About ISM Autumn Session

The International School of Ministry with Pastor Chris is a place for training leaders and ministers who desire to become more effective ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The school is open to men and women from different parts of the world.

The ISM Autumn Session 2012 runs from March 5th to April 12th, 2012. It's another opportunity to receive divine knowledge, inspiration and impartation as Pastor Chris ministers by the power of the Holy Spirit

How to Apply

To attend any of these sessions, you are required to register by filling the online registration form
Note that it is necessary you attach a copy of your photograph to the online form. All completed applications are treated and successful applicants notified via e-mail.

ISM Courses
Ministers Refresher Course - 7 days
Ministers Refresher Course ( Module 2) - 7 days
Christian Leadership Program - 2 weeks
Discipleship and Ministry - 2 weeks
Basic Studies - 2 weeks

ISM Admissions policy
The Christ Embassy International School of Ministry reserves the right to accept or refuse applications into the school of ministry. Please also be informed that after admission into the school, the International School of Ministry reserves the right to accept or refuse applications into specific courses.

However, if you are not qualified for a particular course, you will be admitted into another course at the discretion of the school.
It is the policy of the ISM that all students comply to the code of conduct, rules and regulations as stated in the student handbook.

Academics

Lecture Time
Lectures commence 9am -9pm daily.

Healing Service
Students will have the unique privilege and opportunity to attend the Healing Service and witness the bible come alive at the Healing School. Student will witness first hand the demonstration of the power of the Holy Ghost by our man of God Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PHD.

Faith Clinic
Students would be required to attend the Faith Clinic and listen and experience inspiring testimonies from students of the Healing School as testify of their miraculous healing.

Recommended Class Resource Materials
Tuition at the ISM is free. However, all intending Students are expected to make plans to purchase recommended resource and class materials relevant to their course of study.

Field Work Exercise
The field work exercise is an integral part of the International School of Ministry academic curriculum. The objective of the field work exercise is to motivate, inspire and kindle in the students the passion for evangelism and soul winning. All Students are expected to actively participate in the exercise as it forms 75% of the class aggregate.

Exams
Exams would be conducted at the end of the lectures. It is mandatory that all students participate. Exams are strictly online.

Lunch Breaks
Students are entitled to observe lunch break periods daily. The break periods spans for one hour. The first break period commences from 11am – 12noon while second break period commences from 4pm - 5pm.

Dress Code
All students are expected to be formally dressed – Shirt suits or Trousers suits for ladies and Trousers suits with a matching tie for the men. Jeans, leather jackets and other informal or casual wear and traditional attire are not allowed in class.

Identification Badges
Students must have their badges on at all times within the premises. Students without badges would not be allowed within the school premises and lecture hall. All badges must be scanned as proof of attendance of lectures for the day.

Student Affairs

Visa Aid
Kindly click on the link provided below to determine whether or not you require a visa to gain the right of entry to South Africa. www.globalvisas.com/South_Africa

If yes, please send a mail to info@christembassy-ism.org. We would be glad to send you a letter of invitation to facilitate this.

Please note that this only applies to duly registered persons that have received a letter of addmission to attend the International School of Ministry.

Accommodation
Prices of accommodation vary depending on preferences. Kindly find below the link to several hotels and lodges available in the Randburg area. http://www.christembassy-ism.org/eng/lodge.html
Students can make personal arrangements for their accomodation throughout the school's session.

Disclaimer
please note that the links to other Internet sites have been provided solely for your convenience. The International School of Ministry is not responsible for the availability or content of these external sites, nor does the International School of Ministry endorse, warrant or guarantee the products, services or information described or offered at these other Internet sites. Please exercise due caution in all your dealings.

Transportation
Transportation is easily accessible in the Johannesburg area. You may move around the city via metered taxis and car rentals, which can be booked in advance. for satetyand security we do not advice the use of buses during your stay in Johannesburg.

Kindly CLICK HERE to see list of available taxis and car rental services.

Currency Exchange
The basic unit of money in South Africa is the "RAND". You can use the currency converter to check for the Rand equivalent of any amount in your currency. Kindly CLICK HERE to see currency converter .

