teacher's Guide.

Level 2: Chaplain’s Essentials Part 2 addresses “The Person and Work of an OCA Chaplain.”   The purpose for Chaplain’s Essentials is to train and certify men and women in the local church for basic spiritual care ministry—chaplaincy.  Under the supervision of the pastor, volunteer OCA chaplains go into the community to minister and reach people who are in crisis and have emotional and spiritual needs.  Part 2 provides additional insight to professional development, core values, methods and techniques of care-giving, and precautions chaplains should practice.  
 
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The lessons in this course are for your personal development as you pursue a general ministerial license with the Beacon Apostolic Leadership Ministries.

Institute for Ministerial Training and Leadership Development
Minister's Local License Course

Introduction to the course and a video presentation by Bishop Lambert W. Gates, Sr. about the vision of the Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic Faith International.   

This introductory course provides catalog links to purchase all required courses, links to the courses after purchasing them, a tracking method to watch your progress and the link to print the transcript that is required by each district's board.

Course Description:
Our understanding of the Bible is the foundation for everything we believe and practice. The principles and methods of scriptural interpretation that we choose, consciously or unconsciously, will significantly influence what we believe. Therefore, it is important for us to examine how we interpret the Bible and to justify the means that we employ.

This course affirms that the Bible is completely true and that God expects us to believe it and apply it to our lives today. Since we accept the authority of Scripture, we should base our principles of interpretation on Scripture.  We start with an understanding that the Bible is God’s Word, based on internal and external evidence. With this foundation, we look to the Bible itself for guidance as to how God expects us to understand it. 

Text Book Description: Understanding God’s Word by David K. Bernard

Understanding God's Word discusses the interpretation of Scripture, addressing questions such as the following: How can we interpret the Bible properly? Is there a distinctive Apostolic Pentecostal approach to reading Scripture? How should the Bible be used in preaching, teaching, and personal study? How do we apply the Bible's message to our lives?  

Institute for Ministerial Training and Leadership Development
Minister's General License Course

Introduction to the course and a video presentation by Bishop Lambert W. Gates, Sr. about the vision of the Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic Faith International.   

This introductory course provides catalog links to purchase all required courses, links to the courses after purchasing them, a tracking method to watch your progress and the link to print the transcript that is required by each district's board.

Course Description:
In this course, Eugene Wilson teaches with passion for the subject of Leadership and provides valuable instruction for church leaders.  The answer is a realignment of the leader in how he views his own success, how he goes about empowering others, and how he postures the church for change and involvement. Wilson has extensively surveyed the wide scope of leadership philosophies and literature from the religious and secular fields, and woven them seamlessly with scriptural principles so we can be the beneficiaries of his convicting insights. I recommend Realign to leaders everywhere.  — Raymond Woodward (from the Forward of Realign

Text Book Description: Realign by Dr. Eugene T, Wilson
Realign redefines success of church leaders as the degree to which we help others become what God wants them to be rather than by the size of the crowd. It calls church leaders to realign with purpose, namely, equipping others for their work of ministry. It is not about a model as much as it is about principles—principles that are both timeless and universal. It deals with the following concepts:

• Traits of an equipping leader  • The stages of life cycle of a church • How people change and what you can do to help them keep it  • Your expectations for followers • How church structures enhance or inhibit growth • How maintaining a safe place increases involvement

Institute for Ministerial Training and Leadership Development
Minister's Ordination Course

Introduction to the course and a video presentation by Bishop Lambert W. Gates, Sr. about the vision of the Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic Faith International.   

This introductory course provides catalog links to purchase all required courses, links to the courses after purchasing them, a tracking method to watch your progress and the link to print the transcript that is required by each district's board.

Course Description:
Eugene Wilson’s addresses one of the divine mandates for the fivefold ministry. While there would appear to be a resistance to any type of apostolic authority in our independent Western culture, we tend to be aware that God has chosen to lead the church through the fivefold ministry (Ephesians 4:11). Tragically, we often ignore one of the primary purposes of this fivefold ministry, “. . . the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry. . . .” (Ephesians 4:12).

Wilson demonstrates how great leaders such as Moses and Jesus recognized that the success of a God-ordained vision hinged on the development of a team, rather than embodying the Lone Ranger mindset that has plagued many leaders. The doctrine of the church being the body of Christ implores contemporary leaders to mobilize His hands and feet in our local congregations in order to realize a God-sized vision. Everyone needs a team.  --  Brent Coltharp,  Lead Pastor of First Apostolic Church in  Aurora, Illinois (from the Endorsements page of Seventy).

Text Book Description:Seventy by Dr. Eugene T. Wilson
Many leaders like the concept of having a team. Unfortunately, some church leaders function more as an owner rather than team member. Seventy helps church leaders fulfill their role in building, developing, and working with teams. It offers insights into the challenges of doing ministry as a team and practically addresses how to overcome these challenges. If you care about the church, believe in apostolic ministry—following the apostles’ example—and want to experience the Book of Acts in the twenty-first century, this book is for you. Everyone needs a team.

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