Year Two: Missions & Ministry
ABTC’s School of Missions and Ministry is specifically designed to further equip students with key leadership skills and specialized training needed to prepare them for ministry, missions, and church planting. Completion of Foundations (or an approved bible college such as Charis and RHEMA Bible Training College) is a prerequisite for the School of Missions and Ministry. Upon successful completion of Missions and Ministry students will receive a diploma.
Application Fee
Tuition
Training Sessions
Encounter Nights
Missions & Ministry Options
ABTC operates on an academic semester schedule, with a total of 5-6 classes per semester (block). Those who can’t commit to attending full-time can attend part-time as their schedule allows.
Our goal is to make ABTC available to as many people as possible, therefore we have the following options available:
Online
Teaching sessions are offered online and Encounter nights are attended online via livesteam.
Hybrid
Teaching sessions are offered online, but Encounter nights must be attended in person on Thursday evenings.
Full-Time
Full-time students will complete 5-6 classes per block and will complete Missions and Ministry in an academic year.
Encounter Nights
In addition to the teaching sessions, students will have regularly scheduled Encounter Nights* throughout their year at ABTC. Encounter Nights are a time when we focus on what the Holy Spirit is saying. We will spend time in prayer and worship. Encounter Nights will also include time for discussion around the current class subject.
Encounter Nights take place on fourteen select Thursday evenings across the school year from 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
*The prayer and worship portion of Encounter Nights is open to the public. Attendance is limited based on seating and is available on a first-come, first serve basis.
MISSIONS AND MINISTRY CLASS LIST
Building a Children’s Ministry from the Ground Up – CM12
This course is designed to equip church leaders, missionaries, and church planting teams with the essential knowledge and skills to establish and maintain a thriving children’s ministry. These concepts work in any church, culture, or denomination, from the smallest village church to a large mega-church. Students will learn the value of Children’s Ministry, effective teaching methods, recruiting volunteers, team-building principals, and how to write and create your curriculum.
Caring for the Church – CH8
Caring for people is an integral part of the mission of every church, but this encompasses a broad territory because of the many real-life challenges, problems and celebrations which occur in the lives of congregants. This class will provide a biblical approach for pastors and church members to better understand their role in caring for God’s people to help them navigate life events successfully.
Dynamic Church Planting International – DCPI18
This foundational training, offered by Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI), is taught by DCPI Master Trainer Dr. Pamela Henkel and Certified Trainer Angela Roberts. Using the illustration of a baby’s 9-month development, this course guides students through the process of planting a church—from conception to birth and beyond. Students will learn how to plan culturally relevant outreach, design a process of discipleship, and avoid common pitfalls such as launching too soon, selecting the wrong facility, or exhausting their launch team. A key component is the Vision-Plan-Timeline (VPT). This hands-on project helps students organize and refine their vision, strategies, and timeline early to create a clear roadmap for planting and sustaining churches. Built on 12 Biblical Principles for Church Planting, this course lays a solid foundation for Kingdom multiplication. Graduates will also have the opportunity to pursue the DCPI Certified Trainer course for further equipping (details provided in class).
Effective Leadership – EL12
The Effective Leadership course is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to become exceptional leaders in various professional and ministry settings. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will develop the expertise and confidence to lead teams, inspire positive change, and drive organizational success.
End Times – ET12
This course is designed to equip students with essential End Times understanding through biblical prophecy, God’s prophetic calendar, and the redemptive plan revealed in the Feasts of Israel. Though no one knows the day or the hour, Jesus commanded us to know the season and be spiritually awake. With the trumpet call near, this course will prepare you to be a ready vessel for the Master’s use.
Full Spectrum Faith – FSF6
In this course students will learn about the joy and strength that come from balancing family, cultivating the right relationships, developing people skills, and prioritizing self-care. Emphasis will be on the importance of keeping family first while answering God’s call; how to build strong, godly relationships which support ministry and honor God; how to develop essential people skills for effective ministry and harmonious interactions, and the importance of self-care to maintain their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, ensuring they are equipped to fulfil God’s call.
