Scope And Sequence

All instructors are subject to change based on the availability and needs of the institute.

 PreachingTheologyPastoral CareLeadership Development
Year 1
Principles for Preaching (Textual, Christological, Helpful)Scripture – Canon / Authority / Inerrancy / SufficiencyVisitation / Funerals / WeddingsChurch Planting
Crafting a Sermon (Content, Structure, Illustrations, Application)The Attributes of God / TrinityChurch Membership/Church DisciplineChurch Replanting (Revitalization)
Sermon Delivery (Preparation, Variety, Vocal Fillers, Authority)Creation / ProvidencePastoral Self Care – Spiritual / Physical (Sleep, Rest, Vacation)Biblical Leadership – Humility / Self Awareness
Simeon Trust – ExodusThe Doctrine of ManPastoral Self Care – Depression / Criticism / FailureBiblical Leadership – Spiritual Disciplines
Simeon Trust – ExodusThe Doctrines of Christ and The Holy SpiritPastoral Self Care – Marriage / Family / Friendships / AccountabilityVision and Momentum (trust, authority, direction, momentum)
Simeon Trust – ExodusPredestination and FreewillCounseling – Premarital / MarriageLeading in Plurality – Benefits and Dysfunction
Sermon Presentation / Critique – PhilippiansThe Process of SalvationCounseling – Trauma / Crisis /GriefChurch Politics – Unity, Division, Personal Criticism
Sermon Presentation / Critique – Philippians Counseling – AddictionsMinistry Pitfalls – Pride, Greed, Lust
Sermon Presentation / Critique – Philippians   
     
Year 2
Thological Foundations of PreachingThe Filling of the Holy SpiritHow Discipleship Works, Creating a model, MultiplicationLeadership Styles – Personal Strengths and Weaknesses
Crafting a Sermon (Study, Prep, Sermon Structure, Resources)Sanctification / Death / GlorificationMinistry Care: Outreach / Evangelism /Mission TripsBuilding a Volunteer Team – Identifying, Recruiting, and Delegating
Sermon Delivery (Preparation, Variety, Vocal Fillers, Authority)The Doctrine of the ChurchMinistry Care: Youth / Children / Men’s / Women’s MinsitryHow to Create a Church Culture
Simeon Trust – 1st CorinthiansChurch Government and PolityMinistry Care: Worship / Welcome MinistryBuildings / Bylaws / Budgets / Business Meetings
Simeon Trust – 1st CorinthiansSpiritual GiftsDeacons / Church Ordinances (why, when, how)Salaries, Staff, and Hiring and Firing / When it Just doesnt Fit
Simeon Trust – 1st CorinthiansEschatology (Part 1 – Differing Views)Shepherding Through Difficulty (Cricicism, Gossip, Threats)Technology and Asthetics of The Church
Sermon Presentation / Critique – GenesisEschatology (Part 2 – Final Judgement and Final State)New Visitor Follow up and AssimilationMeasuring Success In Programs and Events / Trimming the Fat
Sermon Presentation / Critique – Genesis   
Sermon Presentation / Critique – Genesis   

