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Center for Biblical Leadership

The Center for Biblical Leadership exists to provide leadership development for today's and tomorrow's leaders in the Church of God of Prophecy worldwide. In a new structural paradigm, three new entities will provide the main thrust for leadership development through CBL:

 

School of Practical and Advanced Studies

This school is the main focus of CBL efforts to provide practical and advanced studies focused on equipping and enhancing the noble work of the pastor/teacher ministry that shepherds the flock of God (1 Peter 5:2, 3).

The school is structured with four terms conducted in four day intensives held in state, regional, and national settings. Curriculum is set for the first two terms. Third and fourth term curriculum is currently being developed utilizing pastoral input.

First and Second Term classes:
  • General Principles of Pastoral Leadership Development (Second Term covers Hermeneutics and Homiletics)
  • Ecclesial Identity–COGOP History and Polity I & II
  • Theology–Doctrinal Principles of the COGOP I & II

Presiding Bishops world-wide are bringing this foundational education experience and spiritual encounter to the ministry and laity in their areas. Perhaps we will come to your region soon. Click here for further information and to view our upcoming schedule.

Gordon-Conwell/Church of God of Prophecy Consortium

An accredited program pioneered in Texas as a partnership to offer an accredited Diploma and entry into a Master of Arts degree in Urban Ministerial Leadership. Gordon-Conwell is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and is a non-denominational seminary with its historical roots in the Holiness Movement. Gordon-Conwell is the 5th largest seminary in the USA.

For those who do not have an accredited B.A., but have been in ministry for some time, they can be accepted into the program. Contact Dr. Hector Ortiz for more information.

Leader of Leaders Program

A special educational track for our presiding bishops that is an enlargement of our Consortium with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The course of study will assist our presiding bishops to work toward a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership.

The Leader of Leaders Program represents the first time in the history of the Church of God of Prophecy that a program is being implemented to enhance the preparation of our presiding bishops. Contact Dr. Hector Ortiz for more information.