The structured study of the Word of God is crucial to spiritual growth and maturity.
Equipping and Training for Kingdom Work
The NFCOG Bible Institute exists as a non-degree granting school, equipping and training adults for Kingdom work through Christian education. We are an Adult Education Division Member School of the Evangelical Training Association. Our faculty members are awarded lifetime teacher qualification approval to teach all ETA Church Ministries Courses. Curriculum and course descriptions developed by ETA and used with their permission.
Fall 2018 thru Spring 2019
Textbooks & Supplemental Instructional Materials:
Students are required to purchase all textbooks utilizing the provided ISBN number, as well as, any audio instructional CD/DVD (not provided online) required for each course. Your course syllabus and/or instructor will provide information regarding required materials.
Student Forms:
Forms for student enrollment, course registration, and awards are contained in section.
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Available courses
4 CEU's - This course presents foundational Bible doctrines in a popular, easy-to-understand format. Covered in the course are creation and the fall of man, faith and regeneration, justification and adoption, prayer and worship, angels, Satan, resurrection and judgement, and the church.
- Teacher: Iris Grant
- Teacher: Lisa Wright
4 CEU's - This course brings unity and chronological sequence to New Testament study by weaving the contents of the books around a central theme---the person of Christ. Divisions are the synoptic Gospels, the Gospel of John, the Book of Acts, the Pauline Epistles in chronological order, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
- Teacher: Iris Grant
- Teacher: Ivan Grant Sr
- Teacher: Lisa Wright
4 CEU's - Old Testament Survey Part 1 includes the patriarchs, Israel’s trek to the Promised Land, David’s reign, Solomon’s kingdom, the kingdom of Judah, the exile, and the return from captivity.
- Teacher: Iris Grant
- Teacher: Ivan Grant Sr
- Teacher: Lisa Wright
4 CEU's - Poetry and prophecy are explored in Old Testament Survey Part 2 to gain insight into God’s dealings with His people and to relate these great writings of the prophets to us today. With a chronological sequence of events, historic and contextual information is readily grasped.
- Teacher: Iris Grant
- Teacher: Ivan Grant Sr
- Teacher: Lisa Wright
4 CEU's - This course covers the individuality of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the biblical teaching of the Trinity. Topics include the character/work of God; the preexistence, incarnation, deity, death, resurrection and return of Christ; and the personality and power of the Holy Spirit.
- Teacher: Iris Grant
- Teacher: Lisa Wright
4 CEU's - Believers should be well informed about the Word of God. This course presents the inspiration and authorship of the Bible, how it was preserved, why we believe it, how we deal with its problems and critics, the role of archeology, and ways to study the Bible more effectively.
- Teacher: Iris Grant
- Teacher: Lisa Wright
4 CEU's - Aside from personal faith in God, is there any evidence to substantiate the claims of Christianity? You be the judge! This text is an introduction to the study of apologetics. It will take you step-by-step through the well-documented evidence in support of Christian beliefs and Scripture. Whether a skeptic or a believer, this book will help you reach a verdict---that could very well change your life!
4 CEU's - Evangelism is the mandate for church growth today. This course covers the biblical foundations of evangelism, conversion and regeneration, how to lead a person to a decision for Christ, age-specific techniques, team efforts, visitation, discipling new believers, and the importance of prayer to the overall program of evangelism.
4 CEU's - This course offers a historical survey of missions with emphasis on the present worldwide scene, the biblical basis of missions, and the ways all believers can get involved. Every believer’s life will be enriched with the knowledge of God’s work through His people around the world.
3 CEU's - A
biblical
understanding of
teaching brings
appreciation for
this spiritual gift.
Approaching this
task biblically
involves
empowerment
from the Holy
Spirit, insight into
God’s Word,
sharp
communication
skills, and
accurate
interaction with
students. It is a
companion
volume to
Teaching
Techniques.
3 CEU's - Written
with the lay
person in mind,
this course focuses on the
important role of
music and
worship in the
life of the church.
It provides a
historical
overview of
music and
worship, biblical
foundations for
both, and
practical
instruction on
how to renew
both within the
local church.
