ELDERS TEACHING RESOURCE
EQUIP
The purpose of the ETR Curriculum is to equip our ministry with holistic and rigorous learning in a community that honors our lay-ministry model through accessible, scripturally accurate, unifying, and pastorally fruitful research and coursework.
Pastoral service to our brotherhood compels active participation in rich Bible Study, Core Doctrinal understanding, applied History lessons, engaging Church and Community outreach, and the faithful pursuit of Spiritual Maturity. We seek to serve both brothers and sisters in all teaching capacities for the welfare of our church body and for the glory of God!​​
ETR Curriculum Branches
Resource
ETR Curriculum Descriptions for all branches and courses - PDF
Intro to Ministry
Encourages newer ministers through Paul’s letters to Timothy, fostering sound doctrine, godly leadership, integrity, and practical ministry growth.
If you were put in the pulpit ministry in the past 12 months, you will be invited to join one of the new minister sessions.
Core Doctrine
Core Doctrine courses foster critical thinking and unity in our brotherhood, affirming deep theological foundations while providing cautionary perspectives on contemporary concerns.
“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.” (Titus 1:9, ESV)
Essentials of Core Doctrine
Covers the basic, most critical content from the ten Doctrinal courses in a way that tightly follows the “What We Believe” section of our Statement of Faith.
3 OR 6 weeks
Coming in 2026
Scripture
Strengthens concepts of Scripture’s formation, authority, and credibility, highlighting Sola Scriptura and the power of biblical preaching.
4 weeks
Coming in 2025
Baptism
Forthcoming
4 weeks
In Development
Church
Exalts biblical metaphors for the church, expanding its identity, mission, and divine design as we faithfully carry our heritage into today’s world.
4 weeks
Coming in 2025
Communion
Forthcoming
4 weeks
In Development
Discipline
Casts a vision of biblical discipline as an act of love, guiding believers to approach discipline with grace, empathy, and a heart for holiness.
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4 weeks
Coming in 2025
Last Things
Forthcoming
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4 weeks
In Development
Bible Study
Bible Study courses promote Scripture as the final authority in doctrine and offer instruction in methods of biblical interpretation.
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” (Psalm 1:1–3, KJV)
History
History courses encourage our ministry to faithfully evaluate and respond to our common heritage as well as the wisdom of the global Church, addressing culturally conditioned assumptions of our time.
“One generation shall praise thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.” (Psalm 145:4, KJV)
Church and Community
Church and Community courses equip servant brothers and sisters for apostolic planting, prophetic discourse, evangelistic outreach, pastoral discipleship, and effective teaching.
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:” (Ephesians 4:11–12, KJV )
Essentials of Church and Community
Explores ministry areas beyond the pulpit, equipping ministers and their wives with practical tools for effective service. With ACCFS and HarvestCall.
1 day
Group As Required