The purpose of the Texas Ministry Academy is to provide credentialing
and continuing education training to Texas pastors.
2015 Schedule
May 15-16
Houston First Church of God
14400 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77040
Phone: 713-460-0104
Hilton Garden Inn
14919 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040
713.896.6700
Group Code: 1COG
Friday, May 15
Time / Track / Session / Instructor & Content1:00 pm / Registration and Check-in
1:30 pm / Opening Session / Dr. Dave Root
1:50 pm / Break
2:00 pm / 1 / One’s Calling and Role in Ministry
First Steps in Ministry by David Markle / Dr. Anthony Parrett: Identify the nature of a call to ministry and how one lives out that call
2 / Leadership 101
Leadership Next by Eddie Gibbs / Pastor Tim Gould: Learn basic principles of effective leadership
3 / Missiology
The Forgotten Ways by Alan Hirsch / Dr. Jerry Hickson: Explore the Great Commission and Great Commandment
2:50 pm / Break
3:00 pm / 1 / Introduction to the Church of God
I Saw the Church by Merle Strege / Dr. Timothy West: History, Mission, Organizational Structure, TGA structure, clergy requirements
2 / Prophets
Encountering the Old Testament Arnold & Beyer / Dr. Jerry Hickson: Learn basic structure and theology of the Prophets
3 / Epistles
Encountering the New Testament by Elwell & Yarbrough / Dr. Dave Root: Learn basic structure and theology of the Epistles
3:50 pm / Break
4:00 pm / 1 / Pentateuch
Encountering the Old Testament Arnold & Beyer / Dr. Ron Duncan: Learn the basic structure, historical facts, and places of the Pentateuch
2 / Gospels
Encountering the New Testament Elwell & Yarbrough / Dr. Jim Feirtag: Learn the basic structure and theology of the Gospels
3 / CHOG Eschatology
The Bible and The Future by Anthony Hoekema / Dr. Jerry Hickson: Learn basic structure and theology of Revelation & other Eschatological texts
4:50 pm / Break
5:00 pm / 1 / The Character of a Leader
The Heart of a Great Pastor by London & Wiseman / Dr. Jim Feirtag: Identify the nature of great leadership and how to develop it.
2 / Christian Ethics
Christian Ethics by Norman Geisler / Dr. Tim West: Learn ethical principles and boundaries in ministry
3 / Government, Law, and Church
Christian Ethics by Norman Geisler / Dr. Ron Duncan: Explore the relationship of the local church to current law and culture
6:00 pm / Dinner (on your own)
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Time / Track / Conference / Instructor & Content8:45 am / Devotional Time / Dr. Dave Root
9:00 am / 1 / Ministry Self Care
Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney / Chaplain Brad Kendall: Identify strategies for effective care in ministry
2 / Communicating for Change
Deep & Wide by Andy Stanley / Dr. Jim Feirtag: Learn to communicate more effectively the gospel in the 21st century
3 / Dealing with Hot Topics
Christian Ethics by Norman Geisler / Dr. Anthony Parrett: Discuss the important and controversial topics in church life and how to effectively handle them
9:50 am / Break
10:00 am / 1 / Historical Books & Wisdom Literature
Encountering the Old Testament Arnold & Beyer / Chaplain Brad Kendall: Learn the basic structure and theology of these books
2 / Doctrinal Dialogue
Theology For Disciples by Gilbert Stafford / Pastor Darius Miller: a brief overview of the doctrinal papers to be written
3 / Philosophy of Ministry
Deep & Wide by Andy Stanley / Dr. Dave Root: Discover your philosophy of ministry and how to develop and refine it.
11:00 am / Closing Session / Dr. Ron Duncan
(Subject to change)