The Don Bradford School of Ministry:

 

The Impartation

            God imparted the vision to the late Bishop Don L. Bradford to build the Kingdom of God through evangelism.  In order for this to happen, Bishop Bradford knew that it was necessary for the people of God to be equipped with the Word of God in a way that would infiltrate the Kingdom of God.  He began training Deacons / Deaconess and other leaders in the church on how to lead using God’s principles of Stewardship.  Bishop Don L. Bradford heard from God to expand this training to the city of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.  He shared this vision with his wife, kids, and church family.  He was unable to physically see the manifestation of this vision come into fruition before he passed, but he had no doubt that the vision would manifest, as God had promised.

 

The students enrolled in the Don. L. Bradford School of Ministry will be spiritually empowered to impact the Kingdom of God.

 

The Purpose of the D.B.S.M

The Don L. Bradford School of Ministry is designed to develop Kingdom Business minded leaders in the church, impart strategies for breakthrough thinking, speaking and living, while embracing a culture of healing and deliverance.

 

Our Commitment / Our Mission

The Don L. Bradford School of Ministry is committed to systematically training leaders that will breakthrough to new places in God and move forward in His purpose.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

ASSOCIATES of ARTS in Religious Studies DEGREE – Two Year Program:  60 total credit hours, minimum of 2.0 G.P.A. required.  Graduation Ceremony at the completion of this program.

 

CERTIFICATE of Ministerial Studies – One Year Program: 30 total credit hours, minimum of 2.0 G.P.A. required.  Recognition Ceremony at the completion of this program.

 

Registration / Orientation Schedule:

Orientation Night will be held on the designated Tuesday or Thursday PRIOR to the first night of class.  Attendance at orientation is a requirement.  Books and class schedules will be issued on this night.  Full payment or 1^st payments are also due on Orientation Night.  Please do not bring children to Orientation. 

 

Location:

Charity Christian Center Church

871 O’Neal Ln.

Baton Rouge, LA. 70816

(225) 272-8252

www.charitychristiancenter.org

 

 

Books & Materials:

Upon receipt of first payment for each semester, students will be issued the required books for each course on their schedule.  This will occur on Orientation Night.

 

Students are required to bring their course book and a notebook to each class session. Other forms of note taking devices such as a laptop or IPad are acceptable.  Highlighters or notecards are also suggested.

 

It is also highly suggested that all enrolled students have a working email address and access to the internet.

 

 

 

Class Hours:

All classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.  Class hours are 6:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Please arrive promptly and remain until the dismissal of your last class.  There are three (3) course sessions offered nightly.

 

Class Attendance:

Students are expected to commit to attend all class sessions.  There are excused absences, but only related to instances stated in the DBSM Handbook.  It is expected that when a student is unable to attend class, he/she will email the class instructor as soon as possible to inform them of their absence.  It is the student’s responsibility to make up missed assignments, tests or quizzes.  80% attendance rate is required to pass the course.

 

Dress Code:

Proper dress is required. 

 

Excused Absences

Absences will be granted in the following cases:

• Illness of student, student’s spouse, or student’s child (ren)

• Death in the immediate family

• Emergency situations beyond the student’s control

 

Students are required to contact the instructor to inform them of absence.  Students will be given one class period to make up any missed assignments and must make arrangements with the instructor to arrange a time to make up missed test.

 

Students who enroll after the start date are STILL REQUIRED to make up the assignments that were assigned during the classes that were missed.

 

Financial Facts:

1. DBSM does not participate in any governmental student loan programs.

2. Please ensure that you are able to commit to promptly pay your initial and monthly tuition payments.

3. There is a $50.00 non-refundable application fee to be submitted with your application.

4. The total tuition cost (include books) for the entire school year is $800.00 or $400.00 for each semester.  The entire amount of $800.00 (or $400 for the semester) can be paid in full on Orientation Night OR the $800.00 amount can be paid in 6 payments (3 payments per semester):

 

1. Payment #1 – (Orientation Night)  $133.33

2. Payment #2 – $133.33

3. Payment #3 – $133.33

4. Payment #4 – $133.33

5. Payment #5 – $133.35

6. Payment #6 – $133.35

 

Discounts:

Payments in full for the year (two semesters) will be discounted $65.00.   Total payment of: $735.00 

 

Payments paid per semester ($400) will be discounted $25.00 per semester. Total payment of $375.00 per semester.  

 

Payments are due in the office of Charity Christian Center Church.  Make checks payable to Don Bradford School of Ministry or DBSM.

 

 

Course Work / Assignments / Tests

Each instructor will distribute a course syllabus to students on the first night of class.  The syllabus will include the course work required of each student to pass the course.  Course work can include, but is not limited to: response papers, review questions, practical application, daily quizzes, weekly test, and a final exam.

