3801 Russell
Missoula, MT 59801
406-542-0353
Christian Life Center Master's Commission
3801 Russell
Missoula, MT 59801
406-542-0353
We are so excited and honored that you are interested in Christian Life Center Master's Commission. We are praying that God will "hand pick" a group of young, radical Christians who are excited about the opportunity to become all God wants them to be. We feel Christian Life Center Master's Commission will help that happen.
We are asked many questions about Christian Life Center Master's Commission;
hopefully the answers to the following FAQ's will help you.
1. What is Master's Commission?
Master's Commission is a highly intensive discipleship program which
started in the mid-eighties at First Assembly of God in Phoenix, Arizona.
Since then, several other Assemblies across the country have chosen to
institute similar programs. The goal of Master's Commission is to disciple,
mentor, and provide ministry exposure to young adults through hands-on
as well as academic training in a local assembly.
The focus of the Christian Life Center Master's Commission is to
train and disciple young adults to be effective in whatever fields they
choose to pursue with their lives. The ministry philosophy of Christian
Life Center is to "Win, Build and Send." Christian Life Center Master's
Commission puts this philosophy into action by enhancing the spiritual
life of a young adult, allowing him/her to grow and learn.
Christian Life Center has many areas of focus . Christian Life Center
Master's Commission can offer a student a well rounded look at a variety
of ministries because of the vast experience of it's staff and wide array
of ministry opportunities.
Students will get a hands on experience with the ministry in which
they feel the Lord is calling him/her. For an additional $500 the student
will experience a foreign missions trip experience in the years they are
offered.
We will be very involved in a large and growing congregation with
an extraordinary senior pastor, Reverend David Tonn, who has been a missionary,
evangelist and now a pastor for 25+ years. Students will be exposed to
many of the dynamic ministries of Christian Life Center, and will have
the opportunity to meet and work with the pastoral staff of the church.
3. Is this program an alternative to college?
That is up to you! Christian Life Center Master's Commission offers
each student to complete what he/she wants to. A complete 4 year degree
can be obtained, or a student may wish to complete the two year track in
which the student will be able to obtain ministerial licensing through
the Assemblies Of God.
4. What ministries will I be involved in?
Your ministry exposure will not be from the sidelines, behind a desk,
or in a vacuum, closed off from the "real world." Rather, Master's Commission
offers front line, "hands-on" ministry exposure to a wide range of needs
represented in our world today.
Youth Ministry Direct exposure and training in youth ministry through
participation in weekly senior high and middle school youth services. Students
will be included in the preparation of services and daily operations of
a growing Club Life Youth Ministry.
Weekly Discipleship Groups Students will lead and / or participate
in youth discipleship groups which meet weekly.
Foreign Mission Trip ($500 extra tuition) One foreign missions trip,
offering the student an opportunity to be used of God in a foreign land
in the years they are offered, which is usually every other year.
Children's Ministry Training and participation in planning and operation
of weekly children's church services under experienced and Spirit-led children's
pastors. This will include puppet ministry, games, and illustrations in
interpersonal relationships with a wide range of children.
Ministry to the Ill and Shut-in Students will be exposed to many
nursing homes and hospitals, learning to minister to those in physical,
as well as spiritual need.
Music and Drama Students with an interest in Worship leading, singing,
and/or drama will be involved in leading students in these areas, as well
as receive training from our Music and Drama Department.
5. Is this program only for people who want to
go into full-time ministry?
Definitely not! Some of the benefits of this program include discipleship,
mentoring, growth in Christ, relational skills, scripture memorization,
and a solid devotional life. With the ability to take fully accredited
transferable credits students have the opportunity to apply to any university
of their choice with school work already completed. Whether going into
full-time ministry or the secular work force, this program will definitely
benefit any Christian.
6. How will I personally benefit from this program,
and what skills will I learn?
The first and most important benefit of Christian Life Center Master's
Commission is the opportunity to be grounded in your faith and to increase
in the personal disciplines of a Christian life.
