Partners In Ministry Certificate Program(PIM)

MISSION

The mission of IGSL is to develop servant-steward leaders for strategic impact in fulfilling the Great Commission.

VISION

IGSL envisions a growing network of Christ-like leaders building spiritual movements that are transforming lives, families, communities, and nations for the glory of God.

PURPOSE

Partners in Ministry (PIM) is a certificate program that aims to train women how to minister beautifully alongside their husbands. The program seeks to equip ministry wives in the areas of biblical content, godly character, conviction, and competency in ministry.

This is accomplished through an integrated process of:
  • Encouragement in spiritual and personal growth
  • Certificate-level academic instruction in sound biblical thinking
  • Contextualized ministry training
  • Small group mentoring and discipleship through Iron Sharpening Groups (ISG)

TARGET GROUP

Wives of full-time degree students and wives of men in full-time ministry are qualified to enroll in the PIM program.  Degree women may take the PIM Enrichment Track.

PIM PROGRAM TRACKS

All women, whether single or married, are welcomed and encouraged to take degree programs at IGSL. However, for the busy wife and mother who may not have that option (for any number of reasons), PIM is an excellent opportunity for advanced learning, growth, and fellowship with lesser academic and time demands. There are three possible ways a ministry wife can go through our Partners In Ministry (PIM) program:

FIRST YEAR
  • Growing with God
  • Becoming True Partner in Ministry
  • Bible Reading Plan 1 and 2 (online)
  • Foundations of the Christian Faith
  • Reaching Your World
  • Marriage Seminar
  • Parenting Seminar
SECOND YEAR
  • Ministry of Management (6 weeks)
  • The Bible: God’s Story (8 weeks)
  • Studying the Word and Sharing It
  • Soul Care Ministry
  • Ministry Applications (5 weeks)
  • Biblical Womanhood
  • Bible Reading Plan 3 and 4 (online)
THIRD YEAR/ELECTIVES
  • Choosing Life Trainers Training
  • Stewarding Transitions in Life
  • Making Disciples in an Asian Context
  • Beautifying Your World Seminar
  • Help! I’m a Sunday School Teacher
Many ministry wives have not had the opportunity to study or practice English before arriving at IGSL.  For women whose English ability is not sufficient for them to benefit from PIM classes, they will join our one-year PIM English program, studying English on Monday mornings. (There are also supplemental English classes during the week.)

Like all PIM students, the women in the PIM English program will also meet with their ISGs on Monday afternoons. After one year of PIM English classes, most women then begin the Regular PIM Track, taking the first year classes during their second year at IGSL. If they are at IGSL a third year, they can then take the second year classes and receive the PIM certificate.

Ministry wives at IGSL who are pursuing a Master’s degree may avail of the unique PIM classes — those which are focused on the unique needs of women, but which are not offered in their degree programs. They may take these additional classes for their personal enrichment. If they complete all of these enrichment classes, they may graduate with a PIM Enrichment Certificate in addition to their Master’s degree.

Curriculum

Year One:
  • Becoming Partners in Ministry
  • God’s Heart, My Heart
  • Walking with God Amidst Conflict
  • Christian Motherhood
  • Christian Marriage Seminar
Year Two:
  • Biblical Womanhood
  • Communication in Ministry
  • Christian Counseling
Year Three (Optional classes not required for certificate):
  • Choosing Life Trainers’ Training
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