What?

EPIC School of Ministry is a practical Biblical training hub for those who want to be effective in ministry and in helping Kalamazoo Valley Family Church reach more people for Jesus. Our purpose is to train and equip VFC leaders for the ministry, specifically to raise up leaders and future staff members, as well as, campus pastors, staff and support ministers for VFC’s future satellite churches. EPIC students will gain an infusion of the spiritual DNA God has stamped on VFC and its leadership. This includes the Word and Spirit of Faith, Holy Spirit led thinking and a creative, “not church as usual” attitude.

We are establishing this school because we know that many people feel a burning desire to do something of eternal significance with their lives. The cry of their hearts is for solid training, mentoring and God-given confidence to move into their purpose, destiny and calling.

3 Year Program:

     1st Year: Required Core Classes
     2nd Year: Required Leadership Classes
     3rd Year: Choice of a Specialty Program

1st Year Core Classes:
     12 Core Courses
     • Foundations of Faith – Part 1, 2
     • The Holy Spirit – Part 1, 2
     • Old Testament Survey
     • New Testament Survey
     • Health and Healing
     • Prosperous Living
     • Prayer Life
     • In Him Realities
     • Authority of the Believer
     • Understanding God’s Kingdom

2nd Year Core Classes:
     • God's Plan for Spiritual Authority
     • Leadership 101
     • Spirit-filled Living
     • Leadership 102
     • Evangelism
     • Ministerial Ethics
     • Culturally Relevant Ministry
     • Family & Ministry
     • Communications/People Skills
     • Teaching & Sharing God's Word
     • Finance
     • Church Organization & Administration

3rd Year Concentrations:
     9 Specialty Programs
     • Pastoral Ministries – Spiritual Guidance, Pastoral Care
     • Satelite Church Development – Campus Pastors Training
     • Kids Ministry – Preschool & Elementary
     • Student Ministry – Middle School & High School
     • Creative Arts – Video, Audio, Lighting, Set Design & Graphics
     • Worship Ministry – Vocals, Musicians
     • Entrepreneurship in the Marketplace – Business Leadership
     • Family Ministry
     • Helps Ministry