This non-degree program is designed for those whom God has called
to leadership. A healthy church needs a committed core of leaders to give direction to all areas of church life, from small groups to
pastoral leadership. This program helps develop the emerging leader to be able to fulfill his/her leadership calling. It also satisfies the
academic requirements for ministerial credentials with various denominations. The student is urged to check with his/her denomination
concerning specific requirements.
The six courses of Beyond Academics are eminently practical and individualized.
Each Level Two student has a personal ministry mentor who oversees his/her development in three crucial areas: spiritual formation, ministry
formation and value formation. Each academic course is accompanied by tracking and assessment sheets to help guide the relationship between the
ministry mentor and the student, as he/she develops Christ-centered integrity, gift-based ability, and Bible-shaped values.
Since each leader or minister-in-formation is uniquely gifted by God, the formation that occurs in these six courses will also be
unique to the individual student. The purpose of INSTE is to provide ideas and guidance to help him/her in this process.
