Please note: Enrollment in this course is contingent upon approval by SIBI, as outlined in the Learning Plan provided upon enrollment. Applicants must complete the acceptance process before payment. This course is residential.
First Term
Class is Fridays from 9:20-1:00 (CDT)
Course Description:
During the course of this study we will:
• Seek a better understanding of what God intends when He commands us to be hospitable.
• Learn to embrace a “selfless spirit” as we extend God’s graciousness to others.
• Seek to identify the needs of those around us and respond with God’s grace.
• Learn how to be prepared for “spontaneous” hospitality.
• Learn how the early Christians practiced hospitality to further God’s kingdom.
• Learn how God instructs us to show kindness to strangers.
• Become teachers of hospitality as we reflect God’s graciousness through our hospitality.
- Teacher: Dawna Gilbert
- Teacher: Sharon Pruitt
Please note: Enrollment in this course is contingent upon approval by SIBI, as outlined in the Learning Plan provided upon enrollment. Applicants must complete the acceptance process before payment. This course is residential.
First Term
Class is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:20-12:00 (CDT)
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to prepare women for ministry through self-evaluation and self-growth. The goal of the course is to strengthen thought processes and develop effective habits. Utilizing Biblical truths, students will review how: (1) thoughts and habits influence spiritual and emotional health, (2) learn how to develop a healthy spiritual personal outlook in order to have Christ-centered thoughts and habits. After completing this course, students will readily identify wholesome thoughts and habits, which in turn build healthy relationships in our families, churches, and communities.
- Teacher: Sharon Pruitt
Please note: Enrollment in this course is contingent upon approval by SIBI, as outlined in the Learning Plan provided upon enrollment. Applicants must complete the acceptance process before payment. This course is residential.
Second Term
Class is Monday and Wednesday from 1:50-4:30 (CDT)
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Benevolence Panel (Rodney Roberts and Bill Tracy) No matter where you go in ministry or missions, you can be certain you will deal with benevolence situations. Rodney and Bill have been working with people in need for several decades. They have many ideas, resources and insights on how to work in this very difficult, demanding and sometimes, unsettling ministry.
- Teacher: Sharon Pruitt
Please note: Enrollment in this course is contingent upon approval by SIBI, as outlined in the Learning Plan provided upon enrollment. Applicants must complete the acceptance process before payment. This course is residential.
Second Term
Class is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:20-12:00 (CDT)
Course Description:
This class will offer a variety of insights into ministry, both in class and out of class. We will have some "hands on" opportunities to be involved in ministry and learn how to develop healthier relationships in our daily lives by setting important and healthy boundaries.
- Teacher: Sharon Pruitt