Programs Of Study
Credentialing & Ministry Training Tiers
We offer a comprehensive, three-tiered ministry training and credentialing pathway designed to equip leaders at every stage of their ministry journey. Whether you’re serving in your local church, preparing for vocational ministry, or stepping into advanced leadership, our structure provides a clear and supportive path forward.
Local Church License (13 Courses Required)
This foundational tier is ideal for those seeking to grow in leadership and ministry within the local church. It’s perfect for everyone—from seasoned volunteers to those just beginning their ministry journey. Students will develop essential biblical, theological, and practical ministry skills that strengthen their service in their home church.
Minister’s License (12 Courses Required)
The Minister’s License is designed for maturing leaders who sense a call to vocational ministry, such as Pastors, Evangelists, or Missionaries. This tier provides in-depth preparation for those stepping into recognized ministry roles and pursuing long-term ministry calling.
Ordination (11 Courses Required)
Ordination represents the highest level of ministerial credentialing and is required for specific leadership roles within the denomination. This tier emphasizes advanced theology, leadership maturity, and proven ministry experience. It affirms both calling and competency for sustained ministry leadership.
Program Structure
All three tiers build on each other, and the full pathway can be completed in three years or less, depending on your ministry experience and pace. Collegiate coursework and approved ministry credentials may also be transferred to help accelerate your progress.
At the completion of each tier, candidates are evaluated and approved by a Credentialing Committee, which meets annually to review applicants, assess readiness, and confirm advancement to the next level of credentialing.
Flexible, Relational Training
We believe leaders are best formed through authentic, face-to-face discipleship and mentoring. At the same time, we understand the demands of life, ministry, and work. That’s why each tier integrates:
Required in-person courses for hands-on development and community
Flexible online courses for schedule-friendly learning
This blended model allows students to stay connected in meaningful relationships while completing their ministry training in a way that fits their busy lives.
✅ MCP Program – Simple Checklist
YEAR 1 – Local Church Minister’s License (9 Courses?)
☐ MCP100 – School of Ministry Success
☐ MCP101 – Prayer
☐ MCP102 – Redemption History
☐ MCP103 – Theology I
☐ MCP104 – Theology II
☐ MCP105 – Biblical Studies I: Gospels
☐ MCP106 – The Making of a Leader
☐ MCP107 – Becoming a Disciple
☐ MCP108 – Biblical Studies II
☐ MCP109 – IPHC History & Polity
☐ MCP110 – Evangelism
YEAR 2 – IPHC Minister’s License (9 Courses?)
☐ MCP201 – Maturing as a Disciple
☐ MCP202 – Acts & Pauline Epistles
☐ MCP203 – Christian Ethics
☐ MCP204 – Old Testament Writings
☐ MCP205 – Wesleyan Theology
☐ MCP206 – Non-Pauline Epistles
☐ MCP207 – Church Planting & Revitalization
☐ MCP208 – The Minister’s Family
☐ MCP209 – Prophets
☐ MCP210 – Communicating Scripture
YEAR 3 – IPHC Ordination (9 Courses?)
☐ MCP301 – Multiplying Disciples
☐ MCP302 – Biblical Hermeneutics
☐ MCP303 – Pentecostal Theology
☐ MCP304 – Leading Groups & Teams
☐ MCP305 – Theology of Healing
☐ MCP306 – Christian Apologetics
☐ MCP307 – Leaders in Church History
☐ MCP308 – Worship
☐ MCP309 – Global Missions
☐ MCP310 – Money Management in Ministry
☐ MCP311 – Christ-like Leadership (Capstone)
📘 YEAR 1 – Local Church Minister’s License
MCP100 – School of Ministry Success
Introduces time-management tools (such as time blocking) and helps students become familiar with the Learning Management System.
MCP101 – Prayer: Biblical Principles with Practical Models
Explores biblical models, types, and examples of prayer, helping students understand prayer as a foundational Christian practice and lifestyle.
MCP102 – Redemption History: Learning to Read and Interpret Scripture
Introduces basic approaches to biblical interpretation while surveying the story of salvation across the Old and New Testaments.
MCP103 – Theology I: Christian Beliefs 1
Examines orthodox Christian beliefs through the Apostles’ Creed from a distinctly Pentecostal perspective.
MCP104 – Theology II: Christian Beliefs 2
Introduces the distinct doctrines of the IPHC and compares IPHC language with the broader Christian tradition.
MCP105 – Biblical Studies I: Gospels
Surveys each of the four Gospels, examining the theological and literary aims of the Evangelists in their portrayals of Jesus.