Statistics say that anything practiced over twenty-one days develops
into a habit. Daily practice of scripture memorization, personal devotions,
prayer, and a positive work ethic will develop as a habit in your life,
building a strong foundation for a successful future. You will have an
opportunity to acquire many skills over the nine months of study. You can
grow in interpersonal relations, develop your public speaking ability,
overcome fears and road blocks in your life, and be stretched by God through
consistent effort and communication with Him.
All of these will help you become a "sold out" useful tool that God
can use wherever He chooses to place you.
7. What will a typical day consist of in Master's
Commission?
Simply put, the morning will be "input" into students' lives, and
afternoons and evenings will be spent in "output": evangelism, canvassing
and follow-up.
Mornings will largely consist of organized personal prayer, Bible
study, scripture memorization, and working on required academic studies.
Over the course of Master's Commission students will memorize 400 passages
of scripture and complete no fewer than eighteen hours of college level
studies. They will be exposed to many guest pastors and missionary speakers.
Afternoons will be devoted to servant-hood and hands-on ministry
experience. Students will spend time in numerous outreach efforts, as well
as many of the ministries at Christian Life Center.
They will learn what "full-time ministry" means first hand, and find
the devotion it requires to fulfill the call to which God has commissioned
every Christian.
8. How much does Christian Life Center Master's
Commission cost?
Cost is $2500.00. ($500.00 more if the student desires to do the
foreign missions trip in the years offered.) This track provides the student
with 18 audit level credits, books and fees. (To change the audit level
to credit level will cost $35.00 per credit; this would total $630.00 for
18 credits. North Central Bible College has indicated they will give a
scholarship for up to 36 audit level credits to be changed to credit. Other
Assemblies of God schools have indicated they may do the same. Students
would be allowed to take up to 12 additional credits per year at $100.00
a credit. This would cover all fees as well and would allow the student
to take up to 24 credits per year.
9. What about housing and meals?
There are individual families in the church who are excited about
the opportunity to house students in a situation very similar to a foreign
exchange program. The host family will provide lodging as well as meals.
These are available on a first come first served basis.
10. When does the program begin and end?
The 1999-2000 Christian Life Center Master's Commission is scheduled
to begin with orientation on September 1, 1999. All students are required
to be present. The program ends May 31, 2000 with a two week break for
Christmas.
11. What does the student do after Master's Commission?
If they have completed two years of Master's Commission in, having
passed all required courses, students will have forty-eight credits without
taking any additional classes. He/she can either go on to college or, if
he/she has obtained Assemblies of God ministerial credentials, enter into
full-time ministry.
12. Will every applicant be accepted?
No. Acceptance to the Christian Life Center Master's Commission is
through an application process for the purpose of allowing the leadership
to seek God's will concerning every applicant. All decisions will be made
after prayerful consideration. In order to best serve each student, there
are a limited number of applicants accepted each term. When these positions
are filled, that year's program will be closed. So students should apply
as soon as possible.
13. What else is necessary should I be accepted
into Christian Life Center Master's Commission?
Each student is required to have several items secured before
the program begins:
14. How do I get started if I believe Christian
Life Center's Masters Commission is for me?
Apply as soon as possible. There is an application available for
you. Just e-mail Lowell, tell
him that you want an application for Masters Commission. Be sure to give
him your name, address, and phone number, and he will send it to as soon
as possible. When you receive the application, you should read it carefully
and fill it out. Then, send in the application and continue to pray for
direction and guidance from God, as we agree in prayer with you about your
future. We will be in touch with you within 5 working days of receiving
your application.
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We hope this has expanded your understanding of what Christian
Life Center Master's Commission is all about. Again, we would like to say
how happy we are about your interest in this program. We hope after reading
through these questions and answers, your interest and excitement for this
Master's program has grown. If you have any remaining questions please e-mail
Lowell
or call us at (406)542-0353.
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