Classes are conducted once a month, nine times a year, in a two semester format (Fall and Spring). Three courses are offered each month of the semester, one for each corresponding credential level (certified, license, ordained). Students participate in five hours of classroom instruction on Saturday (9:00 am—3:00 pm). Prior to class, each student is required to read through the course text book and complete the study guide. A minimum 10 hours of preparatory work is necessary. With classroom time, students will have invested 15 hours or more per course. Classroom instruction provides an overview of the material, practical applications, and opportunity for questions and discussions. The classroom session includes taking and reviewing a final exam. Courses are taught by District officers and Directors, Presbyters, and seasoned pastors with expertise and experience in the field of study. Instructors use personal experience and a variety of teaching methods. Occasionally, Bible college professors will serve as guest lecturers.

Saturday Class Schedule
8:45AM | Arrive for class
9:00-11:00AM | Class overview of study guides
11:00AM-12:00PM | Final exam
12:00-1:00PM | Lunch (on your own)
1:00-3:00PM | New material
3:00PM | Class ends

Cohorts
Since the goal of SOM is to allow classroom discussion and peer interaction, we will be looking to form cohorts of at least three students to go through each level of study. If there are not enough students to form a cohort for a particular level at any of the locations that level will not be offered there during that semester. If there are not at least two students at any given location for a scheduled class, that class will be canceled, and students may be offered the opportunity to attend another location that is still holding the class. Students will be notified at least three weeks in advance if there are changes to class availability at their location.

Classes will be held at the following locations:

Certified, Licensed, and Ordained:
District Office
501 Riverside St Portland, ME

Cornerstone Community Church
26 Bombardier Rd, Milton, VT

Student grading is weighted according to the following scale:
Study Guides - 40% | Class Participation - 20% | Final Examination - 40%

The grading of the student study guide and final exam is done at the district office. Class participation is graded by the instructor and immediately submitted following class to the district office. A certificate of completion is awarded to each student upon a satisfactorily passing course grade (70% is considered a passing grade).

A SOM diploma is awarded to each student upon completion of each diploma level:
- Certified
- Licensed
- Ordained
- Biblical Studies
- Church Leadership

Disclaimer
Classes offered by the Northern New England District School of Ministry meet the educational requirements for credentialing with the Assemblies of God. However, participation and completion of the classes does not assure nor give advantage for granting of credentials or give preference in the credentialing process. The credentialing process is separate from the District School of Ministry and is determined by the Northern New England District. Final decisions to award ministerial credentials is made by the credentials committee of The General Council of the Assemblies of God, upon the recommendation of the Northern District Council Credential Committee. Persons desiring to be credentialed with the Assemblies of God should contact the Northern New England District Secretary-Treasurer’s office for further information.

You can enroll online or by completing the registration form. If you complete the registration you can either mail to:
NNED-SOM
501 Riverside St, Portland, Maine 04103 or Fax to (207) 878-2779.

Registration for future classes may also be completed on site during any class day. Payment must accompany the registration. You can pay online with a credit card or if mailing in your registration, make checks payable to NNED or include credit card information as asked for on the form.

Deadline for enrollment is four (4) weeks prior to scheduled class. Enroll for only one (1) course per scheduled class date. Enroll for as many courses in advance as you would like or enroll one course at a time.

An insufficient number of students enrolled in a course will result in cancellation.
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Cost
One time enrollment fee: $25.00
Tuition per course: $55.00 (includes study guide)
Class auditing only (no credit) $25.00 (study guide not included)
*Textbooks responsibility of student

Courses listed from Certified to Ordained.

Fall Semester
Sept. 5: New Testament Survey | Acts | Pentateuch
Oct. 3: Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine | Romans | Prayer and Worship
Nov. 7: Spirit Empowered Churches | Leadership Skills | Corinthians
Dec. 5: Synoptic Gospels | Intro to Homiletics | Preaching in Context

Spring Semester
Feb. 6: Old Testament Survey | Prison Epistles | Poetic Books
Mar. 6: Intro to Hermeneutics | Eschatology | Church, Administration, Finance, and Law
Apr. 3: AG History, Mission and Governance | Theology of Missions | Pastoral Ministry
May 1: Intro to Theology | Evangelism
June 5: Relationships and Ethics in Ministry | Conflict Resolution

