Bethel School of Ministry

If you are a follower of Jesus, you are called. Whether at home, at work, out with friends, or right here at church, God has called you to live out his gospel. The purpose of the Bethel School of Ministry is to help you step into every good thing God has for you. It will help you develop spiritually in Christian leadership and increase in faith and wisdom. It will also help us find you! With all of this growth, with the powerful move of the Holy Spirit unfolding before us, we need Christian leaders now more than ever. The Bethel School of Ministry encourages you to keep Jesus at the center, moving you ever closer to your potential in him, giving you tools to answer the call. Together we will grow in him and reach the world with his transforming love.

Winter Course Dates: January 2025 – register below

WHEN? Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Bethel.

WHEN? Tuesday nights 6:30 PM
STARTS?  January 14th – February 25th

CLASS : The Praying Disciple

A 7-week training course on prayer ideas and  concepts that builds upon foundational principles of prayer, deepens understanding and equips participants to pray more effectively.

TEACHER: PASTOR PETER MCINTOSH
Jan. 14 **Week 1: Understanding Prayer – The Heart of Communication with God**
**Key Focus**: Introduction to the purpose and nature of prayer. Prayer is not just
asking for things but communicating and building a relationship with God.

TEACHER: PASTOR SANDRA MCINTOSH
Jan. 21 **Week 2: The Lord’s Prayer – A Model for All Prayer**
**Key Focus**: Breaking down the Lord’s Prayer as a template. Each part of the prayer can guide us in expressing different aspects of our relationship with God.

TEACHER: PETER COUSINEAU
Jan. 28 **Week 3: Praying with Faith and Confidence**
**Key Focus**: Understanding the power of praying with faith. Prayer is not just about words; it’s about trusting that God listens and acts.

TEACHER: DR. SAMUEL OLORUNTOBA
Feb. 4 **Week 4: Praying for Others – Intercession, Praying in the Spirit and
Standing in the Gap**
**Key Focus**: Understanding intercessory prayer—praying on behalf of others. God
invites us to partner with Him in bringing the needs of others before Him. How does
tongues impact my prayer life.

TEACHER: DR. MANNY TANGA PERME
Feb. 11**Week 5 Victory in the Spirit – Spiritual Warfare
** Key Focus** Harnessing the Power of Warfare Prayer .Warfare prayer isn’t just about fighting; it’s also about recognizing that God is victorious. Thank God for His faithfulness and victory.

TEACHER: PASTOR STEWART HUNTER
Feb. 18 **Week 6: Praying the Scriptures – Using God’s Word in Prayer**
**Key Focus**: Praying through the Bible. The Bible is full of prayers that can guide us and words that can be incorporated into our own prayers.

TEACHER: PASTOR SARAH COLANTONIO
Feb. 25 **Week 7: Listening in Prayer – Developing the Discipline of Silence**
**Key Focus**: The importance of silence and listening in prayer. Prayer is not only
about speaking but also about creating space to listen to God’s voice.