MINISTRY ESSENTIALS

12 modules to train you for ministry, one step at a time.

Training the Christian leaders of tomorrow.

Ministy Essentials | Overview

Have you been looking for ways to grow in your ministry potential and gain a greater theological understanding of your faith? We’ve designed 12 modules that will offer introductory training in ministry for people of all ages and anyone who is interested!

Each module consists of four classroom sessions with a main lecture and group discussion time. We will be offering each module separately, which will run consecutively through the year, giving you the option to take courses based on your interest, or work towards completing all 12 modules to earn Coastline Church’s Certificate of Ministry Essentials. Step by step, we’ll cover different themes aimed to equip you for ministry wherever you feel called to serve!

Upcoming Module

ME111: Building Communities of Faith will include an overview of biblical teaching on the church, and organizational principles for building the church. It will cover the following topics:

  1. Biblical Foundations of the Local Church

  2. Organizing Principles of a Church Plant

  3. Practical Principles of Church Growth and Multiplication

  4. Planning and Creating Inspiring Worship Gatherings

  5. Building Your Church through Small Groups

Cost : $20

When : March 3rd - 24th, 2025, Mondays 7pm-9pm

Coastline Church Victoria

Essential training for everyone.

Our 12 modules will cover the following topics of study to equip you for ministry.

No pre-requisites - start at any module.

Module 1: Oct 16- Nov 6, 2023

Knowing and Loving God (Intro to Theology and Spirituality)

Module 2: Nov 13- Dec 4, 2023

Learning God’s Word (Intro to Biblical Theology and Hermeneutics)

Module 3: Jan 8-Jan 29, 2024

Caring for the People of God (Intro to Ecclesiology and Pastoral Theology)

Module 4: Feb 5-Mar 4, 2024

Communicating God’s Word (Intro to Homiletics and Theology of the Word)

Module 5: March 18-April 1, 2024

Ministering in Power (Pastoral Theology and the Holy Spirit)

Module 6: April 22 - May 13, 2024

Spiritual Warfare (Intro to Theology of the Kingdom)

Module 7: May 27 - June 17, 2024

Reaching the Lost, Making Disciples (Intro to Evangelism and Discipleship)

Module 8: September 16 - October 21, 2024

Financial Stewardship (Theology of Money)

Module 9: October 28 - November 25, 2024

Marriage, Family, Singleness, and Ministry (Theology of Marriage and Singleness)

Module 10: January 13 - February 3, 2025

Leading Yourself and Others (Intro to Servant Leadership)

Module 11: February 10 - March 10, 2025

Building Communities of Faith (Ecclesiology and Church Planting)

Module 12: TBD

Developing Christian Leaders (Ministry Mentorship)

The ME is done in partnership with the PAOC's Global Ed department and uses their METP curriculum.