COURSE OF STUDY

The NRP School of Ministry has been specifically created with a strategic purpose: to give an opportunity for those who are currently serving in leadership at their local church to be further trained, equipped, and mentored by seasoned NRP pastors and leaders. We believe in empowering leaders through education, mentorship, and practical ministry experience. Our goal is to help you become the best leader you can be, so you can make a positive impact in your community and beyond.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Campuses

Our main campus and the School of Ministry office are hosted at Living Stones Church in Crown Point, IN.

Live Teaching Weekend (LTW)

Both at the start of the school year and halfway through it, students attend a Live Teaching Weekend (LTW) from a Thursday afternoon through Sunday noon at Living Stones Church in Crown Point. Twelve classes are taught by NRP pastors and leaders. There are also powerful times of worship and prayer, impartation by the faculty, and great food and fellowship with other students.

NRP Pastoral Mentor

For accountability and personal engagement, each student is assigned an NRP pastor/mentor who is part of the School of Ministry Leadership Team.

Associate Degree

Courses

Students learn from a total of 96 ministry-focused, one-hour videos during their year long studies. They also complete a comprehensive, independent study, Bible Survey course covering all 66 books of the Bible.

Cohort Participation

Students are assigned to a cohort where they will enjoy getting to know each other on a deeper level as they progress through the school together. Besides having monthly ZOOM calls and being together at LTW's, in-person classes take place twice a year in different locations around the country.

Ministry Lab

Twelve hours of practical ministry lab credits are earned each month while serving in the student's local church under the oversight of their pastor.

An Associate Degree in Church Leadership will be awarded at the successful completion of the program.

Program Details

In-Person Classes

We’re excited about this training tool the NRP is offering! If you have been looking for a way to be taught and mentored by seasoned, spiritual fathers and pastors who have given many years of their lives to ministry, don’t miss being part of this strategic opportunity!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites for Admission into the NRP School of Ministry

FOR THE LEADERSHIP TRACK: Men and women, 18-years-old and above, who sense a call to Ministry and are already faithful and fruitful serving in leadership, in some capacity, in their local church. This may mean serving as an elder, the head of a ministry, a small group or Encounter leader, leading worship, etc.

FOR THE EMERGING LEADERS TRACK: Men and women, 18-years-old and older, who sense a call to leadership in the local church and want to mature in their spiritual and ministry growth. They should already be committed and faithful serving in some ministry capacity in their church, even though they may not be leading a ministry at this time.
Lifestyle standards which consistently display a consecrated walk with the Lord
An excellent pastoral recommendation from the applicant's Senior Pastor
At this season of your life, willing to make a time commitment to attend all the Live Teaching Weekends, cohort meetings, monthly ZOOM calls, and completion of assignments and reading
Ability to pay the monthly tuition and fees as noted

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PROGRESSIVE MINISTRY TOPICS

Quarter 1

Introduction to Ministry

Spiritual Disciplines

The Christian Life

Quarter 2

Theology

Hosting the Holy Spirit

The Kingdom of God

Quarter 3

Spiritual Warfare

Principles of Leadership

Developing Vision

Quarter 4

The Local Church

Effective Pastoring

Apostolic Mission

Progressive Ministry Topics Breakdown

Attendance Policy

For a student to get credits awarded and the maximum impact from the quarterly, in person, weekend events, attendance at both Live Teaching Weekends (LTW's), the two Saturday cohort gatherings, and graduation is required. If a student finds that they cannot attend one of these gatherings midway through the school year, they will be asked to put a "pause" on their attendance at the school, and the credits they have already earned will be retained. Students may then reapply to the school the following year to continue their studies.

Tuition

TUITION & FEES

The student's tuition is partially underwritten by the generosity of the Network of Related Pastors.

TOTAL COST

$3,825 per student

FEES

$25 Application fee: due when application is submitted

$100 Deposit applied to the Live Teaching Weekends: due December 1

$100 Graduation fee: due January 1, 2027

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$225 TOTAL Fees

TUITION

$3,600 Paid in full before classes begin or 12 monthly payments of $300 beginning January 1, 2026

$3,825 TOTAL COST OF THE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

TEXTBOOKS

Required textbooks will be listed prior to each QUARTER. The student will be responsible for purchasing the assigned textbook for each month for the required reading. Each book cost will be approximately $15 to $20.

TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING
Once accepted, students will receive an informational page to fill out concerning their transportation and lodging preferences for the Live Teaching Weekends and cohort meetings. Transportation and lodging will be an additional expense for the student. Please see the FAQ section below for more information.

SPOUSE TUITION RATE
We love having couples attend together! Once accepted into the program, your spouse may attend at a half-price tuition rate during the same year. If you can not attend the same year, one-fourth off your tuition rate will be applied.

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