Equipping the next generation of leaders to advance the mission of knowing Christ and making Christ known
Sagebrush Academy of Leader Training (SALT) is an intensive development program to prepare participants for vocational and nonvocational ministry. SALT focuses on key components that are designed to help every participant develop as an individual, a minister and a leader. By investing in your leadership through SALT, your love and knowledge of Jesus Christ will grow in amazing ways.
Pastors and ministry veterans will teach sound doctrine and practical ministry providing students with a greater Christian biblical worldview and understanding of the Bible.
There is a significant amount of reading, research, and personal study time required to successfully complete SALT. We encourage students to take one class and focus on what God is teaching them through that study.
Class Options:
Riverside - Sundays 3:30 PM
Riverside - Mondays 6:30 PM
Santa Fe- Sundays 12:00 PM
Online - Self Guided
Overview: This course provides an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus, the expansion of the Gospel, and the spread of the church. You will review the key characters, big ideas, and key doctrines of the New Testament while gaining practical insights from each book. You will also learn one key word for every book to better remember the purpose and theme of each one.
Length: 14 Sessions
Resources: The Bible; Halley’s Bible Handbook
Class Options:
Riverside - Monday 6:30 PM
Riverside - Thursdays 6:30 PM
Santa Fe- Wednesdays 6:00 PM
Online - Self Guided
Overview: The Greek word “apologia” means defense, and Christians in the early church who defended their faith were called “apologists.” These apologists not only defended the Christian faith against other world religions; they defended the Gospel from doctrinal errors within the church. In this course, you will learn the main beliefs and key differences of every major world religion (Judaism, Islam, Mormonism, etc.) and how to defend your faith with practical steps you can take both inside and outside the church.
Length: 14 Sessions
Resources: World Religions and Cults 101, By Bruce Bickel
Class Options:
Riverside - Tuesdays 6:30 PM
Riverside - Thursdays 6:30 PM
Online - Self Guided
Overview: What are the absolute fundamental aspects of being a great leader? What do great leaders do on a continual basis? What advice would seasoned ministry leaders give to those of us who are newer in leadership? This course answers these questions by exploring essential areas of leadership that every person should know.
Length: 10 Sessions
Resources: Developing the Leader Within By: John Maxwell
Although the school is not currently accredited, the courses provided are on par with many Bible college programs around the country.
Students will need to plan for a time commitment of around 2 hours per week per course. This includes time for watching online classes and personal study.
Students of SALT will be responsible to cover the $15 charge per course for the semester. Most courses will also have book costs associated with the specific course.
A believer who is looking to strengthen their spiritual walk and has the time and personal discipline needed to complete college-level classes online. They should be someone who either attends a Sagebrush campus or is dedicated to watching services online.
