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Teleo University

Programme Detail: T-Net Tier 1: Pastoral Ministry Program

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource T-Net Tier 1: Pastoral Ministry Program
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description Students will direct revitalization within their congregation in this program, including forming sequential disciple making small groups, church planting, apprenticing leaders, and teacher training. Students will consider all the options for organizing a local church and why various options may be more effective. Students will evaluate why churches struggle with change, conflict, outreach, new members' assimilation, commitment to spiritual growth, and developing lay leaders. Students will improve their Bible study skills, sermon preparation and delivery, and learning to teach their whole congregation Bible survey, evangelism, church history, and doctrine. Finally, students will be trained as trainers and serve as part of a team to train a cohort of pastors in these foundational principles. T-Net students may receive a certificate of completion but through a partnership with Teleo University, students may apply their work toward MDiv, Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry Degree, or a Diploma of Pastoral Ministry.
Keywords discipleship, disciple making, pastoral ministry, Bible Study Methods, church planting, discovery Bible study, apprenticing leaders, evangelism, sermon preparation, Master of Divinity, MDiv, disciple making leadership, church leadership, church revitalization,
Languages Programme Available in Amharic; Chinese, Mandarin; English (USA); French; Hindi; Hmong Njua; Kannada; Malayalam; Nepali; Oromo; Portuguese; Swahili; Tamil; Telugu; Thai
Other Languages Lisu, Chichewa, Luganda
Country and region where programme is available Burkina Faso / Countrywide; Benin / Countrywide; Botswana / Countrywide; Canada / Countrywide; Congo (Democratic Republic) / Countrywide; Cote D'Ivoire / Countrywide; Cameroon / Countrywide; Ethiopia / Countrywide; Ghana / Countrywide; Gambia / Countrywide; Guinea-Bissau / Countrywide; India / Countrywide; India / Andhra Pradesh; India / Nagaland; India / Tamil Nadu; India / West Bengal; Kenya / Countrywide; Laos / Countrywide; Sri Lanka / Countrywide; Liberia / Countrywide; Madagascar / Countrywide; Myanmar / Countrywide; Malawi / Countrywide; Malaysia / Countrywide; Namibia / Countrywide; Nigeria / Countrywide; Nepal / Countrywide; Philippines / Countrywide; Pakistan / Countrywide; Rwanda / Countrywide; Singapore / Countrywide; Sierra Leone / Countrywide; South Sudan / Countrywide; Swaziland / Countrywide; Togo / Countrywide; Thailand / Countrywide; Trinidad and Tobago / Countrywide; Tanzania / Countrywide; Uganda / Countrywide; United States / Minnesota; Vietnam / Countrywide; South Africa / Countrywide; Zambia / Countrywide; Zimbabwe / Countrywide
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Church Planting and Multiplication; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Leadership and Management
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Degree
Cost Range Variable according to means
Actual Cost $400
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 10 terms / 3.5 years
Average hours of study per week 25
Methods of instruction Students participate in this program year-round by completing three 16-week terms each year for 10 terms. Students are independent learners but participate in regularly scheduled study groups called T-Net Training Centers led by experienced facilitators.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 40%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 20%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 15
Prerequisite Programmes 1. Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent to apply at the MDiv; 2. Grade 12 graduation or equivalent to apply for a Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry Degree; 3. Grade 10 graduation to apply for the Diploma of Pastoral Ministry; 4. No prerequisite program for the Certificate of Pastoral Ministry. NOTE: In extraordinary cases, mature candidates (aged 30 and above with at least five years of ministry experience) who have not completed the prerequisite schooling may be admitted on a probationary status based on the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Other Prerequisites An applicant must be active in *ministry and authorized to implement assignments within a local church. *Active in Ministry typically is reflected by the following roles: Senior Pastor, Associate/Assistant Pastor, Church Planter, Elder/Church Leader, Pastor’s Spouse.
Qualifications gained MDiv, Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry, Diploma of Pastoral Ministry, or Certificate of Pastoral Ministry.
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ATA (Asia)
Other Accrediting Bodies