Each of these classes will run approximately 5-6 weeks. All classes can be completed within a year.  There will be homework and reading to do every week. This is set up so any person with a family, with a full-time job, or with free time can grow and be equipped to serve in the Body of Christ.

The vision of the school is to take one more opportunity to draw closer in an abiding relationship with Jesus, resulting in much lasting fruit in our lives. One of our greatest desires here at Horizon is to disciple believers in Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:12). Many people say they would like to serve as leaders, but lack the equipment to do it. Our goal is to equip you as best we can for ministry in your home, church, city, country, and into the entire world.  God is not looking for great people; He’s looking for available people. Are you available?

The overall purpose of these classes is to equip, encourage and enable you to transform from chair-sitter to active participant in the Great Commission, by the power of His Holy Spirit.

This is an opportunity for those who live far away or, due to family scheduling/situations, cannot meet in person but would like to participate in the School of Ministry.  For those who are able, it is greatly encouraged and most beneficial to be in person, but for those approved, you will be sent a Zoom link to participate in the class remotely. Like the in person students you are required to submit your homework via google classroom. You will also still be required to do the out of class work as well if you are accepted for this route. The purpose behind this is to equip those outside our local body, or who otherwise could not attend, to do the work of the ministry in our communities, churches, and families. Note: High speed internet is greatly recommended with speed sufficient for zoom calls being required.

CLASS 1 - (Bible, The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee)
(September 8th – October 6th)

This course will focus on what it is that Christ has done for us through the gospel of grace. In the book of Romans, Paul lays out the most systematic argument for the gospel in the Scriptures. Through this course, we should come to a solid foundation of what the gospel is, and how through it, we can live the Normal Christian Life according to God’s grace with complete reliance upon the person of Jesus. As William Newel said concerning the book of Romans, “To preach devotion first and blessing second, is to reverse God’s order, and preach law and no grace.”

CLASS 2 - (Bible, Living Water by Chuck Smith)
(October 20th – November 17th)

This course will focus on the work of the Holy Spirit from a scriptural standpoint, and on the work of the Holy Spirit through the Body. The purpose of this course is that through much practical use and prayer, the Lord will help us to see our gifts and calling appointed by God and not man within the body of Christ so that we can effectively use those gifts and callings God ordained within the Body of Christ. If you have always wondered where you fit in the Body, then this is a time to seek the Lord and His Word. Find out what He is calling you to be within the Body of Christ.

CLASS 3 - (Bible, HCF study guide)
(December 1st - January 5th)

This course will focus on the study of the Word. Many people have often wondered how to effectively study the Bible. This is one of the most exciting classes as we learn to study the Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to be our teacher, and allowing the Word to be the best commentary on itself. We will learn how to accurately and with edification, study the Word in our own personal study time, to teach group studies, and prepare sermons without the use of many commentaries. Many people would love to teach others the Word, but need some direction on how to prepare a study. When we are done with this course, within a short time, by the work of the Holy Spirit, you will be able to prepare a Bible study in the middle of Asia or prepare a short message for our children’s Sunday school class. We are called to this in 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

CLASS 4 - (Bible, Fishing for Souls by Matt Schroeder)
(January 19th – February 16th)

Now that we know what to do with people who are saved, let’s get some tools and encouragement to win people to the Lord! Many of us would like to be effective, consistent witnesses to the people around us, and this course will equip you with some tools to share an effective, accurate gospel message. We are commanded to, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mk 16:15). As leaders in the Body of Christ, we are no doubt called to, “. . . do the work of an evangelist . . .” (2 Timothy 4:5).

CLASS 5 - (Bible, How to Counsel God’s Way by Bob Hoekstra)
(March 2nd – March 30)

There is a lot of counsel in the world today, and there is no wonder there is so little success. Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor. In this class we will talk about the difference about worldly counsel versus biblical counsel. We will look at the sufficiency of God’s Word to counsel, and we will look at how to practically apply it to our own lives and the lives of others.

CLASS 6 – (Bible, HCF study guide)
(April 13th – May 25th)

In this class, we will come to a better understanding of the days we live in, and where we are headed. There is only one book in the Bible with a promised blessing. In this class we will seek to overview the Book of Revelation while putting the other prophecies in the Bible in their proper place. (Revelation 1:3) “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” We will look at the Time of the Gentiles, Church Age, 1st half of the Tribulation, 2nd half of the Tribulation, Kingdom Age, and Heaven.

C2000 SERIES SURVEY COURSE (Old and New Testament Bible Survey with Chuck Smith) BOOK: (Bible, HCF App or TWFT App) - (Time requirement: approximately one year)

Probably the most significant class. Since the Word is our foundation for practice and faith, nothing can be more valuable than taking a survey through the entire Bible. There are 323 survey teachings, so if you listen to about one a day, you will complete them during the duration of the rest of the courses. This is to give you a good foundation in the big picture of Scripture, and to let God wash you in the water of His Word, all the while renewing the mind with the truth of His Word. Since it is true, you reap what you sow, this will be life-transforming to he who has an ear to hear. Along with this, you will answer questions from each teaching, and take a small page of notes. When you are complete, you will have your very own Bible commentary!

This is available to anyone who has graduated the Horizon School of Ministry (or comparable discipleship program), shows fruit of a calling, and character of those serving in ministry.  
After the completion of the School of Ministry, one can apply for an internship position by contacting the office at HCF or in your local church if it is offered.  
This will be a time commitment of a minimum of 10 hours per week serving alongside of the approved ministry leader you will be interning with.