Equip Classes

Equip classes is an educational discipleship program designed to help you love the Lord with all your mind as well as your heart, soul and strength.

Believing learning to be best conducted within community Equip: Classes comprises a series of ten courses in biblical and theological education as well as practical Christian leadership that will help prepare you to serve as a disciple, a learner and a leader in your home, your community and your world.

Equip Classes Are:

Convenient

Live and local, held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays at our Frisco campus

Affordable

$25 per course plus books
(scholarships are available as needed)

Focused

Each topic and project is designed and distilled to present the most essential elements

Self-Paced

Take selected courses or all ten without prerequisites or specific order

Accelerated

Six weeks rather than the traditional 8-12 week term

Biblically-Based

The Bible is our primary source for learning and application

Taught By Experienced Instructors

Each instructor possesses extensive education and experience in their area of expertise

Equip Course Listing

BI100

Dive into this study of the origins, inspiration, and authority of Scripture, and learn the foundational elements of biblical study and interpretation.

OT100

Explore the overarching story of the Old Testament through its books of Law, History, Songs, and Wisdom as well as the major and minor prophets of ancient Israel.

NT100

Discover what occurred during the 400 years between the testaments; then study the life and work of Jesus through the unique accounts of each Gospel.

NT200

Study the New Testament account of the birth and growth of the Church as well as the promises to come when Christ returns.

TH100

Examine basic Christian beliefs including a detailed study of the Trinity, the human condition, salvation, the nature of the Church and the end of time.

CH100

Follow the journey of the Church and its teachings from its fledgling start through medieval times, the Reformation, enlightenment, modern and post-modern times.

CL100

Learn organizational leadership skills from the pages of Scripture as well as communication skills for teaching and preaching.

CL200

Get a panoramic view on evangelism (sharing the faith), apologetics (defending the faith), the philosophy of local and global missions as well as the distinctions of the world’s major religions.

CL300

Build a spiritual formation and a biblical basis for moral decision-making.

CL400

Learn how to establish healthy boundaries in your relationships and how to care for others in times of celebration and crisis. Explore spiritual gifts and discover how they relate to your “calling.”

Levels of Achievement Offered

Bible Basics Certificate (2 courses)
  • BI100 (Intro to Bible)
  • NT100 (New Testament: Gospels)

Ministry Basics Certificate (2 courses)
  • CL300 (The Discipled Church)
  • CL400 (The Healthy Church)

Advanced Bible Certificate (6 courses)
  • BI100 (Intro to Bible)
  • OT100 (Old Testament)
  • NT100 (New Testament:Gospels)
  • NT200 (New Testament: Acts, Letters, Revelation)
  • CH100 (Church History)
  • TH100 (Christian Theology)

Advanced Ministry Certificate (4 courses)
  • CL100 (The Well-Led Church)
  • CL200 (The Sent Church)
  • CL300 (The Discipled Church)
  • CL400 (The Healthy Church)

Outstanding Achievement in Bible and Ministry Certificate (10 courses)