We are excited to announce details for the next session of our School of Ministry.  Our mission is to provide ongoing teaching and training for the paid ministry staff in our fellowship of churches.  We also welcome interested individuals not in the full-time ministry to attend.

Each class involves required reading, lectures, discussions, and a take-home final exam.  There are typically two classes for each session and you may take one or both. 

There is also an option to audit the courses (no required reading or final exam) for the same tuition cost. 

Reese Neyland, Program Director-  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Classes for Session V of the Pacific School of Ministry (May 27-30, 2008):

"Does God Exist?" (May 27-28) - taught by John Clayton (South Bend, Indiana).  John was second-generation atheist and respected scientist and teacher when he set out to disprove the Bible from a scientific point of view.  Instead, his six-year study brought him to a profound faith in the God of the Bible.  John has been traveling and lecturing extensively in the United States for over 30 years now about the existence of God.

Required reading:   John Clayton & Nils Jansma, The Source

            Note:  This book is being made available to all students at no extra charge

"History of the American Restoration Movement" (May 29-30) - taught by Kevin Holland & Bruce Williams (Los Angeles).  This class will help us understand in greater depth the spiritual roots of our churches beginning in the late 1700's, with special attention given to the last 40 years.

Required reading:   Gary Holloway & Douglas A. Foster, Renewing God's People:

A Concise History of Churches of Christ

Tom Jones, In Search of a City

Extra credit reading:           Richard Hughes, Reclaiming a Heritage:

Reflections on the Heart, Soul & Future of Churches of Christ (worth 5%)

Stephen V. Sprinkle, Disciples and Theology:

Understanding the Faith of a People in Covenant (worth 5%)

Daily Class Schedule:     9 AM to 3:30 PM (with breaks)

Class Location:                      831 S. Douglas St. in El Segundo (zip code is 90245)

Tuition:                         Feel free to contact Reese Neyland or the ministry staff in your region if you would like to find out about the tuition cost.