Intermediate School of Ministry
A firm foundation for ministry: sound doctrine, faithful interpretation of Scripture and practical church planting.
₦100,000 per session
Overview
A firm foundation for ministry: sound doctrine, faithful interpretation of Scripture and practical church planting. This is Year 2 of the Kairos three-year pathway.
Who it's for
Completion of Year 1 (Basic School of Ministry). Open to lay leaders, pastors-in-training and ministry enthusiasts.
By the end of this year you will
- Understand and explain the core doctrines of the Christian faith
- Interpret and apply Scripture accurately, and prepare to preach and teach
- Develop a practical, prayerful plan for planting a church
- Be commissioned for ministry at graduation
What you'll study
40 weeks of weekend sessions: lectures, discussions, group activities and practical exercises, with weekly readings, reflections or small projects. Tap a module to see the week-by-week topics.
Module 1: Basics of Theology (Weeks 1–15)
Foundational doctrines for ministry.
- Week 1: Introduction to TheologyWhat is theology? Its importance in ministry; overview of systematic vs. biblical theology. Assignment: Read introductory chapters on theology.
- Week 2: The Doctrine of ScriptureInspiration, inerrancy, authority, and canon of the Bible. Discussion: How the Bible shapes ministry.
- Week 3: The Nature of GodAttributes of God (omnipotence, omniscience, etc.); Trinity basics.
- Week 4: God the FatherCreation, providence, and sovereignty.
- Week 5: Christology (Part 1)The person of Jesus Christ: Deity and humanity.
- Week 6: Christology (Part 2)The work of Christ: Incarnation, atonement, and resurrection.
- Week 7: PneumatologyThe Holy Spirit: Personhood, roles in salvation and empowerment.
- Week 8: AnthropologyHumanity: Creation in God’s image, sin, and the fall.
- Week 9: Soteriology (Part 1)Salvation: Grace, faith, justification.
- Week 10: Soteriology (Part 2)Sanctification, perseverance, and glorification.
- Week 11: Ecclesiology (Part 1)The Church: Nature, marks, and unity.
- Week 12: Ecclesiology (Part 2)Church ordinances: Baptism and Lord’s Supper.
- Week 13: EschatologyEnd times: Second coming, judgment, heaven, and hell.
- Week 14: Theology in PracticeApplying doctrines to daily life and ministry ethics.
- Week 15: Module Review and AssessmentQuiz on theology basics; group presentations on a doctrine.
Module 2: Hermeneutics (Weeks 16–25)
Tools to interpret and apply Scripture accurately.
- Week 16: Introduction to HermeneuticsPrinciples of biblical interpretation; exegesis vs. eisegesis.
- Week 17: Historical and Cultural ContextUnderstanding the Bible’s original settings and audiences.
- Week 18: Literary Genres in the BibleNarrative, poetry, prophecy, epistles, and apocalyptic literature.
- Week 19: Grammatical and Syntactical AnalysisWord studies, sentence structure, and translation issues.
- Week 20: Hermeneutical Methods (Part 1)Inductive Bible study: Observation, interpretation, application.
- Week 21: Hermeneutical Methods (Part 2)Handling difficult passages: Allegory, typology, and parables.
- Week 22: Avoiding Common ErrorsCultural biases, proof-texting, and over-spiritualization.
- Week 23: Hermeneutics and TheologyHow interpretation informs doctrine.
- Week 24: Practical HermeneuticsSermon preparation and Bible teaching workshops.
- Week 25: Module Review and AssessmentExegetical paper on a selected passage; peer reviews.
Module 3: Church Planting (Weeks 26–40)
Practical strategies for starting and growing churches.
- Week 26: Introduction to Church PlantingBiblical basis (e.g., Great Commission); models and movements.
- Week 27: Vision and CallingDiscerning God’s call; developing a church plant vision statement.
- Week 28: Research and DemographicsAssessing community needs; cultural and spiritual mapping.
- Week 29: Team BuildingRecruiting and training core teams; leadership roles.
- Week 30: Evangelism StrategiesOutreach methods: Personal, event-based, and digital evangelism.
- Week 31: Discipleship in New ChurchesBuilding small groups and mentoring programs.
- Week 32: Worship and GatheringsPlanning services; music, preaching, and community building.
- Week 33: Administration and Legal BasicsChurch structure, finances, and incorporation.
- Week 34: Funding and SustainabilityFundraising, budgeting, and self-supporting models.
- Week 35: Challenges in Church PlantingOvercoming obstacles like opposition, burnout, and growth pains.
- Week 36: Multiplication and NetworksPlanting daughter churches; partnering with denominations.
- Week 37: Cultural ContextualizationAdapting to diverse contexts without compromising truth.
- Week 38: Evaluation and AdjustmentMetrics for success; mid-plant reviews.
- Week 39: Case StudiesAnalyzing real-world church plants (successes and failures).
- Week 40: Capstone and GraduationFinal project presentations on a church planting plan; commissioning service.
Assessment
Mid-module quizzes, end-of-module papers and a final capstone project presenting a church planting plan. Graduates are commissioned at a commissioning service.
Recommended texts
- Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem
- How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart
- Church Planting Movements, David Garrison
Prerequisites
Completion of Year 1 (Basic School of Ministry). Open to lay leaders, pastors-in-training and ministry enthusiasts.
Duration & format
Online
About 4 video lessons per module in the Kairos portal, plus live online classes on Google Meet, Saturdays 11am–2pm and Sundays 4pm–6pm (WAT).
In person
Classes on campus in Surulere. Class days and times will be advised. Includes chapel, prayer and supervised ministry.
Hybrid
Online classes on Saturdays 11am–2pm and Sundays 4pm–6pm (WAT) plus on-campus intensives TBC.
Fees: registration fee ₦50,000 per annum and school fees ₦100,000 per session, the same for online, in-person and hybrid study. International students: contact us for payment options.
Assessment: mid-module quizzes, end-of-module papers and a final capstone project (a church planting plan), followed by a commissioning service at graduation. Next intake: classes begin January 2027. Term dates: TBC.