MISSIONARY TRAINING COURSE

📖 Innovation Japan Bible School Curriculum 🟢 Level 1 – Beginner (Certificate in Biblical Foundations) Goal: Build a solid foundation in the Christian faith. Module 1: Introduction to the Bible * What is the Bible? * Structure of the Old and New Testaments * How the Bible was written and preserved Module 2: The Story of God’s Plan * Creation * The Fall * God’s covenant with Israel * Jesus Christ and salvation Module 3: Knowing Jesus Christ * The life of Jesus * His teachings * Death and resurrection * Salvation by grace through faith Module 4: Prayer and Worship * How to pray * Types of prayer * Personal devotion * Worship in daily life Module 5: Christian Living * Faith and obedience * Love and forgiveness * Integrity and character * Serving others 🎓 Award: Certificate in Biblical Foundations ⸻ 🔵 Level 2 – Intermediate (Certificate in Biblical Studies) Module 6: Old Testament Survey * Genesis to Malachi * Major events * Kings and prophets * God’s covenant Module 7: New Testament Survey * The Gospels * Acts * Paul’s letters * General epistles * Revelation Module 8: Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) * How to study Scripture * Context * Literary styles * Applying biblical truth Module 9: Christian Doctrine * The Trinity * The Holy Spirit * The Church * Baptism and Communion * Eternal life Module 10: Evangelism and Discipleship * Sharing your faith * Making disciples * Personal testimony * Mission and outreach 🎓 Award: Certificate in Biblical Studies ⸻ 🟠 Level 3 – Advanced (Diploma in Biblical Leadership) Module 11: Leadership in the Bible * Servant leadership * Leadership qualities * Biblical examples * Decision-making Module 12: Preaching and Teaching * Preparing Bible lessons * Public speaking * Small-group facilitation * Sermon preparation Module 13: Church Ministry * Ministry teams * Counseling basics * Family ministry * Youth ministry * Community outreach Module 14: Apologetics * Defending the Christian faith * Responding to common questions * World religions * Christian worldview Module 15: Ethics and Christian Leadership * Biblical ethics * Stewardship * Integrity * Accountability 🎓 Award: Diploma in Biblical Leadership ⸻ 🔴 Level 4 – Executive Leadership (Advanced Diploma in Biblical Ministry) Module 16: Advanced Theology * Attributes of God * Covenant theology * The Kingdom of God * Eschatology (last things) Module 17: Biblical Counseling * Helping people biblically * Crisis care * Marriage and family guidance * Spiritual growth Module 18: Missions and Church Planting * Cross-cultural ministry * Mission strategy * Church planting principles * Community transformation Module 19: Ministry Management * Vision and planning * Team development * Conflict resolution * Organizational leadership Module 20: Capstone Ministry Project * Research paper * Ministry presentation * Community outreach project * Oral defense 🎓 Award: Advanced Diploma in Biblical Ministry Optional Short Courses * Financial Stewardship from a Biblical Perspective * Biblical Family and Marriage * Christian Entrepreneurship * AI and Ethics from a Christian Perspective * Leadership Development * Personal Growth and Time Management * Biblical Counseling Basics This four-level curriculum (20 core modules) is suitable for a community Bible school and can be delivered in person or online. It provides a clear pathway from beginner to advanced leadership while emphasizing biblical knowledge, spiritual growth, and practical ministry skills.