Dress Code for Students
Students are expected to be formally dressed for all classes and school activities.

Student Registration
An on-site registration and interview exercise will be conducted for students at the school on the day of resumption. All students are expected to be available for this exercise. If a student is unable to be present for on-site registration, such a student is expected to communicate dully with the school.

Student Identification
An identification badge will be issued to students on registration. This badge should be worn by the students for easy identification within the school premises and during classes.

School Activities
- Classes run throughout the period of the session for each batch with lectures scheduled from 9am - 9pm with several breaks in between morning to evening.
- Writing materials or digital devises are necessary for taking notes during classes.
- Break periods are allowed in between lectures for students daily or as announced by the Centre for Studies.
- Student Chapel holds on Saturday morning by 9am and Sunday Service at the Christ Embassy Randburg Church on Sunday for each batch of students.
- Students will be notified of their lecture schedule by the Center For Studies starting from the orientation day.

About the ISM Ministers Network

The ISMMN is an organization under the auspices of the International School of Ministry. This is for senior and executive ministers who have successfully graduated from and completed all requirements of the school. The ISMMN presents an organized forum for past students from ministries all over the world to create a continuing, functional and effective relationship with the man of God; Pastor Chris, even after they have left the school. At the end of the school curriculum, qualified ministers are inducted into the Ministers network in an inspiring induction ceremony.

The ISMMN is designed to help ministers maximize the impartation they received at the school for greater impact in their ministries, communities and respective nations.

The ISMMN is also a platform for the ministers who have attended the ISM to interact and access more information, leverage on communal strength, encourage mission’s interactivity that will foster their pioneering and missionary work in their catchment areas.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE ISM MINISTERS NETWORK
- New inductees through active, functional and compliant participation in the network within a period of one year, will have exclusive access to operate the ISMMN 4 point agenda in their ISM Countries or Regions of interest.
- Executive access to host the ISM Missions Trip in your / ISM Country or Region of interest.
- An organized platform for a centered and rich interaction between ISMMN ministers and the man of God,Pastor Chris.
- Privileged attendance of programs and events with the Man of God, Pastor Chris.
- Exclusive login details to the ISMMN Website and to resources designed to aid personal and ministry growth.
- Executive access to Participation with your Churches and Ministry Leaders, in the Monthly Communion Service with the Man of God, Pastor Chris.
- Unrestricted access to inspiring teachings on the ISMMN blog from the Man of God pastor Chris and other distinguished Ministers.
- Profiling of members and their churches on the ISMMN website.
- First hand opportunities to forward questions and send comments on different issues to the man of God; Pastor Chris.
- Interaction with other members of the network to leverage on communal strength, encourage mission’s interactivity among ministers and their ministries with the man of God, Pastor Chris.
- Access to Inspirational ministry materials written and taught by Pastor Chris.
- Updates and relevant information on Ministry events.
- Sharing with other members of the network and the International School of Ministry testimonies of the miraculous.

About the ISMAA

The ISM Alumni Association (ISMAA) is an after- school community created for the benefit of the ex-students of who are Ministry Leaders or committed members of their Churches. The association has been created to ensure that all in this category who have passed through the school continue to increase in the knowledge of the Word of God and retain the impartation they received.

Membership to the ISMAA is open only to students who have duly completed their course of study at the school.  At the end of the school curriculum, qualified students will thus be registered and inducted as members of the association.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE ISMAA.
- Exclusive access to ISMAA benefits through functional, participatory and compliant involvement in the ISMAA.
- Exclusive login details to the ISMAA Website and to resources designed to aid personal and spiritual growth.
- Access to ministry materials written and taught by Pastor Chris.
- Motivational text messages, prayers and prophecies from the mouth of the man of God, Pastor Chris.
- Access to Inspirational ministry materials written and taught by Pastor Chris.
- Sharing with other members of the network and the International School of Ministry testimonies of the miraculous.

Weather

Johannesburg, being in the Southern hemisphere experiences seasons that are opposite to those of Europe and North America.

The Autumn Session will run from March to April. Please be guided in your choice of clothing for the season