Year 1

Residency Curriculum Year 1 – Semester 1
 TopicHomeworkCurriculumTeacher
9/11/2023IntroductionNONEExpectations, Syllabus, and Assignments, Getting to Know EachotherAll
9/18/2023TheologyGrudem Chapters: 2, 3, 5, 8Scripture – Canon / Authority / Inerrancy / SufficiencyGreg Teel
9/25/2023LeadershipHow to Build a Healthy Church: Intro – Section 1Church PlantingJohn DeSario
10/2/2023PreachingChrist Centered Preaching – Chapters 1-2Principles for Preaching (Textual, Christological, Helpful)Brandon Mathis
10/9/2023Pastoral CareThe Pastor’s Ministry – Chapters 1-3Pastoral Self Care – The Spiritual / The Physical (Sleep, Rest, Vacation)Greg Teel / Brandon Mathis
10/16/2023TheologyGrudem Chapters: 11, 14The Attributes of God / TrinityGreg Teel
10/23/2023LeadershipHow to Build a Healthy Church: Section 2Church Replanting (Revitalization)Jeremy Jackson / John DeSario
10/30/2023PreachingChrist Centered Preaching – Chapters 3-4Crafting a Sermon (Content, Structure, Illustrations, Application)Greg Teel / David Smith
11/6/2023Pastoral CareThe Pastor’s Ministry – Chapters 4-7Pastoral Self Care – Marriage / Family / Friendships / AccountabilityDavid Smith
11/13/2023TheologyGrudem Chapters: 15-16Creation / ProvidenceGreg Teel/Brandon Mathis
11/20/2023LeadershipHow to Build a Healthy Church: Sections 3 & 4Biblical Leadership – Humility / Self AwarenessJohn DeSario
11/27/2023PreachingChrist Centered Preaching – Chapters 5-6Sermon Delivery (Preparation, Variety, Vocal Fillers, Authority)Brandon Mathis
12/4/2023Pastoral CareThe Pastor’s Ministry – Chapters 8-10Pastoral Self Care – Depression / Criticism / FailureRoland? / David Smith
12/11/2023TheologyGrudem Chapters: 22-24The Doctrine of ManGreg Teel
12/18/2023LeadershipSticky Teams – Chapters 1-5Biblical Leadership – Spiritual DisciplinesGreg Teel
Residency Curriculum Year 1 – Semester 2
1/15/2024PreachingChrist Centered Preaching – Chapters 7-8Simeon Trust – ExodusBrandon Mathis / Rick Hale
1/22/2024Pastoral CareDeep Discipleship – Chapters 1-2Visitation / Funerals / WeddingsRoland?
1/29/2024TheologyGrudem Chapters: 26, 29, 30The Doctrines of Christ and The Holy SpiritJohn DeSario / Greg Teel
2/5/2024LeadershipSticky Teams – Chapters 6-10Vision and Momentum (trust, authority, direction, buy-in)Brandon Mathis
2/12/2024PreachingChrist Centered Preaching – Chapters 9-10Simeon Trust – ExodusRick Hale
2/19/2024Pastoral CareDeep Discipleship – Chapters 3-4Church Membership/Church DisciplineGreg Teel
2/26/2024TheologyGrudem Chapters: 31-33Predestination vs FreewillBrandon Mathis
3/4/2024LeadershipSticky Teams – Chapters 11-16Leading in Plurality – Benefits and DysfunctionJohn DeSario
3/11/2024PreachingChrist Centered Preaching – Chapters 11-12Simeon Trust – ExodusRick Hale
3/18/2024Pastoral CareDeep Discipleship – Chapters 5-7Counseling – Premarital / MarriageGreg Teel / Brandon Mathis
3/25/2024TheologyGrudem Chapters: 34-37The Process of SalvationGreg Teel
4/1/2024LeadershipThe Painful Side of Leadership – Chapters 1-6Church Politics – Unity / Division / Personal CriticismBrandon Mathis
4/8/2024PreachingSermon Prep – PhilippiansSermon Presentation / Critique – PhilippiansAll
4/15/2024OFF – SPRING BREAK 
4/22/2024Pastoral CareThe Pastor and Counseling – Chapters 1-8Counseling – Trauma / Crisis / Grief / AddictionsGreg Teel
4/29/2024LeadershipThe Painful Side of Leadership – Chapters 7-14Ministry Pitfalls – Pride / Greed / LustBrandon Mathis
5/6/2024PreachingSermon Prep – PhilippiansSermon Presentation / Critique – PhilippiansAll
5/13/2024PreachingSermon Prep – PhilippiansSermon Presentation / Critique – PhilippiansAll
5/20/2024CATCH UP WEEK 

