Minister Support Curriculum
Purpose:
The purpose of the ETR Curriculum is to equip our ministry with holistic and rigorous learning in a community that honors our lay-ministry model through accessible, scripturally accurate, unifying, and pastorally fruitful research and coursework.
ETR course facilitation takes place on the ACCA learning platform known as "The Learning Connection".
Once you are registered for a course and assigned a group, you will use The Learning Connection, "TLC", to proceed through the coursework and discuss with your fellow participants. An AC Central account with Elder, Elder's Wife, Minister, or Minister's Wife status is required to access ETR Courses on TLC.
PLEASE NOTE: Our current courses are designed specifically to equip ACCA elders, deacons, ministers and their wives in preaching and pastoral roles. While we value the interest of non-ministers, access to these materials is limited to ensure focused training for those in church leadership. We encourage members to explore our other available resources and support their ministers in engaging with ETR content so the whole church can benefit.
Roots
Foundational theology courses for Apostolic Christian ministers in community.
Intro to Ministry
Encourages newer ministers through Paul’s letters to Timothy, fostering sound doctrine, godly leadership, integrity, and practical ministry growth.
If you were put in the pulpit ministry in the past 12 months, you will be invited to join one of the new minister sessions.
4 weeks (Generally scheduled spring and fall each year)
Annually for Newer Ministers
Statement of Faith 1: What We Believe
Covers the basic, most critical content from the ten Doctrinal courses in a way that tightly follows the “What We Believe” section of our Statement of Faith.
3 OR 6 weeks
Coming in 2026
Curriculum Branches
Pastoral service to our brotherhood compels active participation in rich Bible Study, Core Doctrinal understanding, applied History lessons, engaging Church and Community outreach, and the faithful pursuit of Spiritual Maturity.
We seek to serve both brothers and sisters in all teaching capacities for the welfare of our church body and for the glory of God!
Core Doctrine
Core Doctrine courses foster critical thinking and unity in our brotherhood, affirming deep theological foundations while providing cautionary perspectives on contemporary concerns.
Bible Study
Bible Study courses promote Scripture as the final authority in doctrine and offer instruction in methods of biblical interpretation.
History
History courses encourage our ministry to faithfully evaluate and respond to our common heritage as well as the wisdom of the global Church, addressing culturally conditioned assumptions of our time.
Church and Community
Church and Community courses equip servant brothers and sisters for apostolic planting, prophetic discourse, evangelistic outreach, pastoral discipleship, and effective teaching.
Spiritual Maturity
Spiritual Maturity courses cultivate a vision of vibrant personal discipline, leading to humble, holy service to our families and fellow humans, following the example of Jesus Christ.
Course Catalog
ETR Curriculum Descriptions for all branches and courses
Core Doctrine
Core Doctrine courses foster critical thinking and unity in our brotherhood, affirming deep theological foundations while providing cautionary perspectives on contemporary concerns.
He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
Titus 1:9 ESV
Essentials of Core Doctrine
Forthcoming
3-4 weeks (TBD)
In Development
Trinity
Equips ministers to understand the foundational doctrine of the Trinity with clarity, addressing its biblical roots, complexities, and practical communication.
4 weeks
Available Now
Salvation
Deepens understanding of atonement, justification, and sanctification, equipping ministers to preach with a focus on worshiping God for his salvation.
4 weeks
Available Now
Providence
Enhances biblically based confidence in teaching, counseling, and discussing God’s sovereignty, free will, election, and assurance with clarity.
4 weeks OR 1 weekend
Coming in 2026
Sin & Grace
Explores the biblical implications of the depths of sin that we might better see the triumphant heights of grace and its transformative power.
4 Weeks
Available Now
Discipline
Casts a vision of biblical discipline as an act of love, guiding believers to approach discipline with grace, empathy, and a heart for holiness.
4 Weeks
Coming in late 2025
Scripture
Strengthens concepts of Scripture’s formation, authority, and credibility, highlighting Sola Scriptura and the power of biblical preaching.
4 weeks
Coming in late 2025
Church
Exalts biblical metaphors for the church, expanding its identity, mission, and divine design as we faithfully carry our heritage into today’s world.
4 Weeks
Coming in late 2025
Last Things
Forthcoming
4 Weeks
Coming in 2026
Baptism
Forthcoming
4 Weeks
Coming in 2026
Communion
Forthcoming
2 Weeks (Pre-requisite: Baptism Course)
Coming in 2026
Bible Study
Bible Study courses promote Scripture as the final authority in doctrine and offer instruction in methods of biblical interpretation.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Psalm 1:1–3 KJV
Essentials of Bible Study
Underscores the Bible’s origins, authority, and interpretation, equipping students to defend its reliability and deepen engagement with God’s Word.
3 weeks
Available Now
Biblical Text to Teaching
Establishes a small group of ministers, equipping them with proven biblical interpretation methods and resources for preaching and teaching Scripture.
8 Weeks
Available Now
Hebrew
Teaches you to read and interpret the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), building foundational skills for understanding and analyzing Scripture.
1 year (Runs January to December)
Available Now
Greek
Teaches you to read and interpret the Greek New Testament, building foundational skills for understanding and analyzing Scripture.
1 year (Runs January to December)
Available Now
History
History courses encourage our ministry to faithfully evaluate and respond to our common heritage as well as the wisdom of the global Church, addressing culturally conditioned assumptions of our time.
One generation shall praise thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.
Psalm 145:4 KJV
Essentials of History
Teaches ministers how biblical history, the Bible’s development, and Church history shape preaching, teaching, and ministry.
3 weeks
Available Now
Church and Community
Church and Community courses equip servant brothers and sisters for apostolic planting, prophetic discourse, evangelistic outreach, pastoral discipleship, and effective teaching.
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Ephesians 4:11–12 KJV
Essentials of Church and Community
Explores ministry areas beyond the pulpit, equipping ministers and their wives with practical tools for effective service. With ACCFS and HarvestCall.
1 day
Group as Required
Core Counseling
Equips ministers and their wives with counseling skills, blending empathy, wisdom, and practical strategies to support spiritual and emotional healing.
4 weeks
Available Now
Spiritual Maturity
Spiritual Maturity courses cultivate a vision of vibrant personal discipline, leading to humble, holy service to our families and fellow humans, following the example of Jesus Christ.
until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.
Ephesians 4:13–14 ESV
Essentials of Spiritual Maturity
Points to Scripture for its model of maturity, inspiring service from deep resilience, balancing faithful ministry with personal and family well-being.
3 weeks
Coming in 2026
