Life Center North Spokane - Foursquare Church

Spokane Ministry Institute Track 3 'Pastoral Leadership' addresses the needs of those who are sensing a calling to vocational pastoral ministry. Attention is given to the critical disciplines of a theology and Biblical interpretation, and a framework for understanding how churches are developed, is introduced. Essential skills in public speaking are addressed, and a global perspective on ministry is encouraged.

A certificate of completion in Pastoral Leadership is awarded after completing the following three components:

Core Courses:

• Preparation for Pastor Licensing

• Pastoral Theology and Practice

• Pastoral Preaching in the Worship Service

• Pastoral Issues in the Church Research Project

Coaching/Mentoring:

• Regular Ministry meetings with a Life Center North staff Pastor

Leadership

• Serving in a Ministry Leadership role 8 hours/ week (does not include coaching/mentoring)

• Local or Global Missions Project

Prerequisites

• Completion of Track 11
  
• Pastoral Invitation
  
• In agreement and practicing LCN's Leadership Standards

SMI Track 3 requirements are completion of SMI Track 2, a Pastoral invitation and the participant must be in agreement with and practicing Life Center North's Leadership Standards. The Pastoral Track of SMI is a one year program that will begin in September every other year . There is a fee for Track 3 that will cover hard cost of books, other resources and program expenses. Missions and retreats will incur addition variable costs. Each mission project is unique to the program participant.