Ekklesia Theological Seminary

Ekklesia Oversight Ekklesia oversight transferred to Redeeming Grace Church

After two and a half years as a part of the ministry at Chapel Library, the oversight of Ekklesia Theological Seminary has been transferred to Redeeming Grace Church in Milton, FL. The transfer was implemented because of funding issues. Ekklesia Seminary continues in a friendly relationship with Chapel Library and will move forward with design and implementation of courses, as well as receiving students into its program. The recent history of Ekklesia began as Harmony Ridge Baptist Church in Pace, FL initiated the ministry in December 2008 and began offering classes in the Fall of 2009. In 2010, Ekklesia was transferred to the ministry of Chapel Library. This transfer, because of Chapel Library’s many contacts and connections, allowed for Ekklesia to offer on-line courses and begin accepting students from across North America and around the world. In its time under Chapel Library, Ekklesia grew in the number of available courses and students.

Mission: To provide free theological education for men unable to access other opportunities in order to strengthen churches with theologically trained leaders.

DESIGN AND QUALITY

The design of Ekklesia is primarily to provide theological training for current and future leadership in the Body of Christ. Secondarily, Ekklesia provides theological training for those who are not leaders or necessarily even future leaders but with a view toward helping produce, in a more general manner, maturity in the Body of Christ. The hope is that as men in certain geographical areas mature there will be a regional impact on churches as men are better equipped for biblical leadership. Ekklesia’s purpose is not merely to provide theological education but high quality theological education. To accomplish this purpose, students are provided access to seminary courses and other quality addresses by competent authorities in their fields. The students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skill in communicating what they have learned through exams, papers, and other projects. Ekklesia grants Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees upon completion of the required programs.

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5062 Combs St Milton, FL 32570 850-400-1628 www.chapellibrary.org/ekklesia-seminary/

EKKLESIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

MARCH 2013

Available Courses: ET101: Old Testament Survey: Genesis to Joshua ET102: Old Testament Survey: Judges to Poets ET103: Old Testament Survey: Prophets: Isaiah-Malachi ET 201: New Testament Survey: The Life and Teaching of Jesus ET202: Life and Letters of Paul ET 203: New Testament Survey: Hebrews to Revelation ET204: New Testament Theology PT102: Spiritual Growth PT 201: Christian Preaching ST 301: Christian Apologetics ST401: History of Philosophy and Christian Thought

Ekklesia Theological Seminary

PRAYER UPDATE

MARCH 2013

Prayer Needs and Update

Prayer – please consider adding Ekklesia to your personal, family, and church prayer list. Course Design – pray that course development will proceed smoothly and quickly. Students – pray that more students will take courses from Ekklesia, and that the present students will grow and persevere in their studies. Mentors – pray that the mentors will be influential in the lives of the students. Correctional Facilities – that Ekklesia will be able to overcome challenges in delivery to correctional facilities so that more inmates would have access to courses. Financial Support – pray that the Lord will provide the needed financial support for course development and student oversight through the regular giving of churches and individuals.

5062 Combs St Milton, FL 32570 850-400-1628 www.chapellibrary.org/ekklesia-seminary/

EKKLESIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Ekklesia is prayerfully seeking $3,000/month financial support. This equals 100 giving units (individuals or churches) of $30/month. -Or, 60 individuals or churches giving $50/month. -Or, 30 individuals or churches giving $100/month. -Or, a combination of the above amounts. This financial support will allow for the completion of course design, as well as the receiving and oversight of students. Please prayerfully consider financially supporting Ekklesia. Questions concerning giving can be directed to Jonny White at Ekklesia@mountzion.org or 850-400-1628. Checks should be made out to Redeeming Grace Church with a notation that the gift is for Ekklesia Seminary. Checks can be mailed to Redeeming Grace Church, 5062 Combs St. Milton, FL 32570. Also, a PayPal option is available at www.chapellibrary.org/ekklesia-seminary/ The “donate” button will be at the bottom of the page.

Number of Eligible Students and Geographical Locations: Fifty-five students have been approved to take courses, along with thirty-nine mentors. These students reside in seventeen states and nine countries overseas: Australia Ghana Costa Rica Canada India Malawi Malaysia Nigeria Zambia Also, courses are being offered in one correctional institute. In some cases, pastors of churches are gathering interested men to listen to the lectures with the pastor serving as the mentor/facilitator.

Mission Emphasis: Ekklesia

desires for the Gospel to spread

to the ends of the earth. There are

at least 70 English-speaking

nations in the world that Ekklesia

could impact immediately, not to

mention the future possibility of

course translation in order to

reach many more.