The Urban Bible Training Centers (UBTC) program is a cooperative effort of Berean School of the Bible and the Assemblies of God U.S. Missions. UBTC classes are typically conducted in a local church facility and are designed as an educational program for area church members already involved in ministry in their churches. This program was originally designed for urban settings, but is being used effectively in all kinds of communities across the U.S.

Urban Bible Training Center classes (16 interactive class hours per course) are led by approved facilitators (usually local pastors) and each student is assigned an approved mentor. All enrollments are handled by a local record-keeper. Students who complete Year 1 and Year 2 classes (as listed below) and participate in local ministry and mentoring as monitored by their local UBTC are awarded a Berean School of the Bible Diploma in Urban Bible Training.

Students who complete the UBTC program are expected to possess the necessary Bible knowledge, ministry skills, and spiritual character to minister in any local church and community setting. It is understood that this is the beginning of a lifetime of ongoing learning and development. All of the UBTC diploma program courses apply toward fulfilling educational requirements for ministerial credentials with the General Council of the Assemblies of God. Additional Berean School of the Bible courses needed to complete these requirements for ministerial credentials (listed below) are the responsibility of each individual student. UBTC directors can advise students regarding enrollment and study opportunities

For more information, please download the UBTC Procedures Manual

REQUIREMENTS FOR UBTC DIPLOMA

YEAR 1

BIB 112	Synoptic Gospels: The Life and Teachings of Christ
BIB 115	Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
BIB 117	Prison Epistles: Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and Philemon
BIB 121	Introduction to Hermeneutics: How to Interpret the Bible
MIN 123	The Local Church in Evangelism
THE 114	Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine

YEAR 2

BIB 212	New Testament Survey
BIB 214	Old Testament Survey
BIB 215	Romans: Justification by Faith
MIN 251	Effective Leadership
THE 211	Introduction to Theology
THE 245	Eschatology: A Study of Things to Come

UBTC STUDENTS SEEKING MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS

Students who complete the Year 1 courses (listed above) may apply through their district councils for Certified Minister credentials with the General Council of the Assemblies of God, USA, if they also complete the following courses:

MIN 181	Relationships and Ethics in Ministry*
MIN 191	Beginning Ministerial Internship
THE 142	Assemblies of God History, Missions, and Governance

Students who also complete Year 2 courses (listed above) may apply through their district councils for Licensed Minister credentials with the U.S. Assemblies of God if they also complete the following courses:

*District Seminar Courses – may be taught in a local study center with district approval.


ADDITIONAL UBTC ORDINATION REQUIREMENTS

After receiving the licensed minister credential through the process initiated with the district office, UBTC students may continue their studies for the Ordination credential by completing the required courses for Level Three (Ordination) in addition to the courses required for certified minister and licensed minister credentials.

Students interested in applying for ministerial credentials should check with the appropriate district office since credentials are issued by the General Council Credentials Committee upon recommendation of the district, not by UBTC, Berean School of the Bible, or Global University. It is recommended that students who anticipate applying for ministerial credentials establish a relationship with their appropriate District Office at the beginning of this process.