Foundations for Ministry
Foundations for Ministry Certificate
Q - What is the Foundations for Ministry Certificate?
A - The FMC is relevant and practical instruction for men and women engaged in ministry across Canada.
Q - Who is the Foundations for Ministry Certificate for?
A - The FMC is for Church workers and lay individuals involved in ministry.
Q - When and where will the Foundations for Ministry Certificate be offered?
A - The FMC will be offered twice a year in each of five regions across Canada.
Q - What format is the Foundations for Ministry Certificate?
A - The FMC will be Seminar-style courses involving 10 hours of instruction, plus 30 hours of additional reading and written work.
Q - How much will the Foundations for Ministry Certificate cost?
A - The cost of the FMC will be $250.00 per course for credit. ($50.00 per course to audit)
Q - Who do I contact about a course?
A - Contact your District Office directly for information on the courses coming to your area or on how to get a course offered in your church.
Participants take a total of five courses across at least three different areas of study:
The five areas of study are:
1. Understanding the Bible
2. The Christian Faith
3. Personal Formation and Development
4. Foundations of Ministry
5. Mission and Evangelism
Instructors:
Full time Ambrose faculty and select ministry professionals
Level of Instruction and Transfer:
Courses are aimed at adult learners and are assessed on a
pass/fail basis. Syllabi are available (below) one month prior to course offering.
Participants who wish to continue their studies at Ambrose, and who are accepted into one of its seminary programs, will be granted 1 elective credit hour for each Foundations for Ministry course completed, up to a maximum of 6 credits.
Note:
In addition to these five areas of study, individuals wishing to be credentialed for ministry in The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada are required to complete the course "Alliance History and Thought" at either the undergraduate or seminary levels.
| District | Date | Location | Course | Instructor | To Register |
| Eastern Canadian District | April 30-May 1, 2010 | Ottawa Chinese Alliance Church, Ottawa, ON | The Christian Faith: A theology of the Atonement(syllabus ) | Dr. Bernie Van De Walle | Marilyn (613) 969-4473 marklassen1@hotmail.com or Olga (905) 420-9123 office@ecd.on.ca |
| Canadian Midwest District | May 7-8, 2010 | Rosewood Park Alliance Church, Regina, SK | Foundations of Ministry: Multiple Staff Relationships(syllabus ) | Dr. Tim Moore | Heather at CMD office (306) 586-3549 (office@cma-cmd.ca) |
| Eastern Canadian District | May 7-8, 2010 | Bayview Glen Church, Thornhill, ON | Understanding the Bible: Old Testament Prophets | Dr. Rick Love | Marilyn (613) 969-4473 marklassen1@hotmail.com or Olga (905) 420-9123 office@ecd.on.ca
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| Western Canadian District | May 28-29, 2010 | Cochrane Alliance Church, Cochrane, AB | Foundations of Ministry: Leadership in the 21st Century (syllabus) | Dr. Bill McAlpine | larry@cochranealliance.com(403) 932-6100 |
| Western Canadian District | June 4-5, 2010 | Beulah Alliance Church, Edmonton, AB | Personal Formation and Development: Personal Spirituality in Ministry (syllabus) | Dr. Peter Ralph | fmc@beulah.ca |
| Eastern Canadian District | Oct. 15-16, 2010 | Bayview Glen Church, Thornhill, ON | Mission and Evangelism: Missional Ministry-Local and Global (syllabus) available Sept. 15 | Dr. Ric Gilbertson | Marilyn (613) 969-4473 marklassen1@hotmail.com or Olga (905) 420-9123 office@ecd.on.ca |
| Canadian Pacific District | Oct. 22-23, 2010 | Coquitlam Alliance Church, Coquitlam, BC | Foundations of Ministry: Discipleship & Mentoring (syllabus) available Sept. 22 | Dr. Tim Moore | Karen at CPD Office
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| Central Canadian District | Oct. 22-23, 2010 | ON | Personal Formation and Development: Understanding of Self in Ministry (syllabus) available Sept. 22 | Dr. Arch Wong | Cheryl at CCD Office (905) 639-9615 office@cmaccd.com For online registration: http://www.cmaccd.com/ |
| Eastern Canadian District | Nov. 12-13, 2010 | Eastgate Alliance Church, Ottawa, ON | Mission and Evangelism: Personal and Corporate Renewal (syllabus) available Oct. 12 | Dr. Ernie Klassen
| Marilyn (613) 969-4473 marklassen1@hotmail.com or Olga (905) 420-9123 office@ecd.on.ca |
