Following is the revised Evangelist Certificate program, as of January 2000. Any person may earn an Evangelists Certificate through the Office of the Presiding Evangelist. Students must complete twelve Temple School courses, level 200 and above. Six of the courses are basic core studies. The six additional courses are to be selected from the list of optional courses in six different areas from the Temple School curriculum. Students are encouraged to complete as many of the courses as possible within a field school setting. Courses used to complete the requirements for other certificate programs may NOT be used in the optional category of selections.  When the requirements have been fulfilled, an application should be submitted to the Office of the Presiding Evangelist.

PA 222 Evangelists: Sharing a New World of Blessing
DS 365 Transforming Power of Prayer (volume 1)
TE 230 Spiritual Disciplines
TE 250 The Theological Task
DS 353 Aaronic Foundational Ministries
DS 200 Level 1 - Interpersonal Peace Making (15 hours - this is not a Temple School course. Call Sandee Gamet in Peace and Justice Ministries at 1-800-825-2806 ext. 2353, or e-mail: sgamet@CofChrist.org.) 

 

One course from (AL) Abundant Living
One course from (PS) Peace and Justice Studies
One course from (HI) History
One course from (SS) Scriptural Study
One course from (TE) Theology and Ethics
One course from (PA) Procedures and Administration

Two optional credits may be received from DS 200 (Directed Study) replacing two of the six above areas. Approval for Directed Study courses is received through the Office of the Presiding Evangelist. (The DS 200 course level II Listening Ear (12 hours) is highly recommended for all evangelists. This is not a Temple School course. Call Sandee Gamet in Peace and Justice Ministries at 1-800-825-2806, ext. 2353, or e-mail: sgamet@CofChrist.org for more information.

Coursework through the World Church Conflict Resolution Specialist Office

As we are called to be "ensigns of peace" within our congregations and communities, the World Church Reconciliation/Conflict Resolution Ministries is offering training that will enhance our abilities to create and sustain positive relationships with each other.

Because God created each of us uniquely, we have differences that can lead to conflicts. This 15-hour training helps persons understand themselves in the midst of the differences and discover how the strengths of differences can help us be less conflicted and more productive. These concepts are presented through personal assessments, activities, and discussion. The training also addresses communication skills that are helpful in dealing with our differences. Finally, the training gives the participants a model for decision making. Class sessions present lots of opportunities for practicing the skills learned. Participants leave this training with new understandings and exposure to skills that enable them to share concerns, deepen relationships, and be examples of Zionic living.

 This course equips persons to be attentive listeners when one party in a disagreement comes to them about the disagreement. Benefits accrue as each person uses their potential for resolving their own conflicts. This training works on skills that help the listener guide a person to recognize, access, and structure their resources in a way that can help the person deal with the conflict in a healthy, positive manner. Listening Ear participants learn how to assist one party without fixing the difficulties for them and without giving advice or counseling.

This is a 12-hour course. Anyone having completed Level 1 is welcome to take this course. This training experience is especially helpful for those in the priesthood office of evangelist or teacher.

Other courses available:

DS 200 Level Three 
        Component A Mediation Facilitation - This training provides philosophy and skills for persons who want to be neutral third-party facilitators for two or more individuals.  30-hour course plus a practicum.

        Component B: Group Facilitation - This component deals with facilitating group discussion. Students learn how to organize and guide meetings to promote broad participation in consensual decision-making. 16-hour course.

Certificate Application