If a student receives Lincoln Christian University application approval to enter the program, he or she can achieve the M.A. in General Ministries from Lincoln Christian University with specialization in a church planting practicum from Northwoods School of Ministry which includes, but is not limited to, concentrated learning in one of these areas: Lead Pastor & Church Planter, Creative Arts, Worship & Media, Spiritual Growth & Life Help, Student Ministry, Children’s Ministry, or Operations & Administration. A student is not required to achieve a degree to join a Northwoods church planting team. However, he or she will need to complete commensurate work as accomplishes the M.A. to move forward for ministry credentialing with the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.

There are so many ways you can become involved in NSM, including participation in semester classes and practicums. You can tailor your level of commitment. If you are interested completing the program without earning a degree, you can do that in as little as 6 trimesters.

Contact us for more information about the ways you can participate!

This decision is part of the application procedure with Lincoln Christian University.

Two years (six trimesters) is the shortest program track. We anticipate that most students will take between 2-3 years when working at the program on a full-time basis. We also anticipate that students will have a job or ministry while working their way through the program.

Northwoods School of Ministry will follow Lincoln Christian University requirements for accredited Seminary degree program. Federal minimum requirements for a 3 credit hour course is 125 clock hours. So, a 3 hour course would usually have 45 clock hours of classroom seat time with lecture and discussion, presentations, etc… then, out of class assignments (reading, writing papers, ministry projects, etc…) would total another 80-100 clock hours per semester. Assuming a student takes two courses/ministry practicums per semester, he or she would need approximately 15-18 hours per week across a 16-week semester to complete the Northwoods School of Ministry required work.

INTENTIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN

LEADERSHIP 1
Trimester 1
Spiritual Formation 1: Set Free

• Forgiveness & Freedom
• The foundation of your leadership house
• Learn how God grows a leader

LEADERSHIP 2
Trimester 2
Spiritual Formation II: Making Disciples

• Word & Spirit Culture
• Calling and character through spiritual assessment
• Explore spiritual giftedness and disciplines

Trimester 3
Global Reach Church Planting Experience

• Evangelistic Heartbeat
• Experience global church planting firsthand

LEADERSHIP 3
Trimester 4
Skills Formation

• Empowered People
• The walls of your leadership house
• Practice integrity and skills needed for servant leadership

LEADERSHIP 4
Trimester 5
Strategic Formation

• Grander Vision
• The roof of your leadership house
• Envision God’s Kingdom on Earth

Trimester 6
Ministry Practicum / Residency Experience

• Serve alongside church staff and/or church planters
• Multiply classroom learning through ministry experiences

This is not a requirement; however, one of the core courses, “Cultural Insights” will likely be offered in connection with a Northwoods international missions experience, serving alongside one of our cross-cultural ministry partners who specialize in church planting in places like Brazil, the Dominican Republic, India or Israel. Our Northwoods missions team will assist you in a proven plan for raising up a prayer and monetary support team.