CER 111 Introduction to Theology
Required Text: Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective
— William W. Menzies and Stanley M. Horton, Logion Press, 2015. ISBN 978-1-6073-1334-2

CER 112 Synoptic Gospels: The Life and Teachings of Christ
Required Text: Jesus the Messiah: A Survey of the Life of Christ
— Robert Stein, Intervarsity Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-8308-5185-0

CER 113 New Testament Survey
Required Text: Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey
— Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough, Baker Books, 2013. ISBN 978-0-8010-3964-5

CER 114 Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
Required Text: The Holy Spirit: A Pentecostal Perspective
— Anthony D. Palma, Logion Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8824-3786-6

CER 116 Old Testament Survey
Required Text: Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey 3rd Edition
— Bill T. Arnold & Bryan E. Beyer, Baker Books, 2015. ISBN 978-0-8010-4953-8

CER 121 Introduction to Hermeneutics
Required Text: Living By the Book
— Howard Hendricks, Moody Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8024-0823-5

CER 142 AG History, Missions, and Governance
Required Text: People of the Spirit
— Gary McGee, GPH, 2014. ISBN 978-1-6073-1375-5

CER 143 Spirit Empowered Churches
Required Text: A Spirit Empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model
— Alton Garrison, Influence Resources, 2015. ISBN 978-1-6815-4001-6

CER 181 Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
Required Text: Ethics for Christian Ministry: Moral Formation for 21st Century Church Leaders
— Joe Trull and R. Robert Creech, Baker Academic, 2017. ISBN 978-0-8010-9831-4

CER 191 Ministerial Internship Program (required for credentials)
Required Text: DSOM material

Pre-requisites:
- Complete at least three (3) courses at appropriate level before beginning the mentoring program. Complete and submit for approval all required application forms for approval. See Ministry Internship Program links below for complete details.

LIC 215 Romans
Required Text: Encountering the Book of Romans
– Douglas Moo, Baker Books, 2014. ISBN 978-0-8010-4966-8

LIC 216 Acts
Required Text: Acts: Logion Commentary
– Stanley Horton, GPH, 2001. ISBN 978-1-6073-1139-3

LIC 217 Prison Epistles
Required Text: The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Revised Edition. Vol 12, Ephesians - Philemon
– Tremper Longman, III and David Garland general Editors, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI, 2005. ISBN 978-0-3102-3503-3

LIC 223 Introduction to Homiletics
Required Text: The 12 Essentials Skills for Great Preaching
– Wayne McDill, Broadman & Holman, 2006. ISBN 978-0-8054-3297-8

LIC 225 Evangelism
Required Text: Becoming a Contagious Church
– Mark Mittleberg, Zondervan, 2007. ISBN 978-0-3102-7919-8

LIC 245 Eschatology
Required Text: Our Destiny: Bible Teachings on the Last Things
— Stanley Horton, Logion Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0-8824-3246-5

LIC 251 Leadership Skills
Required Text: The Emotionally Healthy Leader
– Peter Scazzero, Zondervan, 2015 1997. ISBN 978-0-3104-8457-7
Required Text: Doing Church as a Team: The Miracle of Teamwork and How It Transforms
– Wayne Cordeiro, Bethany Moore, 2022. ISBN 978-0-7642-1848-4

LIC 261 Theology of Missions
Required Text: Missions in the Age of the Spirit
– John V. York, Logion Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-8824-3464-3

LIC 281 Conflict Resolution
Required Text: Making Peace
– Jim Van Yperen, Moody Press, 2002. ISBN 978-0-8024-3185-1

LIC 291 Ministerial Internship Program (required for credentials)
Required Text: DSOM material

Pre-requisites:
- Complete at least three (3) courses at appropriate level before beginning the mentoring program. Complete and submit for approval all required application forms for approval.

