PERSONAL AND MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT

 

Many believers, both ministry professionals and churchgoing Christians, feel called to share the wisdom God has given them through written mediums. Books, articles, and magazines have proven to be effective ways to reach people for the Gospel and to teach other believers about Scripture. In this course, Perry Stone shares his personal experiences in the publishing world and gives practical advice about how and what to write and how to most effectively publish those works. Perry Stone is a prolific and successful writer, and he wants to share what has worked for him and what hasn’t in a practical, accessible way.

Some key topics in this course are:

  • The types of books that don’t succeed
  • Editing and proofreading tips
  • How to save on the cost of printing
 
This course is designed to teach the basics of English grammar. Join ISOW’s own editor to review terms you’ve heard before and to learn many you haven’t. Whether you simply need a refresher on grammar rules or you’ve always struggled with writing correct sentences, this course is full of useful information that will help you see the English language in a completely new way – as a tool to help you convey thoughts rather than an arbitrary set of restrictions. Topics covered in this course include the eight parts of speech, punctuation rules, sentence structure, diagramming sentences, common grammatical mistakes, and more.
 
Writing songs can be an intimidating and difficult prospect. Many writers don’t even consider writing songs. However, music is an integral component of worship and was all through biblical and church history. Believers should not be discouraged by the music industry – it only takes time, hard work, and some knowledge to have success in writing songs, and music has a great impact on the world and in worship. In this course, Perry Stone shares his personal experiences in the music industry and gives practical advice about how and what to write and how to most effectively get songs in the right hands. Learn about royalty laws and agreements, working with recording artists and sound engineers, and the importance of music in worship and the Kingdom of God. Perry Stone has a storied family history in the music industry, and with years of success and connections within the industry, he can help equip you for success too.
 
This course is designed to help students develop as ministers and as leaders in the body of Christ. Some of the subjects we will cover are include: The Basics of Beginning in Ministry, Resourcing the Vision, and Bridging the Gap Between Old and New Generations. Perry Stone and Dr. Bryan Cutshall give practical wisdom gained through years of experience in this practitioner’s ISOW course.
 
In this course, teacher, author, and pastor Tony Scott will take you on a fascinating journey to help you better understand the Kingdom of God.  Being a Christian is so much more than belonging to a church and singing worship songs.  We are part of a kingdom, a real kingdom which has a King, subjects, authorities, power, laws and government. By better understanding how the Kingdom of God works, you will more fully understand yourself, your calling, and your purpose on this earth.  Tony Scott is an excellent teacher with a pastor’s heart and incredible insight on the subject of kingdom living.
 
In this course, you will learn from noted pastor and author, Tony Scott. This user-friendly course focuses on personal growth and spiritual evaluation geared towards being a better subject in God’s Kingdom. Using Scripture as its foundation, this course pinpoints the things that hinder, foster, and/or transform an individual’s potential for spiritual progress. In addition to providing the overarching concepts and thoughts necessary for advancing a relationship with God, it also gives tangible ways to change old patterns of thought, negative lifestyle habits, and doubts.
 
In this course, you will learn about the character and calling of a children’s pastor. You will also learn how to structure and implement a practical, detailed plan for reaching and teaching children from a young age to adolescence. Pastor Chris Quinn will walk you through methods of structuring your team, planning your worship services, managing volunteers, caring for young children, giving confidence to parents, and building a system that will last. This is a much needed how to course for anyone who is serious about leading a children’s ministry.
 
In this course, you will learn about God’s design for healthy marriage and family relationships. Relationships thrive when they are given biblical boundaries following the model God created. God laid blueprints for everything from expectations to intimacy to finances. Dr. Bryan Cutshall gives his insight into relationships gained from years of study, professional counseling and pastoring, and most of all, personal experience. The material in this course is as old as God’s design for humanity, but much of it is missing from modern society. Join us for practical, well-articulated, and Scriptural advice for couples, parents, and even friends.
 
Godly leadership exemplifies Christ’s character and humility.  Leadership skills are something that must be sown into your life continually in order to reap great community, great fellowship, and great teams. This course is a continuation of Mentoring and Leadership 101, where students learn how to develop as ministers and leaders in the body of Christ. Some of the subjects covered in this course include: The Art and Gift of Public Speaking, Preventing Burnout in Ministry, and Ten Habits of Highly Effective Churches. Perry Stone and Dr. Bryan Cutshall give practical wisdom gained through years of experience in this ISOW course.
 
In this course, you will learn about what it takes to be a successful youth pastor. You will also learn how to structure and implement a practical, detailed plan for reaching youth. Pastor Jeff Eastham will walk you through methods of recruiting your leaders, scheduling events, structuring your team, planning your worship services and discipling youth. You will also receive a wealth of information on resources to help you minister to youth. This is a much needed “how to” course for anyone who is serious about ministering to youth.
 
This course, taught by ministry professionals with years of experience in healthy, successful churches, is designed to give church leaders and church members the tools to maximize the potential of their church. Led by Dr. Bryan Cutshall and experts in supporting fields, this course covers a variety of topics including church security, growth barriers, small groups, and marriage ministry.  The instructors not only give insight into their successes and failures over long careers, but also specific, practical instructions on what practices help churches succeed biblically, financially, and spiritually.
 
This course, taught by ministry professionals with years of experience in healthy, successful churches, is designed to give church leaders and church members the tools to maximize the potential of their church. Led by Dr. Bryan Cutshall and experts in supporting fields, this course covers a variety of topics including Connect Systems, church media, outreach culture, and staff leadership development. The instructors not only give insight into their successes and failures over long careers, but also specific, practical instructions on what practices help churches succeed biblically, financially, and spiritually.