We want to help you pursue God’s call on your life and your move into a leadership role. Our program helps you pursue God’s call through providing quality theological education and practical ministry training. After completing the training you could become part of a church planting team, join the Northwest Church staff, join the staff of another church, go to the mission field, start a tent-making ministry or continue your theological education.

The purpose of Life Ministry Institute is to increase the harvest by preparing disciples who desire to know, love and serve Jesus. LMI is a program leading to an Associate in Biblical Studies (ABi) degree that can be completed in 2 to 3 years depending on the student’s availability and other responsibilities. Core classes include the study of Theology, Bible, Ministry and selected topics in History, Sociology and Philosophy. The Ministry and Mentorship program introduces the students to the seven ministry departments at Northwest Church, which are typical ministry areas in most local churches. They are Children, Youth, Congregational Life, Missions, Pastoral Care, Administration and Worship. The student may additionally focus in one of the ministry areas where they receive greater depth of experience and training.