BTPS

Biblical Teaching and Preaching School

ABOUT THE COURSE

Biblical Teaching and Preaching School

Overview

The school aims to equip students who already have a thorough understanding of Scripture for a ministry of teaching and preaching in churches or on the mission field.

Students learn practical skills in effective communication of God’s word and are mentored on how to prepare teachings and sermons.

Alongside ministry development, there’s an emphasis on the student’s continued character growth, recognizing the authority of a speaker lies in the integrity of their lives. The intended result is the preaching and teaching of a message rooted in an accurate interpretation of the Bible and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

BTPS Expectations

After the initial four weeks of classroom and practice teachings, there is a four-week internship with a local church.  In this internship, the student will be given opportunities to practice teaching and preaching in a local church environment under the mentorship of a local pastor. After four weeks of church placement, students will continue with classroom lectures and practice teachings for another eight weeks. This is immediately followed by an eight-week outreach that will further equip students for teaching and preaching in almost any ministry context God may call them to serve.

 

Church Placement

3rd, May 2025 – 1st, June 2025

During this time, students are placed in churches for further observation and practice.

Outreach

25th, July 2025 – 19th, September 2025

An eight-week outreach that will further equip students for teaching and preaching in almost any ministry context God may call them to serve.

*This Course is divided into four Quarters

Quarter #1: 7th, April – 2nd, May 2025 (Lecture)

Quarter #2: 3rd, May – 1st, June 2025 (Church Placement)

Quarter #3: 2nd, June – 25th, July 2025 (Lecture)

Quarter #4: 25th, July – 19th, September 2025 (Outreach)

Dates

Arrival Day

7th, April 2025

Departure Day

19th, September 2025

Cost

YWAM Muizenberg has a category system that aims to enable all students, regardless of social or economic background, to attend our training programs. The fees below are according to category, in which you can find out more about in our financial policy.

Lecture Fees

*Cost Per Quarter

Category A: R37,750
Category B: R27,900
Category C: R24,400

*School Fees are Subject to change at any time.

Outreach Fees

Can cost up to R40,000

* Talk with your school leader about Outreach Fees

Details

Location

Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa

UofN Code

CHR 371, 372

School Leader

Celio Muhongo

Email

TBA

Language

English

Credits

24 Credits with the University of the Nations

Prerequisit

A third level course meaning an SBS, BCC, DBS or any Bible Training Course is required in order to do the BTPS. See more info at the website of the University of the Nations.

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