Applications Due:                              8/26/07
FORGE Fall Orientation:                     9/8/07


1st Semester Weekly Class Schedule

Tuesday
8:15-9:00AM                     Intern Prayer
9:00-10:00AM                   Covenants
10:00-11:00AM                 Life of Christ
11:00AM-12:00PM            Basic Doctrine I

Wednesday
8:15-9:00AM                     Intern Prayer
9:00-10:00AM                   Covenants
10:00-11:00AM                 Life of Christ
11:00AM-12:00PM            Basic Doctrine I

Thursday
8:15-9:00AM                     Intern Prayer
9:00-10:00AM                   Personal Life
10:00-11:00AM                 Study Hall / Discussion Forum
11:00AM-12:00PM            Basic Doctrine I

Friday
8:15-9:00AM                     Intern Prayer
9:00-10:00AM                   Covenants
10:00-11:00AM                 Life of Christ
11:00AM-12:00PM            PMT

FORGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - FALL 2007

COVENANTS (3 credits) – Instructor: Kern Lee
This is an in-depth study of the nine Biblical covenants that God made with man with emphasis on their progressive revelation of the eternal purpose of God. This course will help you see the whole Bible in a new light.

LIFE OF CHRIST (3 credits) – Instructor: Lee Barrows
A study of the life, ministry and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ taken from the parallel Gospel accounts. This course will give you a greater understanding, appreciation and love for Jesus.

BASIC DOCTRINE I (3 credits) – Instructor: Kern Lee
A systematic study of some of the essential elements of Biblical doctrine including the doctrines of Revelation, Inspiration, God, the Holy Spirit, Angels, Satan & Demonology, Man and Sin. This course will give you a deep and well balanced foundation in Biblical doctrine. This course has a second part that will be taught in the spring semester.

PERSONAL LIFE (1 credit) – Instructor: Kern Lee & Guest Lecturers
Offered to full-time Interns only, this course will focus on very practical issues of glorifying God & honoring others by living responsibly, conscientiously and purposefully in almost every area of life.

For complete course descriptions and a list of necessary texts for each course, select the course name from the table found here.

FORGE courses are open to anyone in the church. Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity to be better grounded in the Word of God and to deepen you relationship with the Lord.

The fall semester begins 9.11.07 and goes till 12.14.07. For all part-time students, cost for each course is $100 per credit.

Practical Ministry Training

In addition to the courses listed here, full-time Interns at the FORGE will be scheduled for practical training blocks which will prepare them for service in a wide array of local church ministries.  These training blocks will include focus on various areas such as children’s ministry, youth ministry, church administration, prayer, and worship.

Interns should plan on being available through 12 noon each day & plan on serving a total of 10-15 hours in ministry each week. In addition, attendance to all GFCC weekend worship services is mandatory.

The core classes offered at the FORGE are through CLTI (Church Leadership Training Institute), the extension school of Portland Bible College.  PBC is a certified institute of higher learning and these credits are transferable for Interns desiring to further their education. Inquiries regarding transcripts, courses, or coursework can be made directly with the CLTI office in Portland, OR (503) 255-3540.