Practical Ministry TrainingHSM Training Institute
Hands-on preparation for new converts, church officers, ministry teams, volunteers, teachers, ushers, deacons, elders, ministers, and other church workers. Students learn the Scripture, practice the assignment, submit demonstrations, and receive instructor feedback.
Public enrollment: open for nominal tuition. Approved new converts, officers, and church workers may receive church-sponsored scholarships for selected classes.
Academic and Degree StudyHSM Bible Institute
Structured biblical, theological, certificate, diploma, and degree-level education. Programs include broad course choices, electives, substantial literature, quizzes, examinations, discussions, papers, research, capstones, and thesis or dissertation work at the appropriate level.
Public enrollment: open for nominal tuition, subject to published admissions and prerequisite requirements.
GovernanceHSMDOCE Oversight
Authorized leadership approves doctrine, curriculum, instructors, course changes, assessments, scholarships, credentials, and academic standards.
Learning ExperienceLessons That Come Alive
Students read Scripture in context, enter the biblical story, discuss the lesson, respond to classmates, complete quizzes and pop quizzes, practice ministry skills, submit written or recorded work, and apply instructor feedback.
Institutional StandingLocal Accreditation
HSM Training Institute and HSM Bible Institute are locally accredited by the HSM Department of Christian Education.
New Convert Standard
Salvation, repentance, faith, prayer, Bible study, baptism, Communion, membership, Christian conduct, stewardship, witness, the Church Covenant, and the Apostles’ Creed.
Ministry Practicums
Prayer, preaching, pulpit service, Communion, baptism, weddings, funerals, licensing, ordination, ushering, attire, grooming, hospitality, and church order.
Books of the Bible
Extended courses for all 66 books with context, story flow, people, places, doctrine, Christ-centered themes, timelines, maps, quizzes, projects, discussions, tests, and ministry application.
Degree Pathways
Certificate through doctoral study with electives, literature, examinations, analytical writing, research, comprehensive review, capstone work, thesis, and dissertation requirements.