CERTIFIED

Spirit-Empowered
Leaders & Churches

Overview of the application of Pentecostal doctrine, emphasizing the empowering role of the Holy Spirit in personal life, ministerial leadership, and practical theology.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course guides students in applying Pentecostal theology to the life and work of a spiritual leader, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit's empowerment in personal leadership and the life of the church. Students will also develop a personal, practical theology of dependence on the Holy Spirit and gain a working understanding of the Whole Leader curriculum, which will be explored further in collaboration with their mentor in Practicum I.

Video Instructor: Dr. Renea Brathwaite
Live Instructor: Rev. 

Course Length: 30 Hours
Video: 5 hours
Reading: 14 hours
Self-Reflections: 4 hours
Quizzes: 2 hours
Final Project: 2 hours
Live Session: 3 hours

Credentialing Level: Licensed
Core Proficiency(ies): Ministerial Character & Practices
Berean Equivalent: This course is an enhancement of the Pastoral Ministry (307) Ordination level course.

COURSE INSTRUCTORS

VIDEO Instructor

DR. RENEA BRATHWAITE

Dr. Renea Brathwaite was born in Barbados, a small island-nation in the Caribbean and has lived in Trinidad and Tobago as well as in several regions of the United States. Dr. Brathwaite currently serves Vanguard University as the Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry and Chief Diversity Officer. In addition to being an ordained Assemblies of God minister, he holds an master's in Theological Studies (biblical languages and exegesis concentration) from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a doctorate in Theology from Regent University.

Dr. Brathwaite has a passion for transformative, Spirit-filled teaching and preaching. He sees them as important means of true biblical empowerment. Moreover, he holds as one of his life-long goals the dismantling of the modern myth that truly intellectual people cannot also be truly spiritual. For nearly thirty years, Dr. Brathwaite has been happily married to Joy, and they have two adult children.
LIVE Instructor

Rev. Nikil Adwalpalker

Nik Adwalpalker has been in full time ministry for over 25 years and is an Ordained Minister with Assemblies of God Fellowship, USA. Nik’s prior pastoral ministry experience includes serving as both a Youth and Associate Pastor. Currently, Nik serves as the Lead Pastor of Throggs Neck Community Church, a vibrant, multiethnic congregation located in The Bronx, New York City. Additionally, Nik is the Presbyter for the BMW (Bronx/Manhattan/Lower Westchester) Section as well as an endorsed leadership coach for the New York Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God.  

Nik’s greatest passions are knowing God, connecting with family, communicating God’s Word, encouraging the local church, developing leaders, playing drums and watching NY Mets baseball. Nik has been married to his one and only love, Susan, for over 24 years. Together, they have 3 children, Mya, Isaiah and Lukas and an adorable, yet rambunctious Chocolate Lab named Harley.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I start the course? 

Whenever you want! LEADSOM is designed to let the student learn at their own pace. The only element of the course that has a specific date is the Live Session, which is offered 3 times per year, with the student only required to attend 1.

What happens if I have a question or need help?

You can ask your Live Instructor! Although LEADSOM classes are entirely online, that doesn't mean you're on your own. Every class has a subject matter expert who is available to answer questions and provide any help necessary. Additionally, they will grade your final projects as well as lead the Live Session discussion, so you will get to know them well.

I've already taken some Berean courses, do I get credit for them in LEADSOM?

Yes! All LEADSOM courses have a Berean equivalent so if you've already started your credentialing journey and want to continue with LEADSOM you can do that. In fact, on every course page you will be able to see the Berean equivalent. If you have any questions, just contact our registrar and submit your courses for a review.