ABOUT:

We designed the practical aspects of Calvary International Training Institute (CITI) to help you grow in your relationship with Christ and to equip you to be an effective leader not only in a North American context but you’ll be prepared for ministry internationally as well.  CITI is a one-year program divided into trimesters. In each session, you will focus on a distinct area of study, broken up into two main aspects: 1) Academic, and 2) Practical.  With this strategy, we will help to equip you for success in ministry, whatever your gifting and abilities may be.

Trimester 1)

In the first trimester, the academic focus will be on the Bible Study Methods.  Using these methods, you will be learn how to study and understand scripture the way the author intended and the way the original audience would have understood. You will then learn how to apply these truths to your life. Theology 101 will include topics such as Research and Writing and Prolegomena.  With the practical focus, you will gain experience in a variety of departments at Reliance Church. By the end of the first trimester, you should have a strong grip on your calling and areas where you are most gifted. 

Trimester 2) 

In the second trimester, the academic focus will be on sermon preparation (Expositional v. Topical). Theology 102 will include topics such as Bibliology and Theology Proper & Creation.  With the practical focus, you will continue to rotate through and serve different departments within Reliance Church.

Trimester 3)

In the third and final trimester, the academic focus will be on Sermon Delivery. Theology 103 will include topic such as Christology and Pneumatology. With the practical focus, you will zero in on your preferred ministries where you will use the tools you’ve gained and apply them in the areas you are most gifted in.