Year 2

Residency Curriculum Year 2 – Semester 1
 TopicHomeworkCurriculumTeacher
9/9/2024IntroductionNONEExpectations, Syllabus, and Assignments, Getting to Know EachotherAll
9/16/2024TheologyGrudem Chapter: 39The Filling of the Holy Spirit 
9/23/2024LeadershipThe Trellis and the Vine Chapters 1-6Church Planting and Church Revitalization 
9/30/2024PreachingBetween Two Worlds – Chapter 3-4Thological Foundations of Preaching 
10/7/2024Pastoral CarePastoral Ministry Masters Part 1Discipleship – How Discipleship Works, Models, Discipleship Multiplication 
10/14/2024TheologyGrudem Chapters: 38, 40-43Sanctification / Death / Glorification 
10/21/2024LeadershipThe Trellis and the Vine Chapters 7-12Leadership Styles – Personal Strengths and Weaknesses 
10/28/2024PreachingBetween Two Worlds – Chapters 5-6Crafting a Sermon (Study, Prep, Sermon Structure, Resources) 
11/4/2024Pastoral CarePastoral Ministry Masters Part 2Ministry Care: Outreach / Evangelism /Mission Trips 
11/11/2024TheologyGrudem Chapters: 44-46The Doctrine of the Church 
11/18/2024LeadershipBuilding Volunteer Teams Days 1-10Building a Volunteer Team – Identifying, Recruiting, Keeping, and Delegating 
11/25/2024PreachingBetween Two Worlds – Chapters 7-8Sermon Delivery (Preparation, Variety, Vocal Fillers, Authority) 
12/2/2024Pastoral CarePastoral Ministry Masters Part 3Ministry Care: Youth / Children / Men’s / Women’s Minsitry 
12/9/2024TheologyGrudem Chapters: 47-48Church Government and Polity 
12/16/2024LeadershipBuilding Volunteer Teams Days 11-20Creating a Church Culture – Prayer, Vision, Direction, Trust, Communicaiton 
Residency Curriculum Year 2 – Semester 2
1/13/2025PreachingSimeon Trust Workshop PrepSimeon Trust – 1st Corinthians 
1/20/2025Pastoral CarePastoral Ministry Masters Part 4Ministry Care: Worship / Welcome Ministry 
1/27/2025TheologyGrudem Chapters: 52-53Spiritual Gifts 
2/3/2025LeadershipBuilding Volunteer Teams Days 21-30Buildings / Bylaws / Budgets / Business Meetings 
2/10/2025PreachingSimeon Trust Workshop PrepSimeon Trust – 1st Corinthians 
2/17/2025Pastoral CareGrudem Chapters: 49-51Deacons / Church Ordinances (why, when, how) 
2/24/2025TheologyGrudem Chapters: 54-55Eschatology (Part 1 – Differing Views) 
3/3/2025LeadershipPreventing Ministry Failure: Intro – Chapter 2Salaries, Staff, and Hiring and Firing / When it Just doesnt Fit 
3/10/2025PreachingSimeon Trust Workshop PrepSimeon Trust – 1st Corinthians 
3/17/2025Pastoral CareChurch Elders Introduction – Chapter 4New Visitor Follow up and Assimilation 
3/24/2025TheologyGrudem Chapters: 56-57Eschatology (Part 2 – Final Judgement and Final State) 
3/31/2025LeadershipPreventing Ministry Failure Chapters 3-5Technology and Asthetics of The Church 
4/7/2025PreachingSermon Prep GenesisSermon Presentation / Critique – Genesis 
4/14/2025OFF – SPRING BREAK
4/21/2025Pastoral CareChurch Elders: Chapter 5 – ConclusionShepherding Through Difficulty (Cricicism, Gossip, Threats) 
4/28/2025LeadershipPreventing Ministry Failure Chapters 6-7Measuring Success In Programs and Events / Trimming the Fat 
5/5/2025PreachingSermon Prep GenesisSermon Presentation / Critique – Genesis 
5/12/2025PreachingSermon Prep GenesisSermon Presentation / Critique – Genesis 
5/19/2025CATCH UP WEEK