What is the Bible Training Center for Pastors

The Bible Training Center for Pastors (BTCP) is designed for the specific purpose of providing trans-denominational basic Bible training for national pastors which will adequately and effectively equip them with the necessary knowledge and practical skills for the work of local church ministry. The BTCP focus is on the pastors becoming more like Jesus Christ in character, conduct and conversation.

BTCP is an equipping and training ministry of the church, not a formal educational institution. The goal is to impact the local church in terms of spiritual growth by equipping and training pastors.

Curriculum, Methodology and Philosophy

The curriculum of BTCP is uniquely Bible centered, using the NIV Study Bible as its main textbook along with 10 custom designed, self-contained and comprehensive course manuals providing the equivalent of a foundational level Bible college or seminary education.

Teaching is done in a relational/interactive context which fosters ongoing learning, application and assimilation of knowledge and skills without the use of traditional methodology such as exams, grade point averages and research/term papers. In most day tracks, classes are followed by a directed study/review time. Evaluation and assessment is done by the teachers on a personal basis. Thus BTCP represents a different, practical philosophy of theological education.

Students successfully completing all 10 courses receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation. The course manuals and NIV Study Bible constitute an ongoing resource/research library for the pastor in his ministry.

The BTCP program cannot be installed in part but must be accepted in its entirety with course manuals, NIV Study Bibles, philosophy, concept and methodology. Material cannot be deleted or added nor can other educational/academic requirements be imposed.

The 10 courses are:

* Plus 200-300 hours of study, reading and assignments.

Target Group

The primary target group for BTCP consists of pastors, lay pastors, elders, deacons, and evangelists who are now performing or will perform the biblical function of pastor but who have not received adequate basic theological and ministry training. The need around the world is incredible with about 50% of the pastors in major urban centers lacking adequate training. BTCP also works well in church planting situations and where churches are generated as the natural spiritual by-product of aggressive evangelism.

Criteria for Student Selection

To be part of BTCP, students must meet the following requirements:

have a sense of God's call or leading into the ministry.
be biblically and spiritually qualified according to the standards of God's Word in Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
be currently involved in significant local church ministry.
have the recommendation and support of their local church and remain accountable to their church.
have the demonstrated ability to read and comprehend English well.
have the proper motivation for attending BTCP.
be able to state how they intend to use the BTCP training in their church ministry.
be faithful, reliable men who will be able to equip and tain others.

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