Prepare to serve Christ.
The school of ministry purpose gives men a direction for continued growth and preparation to serve the Lord. Deeper study, teaching others, and missions connect learning with practical service.
Phase 3 · Continued growth
Grow deeper in Christ.
Phase 3 is designed to be a school of ministry or an opportunity for a deeper walk with Christ, continuing the growth begun in Phase 2 through deeper Bible study, teaching others, and local and international missions.
Who Phase 3 is for
Build on Phase 2.
Keep growing.
Men must successfully complete both Phase 1 and Phase 2 before participating in Phase 3. This next stage is for men who want to prepare for ministry or continue into a deeper walk with the Lord.
Bring that desire to the team and discuss your readiness and the current arrangements for continuing under Pastor Dan Hammond’s oversight.
Deepen your walk with Him.
Phase 3 also serves men who want to continue growing in Christ. Its study, teaching, and mission requirements provide opportunities to carry that growth into everyday life and service to others.
What participation involves
Study more deeply.
Learn to serve others.
Phase 3 includes requirements for deeper Bible study, teaching others, and local and international missions. These responsibilities help men continue growing in Christ while preparing to serve.
Pastor Dan can explain the current studies, teaching responsibilities, and mission requirements for participants.
Deeper Bible study.
Continue beyond the foundation of the earlier phases through a deeper study of God’s Word. Ask about the current studies and expectations for preparation.
Teaching others.
Take what you are learning and teach others. Discuss the current teaching requirements and how to prepare for those responsibilities.
Local missions.
Local missions are part of Phase 3’s requirements. Ask about the current opportunities and how men prepare to serve people in the community.
International missions.
International missions are also part of the requirements. Discuss the current mission opportunities, preparation, timing, and arrangements with the team.
Participation and oversight
Understand the commitment.
Plan with Pastor Dan.
After successfully completing Phases 1 and 2, talk with the team about continuing into Phase 3. Share your desire to grow, your interest in ministry, and the responsibilities you need to plan around.
Before making a commitment, work through these practical details:
- Length and weekly commitment
- Discuss the expected length of participation, the study and teaching schedule, and how responsibilities fit with employment.
- Living and financial arrangements
- Confirm living arrangements, any work responsibilities, and the current financial commitment before making plans.
- Mission preparation and arrangements
- Ask about current local and international mission requirements, preparation, timing, travel, and financial arrangements.
Your next conversation
Bring your desire
to keep growing.
You can begin by saying, “I have successfully completed Phases 1 and 2 and would like to discuss Phase 3 with Pastor Dan. I’m interested in continued growth, ministry preparation, and understanding the commitment.”