3 CEU's - The
challenge to
teach today’s
teens begins
with
understanding
them as
learners. This
course defines
the climate for
learning,
developmental
characteristics of
teens, the
current youth
culture, and
critical issues in
youth ministry. It
also equips
teachers to lead
teens to make
their Christian
faith their own.
3 CEU's - This
course focuses
on the
philosophical
basis of
methodology,
looks at the
current learning
theory research
from a biblical
perspective, and
gives practical
information on
how to select
and use various
methods,
including lecture,
storytelling,
panel discussion,
simulation
learning, group
discussion, and
others. It is a
companion
volume to the course Understanding Teaching.
3 CEU's - This
course is
designed to
provide in-depth
training for those
who are teaching
the Bible to
adults. Course
sessions answer
the following questions: Why
is it important to
teach adults?
What are the
characteristics of
adults at various
stages of life?
How do adults
learn, and how
should they be
taught? What are
the key
principles for
organizing adult
classes? By
answering these
questions, you
can be better
equipped to
teach adults.
3 CEU's -A
strategy for
growing toward
Christlikeness
must be based
on the actual
ways that people
grow and
develop into
maturity in
Christ. Through
identifying and
understanding
how we grow
spiritually, this
course will help
us to become
more intentional
in Bible study,
prayer lifestyle
choices, evangelism, and spiritual gifts.
3 CEUs - This course clarifies the traditional purposes, functions, and organization of the local church program known as Sunday School. It covers all aspects of the ministry of bringing children, youth, and adults to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, enriching their Christian lives, and preparing them to serve Christ.
3 CEU's - This
course provides
a panorama of
educational ministries in the
local church:
Sunday School,
home Bible
studies, summer
ministries,
retreats and
camps, adult
education, youth
and club
programs,
children’s
church, and
missions. It
presents each
program’s
uniqueness,
strengths,
structure and
resources.
3 CEU's - To
truly understand
people we must
combine the
rigorous formal
study of
developmental
issues with our
own
observations and
thorough study
of Scripture. As
biological,
cognitive,
socioemotional,
and spiritual
ministry
implications are
addressed for
each major age
division, this
course helps the
Bible teacher to
work with all
ages of people more effectively.
3 CEU's - Written
as a basic
introduction to
the subject, this
course covers
the four major
periods of church
history: The
Ancient Church,
The Medieval
Church, The
Reformation
Church, and The
Modern Church.
It is designed to
give Christians
an oversight of
their spiritual
heritage.
3 CEU's - A
Guide for All
Church Leaders
--- There are a
wide variety of
areas with which
volunteer and
professional
church leaders
must contend
today. This
course explains
the difference in
leaders who are
effective and
those who are
efficient and
what this means
to the local
church. (Also
see Biblical
Leadership.
3 CEU's -
Christian Ethics
in a Postmodern
World --- For the
Christian, ethics
must be rooted
in the absolutes
revealed in God’s Word to
inform and
nurture our moral
conduct.
Followers of
Christ must learn
to think biblically.
A Christian
approach to
complex ethical
topics in the
postmodern era
challenges us to
identify how we
relate to culture.
3 CEU's - This
new and revised
leadership
course will help
leaders to base
their leadership
ministries on the
timeless
principles of
God’s Word.
Pastors,
Christian
education
directors, youth
workers,
children’s
directors,
teachers, or
other ministry
leaders will grow
in self-
perception, skills,
and vision as
leaders. Both
new and
seasoned
leaders will learn
how to empower
others to lead as
they train,
mentor, and
mobilize teams
for ministry.
This course is designed to train new faculty members and equip them with a level of proficiency using the Moodle platform, as well as, build confidence to teach courses in a satellite campus environment. The course covers the NFCOG Bible Institute's role serving the NFCOG mission, curriculum and course overview and their relationships, along with the use of course syllabus and recommended textbooks. Enrollment methods, tuition and discounts, student grades, awards, and graduation requirements are also addressed. Finally, a matrix conveying faculty positions and inter-relationships is presented. This self-paced tutorial course is required for all teaching members of the faculty.
- Teacher: Iris Grant
- Teacher: Lisa Wright