MINISTER IN TRAINING
In Partnership with Woman Rediscovered USA
The Ministers in Training (MiT) program is an intensive short course designed in response to a growing need to equip ordinary Christian believers for the work of ministry. The program is meant for advanced believers, church workers, and emerging ministers who want practical training to help them answer the divine call of God upon their lives. The program emphasizes essential Biblical teachings and spiritual development as pillars for the raising of ministers of the gospel. It has a practical and spiritual focus and is meant to activate fully functioning men and women of God who are ready to take up their offices and mantles in the five-fold ministry.
The program is designed with the following unique attributes in mind:
Practical and not theoretical. This is not a ‘Bible School’ or theological seminary although participants could choose to further pursue these based on the solid foundation they acquire. It is also not primarily academic but intended to only provide the most useful tools and knowledge for practical ministry
Emphasizes the word (logos) and spiritual (rhema, pneumatikos) aspects of ministry in equal measure. We do not believe in the separation of ministry into those who are Bible focused (and ignore the operation of the Spirit) and those who are Spirit focused (and ignore the sure foundation of God’s infallible word). Space is made in the program for prayers, spiritual activations and spiritual development
Meant to raise fully functioning Five-fold ministers who can operate like the early Apostles did in the book of Acts. In other words, the program is about doing and not just learning
Program objectives:
At the end of the program, participants should be able to
Confirm and authenticate their spiritual gifts and callings (with no more guesses or self-doubt)
Accurately and correctly identify their offices in the Five-fold ministry or their specific assignments
Have knowledge of basic concepts and practices in Christian ministry and why they matter
Receive activations of spiritual giftings and basic instructions on their operations
Receive prophetic clarity, impartations and anointing into their specific ministries and offices
Minister confidently or semi-independently at an appropriate level in an open congregation or group
Have a clear path and plan for further ministry development and maturity
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the program, participants should be able to
Understand the nature and purpose of ministry and be able to explain to others
Understand basic Christian doctrine and be able to answer foundational questions in Christianity
Understand the basic functions of ministers including soul winning, preaching/ teaching, and operation of spiritual gifts
Be equipped with basic tools to perform specific ministry tasks include sermon preparation, ministering to others e.g. healing, deliverance, prophetic
Identify and practice sound and ethical approaches to Christian ministry
Acquire and develop strong spiritual/ priestly habits such as fasting, regular prayers, constant study of the Bible
Program structure
The program is structured into 4 parts-
PART 1 – Foundations of ministry
Priesthood from the Old to New Testament
Introduction to New Testament ministry
The Great Commission and the End Time Agenda
The Five-fold ministry (the Apostolic model)
The ministry of the Holy Spirit
Ministerial ethics
PART 2 – Essentials of Christian belief
What do Christians believe? (Doctrine)
What is the Holy Scripture? (Bibliology & Hermeneutics)
Who is God? (Trinitarian theology)
Who is Jesus (Christology)
What is the Gospel? (Euangelio-logia)
What is salvation (Soteriology)
PART 3 –The Reality of the Spirit /Concerning spiritual things
What is the real of the Spirit
What is the kingdom of God and its mandate
What is kingdom dominion or the believers’ authority?
Spiritual warfare and overcoming the enemy (rules of engagement)
What is the kingdom of darkness and their operation (demonology and deliverance)
Tools of war – what equipment has God given in the battle of light versus darkness (prayer, fasting, spiritual gifts, the blood, the word, the name of Jesus)
PART 4 –Important things to know as an effective minister
Spiritual gifts and their operations
The voice of God (hearing, seeing, and being led by the Spirit)
Longevity in ministry and finishing well
Things to avoid in ministry/ dangers to the call
How to evangelize
How to preach and teach
How to minister spiritual gifts
Program delivery
The program consists of 25 topics delivered over 100 hours of study and practice.
25 hours recorded content
25 hours of live sessions
25 hours of self-study
25 hours of prayer, reflection or activation
The program will be delivered in a hybrid format with most sessions being online. Each topic will have 4 hours allocated. The 4 hours will consist of
One hour pre-recording to be watched before class
One hour live class where a summary of the pre-recording will be provided, the week’s topic discussed and a lively Q&A
One hour self-paced study of additional resources.
One-on-one sessions/mentorship opportunities
Additional One-on-One Sessions and Mentorship Opportunities
Enhance your learning journey with personalized support.
While these sessions and mentorship opportunities are optional, they are designed to provide extra guidance and insight tailored to your individual needs.
Key Highlights:
Flexible scheduling to fit your availability.
Personalized feedback and development plans.
Access to experienced mentors dedicated to your growth.
These opportunities will be communicated during the program for participants who may benefit the most.
Take advantage of these resources to maximize your experience!
Course Assessment
The course will be assessed PASS/ FAIL with a pass mark of 60%. The final assignment will be to create a portfolio consisting of. The final date of submission will be communicated
A 10-minute video sermon on the topic ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory’ (30%)
A 10-minute video teaching on any topic of your choice (30%)
A 1-page personal reflection on the most important thing you learnt on the course, how you have developed throughout the program, and how you plan to use what your learnt in your ministry going forward (20%)
A 5-minute video reflection on a time you used your spiritual gifts and how that brought glory to God, benefit to the recipient/yourself (20%)
Program costs & requirements
The program costs $200.00 per person per month or $1000.00 per person for the entire 6 months (17% discount).
This amount is payable upon the start of each month or the start of the program.
The program costs include
Program staffing and content development costs from Mahanaim Institute.
Admin costs
Honorarium for guest ministers
Some course materials e.g. Dr Addo’s books
Certificates to be handed upon completion
Course Schedule :
Thursdays- 10pm EDT to 10:30pm EDT
Saturdays - 7am EDT to 9:00am EDT
Graduation and next steps
Each participant will be given a certificate upon completion. Participants will also have a chance to attend and be part of a graduation ceremony at the Annual Woman Arise Retreat. (W.A.R 2026) on July 31 - August 4, 2026
Participants who would like to take further training can also sign up for an Advanced School of Ministry (A.S.M) according to their Five-fold office e.g. School of Apostles, School of Prophets, School of Evangelism etc.
Further details will be communicated
