Calvary School of Ministry
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One year spent pursuing Jesus
will change your life.

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Know God. Live Boldly. Answer the Call.

Calvary School of Ministry's mission is to prepare and equip believers to know, love, and serve Christ as they minister to others—wherever and however God calls them to serve.

What Is Calvary
School of Ministry?

Our two-semester program blends in-person classes with hands-on ministry and a close-knit learning community. Students will engage in weekly foundational courses taught by experienced members of our pastoral staff, attend church services twice a week, and serve on our weekly ministry teams. Students will experience transformation through daily immersion in Christian community, spiritual accountability, and mentorship.

Is it time to go deeper with God and build your spiritual foundation?

At a Glance

— Class schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-11:30 am

— Ten-month, two-semester in-person program

— Five hours of hands-on ministry training per week

— Classes begin Tuesday, September 2

— Tuition is $2,999
         (includes the full program, a Fall group retreat, and textbooks)

— Payment plans are available.

Leadership

Nelson Walker

Dr. Nelson Walker Is the Dean of Academics
at Calvary School of Ministry

Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig Is the President
of Calvary School of Ministry

Is Calvary School of Ministry
Your Next Step?

Calvary School of Ministry is for recent grads, gap year students, and adults of all ages who sense the Lord calling them to go deeper with Him.

We encourage you to pray with friends and family as you consider whether Calvary School of Ministry is the next step in your walk with the Lord.

Are you ready to answer the call?

Testimonial Adrianna
Testimonial, Antonio
Testimonial Matt
Testimonial Martin
Testimonial Vivian

Our Curriculum

Our courses are taught by experienced pastors and instructors and are theologically rich, rooted in Scripture, and designed to deepen your walk with Christ while equipping you to study, understand, and share God’s Word. In addition to classroom time, you’ll grow through personal mentorship, group accountability, and weekly hands-on ministry. Graduates leave equipped to serve wherever God leads—your campus, your workplace, the mission field, and beyond.

Practical Ministry Training

School of Ministry takes students beyond the classroom by providing weekly hands-on ministry opportunities.

Students will:

Attend

midweek and weekend services each week.

Training, Attend

Offer

weekly prayer room counseling support.

Offer

Serve

on our ministry teams alongside some of the world's best ministry leaders.

Serve

Engage

in mentorship and cohort-style community.

Engage

How to Apply

1
Pray.
2
Register online to begin your application.
3
Submit a current passport-sized photo and your application fee.
4
Schedule your interview and complete a background check.
5
Complete the interview process by
Friday, August 22.
Apply early to secure your spot!

Important Dates

Registration: June 1 - August 22
Open House: June 21-22, after all weekend services
Initial Tuition Payment Due (Minimum 50%): August 22
First Day of Class: September 2
Remaining Tuition Balance Due: December 31

FAQs

Connect with Us

Contact Adrianna Escano at 505.344.0880

Church History

An overview that traces the growth of the church from its birth in the book of Acts to the present day. Students will explore major movements that have shaped the modern church.

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Apologetics

This introductory course equips students to communicate the gospel effectively in a culture shaped by relativism and social backlash. While key apologetic content will be addressed, the primary focus of this course is to train students to engage with others through the apologetic method.

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Old Testament Survey

A survey of the Old Testament that explores the author, audience, history, cultural context, and major themes of all thirty-nine books.

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Theology I

Students will explore a comparative overview of seven areas of theology: theology and theological systems, bibliology and hermeneutics, the doctrine of God, the doctrine of the Trinity, the doctrine of Jesus Christ, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and the doctrine of angels.

Theology II

This course continues the study of theology with five major topics: the doctrines of man, sin, salvation, the church, and end times (last things).

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Hermeneutics Homiletics

In this introduction to the art and science of biblical interpretation, students will receive training in the exegetical method while learning and applying the practical skills needed to clearly present biblical truths.

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Spiritual Foundations

An exploration of the twelve core facets shared by spiritual giants and great movements throughout church history, with a focus on how students can apply these principles in their personal lives today.

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Basin Theology

Based on an unpublished work by Pastor Skip Heitzig, this course reflects on the water basin Jesus used to wash the disciples' feet as a symbol of servant leadership. Students will explore how humility and service shape a believer's life and ministry.

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Counseling

This course introduces the fundamentals of biblical counseling, covering primary techniques and the counseling process. During class, students will practice applying what they've learned to real-life scenarios. 

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Face-to-Face

In this practical spiritual foundations course, students will receive training in Bible-based prayer and journaling to strengthen their personal prayer life and ability to pray with and for others. 

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Mega Memory

This introduction to powerful memory techniques is designed to help students remember anything forever. Students will learn the techniques in the first half of the semester and apply the method to material from their other School of Ministry courses during the second half of the semester.

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