Academics

Though the Lord Jesus taught the multitudes, He focused His training on a few individuals.

The Lord “appointed twelve, that they might be with Him, and that He might send them out to preach”

The Discipleship Intern Training Program is designed to provide specialized training for those sensing God’s call to service in the local church as elders, teachers, preachers, evangelists, or missionaries. Training takes place within an active assembly and is conducted under the oversight of the elders. Experienced instructors, most of whom are elders, commended workers, or missionaries, will guide the interns through an intensive course of study that covers most of the books of the Bible. Additional classes address topics such as Bible study methods, church principles, missions, counseling, discipleship, and the family. In addition to classroom work, instructors train the interns in various ministries as they serve together in the local church. These ministries include teaching, preaching, visitation, and evangelism. The interns become an important and integral part of the church during their time of training.

What you'll learn:

Instructional Methodology

The focus of the instruction is to equip the interns to study the Bible for themselves and prepare them to serve in the local church.

The goal of the DITP is discipleship in the form of academic and practical training in Christian ministry. This occurs through classroom instruction, ministry experience, and life-transference. Classes are structured for seminar-style teaching. Inductive Bible study methodology is emphasized throughout the training. During the training, interns spend hundreds of hours with the instructors. This includes classroom instruction, one-on-one mentoring, ministry field trips, a ten-day mission trip, sharing meals, Sunday morning church meetings, recreational activities, and hospitality in the homes of the instructors.

The following represents the approximate number of class hours dedicated to each subject:

Approximate Total Class Hours
Old Testament Books	130 hours
New Testament Books	220 hours
Bible Study Methods and NT Greek	45 hours
Ministry Skills	400 hours
Topical Studies	240 hours
Physical Fitness Training	100 hours

What we’re looking for:

Intern Candidate Profile

The DITP is seeking men and women who:

sense the call of God to training and service
have the support of their local church to receive the training
exhibit gift in the areas of teaching, preaching, evangelism, or pastoral work
are characterized by the qualities outlined in Titus 1:6-14 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7.
attend a church which practices the principles of the New Testament
have previous experience in teaching and preaching
have experience serving in the church

have made good use of opportunities within the local church for training
are proficient in English
are prepared to work hard, live sacrificially, and take direction
are in general agreement with the doctrinal statement of the DITP. See Doctrinal Statement
share the conviction of the instructors that the local church is at the center of God’s strategy for the furtherance of the gospel and the care of the saints

what to expect:

A Typical Week

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Sunday

9:00 AM:
Prayer Meeting
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9:45 AM:
Lord's Supper

11:00 AM:
Preaching Service

Monday

8:30 AM:
Group Devotions

9:00 AM:
New Testament

10:00 AM:
Old Testament

11:00 AM:
Topical Class

Noon:
Physical Fitness

Tuesday

8:30 AM:
Group Devotions

9:00 AM:
New Testament

10:00 AM:
Old Testament

11:00 AM:
Topical Class

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Wednesday

8:30 AM:
Group Devotions

9:00 AM:
New Testament

10:00 AM:
Old Testament

11:00 AM:
Topical Class

7:00 PM:
‍Prayer Meeting

Thursday

8:30 AM:
Group Devotions

9:00 AM:
New Testament

10:00 AM:
Old Testament

11 AM–2 PM:
Campus Evangelism

Friday