NEW VISION OF FAITH MINISTERIAL

INSTITUTE

GREAT THINGS ARE IN STORE FOR YOU!!!!

OverviewHere is the

WhoWhat

WhereWhen

and Why? of New Vision of Faith Ministerial Institute

WHO?

Who had this vision?

• Bishop and First Lady Smith had a vision for a program to strengthen and develop NVOF ministers for global ministry.

VISION

To provide academic and practical biblical training with emphasis on personal development to improve the quality of ministerial preparedness.

MISSION

Equipping and Empowering Clergy

for Global Ministry

GOALS• Increased Spiritual Development• Increased Theological Understanding &

Development• Increased Hermeneutics Skills• Increased Homiletics Skills• Increased Understanding of Church

Administration• Increased Number of Clergy prepared for

Christian Church Ministry

VISION STRATEGY

INFLUENCEINSTRUCT

INTERCEDEINSPIREIMPACT

INFLUENCEInfluence our community

and the world bybecoming spirit-filled, spirit-led,

prepared ministers of the gospel.

INSTRUCTReceive and share consistent scripture based life transforming teaching.

Prepare for and encourage life-long engaging of the scriptures.

Continue to participate in the development of corporate prayer. Maintain a consistent personal lifestyle of prayer.

INTERCEDE

INSPIREContinue to participate in the development of corporate worship.

Develop and maintain a consistent lifestyle of worship.

IMPACT

Continue to seek God for opportunities to develop the lives of young believers and help them find out how to participate with God in kingdom purpose.

Who are the instructors?

• First Lady Min. Teresa L. Smith, B.S., MBA

• Rev. Winifred M. Byrd, B.A., M.S., M.Div.

Who needs to attend?

All current and new clergy as well as those called to ministry who desire to serve as a part of New Vision of Faith Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Eugene Smith.

WHAT?

What courses will be offered?

• Foundations Of Ministry• Preaching Partnership• Altar Ministry (retreat)• Evangelism (retreat/workshop)

What will Foundations of Ministry include?

• Biblical Foundations• Ministries of the Church• The Call To Ministry

What will Preaching Partnership include?

• The Basics of Preaching• Using Greek & Hebrew• Finding Your Voice• The Criticisms• Exegesis: Approaching the Text

– Old and New Testament• Preaching Lab

What will Altar Ministry include?

• Biblical Foundation• Theological Foundation• Your Prayer Life• Your Bible Study Life• Your Walk• Healing & Deliverance• Pre-Altar/Altar/Post-Altar Expectations

– Including the Do’s & Don’t of Altar Ministry

What will Evangelism include?

• Introduction to Evangelism

• The Early Church• The Unbeliever• Intercessory Prayer• The Territory

• Sharing The Gospel & Your Testimony

• Survey of Christian Denominations

• Cults & Other Religions• Walking in Power• Strategies & Styles

What do I need to bring?

• An open mind• An open heart• Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone• Flash drives• Writing Tools (pencil, pen, notebook)• Recording devices

What do we provide

• Spirit-filled and spirit-led trained instructors• Multiple learning approaches• Technology infused instruction• Life applicable instruction• Ability to practice what you have learned in class• Safe and encouraging atmosphere of fellow clergy

WHERE ?

Where will NVOFMItake place?

• The NVOF Ministry Institute will occur at New Vision of Faith Ministries in Decatur, GA.

• Retreat dates and times are TBA.

WHEN ?

When will classes occur?

• Every Sunday at 9:30am• Preaching Partnership - one Saturday a

month at 1:00pm • The Altar Ministry & Evangelism Retreat

days and locations will be announced

WHY?

Why should you attend?• Increase your knowledge of the Word of God• Increase your ability to articulate effectively

and concisely the Word of God• To gain understand and clarity of your call• To obey the command to study to show

thyself approved a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, but rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Why should you attend?

• To strengthen the body of Christ• Opportunity to grow and learn with your fellow

clergy• Opportunity to use your gifts in ministry• To improve the quality of ministry and impact

the world for Christ

For Clarity

• Completing Ministerial Development does not guarantee licensing or ordination.

• Participation in Ministerial Development is a major component in being utilized in New Vision of Faith Ministries.

For Clarity

• Consistent Bible Study attendance is a requirement of the Ministerial Institute courses.

• An important component of ministerial development is consistent participation in the life of the church as well as demonstrated stewardship in area of tithing of one’s financial resources, time and talents.

Levels of Ministerial Service

• GLOBAL TEAM (4)

• FOUNDATIONS (KOPH) (3)

• FOUNDATIONS (RESH) (2)

• SUPPORT TEAM (1)

GLOBAL TEAM

These ministers have been equipped and willing to preach locally, regionally, nationally and internationally under the ministry of New Visions of Faith.

GLOBAL TEAM

They have been equipped and willing teach biblical foundations and discipleship to believers & followers of Christ.

GLOBAL TEAM

They have been equipped and willing to be

utilized locally, regionally, nationally and internationally for Altar Ministry.

FOUNDATION 1 & 2 TEAM

• Supports Bishop & NVOF through attendance and congregational participation in worship, bible study, giving and care.

• May work with particular ministry to support overall vision of NVOF

GLOBAL TEAM

• Completed Foundations of Ministry • Completed Altar Ministry• Completed Evangelism

• Aleph Team - Bible College/Seminary• Beth Team - No Bible College/Seminary

FOUNDATIONS TEAM• Started Foundations of Ministry • Newly called• Licensed• Transfer from another church

(licensed/ordained)

• Koph Team - Bible College/Seminary• Resh Team - No Bible College/Seminary

SUPPORT TEAM

• Newly called• Transfer from another church (licensed/ordained)• No formal training (no college,bible college,

seminary)• No NVOF MI courses

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

God is calling us to go higher!!

Reflection • Close your eyes• Take a deep breath. Exhale• Take another deep breath. Exhale. • Ask God to reveal to you what God’s purpose is for

today. What do you want me to take from this experience. Ask God to speak to you. Tell God that you are listening.

• Take a moment to listen.• Write down what you sense the Lord is saying to you.

Paul/Saul • Paul

– What components of today’s experience was helpful to you?

– How were those components helpful to you?• Saul

– What components of today’s experience need modifying to help improve your experience?

– How can we modify those components to help your experience?