What is DSOM?
DSOM
is a district sponsored and district operated ministerial training
program that enables persons to complete the educational requirements
of the Fellowship for credentialing. It also provides a learning forum
for laity interested in increasing biblical and doctrinal knowledge and
developing ministry skills.
What are the benefits?
- Direct hands-on involvement in the training of those seeking ministry
recognition and opportunities within its churches and arenas of
Christian service
- Bridges the bureaucratic gap between the organizational structure of
district leadership and those responding to the call to ministry
- A local, economical, and lifestyle achievable alternative to
residential learning at a Bible college
- Lifelong, beneficial relationships develop between students and
instructors
- Time measured and cost effective
- Flexible and expandable format
- Transcripts produced by recognized schools are accepted by the
General Council Credentials Committee for credential applicants
- Convenient way to complete the educational requirement for obtaining
credentials with the A/G
- Schedule is designed so that the student may meet all his/her
academic requirements before the credential application deadline on
September 1 of the next year.
What does it cost?
- Tuition: $50 per course
- Textbooks: Varies by course (available for purchase)
- Travel, Food: Student’s cost
How does it work?
- Advance home study (10 hour minimum per course)
- Textbook study guide
- Classroom instruction/discussion (6 hours per course)
- Final Exam
- One Saturday per month (1 course per level)
- Classes conveniently held in two locations: Clewiston and Ocala
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