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Antioch Reformation Center

School of Ministry

ARC School of Ministry prepares leaders for biblical preaching, spiritual formation, and Kingdom service across church and marketplace contexts.

Designed for believers called to serve in ministry, this School emphasizes formation with biblical clarity, spiritual maturity, and integrity. Whether one is called to preach, teach, evangelize, shepherd, lead, assist, or faithfully build behind the scenes, ARC School of Ministry provides the shared foundation every servant-leader must develop before pursuing specialized ministry expression.

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ARC focuses on spiritual formation, biblical grounding, discernment, leadership development, and ministry governance. It is intentionally designed as foundational training, not office-specific instruction. Throughout these four years, students are equipped to understand the purpose and function of the fivefold ministry while developing the character, discipline, and maturity required to steward responsibility well.

Completion of the ARC School of Ministry affirms foundational theological and spiritual formation and readiness for next-level development. It does not automatically confer licensing, ordination, or placement into ministry offices. Rather, it prepares individuals to be safely trained further, as God and ARC leadership discern alignment.

Some graduates may be formally affirmed as ministers of the Gospel, having demonstrated readiness to steward the Word and serve within apostolic governance, accountability, and alignment. This affirmation recognizes faithfulness, maturity, and responsible ministry posture, not office or independent authority.

Those discerning a call to a specific fivefold office may be considered for additional, office-specific formation through ARC’s Fivefold Ministry Schools, based on discernment and readiness. These schools provide focused equipping, accountability, and supervised ministry practice, including measured deployment appropriate to each function.

Licensing, commissioning, and ordination are discerned processes, not automatic outcomes of program completion. Such authorization is considered prayerfully and responsibly, based on character, fruit, faithfulness, accountability, and alignment, not aspiration or tenure.

ARC is committed to training and equipping leaders who are rooted and grounded, governable, and prepared for long-term faithfulness. This four-year foundation ensures that those who move forward into specialized training or greater responsibility do so with wisdom, order, and biblical integrity.

2 Timothy 2:15 | Ephesians 4:11–12 | 1 Peter 4:10–11 | Titus 1:7–9

Program Overview

Program

4 Years

Format

Online (Live)

Start Date

October 2026

Certificate

ARC SOM/READINESS

Admission Prerequisites

Personal Faith Commitment

Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrate a desire for spiritual formation and growth.

Applicants should show consistent faithfulness in church, ministry, or marketplace leadership contexts.

Applicants must demonstrate emotional, spiritual, and relational maturity appropriate for a structured multi-year process.

Applicants must be able to meet attendance, participation, and assignment expectations for the duration of the program.

Applicants must demonstrate alignment with ARC’s mission, values, and apostolic-prophetic training model.

Application Process

Online Application

All applications for ARC school pathways are completed online. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. No application fee required.

Each application undergoes a structured review process to assess readiness, alignment, and capacity for the program.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance, waitlist status, or deferral via email.

Upon acceptance, a one-time nonrefundable $50 registration fee is required to confirm and secure enrollment.

ARC SOM Pathway

ARC curriculum, syllabi, and training frameworks are proprietary and provided exclusively to admitted students.

Biblical Literacy & Personal Formation

Year 1 establishes strong doctrinal and spiritual foundations for those called to ministry. Students are grounded in Scripture, core Christian doctrine, spiritual disciplines, and servant leadership. Emphasis is placed on identity in Christ, personal consecration, and understanding the call before pursuing expression.

This year focuses on building depth before visibility and clarity before responsibility.

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Ministry Skills & Leadership Development

ear 2 equips students with practical ministry competencies and leadership awareness. Students develop skills in sermon preparation, biblical interpretation, communication, pastoral care fundamentals, and ethical leadership.

The emphasis shifts from personal formation to responsible preparation; learning not only what to believe, but how to serve effectively within structured ministry environments.

Supervised Ministry Practice

Year 3 moves students into guided ministry application. Under oversight, students begin functioning in preaching, teaching, assisting, administrative leadership, or ministry support roles appropriate to their calling.

