The Institute of Theology and Christian Ministry
The Institute of Theology and Christian Ministry
The Institute of Theology and Christian Ministry
 
 
The Institute of Theology and Christian Ministry
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MISSION AND GOAL
Salt of the earth…Light of the world

Mission: To prepare servants of the Gospel of Christ for the local churches. Becoming a mature and faithful Christian means among other things studying and knowing the Bible and theology, understanding the lessons of Christian history and learning to think and reflect as a Christian. To be a fruitful Christian who uses their gifts one must be equipped in practical ministry skills. The churches of Christ in Russia are moving toward financial independence and that means that her ministers and members must be able to combine secular work and ministry.

Educational goal: Give disciplined instruction in scripture, Christian thinking and the history of God's people combined with structured internships in church ministry and evangelism of the world needing Christ.

In order to accomplish the task before us, the Institute of Theology and Christian Ministry will provide:

1) Bible teaching in the classroom
2) Ministry training in the field


How does ITCM accomplish its mission?

  1. ITCM teaches the Bible, theological reflection and the history of God's people. All classes in Bible and Theology are taught by active or retired professors with doctorate degrees from some of the most respected universities in the U.S. including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, etc. All either currently teach or are retired from teaching in universities or colleges associated with the churches of Christ in the U.S. Courses include Old and New Testament text, New Testament Greek, in-depth study of Biblical Theology, Church History, Exegesis, Biblical Ecclesiology, Apologetics and Systematic Theology. Special seminars on topics of interest such as Christian Marriage, Spiritual Disciplines, Christian Ethics, Conflict Resolution etc. are offered free of charge to the students and churches annually.


  2. ITCM arranges for structured, internships in ministry. ITCM invites as ministry coordinators mainly Russian speaking brothers and sisters from the churches with reputations for fruitful ministry. Internships are conducted in St. Petersburg area churches and in churches across Russia and the FSU.


    ITCM is convinced that our graduates will leave us very literate in the Bible and theology, with experience in evangelism as well as practice.
    It is therefore expected that our graduates will indeed be "Lights to the world…and… salt of the earth".

    As a result of the work of ITCM we expect new churches to be planted and matured in the CIS, to the praise of God's glory.



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