Purpose Institute - North Cities in Garland, TX

North Cities is honored to host a local Purpose Institute Campus. Through Purpose Institute, North Cities is able to provide high-quality leadership and ministry training in an accessible and affordable way.

Testimonials

“As the Ohio District superintendent from 1995-2017, I developed the utmost respect for Purpose Institute and all the personnel associated with it. No pastor or church, no minister or student has ever registered one complaint about the school. All reports coming from the clientele of PI have been positive and enthusiastic. PI has earned a reputation of integrity, cooperation and honor among us.”

J. MARK JORDANFormer Ohio District Superintendent, Ohio

“Implementing Purpose Institute in the Wisconsin District has been one of the best moves we have ever made. Now 12 years later, 5 district sectional campuses strong, we have seen over 250 graduates, that have become active workers in God’s Kingdom here in Wisconsin! PI is a wise choice for any “district training” initiative!”

JOHN PUTNAMFormer Wisconsin District Superintendent

“The subjects offered in the PI curriculum are pertinent, timely, and very appropriate for both student and teacher. They are easy to access and download. One of the many benefits of the 8-semester curriculum is that the student can step in at anytime during the curriculum cycle. Another benefit is that PI allows the student to take the minimum of one course, or the maximum of all four courses of study during the semester.”

PAUL N. BENNETTFormer District Manager, Purpose Institute, Wisconsin

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Purpose Institute is a ministry development program, which provides leadership and biblical studies training. Classes are held one Friday and one Saturday each month for four months.

Purpose Institute Vision

The burden of Purpose Institute is to make Apostolic training available anywhere in the world, enabling workers to develop ministry skills and discover individual purpose. The training is designed to raise the quality of ministry coming from every level of leadership—not just those entering full-time ministry. It is training that can happen without interrupting other duties (i.e. family, work, local church ministry obligations). Every believer has a God-given purpose that emerges as they apply themselves to ministry and study to show themselves approved of God. Purpose Institute helps leaders discover and prepare for their purpose—their place in the harvest.

Age Requirement

Purpose Institute requires that students be at least 16 years old.

Academic Requirement

A high school diploma or equivalent is not required to attend Purpose Institute; however, the learning required to achieve high school graduation is certainly an aid to students who desire to perform well. Generally, our students have already qualified themselves on some level as leaders, and therefore a diploma is not a factor. The goal of Purpose Institute is to assist motivated learners in qualifying themselves to better lead the ministries in which they are already involved.

Time Requirement

Most Purpose Institute campuses use a one-weekend per month format which allows students with busy schedules including work, family, and church the opportunity to invest in ministry training. In addition to the 44 hours of classroom training per semester, students must devote time between sessions to read required books, answer review questions, write essays, and to participate in field experience. Semesters end with testing in each of the subjects.

Pastoral Approval

Students must certify they have their pastor’s approval to enroll in Purpose Institute.

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Semester Classes

Leadership – Friday 7:00 PM (Frank Starkey) // A variety of leadership topics are covered that will challenge all present to dig deeper, reach higher and let God use their lives for His glory.

Water Baptism – Saturday 8:00 AM (John Hargrove) // The doctrine of Jesus’ name baptism sets us apart, and through this course you will understand from the Scriptures how vital and powerful the name of Jesus is in your life.

The Twelve Apostles – Saturday 10:40 AM (Steve Schobert) // Through a close look at the strengths and weaknesses of Jesus’ closest followers, you will learn how God used each Apostle’s unique personality in an effective ministry.

The Minor Prophets – Saturday 1:50 PM (John Little) // From the lives of these Old Testament prophets, you will see how God can use anyone from any background. They demonstrate how depth of obedience to God measures true success.