 

Students are required to maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

 

Assignments are due on the date specified in the course syllabus.  Late assignments may be accepted, with a score penalty, at the instructor’s discretion.

 

Graduation Ceremony

Students who successfully complete the DBSM program will participate in a:

 

ASSOCIATES DEGREE STUDENTS:

Graduation Ceremony in December / May at the completion of the Two-Year program.  A graduation fee of $40.00 will cover student’s cap & gown rental, along with (5) invitations.

 

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM STUDENTS:

A Recognition Ceremony in December / May at the completion of the One-Year Program.  A ceremony fee of $20.00 will cover the student’s ceremony package.

 

 

DBSM Course Offerings

Courses are subject to change without notice.

 

Business Track (I, II, III, IV)

The courses in the Business Track are each anchored on Kingdom Principles of accessing financial wealth God’s way.  Explore solutions to financial problems and discover how what appears to be the worst times in the world’s economic system, is actually an opportunity for God’s people to invest in their financial education.

 

Servanthood – Key Leadership Quality

This course is a foundational course for roles in various areas of ministry.  This course will set the tone for anyone serving or desiring to serve in the Ministry of Helps.  With a focus on servanthood God’s way, this course will develop and sharpen leadership skills with a Spirit of Excellence.

 

The Law of Confession

The Law of Confession is designed to develop and enhance the natural and spiritual truths associated with the cause and effect of WORDS that are spoken out of a person’s mouth.  Success and failure are in our WORDS.  Controlling your words is one of the biggest challenges anyone will face in life; the Bible reveals that the power of life and death are in the words you say.  When you begin to change the words you speak, you will rewrite your future and revolutionize your life.

 

Culture of Honor—The Five Fold Ministry Gifts

In this class, the church is revealed as a place of freedom, respect and empowerment and healthy discipline (not punishment).  A Culture of Honor challenges the status quo of church leadership structure and presents a refreshing view of the five-fold ministry.  If those with power learn how to empower those around them, then surely it will come to pass that, “That kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.”  You will learn to apply the truths revealed in this practical yet supernaturally charged set of principles to relationships in your family, workplace, community, ministry, church – wherever you deal with others.  This class advocates a significant paradigm shift in church life, government, and relationships.

 

The Prophetic Gift of Prophecy

I Corinthians 14:5 (NLT) says, “I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.  It’s time we all learn to speak life and not death, saying what God has put in our spirits to say.

 

Breakthrough Thinking

A healthy renewed mind is one of the most powerful assets that a believer can have in this life.  Developing the mind of Christ in our thinking patterns and behavior will release a supernatural sense of destiny of purpose and a sense of inner identity of knowing who we are in Christ.  In this class, you will learn how to move with the Holy Spirit in quiet confidence.  You can start to allow dreams and visions of the Holy Spirit to become an integral part of your thinking patterns and walk in the supernatural creativity of divinely inspired spontaneous thoughts.

 

Apostolic Strategies

This course will present proven strategies to rise up strong governing churches.  These strategies provide the blueprints to rise up breakthrough believers.  Senior Pastors, ministry gifts and whole churches according to the New Testament patterns.  The Church has been in a process of restoration for the last 500 years.  The apostles and prophets were the two ministries that God used to lay the foundation for the New Testament Church and they will be the two who will bring completion to God’s building the Church.  The Apostolic anointing enables churches to breakthrough to new places in God and to move forward in His purposes.  God’s people are to be apostolic people with apostolic anointing fulfilling the apostolic ministry, that of breakthrough and leading the way for others to follow.

 

The Ministry Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The gifts of the Spirit can destroy any force the devil might use against Christians.  In this course, you will discover that you are a candidate for the gifts of revelation, power, and inspiration.  This course will further discuss the purpose of ministry gifts, the devil’s counterfeit, the weapons of our warfare, and the charismatic renewal. 

 

Healing and Deliverance

Physical and Spiritual healing and deliverance are key issues for those who seek wholeness.  This course will explore principles of healing in the mind and spirit while empowering boldness and faith to close the doors of the enemy and walk in God’s healing power with miracles, signs and wonders.

 

The Unusual Church—The Glory of God

This class is designed to bring a clearer understanding of the New Testament Church, both universally and locally, by showing God’s eternal plan for His people.  The class covers the entire spectrum of church life and function giving biblical references in detail.  It details church government, along with discipline, stewardship, the role of elders and deacons, ministry of women in the Bible and the purpose of the church.  You will learn how to be a carrier of God’s glory.  God has designed you to dwell in his presence, to understand his heart, to experience his divine power, to transfer your life, and to enable you to do miracles and wonders that reveal his majesty on earth.  You will develop a passion and thirst for God and become ignited by God’s fire to do the impossible.

 

 

Application Instructions

1.  Download application 

2.  Complete application 

3.  Email application to dbsm@charitychristiancenter.org

4.  Select Paypal button below to pay application fee

5.  Enjoy!