The 2008 session of the POA Training Center will begin August 16, 2008, and will end November 23, 2008.

 

A Hands-On Approach to Ministry Training

In an effort to increase understanding and personal experience in the lives of those called to minister, The Pentecostals of Alexandria established the POA Training Center (POATC).  The fifteen-week curriculum consists of intense training and hands-on experience in many areas, several of which are listed below. 

The program offers practical training in:

  • Prayer

  • Bible Study

  • Fasting

  • Outreach

  • Discipling

  • Christian Education

  • Children's Ministry

  • Youth Ministry

  • College Ministry

  • Music

  • Hospitality

  • Special Occasions
    (weddings, funerals, baby dedications, etc.)

  • Daily Discipline and Structure
    (including prayer, study, and exercise)

  • Personal Finances
    (Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey)

  • Leadership

  • Event Scheduling

  • Church Administration

  • And much more!

Participants will gain personal ministry insight from the following leaders:

  • Senior Pastor Anthony and Mickey
     Mangun

  • Bishop G A and Vesta Mangun

  • Associate Pastor Terry and Melani Shock

  • Student Pastor Tim and Kim Rutledge

  • Kevin and Pam Howard

  • All POA team leaders and staff

  • Guest Ministers

Participants will be required to pray, study, and exercise daily and to fast weekly.  Participants will preach, teach, and testify on a regular basis in various POA ministries including:

  • POA Grace House

  • POA House of Mercy

  • POA ACTS Program

  • POA Bus Routes

  • POA Daughter Churches

  • POA Christian Education Classes

  • Home Bible Study Meetings

  • Federal and State Prisons

  • Parish Jails

  • Hospitals

  • Nursing Homes

 

Please note:  Participation is open only to males age 18 and older.