Adult Christian Education

1. Anselm Institute
The Anselm Institute grows out of the ministry of John Watson who pastored the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Columbus Ohio, for 33 years and now serves as Theologian in Residence for the Mandarin Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, Florida.  The Anselm Institute continues the great tradition of “faith seeking understanding”

Jack Watson
www.anselm.us
jwatso2@columbus.rr.com

2. Gospel Lighthouse School of Ministry
The Gospel Lighthouse School of ministry is a systematic two year course of study geared at sharpening one’s ministerial and service skills in order to render the development of quality leaders in the Body of Christ who will affect churches, communities and the world in a manner that exemplifies the character of Christ. First and second year classes meet every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 581 Seymour Avenue, Columbus.
For more information go to www.glh1.com and click “affiliate ministries”.

3. Messianic Studies Institute
Messianic Studies Institute is a unique adult continuing education program designed to help students understand and appreciate Judaism and the Jewish roots of Christianity.
Each Monday evening, MSI offers courses which acquaint students with the Hebrew language, the customs and traditions of Judaism, and messianic prophecy as well as a variety of other courses on topics such as Israel, the Torah and the Jewish background of the New Testament.

For more information go to www.messianicstudiesinstitute.org

4. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is a dynamic course where you'll discover what God is doing around the world and consider your part in His purposes. 
Perspectives will help you understand God's plan for our world—and for your life—as you explore the following topics :

• Biblical - God's unchanging purpose for the nations 
• Historical - Expansion and pioneers of the Christian Movement 
• Strategic - What are "unreached people groups" and why are they so important to complete God's eternal purpose? 
• Cultural - The Gospel and cross-cultural communication 

Perspectives is offered throughout the year at extension sites around the world, including Columbus.
For more information go to www.perspectives.org

5. Spirit of Truth Leadership Institute
The Spirit of Truth Leadership Institute (STLI) is a three-year, intensive study program located in central Ohio and a licensed user of the International Leadership Training Institute (ILTI) program for training Christian leaders in the Word.
ILTI was originally designed to train pastors and other servants of the Lord overseas, providing practical training for every area of ministry. The program has gained wide acceptance and is being used in over 80 nations including the United States. The courses are taught by 23 instructors and 9 editors, filled with the Holy Spirit and from various Christian backgrounds.
For more information go to www.sotministries.org

6. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School / Xenos Campus
Xenos Christian Fellowship and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, located in Deerfield, Illinois, have partnered to offer masters level coursework at Xenos.

Students can earn a Master of Arts in Ministry and/or Master of Arts in Christian studies at our campus in Columbus.
Seminary education through Trinity's extension program provides the opportunity for students to study locally with outstanding Trinity faculty and extension adjunct faculty.

Classes are also offered at convenient times:

• Evening classes allow students to attend class one night per week,
• Weekend classes provide instruction on Friday evening and all day Saturday over 2 to 5 weekends per semester, and
• Modular classes allow a learner to attend all classroom sessions within a short term (such as one week) with reading assignments and writing assignments beyond the class times.

To learn more or to register go to www.xenos.org/classes/masters

7. Vineyard Leadership Institute
Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI) was created to integrate hands-on training, ministry experience, spiritual formation, and academic understanding with an uncompromising commitment to excellence in biblical-theological, ministerial and spiritual-formational training.

The instructors are experienced pastors: recognized theologians who are committed to Vineyard-style ministry and who are experts in the fields that they teach.

• Vineyard Leadership Institute is a two-year, part-time academic program.
• We offer courses in biblical studies and theology.
• Our staff is made up of professors qualified and experienced to teach at university and graduate levels.
• VLI courses include interpreting scripture, church planting, leadership, preaching and teaching, power ministry, counseling, spirituality and many others.

We offer a distinctive, cutting-edge, and empowering curriculum that allows students pragmatic training in church leadership as well as challenging studies into spirituality and theology.