MCP106 – The Making of a Leader
Explores principles of Christian leadership, emphasizing Jesus as the ultimate model and highlighting spiritual leadership, servanthood, and avoiding burnout.
MCP107 – Becoming a Disciple
Defines authentic discipleship within the biblical Mission of God, guiding students to embrace Christ’s call to serve His Kingdom.
MCP108 – Biblical Studies II: Pentateuch & History
Covers Genesis through 2 Chronicles while teaching hermeneutical approaches to historical narratives and their relevance for ministry.
MCP109 – IPHC History & Polity
Summarizes key movements and individuals in IPHC history and explains the structure and importance of IPHC polity.
MCP110 – Evangelism: Sharing Your Faith
Introduces biblical theology of evangelism, exploring models for personal and communal evangelism, outreach strategies, and the importance of sharing one’s story.
📗 YEAR 2 – IPHC Minister’s License
MCP201 – Maturing as a Disciple
Builds on spiritual formation and emotional health, helping students identify areas for growth and understand barriers to deep discipleship.
MCP202 – Biblical Studies III: Acts & Pauline Epistles
Surveys Acts and Paul’s letters with special attention to the Spirit’s guidance and Paul’s theological contributions.
MCP203 – Biblical Christian Ethics
Introduces Christian ethical thinking, examining how faith integrates with moral decision-making in a post-Christian world.
MCP204 – Biblical Studies IV: Old Testament Writings
Interprets wisdom and poetry books (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs) with focus on wisdom theology and literary strategies.
MCP205 – Theology III: Wesleyan Theology
Introduces John Wesley’s theology and compares Wesley’s views to the Augustinian-Calvinist tradition.
MCP206 – Biblical Studies V: Non-Pauline Epistles
Examines the style, themes, and authorship of James, Peter, John, Jude, and Hebrews, emphasizing their relevance for the Church today.
MCP207 – Church Planting & Revitalization
Compares church planting and revitalization, studies planting models, and guides students in designing a church revitalization plan.
MCP208 – The Minister’s Family
Teaches healthy boundaries and family dynamics for ministers, helping them balance home life with ministry responsibilities.
MCP209 – Biblical Studies VI: Prophets
Surveys major themes, messages, and communication methods of Old Testament prophets within appropriate interpretive frameworks.
MCP210 – Communicating Scripture
Explores sermon development and delivery, offering methods and theories for faithful biblical preaching and teaching.
📙 YEAR 3 – IPHC Ordination
MCP301 – Multiplying Disciples
Examines discipleship frameworks and practical methods for forming generations of deeply rooted disciples.
MCP302 – Biblical Hermeneutics: A Pentecostal Perspective
Introduces Pentecostal approaches to biblical interpretation using Luke–Acts and examines how early Pentecostal leaders read Scripture.
MCP303 – Theology IV: Pentecostal Theology
Covers the development of Pentecostal theology and compares key Pentecostal beliefs with the wider Christian tradition.
MCP304 – Leading Groups and Teams
Addresses leadership processes, team building, communication, and developing leaders within ministry contexts.
MCP 305 – Theology V: Theology of Healing
Explores biblical teachings on divine healing, theodicy, and equips students to develop a personal doctrinal statement on suffering and healing.
MCP306 – Christian Apologetics: Defense of Faith
Introduces major apologetic methods and teaches students to defend the Christian faith philosophically and biblically.
MCP307 – Leaders in Church History
Surveys key figures, movements, and events in church history to enrich students’ understanding of Christian devotion and leadership.
MCP308 – Worship: Theology & Practice
Analyzes biblical theology of worship, historical worship movements, and practical planning for corporate worship.
MCP309 – Global Missions
Introduces the biblical foundation of missions, cross-cultural evangelism strategies, and the role of Global Missions in the local church.
MCP310 – Money Management in Ministry
Covers stewardship, generosity, personal budgeting, retirement planning, and best practices for church financial management.
MCP311 – Christ-like Leadership (Capstone)
An internship connecting all MCP learning to a student’s real ministry context.
How it Works
The academic year is divided into two semesters, five to six courses a semester:
Spring Semester: January 1 – July 14
Fall Semester: July 15 – December 31
The program is delivered through an educational platform called Canvas. Each course is organized into modules that include instructional videos and coursework, and a detailed syllabus is provided for every course to outline expectations and requirements. All coursework and communication are conducted exclusively through Canvas.
Courses are designed to build upon one another and are to be completed in sequence. While the program is self-paced, all coursework must be completed by the end of the semester they are provided. On average, each course requires approximately 15 hours to complete.