Advanced Leadership

"If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.”
- 2 Timothy 2:21

Inaugural Class of the Honors Program 2006

Motto: "Prepared for His Highest Purpose"

***Must be a second year graduate to enroll in this program.

Mission Statement

The purpose of this program is to provide a place of leadership development that when completed will produce Graduates with the following Leadership Characteristics: Uncompromising, Battle Ready, Consistent in Prayer, Spirit-led, Word Proficient, Discerning, and Fearless. Furthermore, the goal of the Honors Program is to produce Leaders of honor, sanctified, and useful to the Master, prepared and ready for every good work.

Diploma in Advanced Leadership

The student must first graduate from one of the two-year Diploma programs at Valor and apply in order to be accepted into The Honors Program. Upon completion of the one-year Diploma in Advanced Leadership, the student will:

Be able to mentor and guide people in spiritual and leadership development.
Impact worship and ministry opportunities by possessing, recognizing and being sensitive to the anointing and flow of the Spirit of God.
Possess the advanced knowledge and training necessary to provide leadership within the framework of the local church and outside the church.
Understand the Biblical concept of authority and the ministry of helps which will enable the student to effectively work within a pastoral staff.
Have the skills to administrate a local church/ministry situation using various means so that people will grow in Christ.
Further develop their skills of communication in various areas in order to effectively minister in various settings using the fivefold ministry giftings.

Honor Program Privileges

Special HP Shirts
VIP Lounge and Lounge Key
ID Badge and Lanyard
Special Sessions with Guest Speakers
Closer Relationships with Faculty

Hands-On Ministry

Altar Ministry
Planning & Leading Valor Chapel Services
Hospital Visitation
Classroom Teaching
Multi-Media Projects
Hermeneutics
Ministry Capstone I & II
Fundamentals of Fundraising
Christian Education in the Local Church
Trips to Local Fellowship Churches for Instruction and Experience
Domestic & Int’l Mission Trips
Music in the Pentecostal Church
Pastoral Care

Weekly Schedule

8:00 am – 2:10pm
Mondays & Thursdays

Classes & Chapel Services

8:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuesdays & Thursdays
NO CLASSES on Fridays

Contact Information

Dr. Charles Estridge
President of Valor Christian College
estridge@valorcollege.com

Course Requirements

Total Required Courses = 25 Credit Hours
Ministry Internship = 4 Credit Hours
Total General Elective = 2 Credit Hours
Total Required for Diploma = 31 Credit Hours

Biblical and Theological Studies - 6 Credit Hours

BI 224	Old Testament Poetic Literature	2 hrs.
BI	Old Testament Intensive	2 hrs.
BI	New Testament Intensive	2 hrs.

General Education - 11 Credit Hours

CM 250	Communications in the 21st Century	3 hrs.
GEN 251	Molding Through Mentorship I	2 hrs.
GEN 252	Molding Through Mentorship II	2 hrs.
GEN 261	Ministry Capstone I	1 hrs.
GEN 262	Ministry Capstone II	1 hrs.
HI 253	Roots of Revival	2 hrs.

Practical Ministry - 12 Credit Hours

PM 252	Pastoral Care	3 hrs.
MS 251	Principles of Church Planting	3 hrs.
CE 252	Christian Education in the Local Church	2 hrs.
MUS 250	Music in the Pentecostal Church	2 hrs.
PM 255	The Making of a Leader	2 hrs.

General Elective - 2 Credit Hours