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.

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?  

$35.00 - Click here to purchase the course.

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.

$35.00 - Click here to purchase the course.

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?

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course.

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)

$35.00  Click here to purchase the course.

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)

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course. 

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.

$35.00  Click here to purchase the course.

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.

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course.

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.

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course.

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.

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course.

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.

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course.

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.  

$35.00 - Click here to purchase the course.

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)

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course:   

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.

$35.00 Click here to purchase the course.

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.

Lessons included in the Evangelism course:

Arise Now: Urgency of the Hour - Nathan Scoggins
Inviting People to Church - Tyler Walea
Loving the Lost - Carlton Coon Sr
Seeing the Harvest - Nathan Scoggins
Sharing Your Testimony - Ken Gurley
                                      Winning Unsaved Loved Ones - Nathan Scoggins 

FREE - Click here to enroll 

Lessons included in the Ministerial Development Level 1 course by David K. Bernard:      

FREE - Click here to enroll 

Lessons included in the Prayer course:

Divine Healing - Scotty Slaydon
Hospital Visitation and Praying for the Sick - Nathan Scoggins
The Priority of Prayer - Garry Tracy

FREE - Click here to enroll 

Lessons included in the Teaching Home Bible Studies course:

Teaching Home Bible Studies 1 - Jay Stirnemann
Teaching Home Bible Studies 2 - Jay Stirnemann

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.

Welcome to the Occupational Chaplains Association training course. This course includes twenty informative training videos, quizzes, and a final test. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate verifying your level of training. This is the first step in obtaining the much coveted chaplain endorsement from the United Pentecostal Church International.

The Next Step:  
After completing level one training and passing the final test, you may then apply for chaplain endorsement. Chaplain endorsement is not guaranteed by the training alone; you must meet the following qualifications.

• OCA always works through the pastor. If you are not the pastor of the assembly where you attend, a signed pastoral approval form is required. OCA allows laity to become chaplains with their pastor's approval.
  
• You must fill out an application and be approved.
  
• As with all professional associations, there is a fee for the application and yearly dues. The fee of $175.00 covers the application fee and the first year's dues.
  

Renewal Dues
Each year you will need to renew your endorsement. Yearly renewal dues are $85.00.

As a professional chaplain association, our endorsed chaplains are expected to continue their education on an ongoing basis. This is accomplished through what is called CEUs (Continuing Educational Units). This can be anything field related. OCA accepts many forms of CEUs, such as hospital or police chaplain training.

Renewals
All chaplains renewing must have a plan to continue their training in the chaplain field. Each year non-pastoring renewals have to have a pastoral permission form signed.

Earning Rank
You will enter the association as an entry level chaplain unless you have verifiable advance training or chaplain experience.
By taking OCA's level two training, you can advance to the next level.

Thank You!
We would like to commend you on your desire to add the tools of chaplaincy to your ministry, presenting the gospel in a caring and compassionate manner.

$175.00 - 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 Beacon Apostolic Leadership Ministries.

The lessons in this course are for your personal development as you pursue a ordination with the Beacon Apostolic Leadership Ministries. 

The Youth Worker Training  Series is presented by UPCI Youth Ministries and is sponsored by your generous giving to Sheaves for Christ. The purpose of YM is to “Educate & Engage” and this resource is an important part of their vision. It contains 25 short videos (10-15 minutes each) on relevant youth ministry topics from the perspective of experienced apostolic youth workers. The goal of this video series is to equip youth workers with the necessary practical tools to elevate the effectiveness of youth ministry on the local church level.

The Commune-ity Meeting Lab Series is presented by UPCI Youth Ministries and includes select videos from previous Commune-ity Meeting events. The purpose of YM is to “Educate & Engage” and this resource is an important part of their vision. It contains videos (45-50 minutes each) with practical instruction on a variety of relevant youth ministry topics from the perspective of experienced apostolic youth workers. The goal of this video series is to inspire, challenge, and equip youth workers to increase the effectiveness of youth ministry on the local church level.

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.

The lessons in this course are for your personal development as you pursue a general ministerial license with the United Pentecostal Church International.  Please check with your district office to see what is required of you.

$56.00 - Click here to purchase the course.