Greater is He Ministries
Training and Development Institute
Complete Information Packet
2008 – 2010
91 & 93 Spring Street
Trenton, New Jersey
(609) 695.6029
Overseer Michael Howard, Senior Pastor
Elder Elease Armstrong, Pastor
GREETINGS
We are very pleased that you have chosen Greater is He Ministries, Training and Development Institute for your basic Christian education experience. We believe the institute will prepare you for continued biblical studies and generally strengthen and assist you with daily living.
Greater is He Ministries is a non-denominational religious organization founded on Christianity. As a Christian organization our mission is to make the redemptive love of Christ known through the trust and care built by stable on-going relationships. One way in which we accomplish this mission is through our training and development institute.
The training and development institute is a biblical studies certificate program which began at Greater is He Ministries in 2007 under the direction of Elder Elease Armstrong. The purpose of the institute is the provision of solid biblical education that will result in personal evaluation, enhanced commitment to the development and implementation of Christian principles and multiple community transformations through evangelism.
The institute provides an exciting and challenging educational experience for those who are unlearned about Christianity; and for those seeking a more in-depth look at Christianity as it pertains to history, politics, family and church.
Students of the institute experience various instructional methods designed to enhance the overall learning experience, these methods include: lecture series, in-class hands-on modeling, simulation projects and forums. The evaluation process for the usefulness of these methods and the students learning experience occur through written and oral presentations, course evaluations and other forms of assessments throughout each course.
The operation of the training and development institute involves developing instructors, which include the instructor mentoring program where a Diploma in Biblical Studies is awarded to those who complete all of the biblical studies courses and the instructor mentoring program.
Participation in the instructor mentoring program is based upon recommendation and/or expressed personal interest. The Senior Pastor and Pastor may extend an invitation to participate in this program based on those individuals who have excelled in the training and development institute, have received formal Christian-based instructional training elsewhere, or has been highly recommended based upon character and willingness to participate in the training and development institute.
All work concerning the development and implementation of the training and development institute is currently voluntary. No one is paid for his/her involvement in this teaching program.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
About God
1. We believe that there is only one true God; known as Monotheism. (Isaiah 43:10)
2. We believe that God is the creator of all things. (Genesis 1)
3. We believe that God is from everlasting to everlasting. (Psalms 90:2)
4. We believe that God loves mankind in which Jesus came to give His life to offer eternal life to anyone who would receive Him. (John 3:14-21)
5. We believe that God will reward or judge mankind according to what they have done. (Christians - 2 Corinthians 5:10/ non-Christians - Revelation 20:11-15)
About the Trinity
1. We believe that the Trinity doctrine is Biblical and can be understood.
2. We believe that the Trinity is the one true God revealed in three distinct persons as the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.
3. We believe that the Father is identified as God. (Galatians 1:3)
4. We believe that Jesus is identified as God. (John 1:1-3, John 1:14-18, 1 John 1:1-4, 1 John 5:20)
5. We believe that the Holy Spirit is identified as God. (John 14:16-17, John 16:7-15, Acts 5:3-4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-18, Hebrews 10:15-18)
About the coming of Jesus Christ
1. We believe that Jesus was the Messiah to come, born of a virgin, crucified and rose again bodily on the third day. (Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 53, Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 2:10-11, Luke 4:18, Luke 24:39-49, John 2:19-21, John 20:25-29, Acts 2:22-36)
2. We believe that Jesus is the only way unto the Father. (John 14:6)
3. We believe that Jesus was the God-man. That means that Jesus was a distinct person from the Father but was by nature God in the flesh. (John 1:1, John 1:14-18, John 5:18-23, John 8:24, John 8:58, John 20:28-29, Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 2:9, 1 John 1:1-4, 1 John 5:20, Revelation 1:17-18, Revelation 22:12-20)
4. We believe that Jesus came to reveal the heart of the Father, and that Jesus was grace and truth manifested in the flesh. (John 1:17-18)
5. We believe that Jesus Christ is the true Savior for mankind and that salvation is found in no one else. (Matthew 10:32-33, John 8:24, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 15:1-17)
About sin and the need for being saved
1. We believe that mankind is fallen with the nature of sin. (Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12-21)
2. We believe that sin is not mystical or a myth, but that sin is a reality which mankind must be saved from by turning to God's way of being saved. (Romans 5:8-11, 1 Timothy 1:15)
3. We believe that sin is lawlessness. That means anyone that goes against what God has revealed to us to live by and trust in. (Romans 14:23, James 4:17, 1 John 3:4)
4. We believe that all mankind has fallen short to the glory of God and that no one is without sin. (Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:10)
5. We believe that salvation is available for anyone to receive. (John 3:14-18, John 5:24, John 20:31, Romans 10:9-13, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 1:7-9, 1 John 5:10-13, Revelation 3:20)
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The Training and Development Institute offers five specific-certificates. Students must complete all courses outlined within the particular program to earn a certificate. When you complete your studies in any one emphasis, you have the option to receive a certificate of completion only at no cost; the certificate and a copy of your transcript for a fee of $5.00.
