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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Spring 2025 Classes

Leadership – Friday 7:00 PM (Frank Starkey) // A variety of leadership topics are covered by experienced, anointed instructors chosen by the local campus Dean. They will challenge all present to dig deeper, reach higher and let God use their lives for His glory.

Equipping the Apostolic Minister II – Saturday 8:00 AM (John Hargrove) // Equipping the Apostolic Minister II teaches how to effectively bring balance to the ministry of the Word and Spirit. Both must be ministered.

The Book of Revelation – Saturday 10:40 AM (Steven Schobert) // Are we really living in the last days? Though not an exhaustive study of prophecy, this class attempts to bring a correct understanding of the Book of Revelation.

Historical Books / Poetical Books – Saturday 1:50 PM (Derrick Weeks) // The history of Israel, God’s chosen people, was written for our example, so that we can learn from both their mistakes and successes. The poetical books are considered some of the greatest literature ever written; nothing the world has to offer matches the value of these books.