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School of the Word

“It’s not what you learn, it’s what you become.” Keri Jones

The Class of 2010

At School of the Word you will learn, but more importantly you will become, more of who God intended you to be. The faculty are passionate men and women of God whose aim is to help raise up and encourage passionate and Spirit-filled leaders who are grounded in the Word.

School of the Word was founded in Cardiff, United Kingdom in 2002 and was based there for six years before moving to Manchester. 2009-2010 was the inaugural year for School of the Word Canada (SOTWC) and All Nations Church Ottawa is honoured to be hosting the school.

School of the Word is an eight month, Bible-based, fulltime course which offers a unique opportunity for those who desire to be trained and equipped in God’s word in order to be empowered and enabled servants of God. The Word of God is living and active; the course is therefore designed to train men and women to be effective for God in an ever-changing world. We do this by grounding students in the truth of the Scriptures, combined with very practical applications to what they learn. Our aim is to help all who attend to grow in love and knowledge of the Spirit and the Word of God.

Faculty and guest lecturers of School of the Word are actively involved in various spheres in the kingdom of God where they put their theology into practice, with a faith that works. School of the Word students also receive regular input from the Ephesians 4 gifts to the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Together they are devoted to the training and equipping of SOTWC students in the purposes of God and they do so with vitality and commitment.

Areas of Study

• Bible overview and the authority of scripture
• The doctrine of God
• Christian foundations
• The Holy Spirit and the Spirit-filled life
• The church
• The kingdom of God
• The kingdom of God and global issues
• The kingdom of God and social action
• Evangelism
• Practical church leadership

Course Components

• Classes run daily Monday-Friday from 8:30-12:00 where students have the opportunity to learn from and spend time with teachers and leaders from All Nations and other churches we work with
• Morning devotionals—students gather at 8:00 a.m. before class two days a week to pray and spend time in God’s word and presence.
• 100 hour internship—students are required to spend 100 hours volunteering throughout the year. Placements are varied and can include working with an NGO, volunteering on Parliament Hill or leading a ministry through the church.
• Involvement in church life—students are expected to attend and contribute to a life group and be present at major church events such as retreats.
• Missions—the class of 2010 had an opportunity to go to encourage and serve the church in Cuba.

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