ORD 311 Prayer and Worship
Required Text: The Reward of Worship
– Jack Hayford, Chosen Books, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8007-9418-7
Required Text: The Spirit Helps Us Pray
– Robert Brandt & Zenas Bicket, Logion Press, 2006. ISBN 978-0-8824-3678-4

ORD 313 Corinthians
Required Text: I and II Corinthians
— Stanley Horton, GPH 1999. IBSN 978-0-8824-3853-3

ORD 318 The Pentateuch
Required Text: An Introduction to the Old Testament: Pentateuch
— Herbert Wolf, Moody Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8024-4156-0

ORD 322 The Poetic Books
Required Text: How To Read The Pslams
— Trempar Longman III, InterVarsity Press 1988. ISBN 978-0-8778-4941-4
Required Text: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, Vol. 5
— John H. Wolton, Zondervan 2009. ISBN 978-0-3102-5577-2

ORD 325 Preaching in Context
Required Text: Preaching to a Shifting Culture
— Scott Gibson, Baker Books, 2004. ISBN 978-0-8010-9162-9

ORD 327 Church Administration, Finance and Law
Required Text: Leadership Handbook of Management & Administration
— James D. Berkley, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8010-6814-0

ORD 381 Pastoral Ministry
Required Text: Shepherding The Church
– Joseph M. Stowell, Moody Press, 1997. ISBN 978-0-8024-7821-4

ORD 391 Ministerial Internship Program (required for credentials)
Required Text: DSOM material

Pre-requisites:
Complete at least three (3) courses at appropriate level before beginning the mentoring program. Complete and submit for approval all required application forms for approval. See Ministry Internship Program links below for complete details.

These are general Bible courses for those not seeking credentials.

CER 112 Synoptic Gospels: The Life and Teachings of Christ
Required Text: Jesus the Messiah: A Survey of the Life of Christ
—Robert Stein, Intervarsity Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-8308-5185-0

CER 114 Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
Required Text: The Holy Spirit: A Pentecostal Perspective
— Anthony D. Palma, Logion Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8824-3786-6

CER 115 Acts
Required Text: Acts: Logion Commentary
— Stanley Horton, GPH, 2001. ISBN 978-1-6073-1139-3

CER 117 Prison Epistles
Required Text: The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Vol 12, Ephesians - Philemon
– Tremper Longman III and David Garland General Editors, Zondervan, 2006. ISBN 978-0-3102-3503-3

LIC 212 New Testament Survey
Required Text: Encountering the New Testament
– Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough, Baker Books, 2013. ISBN 978-0-8010-3964-5

LIC 214 Old Testament Survey
Required Text: Encountering the Old Testament
- Bill T. Arnold & Bryan E. Beyer, Baker Books, 2015. ISBN 978-0-8010-4953-8

LIC 215 Romans
Required Text: Encountering the Book of Romans
– Douglas Moo, Baker Books, 2014. ISBN 978-0-8010-4966-8
LIC 245 Eschatology
Required Text: Our Destiny: Bible Teachings on the Last Things
— Stanley Horton, Logion Press, 2010. ISBN 978-0-8824-3246-5

ORD 313 Corinthians
Required Text: I and II Corinthians
— Stanley Horton, GPH 1999. IBSN 978-0-8824-3853-5

ORD 318 The Pentateuch
Required Text: An Introduction to the Old Testament: Pentateuch
— Herbert Wolf, Moody Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8024-4156-0

ORD 322 The Poetic Books
Required Text: How To Read The Pslams
— Trempar Longman III, InterVarsity Press 1988. ISBN 978-0-8778-4941-4
Required Text: Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, Vol. 5
— John H. Wolton, Zondervan 2009. ISBN 978-0-3102-5577-2

These are courses to continue your ministry education and local church leadership.

CER 142 AG History, Missions, and Governance
Required Text: People of the Spirit
— Gary McGee, GPH, 2014. ISBN 978-1-6073-1375-5

CER 143 Spirit Empowered Churches
Required Text: A Spirit Empowered Church: An Acts 2 Ministry Model
— Alton Garrison, Influence Resources, 2015. ISBN 978-1-6815-4001-6

CER 181 Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
Required Text: Ethics for Christian Ministry: Moral Formation for 21st Century Church Leaders
— Joe Trull and R. Robert Creech, Baker Academic, 2017. ISBN 978-0-8010-9831-4

CER 251 Leadership Skills
Required Text: The Emotionally Healthy Leader
– Peter Scazzero, Zondervan, 2015 1997. ISBN 978-0-3104-8457-7
Required Text: Doing Church as a Team: The Miracle of Teamwork and How It Transforms
– Wayne Cordeiro, Bethany Moore, 2004. ISBN 978-0-7642-1449-3

