Ministry Training Institute

Ministry Training Institute Satellite 
First Baptist Church has linked with The Chapel at Crossroads and Liberty University to provide a viable Christian Education that can prepare you for future ministry opportunity or growing in one's personal profession of faith. Classes at First Baptist will begin during the fall semester

Schedule Below

 Our Vision 
We believe the church exists to mobilize Christ-followers to go out into their world and give every man, woman, and child the opportunity to see and hear the Gospel on repeated occasions. We are convinced that Christ-followers are best equipped to do that when they know God’s story, when they understand God’s truth, and when they identify with God’s heart. The Ministry Training Institute (M.T.I.) is a vehicle by which Christ-followers are trained on a college-level to know and then communicate God’s story.

Our Program 
Twelve courses are offered in the diploma program: designed to accomplish the objectives stated above. You can know God’s truth through six Bible Survey courses (Old Testament I, II and III; New Testament I, II and III). You can know God’s truth through three theology courses (Theology I, II and III). And you can know God’s heart through three church-related courses (Pastoral Counseling, Apologetics, and Evangelism).

Your Options 
Twelve courses are offered in the diploma program: designed to accomplish the objectives stated above. You can know God’s truth through six Bible Survey courses (Old Testament I, II and III; New Testament I, II and III). You can know God’s truth through three theology courses (Theology I, II and III). And you can know God’s heart through three church-related courses (Pastoral Counseling, Apologetics, and Evangelism). It is a significant part of the strategy of our church to partner with other churches, using our resources to help train ministry leaders. That is why we have made these classes convenient and affordable

Convenient 
These are 3 credit hour courses. That normally means 3 hours of class time each week. Through our uniquely designed program, you will spend 75 minutes in independent study (in preparation for the class) and 75 minutes in class.

Affordable 
These classes are also very affordable. Students enrolled in the M.T.I. diploma program pay a one-time $20 registration fee and only $40 per class. That means a student can receive a complete Bible college education for only $500. Students enrolled in our program for college credit pay a one-time $35 application fee, $50 technology fee every semester, and only $90 a credit hour. In addition, Liberty University is fully accredited (meaning financial aid is available).

Course Strategy 
These classes are survey courses. The main objective is to give you an overview or basic understanding of the Bible to further enhance your ability to tell God’s story in whatever ministry you are engaged. Our academic and personal goal is implementation: to know God’s word and to apply God’s word. You will learn God’s word on an academic, devotional and practical level.

Course Descriptions 
Here is a basic overview of the he 12 classes offered through the Ministry Training Institute:

Old Testament Survey I
A chronological overview of God’s story from Creation through the Exodus.

Old Testament Survey II
God’s story from the Conquest through Joshua to the time of Solomon.

Old Testament Survey III
God’s story from the time Israel was divided to the time of the prophets.

New Testament Survey I
A chronological overview of God’s story as it is revealed in Jesus Christ and told in the book of Acts.

New Testament Survey II
God’s story from Romans through Philippians.

New Testament Survey III
God’s story from Colossians through Revelation.

Theological Survey I
God’s truth in the areas of the Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and the Bible.

Theological Survey II
God’s truth in the areas of the Holy Spirit, angels, man and Satan.

Theological Survey III
God’s truth in the areas of salvation, sin, church, and prophecy.

Apologetics
Evidences for the truths of the Christian faith: existence of God, deity and resurrection of Christ, and truth of the Bible.

Evangelism
How to share God’s story and heart with others. Includes biblical principles and various other aspects of training in evangelism.

Pastoral Counseling
A concentrated study in the philosophy and technique of Christian counseling. Designed to prepare the church worker for practical competence in dealing with spiritual growth problems, personal issues, premarital counseling, marriage counseling, and parent-child relationships.

If you are interested in taking these classes for personal enrichment... 

Go to the following link and download the application  http://www.thechapel.com/mti/application.html - once you have filled it out mail the application to:

The Chapel at Crosspoint
Ministry Training Institute
500 Crosspoint Parkway
Getzville, NY  14068

Please include a check for $20 to cover the one-time application fee payable to:  The Chapel

You will receive instructions on how to prepare for the upcoming semester

Contact Pastor Deone via e-mail or at 716-631-2636 x206 for more information or help on applying for our classes or call Pastor Kurt at 716-694-5250 or email at kcoffed@rochester.rr.com