{"id":345,"date":"2023-04-28T15:09:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T15:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lmbis.org\/?page_id=345"},"modified":"2026-07-20T15:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:56:52","slug":"online-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lmbis.org\/?page_id=345","title":{"rendered":"Online Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online Courses are $150 each plus processing fees. Refunds are permitted fourteen (14) calendar days after the beginning of the course minus a 5% administrative fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jason Hebert<\/strong>, Dean of Online Studies<br>Pastor, Acadiana Baptist Church, Lafayette, Louisiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scott Bourland<\/strong><br>Missionary Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Hope, Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daniel Clark<\/strong><br>Pastor, El Dorado Missionary Baptist Church, El Dorado, Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keith Rose<\/strong><br>Pastor, Egypt Missionary Baptist Church, Hamburg, Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bryan Sellers<\/strong><br>Pastor, Delight First Missionary Baptist Church, Delight, Arkansas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-sky-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.anedot.com\/000093e3-1682-4126-a401-7eced47ee18b\/42fd8999-ed40-4774-b56f-7015b4eae5d3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll for Audit<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-sky-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.anedot.com\/000093e3-1682-4126-a401-7eced47ee18b\/f1afb656-22ad-480f-b452-4ab43af903ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll for Credit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Online Course Descriptions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fall Courses<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Homiletics: Sermon and Lesson Preparation and Delivery<br>Instructor: Jason Hebert<\/strong><br>This course is designed to equip pastors, preachers, Sunday School teachers, and other Bible teachers to faithfully prepare and effectively communicate God&#8217;s Word. Whether teaching a Bible class, leading a small group, or preaching from the pulpit, students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate the Scriptures with clarity, confidence, and conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required Books:<br>Biblical Preaching by Haddon W. Robinson<br>Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended Books:<br>Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell<br>Bible Explorer\u2019s Guide by John Phillips<br>Why Johnny Can\u2019t Preach by T. David Gordon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Missions:<br>Instructor Scott Bourland<\/strong><br>Our purpose in this course will be to understand the overall importance of missions to our church. How should we feel about missions and missionaries as a church member and or pastor? What can we do in the local church to be of greater help to the missionaries and their cause? How can we help our local church be more enthusiastic about and more involved in the cause of missions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The missions\/local church connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The downside to mission agencies and associational mission programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to pray for missionaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to become personally involved in missions through the Local church.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to give to missions through the Local Church.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing our overall passion for missions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required Books: King James Bible, \u201cEternity in Their Hearts\u201d, Don Richardson, \u201cRegal Books<br>Through the Gates of Splendor\u201d, Elisabeth Elliot, Tyndale Publishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holy Spirit:<br>Instructor Keith Rose<\/strong><br>This course will be a comprehensive study of the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. The goal is to enhance the student\u2019s knowledge of the person and workings of the Holy Spirit. The lesson material will include an examination of the Holy Spirit\u2019s work in the Old Testament, early New Testament, and today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Old Testament Overview:<br>Instructor Daniel Clark<\/strong><br>The Old Testament Overview course will examine each book of the Old Testament from a synoptic approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required Books: King James Bible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Christian Doctrine:<br>Instructor Bryan Sellers<\/strong><br>This course will offer a study of the American Baptist Association Doctrinal Statement. This study will cover basic bible doctrines and help the student to learn what we believe and why we believe it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required Books: King James Bible, \u201cWhat We Believe and Why\u201d, David O. Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Spring Courses<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discipleship<br>Instructor Jason Heber<\/strong>t<br>This course is designed to equip pastors, ministry leaders, Sunday School teachers, and other believers to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ and effective disciple makers. Through Scripture, guided discussion, and practical application, students will be challenged to grow in their own walk with Christ while developing a biblical strategy to intentionally create and develop fully devoted followers of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required Books:<br>The Gospel Centered Life by Robert Thune &amp; Will Walker<br>4 Chair Discipling by Dan Spadler<br>each student will receive a digital copy of The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evangelism:<br>Instructor Scott Bourland<\/strong><br>Our purpose in this course will be to understand the importance of taking the Biblical mandate to evangelize seriously and incorporate it into our lives.<br>We will explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Heart of Personal Evangelism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Various Methods of Personal Evangelism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Continuation of Personal Evangelism.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required Books:<br>Share Jesus without Fear, William Fay, Broadman and Holman Publishers<br>One Thing You Can\u2019t Do In Heaven, Mark Cahill, Biblical Discipleship Publishers<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cults and World Religions:<br>Instructor Keith Rose<\/strong><br>The study of cults and world religions will be beneficial for personal understanding and ministerial applications. Understanding the differences between a true New Testament church and false religions will help the student combat the ever-growing battle of Satan\u2019s attempt to confuse the minds of those who are seeking truth and stability in their spiritual walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Testament Overview:<br>Instructor Daniel Clark<\/strong><br>The New Testament Overview course will examine each book of the New Testament from a synoptic approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Required Book: King James Bible<br>Life of Christ:<br>Instructor Bryan Sellers<br>Life of Christ will take a deep dive through the Gospels to look at the key events in the life of Christ:<br>His birth, baptism, teachings, miracles, death, resurrection, commission ascension, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class schedules will be set by the instructor in collaboration with the students at the beginning of the semester.  Students will be contacted by their instructor prior to the class starting. If a student is unable to attend due to the schedule, a refund will be issued in accordance with the refund policy listed above.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-sky-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.anedot.com\/000093e3-1682-4126-a401-7eced47ee18b\/42fd8999-ed40-4774-b56f-7015b4eae5d3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll for Audit<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-sky-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.anedot.com\/000093e3-1682-4126-a401-7eced47ee18b\/f1afb656-22ad-480f-b452-4ab43af903ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll for Credit<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online Courses are $150 each plus processing fees. Refunds are permitted fourteen (14) calendar days after the beginning of the course minus a 5% administrative fee. 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