Ministry Training Programs
MTP's are the areas students will major in while attending Heartland School of Ministry. Each of these specialized ministry tracks provides students with the opportunity to combine classroom learning with life and practical experience. Students are required to work in areas of ministry either at Heartland World Ministries Church or another area church. For further details on each MTP, please view below.

• Children's Ministry
• Youth Ministry
• Missions & Evangelism
• Ministerial Leadership
• Worship and Creative Arts

"Building Blocks"

Students take an in-depth look at the unique role of a children's ministry leader and learn the dynamics of building a successful ministry from the ground up. Students gain a deeper insight on how they can more effectively reach children with the love of God as they gain understanding of a child's, physical, emotional and spiritual growth.

This high-energy MTP equips students with essential skills that children's ministers must know. A hands-on approach is the format for this interactive class. The Children's Ministry MTP also provides an overview of children's ministry from birth through sixth grade: Including age group characteristics, leadership of various children's ministries, the spiritual development of children, methods, resources and current trends in children's ministry today. The purpose of this course is to allow the student to make immediate application of the material they have learned in class by serving in children's ministry at a local church. Back to Top ^

The Student Ministry MTP offers hands on experience and training with the youth ministry of Heartland World Ministries Church or the student's home church. Students receive practical teaching and training in subjects that are relevant to ministering and impacting their generation.

Students are also given the opportunity to gain valuable experience in youth ministry by being involved in the production of the weekly youth service, school campus ministry, home group ministry, relational one-on-one ministry, as well as event and project planning. Finally, students also have the opportunity to be mentored by the pastors of Heartland's Student Ministry or others at their home church.

Along with the daily involvement with pastors, students are also given the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the top youth pastors and youth speakers in the country. Students graduating from the Student Ministry MTP will leave fully prepared to meet the challenges of ministering to today's teenagers. Back to Top ^

The Missions/Evangelism MTP provides a general overview of missions. Examines missionary principles and practices from Biblical, historical and cross-cultural perspectives. The course examines the implications of the Great Commission as well as historical and contemporary methods of evangelism. Missionary and evangelism methods are evaluated for their effectiveness. Each student is required to create their own innovative witnessing and outreach projects. Students have the opportunity to hear from guests invited directly from the mission field, seasoned evangelists and missionary organizations, in addition to our own faculty and staff.

This MTP includes but is not limited to the following list of topics: Steps to the Missions Field, Developing Relational Support and Fundraising, Technology/Media and Missions, Local Church Missions, Pioneering International Bible Schools, Conducting International Crusades and Conferences, Projects for the Nations, Drama on the Field, Communication, Leadership Skills, and Church Planting.
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The Ministerial Leadership MTP teaches students how to avoid many of the shortcuts that appear along life's way as they seek to minimize cost, increase energy and save time. Students are taught how to walk in faith while facing impossible situations, remain faithful when others abandon the cause, persevere in the midst of challenging situations, enter into their own destiny, how to make their dreams come true, and how to overcome doubt and despair in the midst of hopeless circumstances.

Students are also exposed to principles of leadership that are necessary for a spiritual leader through the illustrations provided by men of God such as Moses, Nehemiah, the Apostle Paul, David Livingstone, and Charles Spurgeon. This course encourages students to place their talents and powers at God's disposal so they can become a leader used for His glory.

In addition, students are taught specific ways to have an effective ministry by targeting improvement in their spiritual and personal development. This course is designed to help students become effective laborers who have the ability through leadership to equip and inspire others to become actively involved in God's Work. Back to Top ^

The Worship and Creative Arts MTP is designed to teach students the skills and principles necessary to lead people into the presence of God. This course also focuses on the musical and spiritual flow of worship, sensitivity to the spirit, musical considerations, and pastoring people in the presence of God. Special emphasis is placed upon allowing the Holy Spirit to work through individuals.

The Worship and Creative Arts MTP equips students with practical skills in all areas of Worship ministries ranging from being a member of a worship team to managing a worship team. Topics include but are not limited to: leading worship, worship as a lifestyle, flowing in worship, prophetic worship, songwriting, producing and arranging, musicianship, music and vocal ministry.

This MTP also makes available instruction in other areas of fine arts. Students are challenged to develop their creativity in order to bless the body of Christ and bring glory to God. A biblical approach to Spirit empowered worship in the local church is emphasized throughout this course.

Finally, practical instruction is provided for those who want to become involved in ministry utilizing drama. Students have the opportunity to learn about acting techniques, characterization, vocal production, stage construction, costuming and writing original material.
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