God’s Generals – GG11
This powerful capstone class invites Year 2 students to recapture the glory of God through the compelling spiritual biographies of some of history’s greatest revivalists. Based on the landmark work “God’s Generals” by Roberts Liardon, students will explore the lives, ministries, spiritual discoveries, and timeless lessons of leaders who ignited fires of revival around the world.
Lead Well, Live Well – LW12
This foundational course is designed to equip leaders with the tools to stay strong, sharp, and Spirit-led for the long haul. Ministry isn’t just about what happens on the platform—it’s about cultivating a personal life and leadership style that can sustain the call of God with excellence and integrity. Students will study essential topics such as building a resilient prayer life, casting a clear vision, avoiding burnout, and leading with wisdom and grace. Along the way, they will learn how to protect their personal time, relationships, and spiritual health, ensuring they minister from a place of overflow, not depletion. This course features a dynamic team of seasoned instructors, each with years of integrity and experience in ministry. Together, they bring over 100 years of God experience and anointing to the table. Their collective wisdom, practical insights, and spiritual depth make this class a treasure chest of truth and transformation. This is more than a class—it’s a leadership reset that will revolutionize your life, ministry, and impact. Whether you’re called to pastor, serve, or support, Lead Well. Live Well. will help you build a life of balance, strength, and vision—with nothing missing and nothing broken.
Living for God – LG6
Navigating Culture Successfully – NC12
The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across cultures is essential for successful mission work and church planting. In this course students will develop a deeper understanding of how culture shapes individuals and societies, and how cultural differences can impact communication, relationships, and decision-making processes.
Sermon Prep and Delivery – SD8
Students will put into practice the lessons learned in “Ministering the Word” by writing and delivering their own sermons to the class. Constructive evaluation will be provided to celebrate and encourage development.
Starting a Dynamic Youth Ministry – YM12
This course is designed to ignite passion for empowering and guiding the next generation into a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. Emphasis will be upon clarifying the practical steps needed to create an engaging and transformative youth ministry that fosters personal growth, meaningful connections, and a strong sense of community for today’s youth. Youth leaders, missionaries and church planting teams will gain the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies to establish and sustain a vibrant youth ministry that resonates with today’s young generation.
The Intersection: Connecting Faith, Purpose, and Personal Wiring – TI12
This course is focused upon helping students understand their unique divine design, how to align their strengths with God’s purpose, and clearly navigate their calling by learning how their personal ‘wiring’ influences their faith and purpose. Students will learn how to create vision boards and life mission statements which reflect their high calling from God thereby streamlining their efforts by helping them recognize their strengths and identify areas where support is needed. Emphasis will include mentorship and knowing your “why,” while trusting God to unfold the “how.”
Understanding World Religions – WR6
The focus of this class will primarily be on learning about the culture and tenets of many of the world’s largest religions. This will include awareness of the characteristics of cults and false teaching. The objective of this class is to help equip students with the knowledge they need to compassionately minister Christ to those who are involved in cults and different religions of the world.
Worship is the Way – WW6
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Missions & Ministry Tuition and Fees
We believe ABTC will be one of the most substantial and important investments you will make in your life, so our goal is to make ABTC both affordable and accessible.
FEES
APPLICATION FEE
- Due when you submit your ABTC application.
FULL-TIME
PAID IN FULL
- $216 discount (from the full price of $2,160).
- Due before the start of class.
PAYMENT PLAN
- Total price of $2,205.
- Due in nine monthly payments, from September to May.
Class sessions and materials are included in your tuition, but students must purchase textbooks. Upon starting at ABTC, students will be provided with a list of required books.
Missions and ministry students are required to participate in a mission trip at their own expense. More details will be provided to MM students.
Tuition and fees are subject to change each year.