Who is this for?
The Cornerstone Baptist School of Ministry is designed for believers who desire to grow in God's Word, serve more effectively in the local church, and develop as leaders who can teach and train others. Whether you are a faithful church member seeking deeper biblical understanding, a ministry worker desiring additional training, a Sunday School teacher, or someone sensing God's leading toward greater ministry involvement, this program is designed to help you grow and serve more effectively.
Program Format
The Cornerstone Baptist School of Ministry is a three-year local church ministry training program designed to help believers grow deeper in God's Word, serve more effectively in the local church, and develop as leaders who can teach and train others also.
The program consists of six semesters of study, with classes offered during both the Fall and Spring semesters. Students will complete two courses each semester, one Bible-focused and one ministry-focused, providing a balance of Bible instruction and practical ministry training while equipping believers to grow in God's Word, serve faithfully in the local church, and teach others also. The program is open to students aged 15 and older and will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM during the Fall and Spring semesters. Courses combine classroom instruction, guided note-taking, practical assignments, personal Bible reading, and ministry application projects designed to encourage both learning and spiritual growth.
Students may begin in any year of the program and complete the full three-year cycle as the curriculum rotates.
Our Goal
The goal of the Cornerstone Baptist School of Ministry is not merely to provide information, but to help believers become faithful servants who know God's Word, walk with God, serve in the local church, and teach others also.
We desire to develop faithful servants who will invest in others, strengthen the work of the local church, and help pass biblical truth from generation to generation.
Program Cost
Full Program Enrollment:
$100 per semester
Includes both courses and all course materials.
Single-Course Enrollment:
$50 per semester
Includes one course and all course materials for that course.
The Cornerstone Baptist School of Ministry is a ministry of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Program fees help cover course materials, printing, and administrative expenses.
All students receive the same course materials regardless of participation pathway. No one will be turned away due to financial hardship. If cost would prevent participation, please speak with Pastor privately.
Participation Options
Students may participate in the Cornerstone Baptist School of Ministry through one of two pathways:
Ministry Track
Designed for those seeking intentional ministry, leadership, and discipleship development through coursework, assignments, practical ministry application, and accountability. Students in the Ministry Track complete all course requirements and practical ministry projects and receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the program.
Learning Track
Designed for those who desire to attend classes for personal growth and biblical enrichment without completing the full program requirements. Students in the Learning Track participate in the classroom instruction and receive the same course materials, but are not required to complete assignments or ministry projects.
Both pathways participate together in the classroom experience and benefit from the same biblical instruction and ministry training. The Ministry Track is designed for those who desire to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and intentionally pursue growth through study, application, service, and leadership development.
Course Schedule
Year One
Know The Word
Old Testament Survey
Gain a clear understanding of the storyline, structure, and major themes of the Old Testament. Students will trace God's redemptive plan from Genesis to Malachi, learn the major people and events of Scripture, and discover how the entire Old Testament points forward to Jesus Christ.
Bible Study Methods
Learn how to study the Bible for yourself with confidence and accuracy. This practical course teaches the principles of observation, interpretation, and application while equipping students with tools that will strengthen their personal devotions, discipleship efforts, and future teaching opportunities.
New Testament Survey
Explore the life of Christ, the growth of the early church, and the teachings of the New Testament. Students will gain a broad understanding of each New Testament book and learn how the New Testament completes God's redemptive plan revealed in the Old Testament.
Personal Evangelism & Discipleship
Learn how to clearly share the Gospel and help new believers grow in their faith. This highly practical course focuses on personal soul-winning, Gospel conversations, follow-up, discipleship, and spiritual reproduction. Students will be equipped to confidently fulfill the Great Commission by leading others to Christ and helping them take their next steps in the Christian life.
Year Two
Live The Word
Core Bible Doctrines
Study the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith and develop confidence in what you believe and why you believe it. Students will explore key biblical teachings while strengthening their ability to articulate and defend sound doctrine.
Spiritual Disciplines & Personal Growth
Develop habits that foster a lifelong walk with God. This course focuses on prayer, Bible meditation, spiritual growth, character development, and the cultivation of a consistent and vibrant relationship with Christ.
Apologetics & Biblical Worldview
Learn how to defend the Christian faith and evaluate today's culture through the lens of Scripture. Students will address common objections to Christianity while developing a biblical framework for understanding the world around them.
Local Church Ministry
Discover God's design for the local church and your role within it. Students will learn how healthy churches function and how believers can serve effectively through faithfulness, stewardship, teamwork, leadership relationships, and ministry involvement. This course is designed to help students serve faithfully and effectively within the local church.
Year Three
Teach the Word and Develop Others
Practical Theology for Ministry
Learn how to apply biblical truth to the real-life decisions and challenges of ministry. Students will explore topics such as decision-making, Christian liberty, ministry philosophy, relationships, conflict resolution, and leadership through a biblical lens, developing wisdom for faithful service and leadership.
Biblical Leadership & Character
Explore the biblical principles that shape godly leadership. Students will study faithfulness, integrity, humility, courage, wisdom, and servant leadership while developing the character necessary for faithful, Christlike leadership and long-term ministry effectiveness.
Teaching The Bible
Learn how to communicate God's Word clearly and faithfully. Students will develop skills in lesson preparation, outlining, explaining, illustrating, applying, and teaching others across a variety of ministry settings. This course is designed for every believer who desires to share and teach biblical truth more effectively, whether in personal discipleship, family devotions, Sunday School, youth ministry, small group settings, or other areas of service. It also provides a strong foundation for those whom God may lead into preaching, pastoral ministry, missionary work, or other teaching ministries.
Ministry Leadership & Reproduction
The program's capstone course focuses on developing future leaders and multiplying the ministry's influence. Students will learn how to disciple others, mentor future workers, build ministry teams, and intentionally invest in the next generation of faithful servants who can teach others also.
Our Desire for Every Graduate
Upon completing the Cornerstone Baptist School of Ministry, we desire that each graduate will be able to:
• Understand the overall message, structure, and major themes of both the Old and New Testaments.
• Study the Bible with confidence and accurately interpret and apply Scripture.
• Explain and defend the core doctrines of the Christian faith.
• Share the Gospel clearly and disciple others in their walk with Christ.
• Maintain a consistent and growing personal walk with God through prayer, Bible study, and spiritual disciplines.
• Serve faithfully and effectively within the ministries of the local church.
• Evaluate ideas, culture, and competing worldviews through a biblical lens.
• Apply biblical principles to real-life ministry situations and decisions.
• Demonstrate Christlike character, integrity, humility, and servant leadership.
• Teach and communicate biblical truth in a variety of ministry settings.
• Identify, mentor, and develop future leaders and ministry workers.
• Faithfully fulfill the biblical pattern of 2 Timothy 2:2 by investing in others who will be able to teach others also.
Our prayer is that graduates of the Cornerstone Baptist School of Ministry will become faithful servants who know God's Word, walk with God, strengthen the local church, and help pass biblical truth to future generations.