These classes are offered on a rotational basis each semester; please refer to the semester schedule for course offerings. All courses are three (3) credits unless otherwise noted by an asterisk (*) symbol which equates to three additional credits per symbol. The programs are outlined below:
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BASIC THEOLOGICAL STUDIES MINISTRY STUDIES
- Knowing God - Knowing God
- The Bible - The Bible
- Christianity - Faith
- The Church - Spiritual Gifts
- Fasting
BIBLICAL STUDIES
- The Bible OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES
- Spiritual Gifts - The Pentateuch
- Faith - Survey of the Old Testament*
- Stewardship - The Bible
- The Church
- Fasting NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES
- The Bible
- Survey of the New Testament*
- The Church
GHM – Training and Development Institute
OVERVIEW
The training and development institute begins every September and concludes in July. Courses are taught on a bi-weekly schedule, two days per week on Wednesday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Greater is He Ministries 91 & 93 Spring Street in Trenton, NJ.
A minimum overall score of 80% must be achieved for successful completion of any given course. The overall student scores are based upon attendance, assignments and final presentations. A student must have attended a minimum of 75% of the course and have a minimum 80% score preceding final presentation and/or evaluation, which is 45% of the students total course assessment.
The following courses will be offered during the 2008 – 2010 year:
Course Name Schedule Book Name & Author*
> Knowing God Sept. 10 – Dec. 17, 2008 How Do We Know God Exists?
8 Weeks By: J. Ankerburg & D. Burroughs
> The Bible Jan. 7 – June 10, 2009 A Survey of the Bible: Training for Service
12 Weeks By: Orrin Root & Eleanor Daniel
Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible
Maps and Charts
By: Thomas Nelson
> Discipleship Ongoing – starting 9/1/08 Design for Discipleship Series
(Available on Mondays during Discipleship Classes) By: NAV Press
> Christianity Sept. 9 – Dec. 16, 2009 So What’s the Difference?
8 Weeks How World Faiths Compare to Christianity
By: Fritz Ridenour
> Spiritual Gifts Jan. 6 – March 3, 2010 TBD**
5 Weeks
> Evangelism Mar. 17 – May 12, 2010 Share Jesus Without Fear
5 Weeks By: William Fay
> The Church May 26 – July 21, 2010 TBD**
5 Weeks
> Praise & Worship Sept. 8 – Oct. 20, 2010 TBD**
4 Weeks
> Fasting Nov. 3 – Dec. 29, 2010 Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough
5 Weeks By: Elmer Towns
> Stewardship Summer Session The Treasure Principle
3 Weeks Offered Multiple Times By: Randy Alcorn
*Unless otherwise notified by course instructor, all course materials will be provided during course sessions
** TBD is defined as, “To Be Determined”
CLASS CONDUCT
Student participation and attendance are essential to ones success in these courses. Students should make every effort to arrive on time for class. All cell phones must be turned off during class times. Students are expected to be respectful to their fellow colleagues. Excessive talking and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and will result in a warning, followed by dismissal from class and finally withdrawal from course.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of dishonest, deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized means is absolutely prohibited and will not be tolerated. Academic Dishonesty will result in an unsatisfactory for both the assignment and course. All academic dishonest incidents will be noted in the student file.
WITHDRAWALS
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from their courses by the appropriate deadline if no longer active in the course.
Drop without “W” dates will be posted on course syllabus
Drop with “W” dates will be posted on course syllabus
ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
The standard progress reporting system utilized by the training and development institute is as follows: (E) Excellent; (S) Satisfactory; (D) Deficient; and (R) Retake.
Percentage Scale *percentages are rounded up, for ex. 79.5% equals 80%, but 79.4% equals 79%
(E) = 94% to 100%
(S) = 87% to 93%
(D) = 80% to 86%
(R) = Below 80%
REGISTRATION
There are not any fees associated with course enrollment at this time. However, offerings are welcomed at the discretion of the student. The institute reserves the right to change fee association before the start of classes and without prior notice.
The institute course registration form has been enclosed for your convenience. Please return to Elder Elease Armstrong upon completion. Your course syllabus will be provided to you on the first day of classes.
We wish you the best in your endeavors. Should any problems arise that are a potential hindrance to your learning the materials, please do not hesitate to contact the Director, Elder Elease Armstrong at (609) 695.6029 or via email to
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PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Please read carefully and sign below
I, the undersigned have read and agree to learn and adhere to the rules of the training and development institute of Greater is He Ministries. I understand that as I learn more about true Christian discipleship, I will be held responsible for my actions according to rules of this institute which are based upon biblical principles.
I further understand that I am expected to respect those who are my peers and instructor, treating them the way I would like to be treated and that my behavior is a window for people who do not know or believe in Jesus; and behavior which is contradictory to my Christian belief may adversely affect someone and their decision to know who Jesus is.
Additionally, I understand that violation of any rules of the institute may result in temporary suspension or permanent removal from the institute.
I therefore am participating as a student in the training and development institute of Greater is He Ministries of my own volition and release, absolve, indemnify and hold harmless Greater is He Ministries of Trenton, New Jersey, any affiliate volunteers or organizations, any and all supervisors, organizers or sponsors thereof, from any and all liability for injury, medical fees, hospital bills, or doctor bills of aforesaid participant. I waive all claims of any kind against any or all of the organizations or persons hereinabove enumerated, including any and all claims against person or persons transporting aforesaid participant to or from any activities hereinabove named.
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