School of Ministry

The Oakland Church School of Ministry is a two-year program comprised of Bible education, hands-on ministry experience, leadership development and spiritual enrichment.

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The Mission

We believe every Christian is created, set apart, and gifted by God for specific works. (Ephesians 2:10). So our mission is to prepare you to serve in YOUR purpose, share the good news of Jesus Christ, and advance His Kingdom on earth.

What To Expect

We teach Tuesday nights 28 weeks per year in seven 4-week long semesters. You’ll take 2 classes each semester - 14 classes per year. The school takes breaks in the summer and over Christmas. Over two years you’ll have classes taught by almost 20 different subject matter experts from ministries all over Southeastern Michigan. Most classes are lecture format but some are in a workshop format while others supplement the lecture with video content from well respected teachers. A core part of our curriculum is a walk through the entire Old Testament in year 1 and the entire New Testament in year 2.  

A new class of students begins every February. For
2024, the dates to remember for new students are:  

*February 20, 2024: Orientation for both new first students and returning second year students. 

*February 27, 2024: Classes begin for Semester 1.

Upon Completion

If you take this journey with us, when you graduate you will be ignited to serve in your purpose, equipped to properly handle and share the Word of God, and prepared to lead ministries at your local church. You’ll also have a greater desire to serve and share the Gospel in your family, workplace, school, community, and around the world!

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Preparing people to spread the love of Jesus & advance His kingdom!

Meeting Times

29 Tuesday nights each year (including orientation week)
Classes meet from 6:30PM-9:00PM

Cost

COST: $55.00 per semester per student.

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