Biblical Focus

The core of the GO Year's educational focus is centered around the pursuit of a deeply Christ-centered worldview, rooted in the truth of the Gospel. We will build a strong Biblical foundation as we strive to digest and love the Word of God.

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Core Curriculum - The Biola 4

We are partnering with Biola University to provide our Core Curriculum. Each of the experiences below are semester long, college level biblical courses that provide a foundation for the entire year. The 4 classes are:

1. Foundations of Christian Thought
2. Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation
3. Old Testament History and Literature
4. New Testament History and Literature

Each class will be taught on site with regular course time, in-person discussion-style learning, as well as group and individual study. Upon the completion of the GO Year, participants have the options to apply for prior-learning credit (a total of 12 credit hours) through Biola University towards their 4 year degree.

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Expert Module Learning

In addition to the Biola 4, GO participants will engage in 12, 2-week Modules led by various theologians, pastors, and professors who will come to Forest Home from all over the nation. Each Module will be a hyper-focused deep dive into an important aspect of a Biblically-based worldview. Modules include, but are not limited to:

• Christian Apologetics
• Corporate Worship Philosophy and Implementation
• Biblical Studies/Commentary Perspectives
• Christian Leaders in the Secular Workplace
• Camping Ministry
• Biblical View and Approach to Human Sexuality
• Missions and the Great Commission
• Youth Ministry Perspectives
• Children and Family Ministry Perspectives
• Giving Messages and Leading Bible Studies
• Perspectives of the Portable Church
• Inerrancy of Scripture

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Sub-Modules

In addition to the 12 major learning Modules, each participant will also experience a number of sub-modules that will be presented on a weekly basis. These topics include:

• Hiring and firing in a ministry setting
• Church administration - healthy and unhealthy
• Healthy team leadership
• How to follow well
• How to love your family first
• Window into camp departments - how a ministry operates
• How budgeting in a non-profit works
• Many more!