Our goal is to train people to achieve excellence in their prayer ministry.
Come learn a powerful method that frees people from depression, anxiety, low self esteem, bitterness, insomnia, and a host of other things. The power and healing come from Jesus Christ, who desires to spend time with you! Maybe you know someone who could use the training, or you want to learn the method for yourself.
Classroom
The 12-week Basic Seminar meets three hours per week and features DVD lectures by Dr. Ed Smith, and videos of actual ministry sessions. Students read the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic Seminar Manual (2007), and participate in classroom discussion, live ministry demonstration and testing on the material. By completing this class and passing the final exam, you are eligible to receive a certificate from the Theophostic™ Prayer Ministry home office showing you have met all the requirements of training.
Apprenticeship
To put their classroom training into practice, most students follow the Basic Seminar with Serenity Retreat's nine-month Transformation Group. Here, you learn to minister to others and personally connect with the living Lord as you receive ministry. Upon graduation from Transformation Group, those who want to continue on as Prayer Ministers are evaluated and assigned a mentor as they serve weekly at Serenity Retreat. Others return to their congregations ready to minister.
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Basic Seminar Schedule:
2012 Spring Classes
Mondays beginning February 6 (6:15 – 9:15 p.m.) in Houston
Open for registration through Monday, February 20, 2012
February 17/18, March 16/17 and April 20/21
(Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) in Bellville, all three weekends required.
Open for registration in Bellville through 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2012.
2012 Summer Classes in Houston
June 15/16, July 20/21, August 17/18
(Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) in Houston, all three weekends required.
2012 Fall Classes IN HOUSTON:
Mondays beginning September 17 (6:15 – 9:30 p.m.) in Houston
Daytime class beginning week of September 17 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) in Houston
(Day of the week to be determined)
Spring/Fall 12-week course suggested donation: $300, which includes textbooks
Spring/Summer weekend course suggested donation: $350, which includes textbooks and lunch six days.
These prices reflect the cost to Serenity Retreat to offer the training.
Transformation Groups: