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One Spirit Ministry (aka God’s Church) Study Programs

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About the Program

Completion Requirements

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Metaphysics Program

Metaphysics Books and Sample Questions

Ministerial Program

Ministerial Books and Sample Questions

New Thought Seminary - Emerson Theological Institute Affiliated Campus

Unity Seminary - Federation of Independent Unity Churches

Religious Science Seminary - Federation of Independent Religious Science Churches (FIRSC)

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About the Programs

1.  One Spirit Ministries (AKA God's Church) offers two study programs by correspondence: 

 ·        Metaphysics program (Spiritual Mastery Level I and Practical Spirituality 100) ($399 Donation)

·         Ministerial program (Spiritual Mastery Level II & III and Practical Spirituality 200-300) ($399 Donation)

The metaphysics program is a pre-requisite to the ministerial program.  Both programs include a certificate of completion and satisfy many of the course requirements for Emerson Theological Institutes.

2.  We are also an Emerson Theological Institute Affiliated Campus for the following programs:

·        Bachelor of Religious Studies

·        Master of Religious Studies

·        Doctor of Religious Studies

·        Doctor of Divinity

·        Practitioner of Religious Science (New Thought) Credentials

·        Minister of Religious Science (New Thought) Credentials

For more information on Emerson Theological Institute, visit their web site at  http://www.emerson.com or e-mail One Spirt Ministries (AKA God's Church for an application.

3.  We are also a field training center for the Unity Seminary under the auspices of the Federation of Practical Christianity.  For more information on their program, see the course information.

4.  Many of these classes satisfy Emerson Theology Institute's Ministerial Requirements.

Both One Spirit Ministries (AKA God’s Church) and Emerson’s ministerial programs are Universal, Innerfaith, New Thought, Metaphysical, non-denominational, using non-exclusionary language. One Spirit Ministries (AKA God’s Church) ministerial program culminates in a certificate of completion followed by Ordination to One Spirit Ministries (AKA God's Church). for those who choose to be ordained.

To earn Minister of Religious Science Credentials from Emerson Theological Institute and Religious Science Seminary, the candidate must also complete qualifying final examinations (oral/written) to be administered by One Spirit Ministries (AKA God’s Church).

The ministerial study program fosters spiritual learning and Self-Realization through Universal/God/Christ Consciousness/Realization and a life centered in that consciousness.  God/Christ Consciousness is a state of being, not a state of becoming.  We "walk what we talk" in every aspect of our life.  This means perceiving both your inner and the external worlds metaphysically and spiritually.  It means finding your own answers to the great metaphysical questions:  To know why you are here, where you came from, what your purpose is, and what will happen to you in the end.  This means understanding and demonstrating the interconnectedness between all life forms and ourselves. This means acceptance of the Law of One.  This means that  -  

·        Our thoughts, speech or actions neither hurt, harm nor injure anyone or anything;

·        Our actions are performed skillfully and out of selfless love; and

·        The fruits of our good actions are surrendered to God along with our Egos. 

This means realizing God while still alive, here on planet Earth, and sharing that God/Christ Consciousness with others through unconditional love and selfless service to God and them.  It means seeing the similarities, not the differences between people.  It means friendship and love towards those who are happy; compassion towards those who are suffering; happiness at seeing others being virtuous and spiritual; and indifference towards weakness, stupidity, and evil in others while helping out of compassion and love.

Syllabus Outline for the Metaphysics Study Program

1.      Introduction to Metaphysics, Spiritual Awareness & Laws. 

2.      Different Philosophies and Paths

3.      Comparative Religion 

4    East-West Philosophy

5.   Hindu Philosophy

6.      Buddhism  

7.      Tibetan Buddhism 

8.       Zen Buddhism 

9.       Taoism 

10.    Nature Spirituality:  Shamanism, Wicca, Nature Spirituality, and Sufism

11.    Evolution Judaism, Islam and Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls

12.    Gnosis and the Coptic Scriptures

13.    Dead Sea Scrolls

14.    Spiritual Origins of New Thought

15.    Responsibility for Spiritual Growth - Creating Our Realities

16.    Abundance and Prosperity

17.    Science of Mind - New Thought

18.    Basics of Successful Living

The purpose behind this Ministerial Study Program is to prepare those called for a Universal Ministry under God's Church.  The study process is designed to produce graduates who are spiritually and functionally equipped to begin the practice of a metaphysical/spiritual ministry and to perform a full range of ecclesiastical/pastoral services to members of a universal or interfaith congregation.  Prerequisites:  Must successfully complete the Metaphysics Study Program.

Syllabus Outline for the Ministerial Study Program

The program covers the following general categories:

• Ministerial Reference Material

• Ministerial Tools and Techniques

• Service Preparation and Presentation

• New Thought: Unity, Science of Mind, Innerfaith Ministries

• Pastoral Care and Healing Treatments

• Business Management

Detailed topics include:

1. The Meaning of Ministry: Service to God and The Supremacy of God in Preaching

2. Key Books of the Old Testament (OT):  The Annotated Study Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Numbers, Isaiah, Proverbs, Psalms)

3. Bible Tools – The Complete Concordance

4. New Testament: Gospels and Letters  

5.  Preaching & Sermon Preparation Tools (A Primer for Preachers, Minister's Service Manual, Service Preparation)

6.  The Alter and Symbols

7.  Services & Ordinances  (Marriage, Baptism, Healing, and Funeral)

8.  Pastoral Counseling  & Care                       

9.  Healing Ministries and Community Reach-out       

10.   Establishing a Church & Law                

11.   Business Management and Administration In Local Churches

12.   Minister's Secular Responsibilities and Income Tax

13.   Science of Mind Treatments

14.   Unity Healing Concepts, Healing Prayers and Faith

15.  Effective Public Speaking

The cost is based on a love donation; however students are asked to donate an amount adequate to cover our direct costs (approx. $399 minimum for material and labor). Students are responsible for providing their own books; however, books may be purchased through God's Church (see the enclosed book listing). An application is enclosed along with a syllabus and book listing.

Thank you,

Rev. Dr. Holly A. Heinz

One Spirit Innerfaith Ministries (aka God's Church )

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Completion Requirements

For each program students will receive a complete package containing the syllabus, reading assignments, and study questions.   Completed question sheets must be returned to God’s Church with over 70% correct answers to receive a certificate of completion.  A research paper on the same topic may be submitted to compensate for topics unsuccessfully completed.  In lieu of answering specific questions provided below, we will accept an explanation of 5 key points in  your own words for each chapter of a given books. Those completing the ministerial program may request ordination when submitting their final answers. 

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Your reply to all of the following questions will be very helpful to our becoming acquainted with you as an individual, enabling us to better serve and guide you. All information is held in strict confidence. (Please type or print clearly)

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Mail to: Please mail this completed application along with your $399 donation to: God’s Church, 3380 Devi. H. Rd., Cresco, PA 18326

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A tentative list of books, by program, is provided below, subject to change based on their availability. Students are responsible for obtaining their own books. Substitutes are acceptable for books that are unavailable provided they address most of the questions.

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Metaphysics Study Program Syllabus, Study Guide and Questionnaire

This guide serves multiple purposes: it is the course syllabus, study guide, and questionnaire. Please answer (succinctly) the questions under each topic (in the space provided) and submit your answers for evaluation. Student's are urged to keep a copy of their test answers as a quick reference guide as there are two types of knowledge: 1) the knowledge we can actively recall and 2) the knowledge of knowing where to find something.

Sample Questions:

1-1. What are the basic metaphysical questions?

1-2. What is the Law of One?

1-3. What is Karma?

1-4. What is the Law of Reincarnation?

1-5. What is the Higher Self?

1-6. What are God's many names?

1-7. What is Self-Realization?

1-8. What is God or Christ Consciousness?

1-9. Name the different types of Yoga Paths and describe each in one or two phrases.

1-10. Describe the Hindu "Eight Fold Path", including the steps.

1-11. What are the different states of consciousness?

1-12. Describe several healing modalities.

1-13 How do we develop or change our "behavioral programs"?

1-14 What are the two most common root cause underlying our faulty perceptions about ourselves?

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Ministerial Study Program Syllabus, Study Guide and Questionnaire

This guide serves multiple purposes: it is the course syllabus, study guide, and questionnaire. Please answer (succinctly) the questions under each topic (in the space provided) and submit your answers for evaluation. Student's are urged to keep a copy of their test answers as a quick reference guide as there are two types of knowledge: 1) the knowledge we can actively recall and 2) the knowledge of knowing where to find something.

Books - Ministerial Study Program

Book Title	Author
The Annotated Study Bible	Nelson
The Complete Concordance of the Bible	Nelson
Handbook for Bible Teachers & Preachers	Morgan
Set: A Primer for Preachers	Pitt-Watson
The Supremacy of God in Preaching	Piper
Our Christian Symbols	F. Rest
Alter Guide Handbook	S. Stauffer
The Gospel of Healing	Simpson
Set:  Minister's Service Manual	Holton
Minister's Funeral Manual	Holton
Minister's Marriage Manual	Holton
The Complete Concordance of the Bible	Nelson
Set:  Pastoral Handbooks I & II	Oates
A Dictionary of Pastoral Care	Campbell
Sacred Texts of the World	Smart & Hecht
The Science of Mind	Ernest Holmes
How to Use the Science of Mind	Ernest Holmes
Love and Law	Ernest Holmes
The Ten Commandments	Emmet Fox
The Story of Unity	James Dillet Freeman
Myrtle Fillmore’s Healing Letters	Myrtle Fillmore
Christian Healing	Charles Fillmore
Lessons in Truth	Charles Fillmore
Judaism	N. deLange
Income Tax Guide for Ministers	B. J. Worth
Business Management in the Local Church	Pollock
Public Speaking Handout	God’s Church

Sample Questions

3.  From the Annotated Study Bible, describe 10 of Jesus’ healings, provide a comparative analogy of the similarities, symbolisms, and esoteric meanings.

4.  Reference the Bible Concordance.  Provide 10 cites for “Love”.

5.  Reference Our Christian Symbols.  Identify and explain 10 symbols.

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Created 6-4-95 by One Spirit Ministries aka God's Church , Rev. H. Heinz © Copyright , All Rights Reserved, December 26, 1995 by God's Church.  Last updated  06/15/2006.  We are an IRS approved 501(c)(3) church.  We are also affiliated with the World Federation of Practical Christianity (aka World Federation of Independent Unity Churches), Association of Inner and Interfaith Ministries, and friends with Association of Unity Churches, and other New Thought and Religious Science Churches, and other Metaphysics Ministries.