Correctional MinistriesThe study of church history provides a fascinating panorama of how the fledgling church established by Christ’s apostles took hold in the ancient world and went on to become a huge worldwide movement in the two millennia that followed. The spiritual journey of the church through history is an exciting drama filled with dynamic personalities, major world events, and spiritual insights that are applicable to our hearts today. From the time of the early church to the faithful today, we see how “the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18 ESV).
Dynamics of Working with Offenders
This course will examine common characteristics of offenders, the specialized approaches to ministering within a correctional facility, and the Biblical corollaries for transformation as they pertain to offenders.
Leadership and Spiritual Formation of Offenders
This course is designed for those involved in correctional ministry seeking to develop personal leadership, be effective witnesses and disciple other believers toward maturity in Christ.
Correctional Ministries Program Development and Evaluation
This course equips those ministering within correctional and community settings to research, plan, and administrate a ministry program that helps offenders and ex-offenders encounter God, His Word, His Holy Spirit, and to transform their thinking and behavior while developing basic life skills.
Care and Counseling in Correctional Ministry
This course provides an introduction to the unique challenges and strategies involved in care and counseling within a correctional setting as presented by correctional staff, the incarcerated and the families of offenders.
