NEW VISION OF FAITH MINISTERIAL INSTITUTE GREAT THINGS ARE IN STORE FOR YOU!!!!

Overview Here is the Who What Where When and Why? of New Vision of Faith Ministerial Institute

WHO?

Who had this vision? Bishop and First Lady Smith had a vision for a program to strengthen and develop NVOF ministers for global ministry.

VISION To provide academic and practical biblical training with emphasis on personal development to improve the quality of ministerial preparedness.

MISSION Equipping and Empowering Clergy for Global Ministry

GOALS Increased Spiritual Development Increased Theological Understanding & Development Increased Hermeneutics Skills Increased Homiletics Skills Increased Understanding of Church Administration Increased Number of Clergy prepared for Christian Church Ministry

VISION STRATEGY INFLUENCE INSTRUCT INTERCEDE INSPIRE IMPACT

INFLUENCE Influence our community and the world by becoming spirit-filled, spirit-led, prepared ministers of the gospel.

INSTRUCT Receive and share consistent scripture based life transforming teaching. Prepare for and encourage life-long engaging of the scriptures.

Continue to participate in the development of corporate prayer. Maintain a consistent personal lifestyle of prayer. INTERCEDE

INSPIRE Continue to participate in the development of corporate worship. Develop and maintain a consistent lifestyle of worship.

IMPACT Continue to seek God for opportunities to develop the lives of young believers and help them find out how to participate with God in kingdom purpose.

Who are the instructors? First Lady Min. Teresa L. Smith, B.S., MBA Rev. Winifred M. Byrd, B.A., M.S., M.Div.

Who needs to attend? All current and new clergy as well as those called to ministry who desire to serve as a part of New Vision of Faith Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Eugene Smith.

WHAT?

What courses will be offered? Foundations Of Ministry Preaching Partnership Altar Ministry (retreat) Evangelism (retreat/workshop)

What will Foundations of Ministry include? Biblical Foundations Ministries of the Church The Call To Ministry

What will Preaching Partnership include? The Basics of Preaching Using Greek & Hebrew Finding Your Voice The Criticisms Exegesis: Approaching the Text –Old and New Testament Preaching Lab

What will Altar Ministry include? Biblical Foundation Theological Foundation Your Prayer Life Your Bible Study Life Your Walk Healing & Deliverance Pre-Altar/Altar/Post-Altar Expectations –I–Including the Do’s & Don’t of Altar Ministry

What will Evangelism include? Introduction to Evangelism The Early Church The Unbeliever Intercessory Prayer The Territory Sharing The Gospel & Your Testimony Survey of Christian Denominations Cults & Other Religions Walking in Power Strategies & Styles Sharing The Gospel & Your Testimony Survey of Christian Denominations Cults & Other Religions Walking in Power Strategies & Styles

What do I need to bring? An open mind An open heart Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone Flash drives Writing Tools (pencil, pen, notebook) Recording devices

What do we provide Spirit-filled and spirit-led trained instructors Multiple learning approaches Technology infused instruction Life applicable instruction Ability to practice what you have learned in class Safe and encouraging atmosphere of fellow clergy

WHERE ?

Where will NVOFMI take place? The NVOF Ministry Institute will occur at New Vision of Faith Ministries in Decatur, GA. Retreat dates and times are TBA.

WHEN ?

When will classes occur? Every Sunday at 9:30am Preaching Partnership - one Saturday a month at 1:00pm The Altar Ministry & Evangelism Retreat days and locations will be announced

WHY?

Why should you attend? Increase your knowledge of the Word of God Increase your ability to articulate effectively and concisely the Word of God To gain understand and clarity of your call To obey the command to study to show thyself approved a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, but rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Why should you attend? To strengthen the body of Christ Opportunity to grow and learn with your fellow clergy Opportunity to use your gifts in ministry To improve the quality of ministry and impact the world for Christ

For Clarity Completing Ministerial Development does not guarantee licensing or ordination. Participation in Ministerial Development is a major component in being utilized in New Vision of Faith Ministries.

For Clarity Consistent Bible Study attendance is a requirement of the Ministerial Institute courses. An important component of ministerial development is consistent participation in the life of the church as well as demonstrated stewardship in area of tithing of one’s financial resources, time and talents.

Levels of Ministerial Service GLOBAL TEAM (4) FOUNDATIONS (KOPH) (3) FOUNDATIONS (RESH) (2) SUPPORT TEAM (1)

GLOBAL TEAM These ministers have been equipped and willing to preach locally, regionally, nationally and internationally under the ministry of New Visions of Faith.

GLOBAL TEAM They have been equipped and willing teach biblical foundations and discipleship to believers & followers of Christ.

GLOBAL TEAM They have been equipped and willing to be utilized locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for Altar Ministry.

FOUNDATION 1 & 2 TEAM Supports Bishop & NVOF through attendance and congregational participation in worship, bible study, giving and care. May work with particular ministry to support overall vision of NVOF

GLOBAL TEAM Completed Foundations of Ministry Completed Altar Ministry Completed Evangelism Aleph Team - Bible College/Seminary Beth Team - No Bible College/Seminary

FOUNDATIONS TEAM Started Foundations of Ministry Newly called Licensed Transfer from another church (licensed/ordained) Koph Team - Bible College/Seminary Resh Team - No Bible College/Seminary

SUPPORT TEAM Newly called Transfer from another church (licensed/ordained) No formal training (no college,bible college, seminary) No NVOF MI courses

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? God is calling us to go higher!!

Reflection Close your eyes Take a deep breath. Exhale Take another deep breath. Exhale. Ask God to reveal to you what God’s purpose is for today. What do you want me to take from this experience. Ask God to speak to you. Tell God that you are listening. Take a moment to listen. Write down what you sense the Lord is saying to you.

Paul/Saul Paul –What components of today’s experience was helpful to you? –How were those components helpful to you? Saul –What components of today’s experience need modifying to help improve your experience? –How can we modify those components to help your experience?