Course Structure
Each lesson will have a similar structure to aid in consistency. The seven lessons in this course are broken down into smaller sections, so that you have flexibility in the content and the pace at which you learn.
There will also be various knowledge checks, activities, and reflection points throughout the lessons as well as downloadable supplemental content that you will have access to offline. Each lesson includes a final assessment that is specific to that lesson.
Before beginning each lesson take time to download the student guides so that you can take notes and complete any reflection activities in writing.
Course Curriculum
The Minister and the Church of God of Prophecy: Course Overview and Introduction
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Lesson I. The History of Christianity
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- Lesson I Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section II. The Age of Catholic Christianity (AD 70-312)
- Section III. The Age of the Christian Roman Empire (AD 312-590)
- Section IV. The Christian Middle Ages (AD 590-1517)
- Section V. The Age of the Reformation (1517-1648)
- Section VI. The Age of Reason and Revival (1648-1789)
- Section VII. The Age of Progress (1789-Present)
- Section VIII. Conclusion
- Lesson I Quiz
- Lesson I References and Resources
Lesson II. The History of the Church of God of Prophecy
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- Lesson II Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section II. Our Beginnings: The Search for Restoration
- Section III. New Leadership: A.J. Tomlinson (1903-1943) and the Church of God
- Section IV. Development of Government and Doctrine
- Section V. Milton A. Tomlinson (1944-1990): Consolidation and Crystallization
- Section VI. Billy D. Murray (1990-2000): Transition in Leadership - New Leadership Direction and Harvest
- Section VII. Fred S. Fisher, Sr. (2000-2006): Signals of the Way Forward
- Section VIII. Randall E. Howard (2006-2013)
- Section IX. Sam Clements (2013-2022)
- Section X. Conclusion
- Lesson II Quiz
- Lesson II References and Resources
Lesson III. Pentecostal Distinctives of the Church of God of Prophecy
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Lesson IV. Church of God of Prophecy: Polity and Practice
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Lesson V. Financial Stewardship in the Church of God of Prophecy
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- Lesson V Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction: God Owns It All
- Section II. Biblical Principles of Stewardship
- Section IIIa. Financial Stewardship and the Church
- Section IIIb. Financial Stewardship and the Church: Compensation and Funding
- Section IV. Conclusion: Giving Changes the World
- Lesson V References and Resources
- Lesson V Quiz
Lesson VI. Church of God of Prophecy: Statement of Faith, Part 1
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- Lesson VI Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section IIa. Creeds, Rules of Faith, Declarations, and Statements of Faith: History and Purpose
- Section IIb. Creeds, Rules of Faith, Declarations, and Statements of Faith: The Church of God of Prophecy and Biblical Truths
- Section III. Statement of Faith
- Section IV. An Exposition of the Statement of Faith: On the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity
- Section V. An Exposition of the Statement of Faith: On the Doctrine of God, the Father
- Section VI. An Exposition of the Statement of Faith: On the Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- Lesson VI References and Resources
- Lesson VI Quiz
Lesson VII. Church of God of Prophecy: Statement of Faith, Part 2
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- Lesson VII Overview and Student Guide
- Section I. Introduction
- Section II. On the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
- Section III. On the Doctrine of Salvation
- Section IV. On the Doctrine of Sanctification and Holiness
- Section V. On the Doctrine of the Church
- Section VI. On the Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures
- Section VII. On the Doctrine of Last Things
- Lesson VII References and Resources
- Statement of Faith of the Church of God of Prophecy
- Biblical Principles, Beliefs, and Practices Church of God of Prophecy
- Lesson VII Quiz
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