This year emphasizes accountability, feedback, and practical experience within church and/or marketplace contexts. Activation is structured, measured, and evaluated to ensure maturity and integrity.

Leadership, Stewardship & Governance

Year 4 prepares students for sustained ministry leadership and long-term stewardship. Focus is placed on spiritual authority, ethical governance, leadership responsibility, and legacy building.

Students who demonstrate faithfulness, doctrinal soundness, and leadership maturity may be considered for licensing, ordination pathways, or formal commissioning based on alignment and oversight approval.

ARC's T.E.A.C.H. Mandate in Action

Completion of the four-year progression prepares graduates for responsible deployment. Harvest represents the outworking of formation through service, strengthening, and strategic multiplication within ARC initiatives and aligned contexts.

Tuition & Fees

Annual Tuition

$1,215 per academic year (non-refundable). Tuition includes live instruction, structured formation, spiritual oversight, and program administration for the academic year.

Pay-in-Full Option (20% Tuition Reduction)

$972 when paid in full prior to the start of the academic year. (Tuition discount applies to tuition only)

Payment Plan Options (6-Month Plan)

$202.50 per month for six months. Payment plan must be requested and approved.

9-Month Plan

$135 per month for nine months. Payment plan must be requested and approved.

Note: Tuition discounts do not apply to payment plans. Early payoff is permitted without penalty.

Enrollment Fee

$50 non-refundable (annual registration fee). This fee secures placement in the cohort upon acceptance.

Annual Assessment & Certification Fee

$150 per academic year (non-refundable). This fee supports year-end evaluation, academic recordkeeping, and issuance of a Certificate of Completion for students who successfully complete that academic year.

Course Materials

Required books and course materials are not included in tuition and must be purchased separately by the student. Estimated annual cost varies depending on the academic year’s reading requirements.

Important Notes

• Tuition and fees are non-refundable once the academic year begins
• Certification is issued upon successful completion of each academic year
• Timely payments are required to maintain participation and program access

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Apply for the October 2026 Cohort

Designed for believers called to serve in the fivefold ministry: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers who are ready for accountability and responsible deployment.

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FAQ

ARC School of Ministry is for believers who sense a genuine call to serve in ministry leadership and desire structured formation, biblical training, and spiritual accountability. This includes those called to preach, teach, shepherd, assist, administrate, or build within church and marketplace contexts.

While prior service experience is beneficial, the primary requirement is spiritual maturity and readiness for structured formation. Applicants must demonstrate alignment, accountability, and a willingness to grow under oversight.

ARC School of Ministry meets once per month according to year level, with structured sessions and optional intensives for deeper development.

Year 1 & Year 2

2nd Thursday Evenings
6:00–7:30 PM
8:00–9:30 PM

Year 3 & Year 4

4th Thursday Evenings
6:00–7:30 PM
8:00–9:30 PM

Tuition and fees are non-refundable once the academic year begins. Because ARC operates within a cohort model, enrollment secures a limited seat in a structured formation environment.

No. Required books and course materials must be purchased separately by the student. Estimated costs vary depending on the academic year’s reading requirements.

At the conclusion of each academic year, students participate in a structured review process assessing growth, alignment, participation, and demonstrated competency. Advancement is based on faithful engagement and satisfactory completion of all academic and formation requirements.

Students who successfully complete each academic year receive a Certificate of Completion for that level of study. Progression into the next academic year is discerned and is not automatic.

After successful completion of Year 2, students are recognized as having completed the foundational phase of the program and may be considered for increased responsibility within practicum settings appropriate to their development.

ARC recognizes that unforeseen circumstances may arise. Students who are unable to complete the academic year should communicate promptly with program leadership. Depending on the situation, a student may be eligible to defer, rejoin a future cohort, or repeat the academic year.

Because ARC operates within a cohort-based structure, continuation is subject to availability and leadership discernment. Tuition and fees remain non-refundable once the academic year has begun.