A philosophy of ministry lays the foundation for the future. Financial responsibility founded upon biblical faith. Sound planning a part of faithful stewardship. Team ministry is essential to growth and health. Building community through small groups promotes personal growth and loving relationships.
Effective leaders empower others to lead.
Inspiring worship services glorify God and change people s lives. Seminar presenters are drawn from our faculty members with particular expertise in their teaching areas. He has an extensive background in pastoral leadership, including small church ministries, as well as leading a congregation that numbered over 2,400. His particular interest and expertise is in small groups and in empowering leaders for effective ministries within the church. Dr. Terry Wardle , Director and Associate Professor of Church Planting Terry has taught church growth and church planting at the graduate level for over a decade and brings significant experience in church planting, including founding a church in California that grew from 7 to 1,000 in five years.