
Tree Of Life
Institute of Biblical Studies



Cultivating Futures
~One Leader At a Time~
~Leaders Arise Pt 1~
Spiritual Bootcamp
Semester 1 Description
As the first in this three-part course for Leadership Cultivation, Spiritual Bootcamp is designed to prepare you with the necessary foundational tools for operation through Spiritual Disciplines. The outcome is for the cultivation of Godly characteristics which are needed to sustain you as you move forward in the call on your life. You will also be challenged in your Spiritual Gifts in ways that are designed for you to see exactly what your were born with and able to achieve through God. In addition, there is a writing course designed to improve communication skills which culminates with an assigned research paper. Finally you will be learning how to hear the voice of God - How He speaks, When He speaks, Why He speaks. Come prepared to work - it's Bootcamp!
Semester 1 Information
3 Hours of interactive classwork per week via Zoom which includes:
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Spiritual Disciplines - These are practices that by design can lead to life transformation. Their purpose is to aid our spiritual growth as disciples of Christ and deepen our relationship with God. They are training exercises for the spiritual life. We will be studying & practicing Inward, Outward & Corporate Disciplines.
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Inward Disciplines: Meditation, Prayer, Fasting, Study
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Outward Disciplines: Simplicity, Solitude, Submission, Service
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Corporate Disciplines: Confession, Worship, Guidance, Celebration
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Hearing God - Understanding Godly Characteristic via His Attributes and Learning to Hear His Voice.
- Leadership Essentials - Spiritual Gifts - Understanding Spiritual Gifts and yours in particular; How your Character and Temperament contribute to your gifts operating in your Sphere of Influence; Delving into your personal online Spiritual Gifts assessment are just the beginning of the topics covered in this course.
- Leading Like Jesus - Biblical Doctrines based on the Work of Jesus Christ.
Tools that are sharpened in Spiritual Bootcamp (along with others) will be your:
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Grammar & Writing Skills
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Review of Basic English Grammar via Online practice & Research Papers
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Ministry Journals
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Damascus Road Experience - Part 1
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Obedience & Submission
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Scripture Memorization
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Word Studies - Keys to Excellence
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Identifying Your Spiritual Gifts & How they Operate - Part 1
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SWOT Analysis
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Goal Setting/Writing
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Scope & Significance of Salvation
1 Hour Monthly Mentoring Session with the Professor
Semester 1 Schedule
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10 Week Course
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4 Courses per semester
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16 Credit hours per semester (4 Credit hours per course)
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Saturdays
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6:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST
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40 Minute Classes
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4/14/25 - Information/Prep Session - 6:30 PM EST
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Class Dates:
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4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16/25
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Summer Break 6/17 - 8/10/25
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8/11, 8/18, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22/25
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Semester 1 Cost - Click the links below to Register and/or make Payment
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$1,260.00 ($79 US Dollars per credit hour; Course is 16 Credit Hours)
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Course Download Fee $300
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$100 Non-Refundable Deposit required at acceptance
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Payment plans are available. Arrangments must be made prior to the start of the semester otherwise payment in full is required prior to the start of each semester. Click here to contact the Institute to discuss arrangements.
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If Eligible, there is a separate fee for Ordination, Consecration & Licensing