Heart For The World
School of Missions & Ministry

The Book of Joshua is best known to modern Christians for these familiar words: "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" —Joshua 24:15 

The book of Joshua is a bridge between the years of Children of Israel’s [COI] wanderings in the desert and finally entering and settling down in the Promised Land. 

Sadly, the story does not end well for the COI.  By failing to fully obey God’s instruction to them, they ended up compromising and not fully entering the destiny God had for them -- the full possession of the Promised Land. 

With the help of the Holy Spirit, modern day believers can gain wisdom from their examples, both good and bad, how we can enter into the fullness and calling God has for us and lead others to do the same.  There are many who profess faith in Christ today, however there are not many who, like Joshua, are willing to stay the course and remain faithful to the end

Each of us has a “promised land.” We know our promised land is heaven and all the wonderful things God has in store for us there. But there is a promised land in this lifetime for each of us. Each of us has a destiny, a purpose, a special and unique place, in Christ. Like Joshua we also have been given the privilege of fulfilling the call and ministry which God has planned for each of us. Joshua finished the course of his life and ministry by fully serving the Lord. Let’s join him in choosing to serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15).  Let’s learn what it is to enter and possess our own personal promise land?

We find our current society with deep divisions over issues that people are very opinionated and passionate about.  People often look to their own experiences or upbringings when making important decisions in their lives rather than what is biblically ethical.  How should the church respond to this dilemma and how can we be healers, salt, and light in such a divided culture? We will study God’s answers to societies issues and learn how to approach and address issues such as the sanctity of marriage and family, the sanctity of life, racism, gender issues, government, and workplace issues and more.  The most important question is, “what would Jesus do?” Scripture lights our way.  Come join us! For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice, And He preserves the way of His godly ones. Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity and every good course. (Prov. 2:6-9 NASB) 

I. Introduction to Christian Ethics II. Marriage Roles and Issues III. Dating, Divorce, and Remarriage Issues IV. Sexuality and Gender Issues V. Abortion and Sanctity of Life Issues VI. Race and Ethnicity Issues VII. Governmental Authority Issues VIII. Crime and Legal Issues IX. Workplace and Labor Issues X. Parenting, Adoption, and Bioethical Issues XI. Summary and Review

Over the course of centuries and millennia many sermons have been preached and lessons taught.  But there is one sermon which has truly lasted over many thousands of years and whose lessons of wisdom have remained applicable throughout the many generations up to this very day. That sermon is known to many as the “Sermon on the Mount.” It was so named because Jesus saw the crowds and went up on a mountain with his disciples and began to teach to all who were willing to listen.   

In both the Hebrew and the Greek, the word “disciple” simply means a “student.”  The dictionary defines a student as not just someone attending a class, but as “anyone who studies, investigates or thoughtfully examines” something.  Come and with the help of Holy Spirit let’s be Jesus’ modern day “disciples.” Let’s unpack the truths Jesus wanted all those around Him to understand and know.  Let’s learn from the sermon of sermons taught by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.   

"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that He may teach us concerning His ways, and that we may walk in His paths."  Isaiah. 2:3

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship is a two-trimester course. The original course was created by Pete and Geri Scazzaro, long-time pastors in New York City and authors of several books including, “Emotionally Healthy Discipleship.” 

Through the application of the practices taught in this class students will discover healing and growth in their personal lives and their relationship with the Lord. They will experience new depths of maturity and growth in the “inner life” and become disciples who walk with their Savior and Shepherd of their soul. 

There will be three parts to this training. 

• The first part will be on how to have a spiritually healthy relationship with our loving God and grow in depth and understanding of what it is to be deeply loved by Him. 

• The second part will focus on building healthy spiritual and emotional relationships with others learning to truly love well. 

• The third part* will be training in how to be a discipleship coach and use the methods Jesus used with His disciples to develop them into fully mature followers who discipled others.

* extra classes and mentoring will be required for those desiring to earn credit and become coaches and leaders in discipleship opportunities. 

There are special study guides and books to go along with the course. We encourage you to please register as soon as possible so we can order the materials you will need.