CER 261 Theology of Missions
Required Text: Missions in the Age of the Spirit
– John V. York, Logion Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-8824-3464-3
CER 281 Conflict Resolution
Required Text: Making Peace
– Jim Van Yperen, Moody Press, 2002. ISBN 978-0-8024-3185-1

ORD 311 Prayer and Worship
Required Text: The Reward of Worship
– Jack Hayford, Chosen Books, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8007-9418-7
Required Text: The Spirit Helps Us Pray
— Robert Brandt and Zenas Bicket, Lodion Press 2006. ISBN 978-0-8824-3678-4

ORD 327 Church Administration, Finance and Law
Required Text: Leadership Handbook of Management & Administration
— James D. Berkley, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8010-6814-0

ORD 381 Pastoral Ministry
Required Text: Shepherding The Church
– Joseph M. Stowell, Moody Press, 1997. ISBN 978-0-8024-7821-4

-- Exposure to a variety of skills, and practices.
-- Develop effective people and conflict resolution skills.
-- Ethical standards of ministry.
-- Fulfill the Assemblies of God General Council internship requirements for credentials.
-- Minister effectively within the Fellowship
-- Seek “best practice” experiences and exposure to effective ministry systems and structures.
-- Help students develop skills and gifts for maximum effectiveness in ministry.
-- Help students develop the disciplines of effective servant leadership. 

-- Student Value: Equip students for effective ministry.
-- Student Participation: Students participate in the design and fulfillment of these standards and objectives.
-- Cooperative Fellowship: Value ministry within the Assemblies of God in a way that faithfully fulfills the vision of a “voluntary cooperative fellowship.”
-- Biblical Fidelity: Students develop ministry that is faithful to biblical teaching, values, principles, and world view.
-- Flexibility: Students can “tailor” their internship experience in ways that better meet their needs and fulfill the requirements.
-- Encourage Development: Students value and develop the skills needed to pursue spiritual, personal, and professional development throughout their life. 

The selection of appropriate pastor(s)/mentor(s) is critical to the success of the internship process.

The term “pastor/mentor” refers to that person overseeing the student’s entire internship. Often the pastor/mentor is the senior pastor. The pastor/mentor must be approved by the SOM Director and District Superintendent. The pastor/mentor must be one who is fully cooperative and supportive of the ministries and policies of the District. The pastor/mentor may want to include another minister who has outstanding qualifications to give the intern the “best practice” experience in a given area.

Qualifications
An appropriate and qualified mentor must be…

• Ordained or credentialed one level above the credential the student is seeking (exception of course for ordination).
• Not be a relative of the student.
• Willing to follow the policies and guidelines of the DSOM internship process.
• Have demonstrated a proven ministry of cooperation and integrity.
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of pastoral experience.
• Willing to invest significant time in the intern and internship process.
• Refuse to serve as a mentor in those areas in which they lack the expertise or their involvement is not in the best interest of the student.
• Refer students to others who have greater expertise in areas when it is in the best interest of the student.
• Willing to complete and submit the required DSOM Pastor/Mentor’s Summary & Evaluation Reports and completed Student Summary Report and student’s Prayer Journal to the DSOM Director at the end of the three (3) month period.
• Be approved by the DSOM Director and District Superintendent.
• Willing to communicate concerns regarding the intern or the internship process with SOM Director.



Selecting a Pastor/Mentor
Students are to select an “appropriate and qualified” pastor/mentor who meets the standards outlined above.
In addition the student is encouraged to:

• Seek a pastor/mentor who exemplifies “best practice” in ministry.
• Recognize that more than one pastor/mentor may be needed.
• End the relationship if the pastor/mentor is unwilling or unable to commit the time needed, comply with DSOM standards or fails to carry out other responsibilities.
• Recognize that their pastor may not be the best pastor/mentor in all areas and seek their recommendation for someone who can better serve.
• Develop a positive working relationship with their DSOM and pastors/mentors based on mutual respect and passion for ministry. 

Certified
1. Sacerdotal Functions
2. Discipleship
3. Pre-Marital Counseling
4. Personal Evangelism
5. Personal Spiritual Growth

Licensed
1. Church Administration
2. Biblical Counseling
3. Personal Finance
4. Benevolence
5. Personal Spiritual Growth

Ordained
1. Strategic Planning
2. Pulpit Ministry
3. Church Finance
4. Vision
5. Personal Spiritual Growth