About Ministers In Training Program
The aim of the MIT Program is to begin a process of education focusing on understanding the Christian faith and its implications for human life.
The vocation of Christian ministry is to interpret and represent the Christian faith and to explore ways by which faith can be embodied in the lives of people, churches, and society. The MIT program believes that it is important to develop the total minister not only inside the walls of the building but also in the lives of the people we serve.
The courses in the curriculum give a broad understanding of ministry through traditions, origins, and backgrounds of the church; a reflection of the social and moral issues in the contemporary church; and consideration of occasions of worship, counseling, and education. The minister is a theologian, and therefore the program is designed to prepare men and women for the practice of ministry.
Program Information
The Ministers In Training program is a three-year program that operates on the hybrid model.
All courses operate on the MIT academic calendar beginning in August and concluding in May. Further, courses take place on Monday evenings according to the academic calendar from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm, central standard time.
Program Track
The licensure track is for students that have expressed a call to the proclamation ministry and are therefore pursuing a license to preach the gospel. Upon completion of the program and satisfying all requirements, a ministerial license is issued upon successful completion of the MIT program. To attain a Ministerial License from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the student must be a local member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, desiring to be invested in the clergy within Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
FACULTY
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Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III, Senior Pastor
Pastor Brian K. Bradshaw, Associate Pastor, Executive Director of Ministers In Training
Dr. Gideon Olaleye, Dean of Ministers In Training Program
Elder Jessica Johnson, Administration
Elder Tanesha Bradshaw, Administration
Minister Demetria Johnson, Administration
INSTRUCTORS
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Elder Alex Atkinson
Elder Anita Black
Elder Iller Bradley
Elder Tanesha Bradshaw
Elder Marlise Collins
Elder Anita Black
Elder Therese Brumfield-Gooch
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSÂ
âś” Must be an active member of Mt. Zion for at least one year
âś” Must have completed New Member's orientation
âś” Must currently serve in at least one ministry
âś” Must have publicly professed Jesus Christ as Lord and SaviorÂ
âś” Must have been baptized Â
âś” Must be spiritually mature and growing  Â
âś” Must be of sound mind and judgment  Â
âś” Must be a person of Godly character and live a life indicative of suchÂ
âś” Must be a titherÂ
âś” Must attend church regularlyÂ
âś” Must support the Senior Pastor and his visionÂ
âś” Must be willing to adhere to the policies and guidelines of the MIT ProgramÂ
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSÂ
The application and all accompanying documents including letter(s) of recommendation, statement of purpose and a writing sample must be submitted electronically. Applicants to MIT must adhere to the following guidelines below for submission of materials and processing of applications.
MIT application link. Applicants must complete the MIT application completely by the deadline. APPLICATION LINK ISÂ BELOW
"Tell us your call story." Please provide scripture references that support your call. Word limit of 750 words.
"What is your personal statement of faith?" Word limit of 250 words.Â
The applicant must submit all writings in Times New Romans font, 12-point size and double spaced. All writings must be submitted to [email protected] by the enrollment deadline.
Letter of Recommendation. One letter of recommendation is required. Recommendation letter must be current and address the applicant’s potential for the program. Letters must be signed by recommender and submitted with the MIT application. Non-members, must submit letter of recommendation by their current Pastor.
All students must submit an application
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MINISTER IN TRAINING PROGRAM: YEAR 1
MINISTER IN TRAINING PROGRAM: YEAR 2
MINISTER IN TRAINING PROGRAM: YEAR 3Â
MINISTER IN TRAINING PROGRAM: FIELD STUDYÂ
MINISTER IN TRAINING PROGRAM: COMMUNITY HUBS
This course will look at the questions and uncertainties that come with a person’s call to vocational ministry. The student will analyze what a call is, provide examples of how others have received their call, consider the different kinds of ministry opportunities that are available, and offer advice on how to precede once one discerns a calling from God.
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