WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL?
Formed in His Presence. Sent in His Power.
An intentional discipleship school equipping servant leaders for ministry.
9-18 months
IN-PERSON
COLUMBIA, SC
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Certificate in Ministry Leadership
Earn a Certificate in Ministry Leadership upon successful completion of Year One.
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Associate of Biblical Studies
Earn an Associate of Biblical Studies upon successful completion of the full two-year program.
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Continue Your Education
At Forward School of Ministry, we believe ministry training and higher education should be accessible. We are grateful to partner with Faith International University to provide FSM students with the opportunity to earn transferable college credit and further their education.
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OUR MISSION
We exist to prepare students to passionately love Jesus and equip them to minister to the unchurched and overchurched.
Forward School of Ministry is for believers who sense God's call to ministry and desire to be equipped before stepping into full-time ministry. Through biblical instruction, the Holy Spirit, intentional discipleship, and hands-on ministry experience, students are formed in the presence of Jesus and equipped to faithfully move the Gospel forward.
OUR APPROACH
"He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach."
— Mark 3:14
That is the heart of Forward School of Ministry.
Before Jesus sent His disciples, He first called them to be with Him. We believe ministry flows from intimacy with Jesus.
At FSM, students are formed in His presence, grounded in His Word, shaped in Christlike character, and equipped to faithfully live out the call of God on their lives.
ON FIRE FOR GOD.
BE HOLY NOT COMMON.
CARRY REVIVAL.
SERVE WITH HUMILITY.
LIVE AS A TRUE DISCIPLE.
PREACH THE GOSPEL.
Our curriculum is designed to deepen your understanding of God's Word, strengthen your spiritual formation, and develop the ministry competence to faithfully move the Gospel forward.
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
The Authority of Scripture
The Bible & God's Redemptive Story
The Person of Jesus Christ
The Crucifixion, Death, Burial & Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Baptism & Communion
Biblical Interpretation & Application
Servant Leadership
Evangelism & Discipleship
The Church & Revival History
The Person & Work of the Holy Spirit
Prophetic Ministry & Biblical Discernment
Hearing & Discerning God's Voice
Spiritual Gifts
Healing & Deliverance
Engaging Culture Through a Biblical Worldview
Marriage, Family & Biblical Stewardship
Forward City DNA & Culture
