Exploring the Divine
Our community-driven Seminary provides theological education and spiritual formation.
Our community-driven Seminary provides theological education and spiritual formation.
At Metropolitan College of Theology Seminary, we offer a unique combination of academic excellence, spiritual formation, and practical ministry experience. Our faculty are experts in their fields and committed to helping you grow in your knowledge of God and your calling to serve Him. Our community is supportive and welcoming, and our campus is beautiful and inspiring. Come see for yourself why Metropolitan College of Theology Seminary is the perfect place for you to pursue your theological education.
We offer a range of degree programs, from certificates to doctoral degrees, to meet the needs of students at every stage of their journey. Our programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in ministry, whether you are planning to serve as a pastor, missionary, counselor, or in another role. Explore our programs to find the one that is right for you.
At Metropolitan College of Theology Seminary, we believe that learning happens both inside and outside the classroom. That's why we offer a range of extracurricular activities and events to help you grow in your faith, connect with other students, and have fun! From chapel services to intramural sports, there is something for everyone at Metropolitan College of Theology Seminary.
At Metropolitan College of Theology, our mission is to provide a transformative educational experience that integrates intellectual rigor, spiritual formation, and practical ministry skills. We are committed to preparing students to serve God and others with excellence, compassion, and integrity.
Purpose, Mission, Vision, Education, and
At Metropolitan College of Theology, our mission is to provide a transformative educational experience that integrates intellectual rigor, spiritual formation, and practical ministry skills. We are committed to preparing students to serve God and others with excellence, compassion, and integrity.
Purpose, Mission, Vision, Education, and Expectation Statements
MCTis a non-denomination college where teaching is paramount and learning is imperative. Metropolitan College of Theology is a place where your attributes will be enriched, your vision refined, and your faith enhanced, as you learn to allow the Holy Spirit to influence and empower you in all facets of your life.
Metropolitan College of Theology has been in existence since 2004, with continuous growth. The main headquarters was first started in Anderson, Indiana, with satellites campuses throughout the United States. MCT is certified by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and accredited nationally by Transworld Accrediting Commission International.
Purpose: Metropolitan College of Theology provides Biblical programs to students who are unable to attend full-time classes in a classroom setting. Metropolitan College of Theology has the flexibility to offer Biblical classes via video conferencing. Our quality staff members are equipped to teach each student enrolled to learn more in the Word of God.
Mission Statement: The purpose of Metropolitan College of Theologyis to bring together men and women of God, who are engaged in kingdom building in order to enhance their ministry capacity through providing quality education, teaching, training, and equipping of ministers and other Christian workers at an affordable cost to all.
Vision Statement: The vision of Metropolitan College of Theologyis to create opportunities for Christian individuals to contribute to the building of God’s Kingdom that will provide leadership, guidance, and ministry help for their various local churches. We endeavor to engage in operating a Christ-centered college that is totally Biblical based.
Education Statement: Metropolitan College of Theology is an organization that focus on training and equipping students to follow all principles of God’s Word. 2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” We believe that all Christians should allow themselves the opportunity to learn more about the fulfillment of God’s Word.
Expectation: All students should be able to give a reasonable explanation of defending the Word of God by using apologetic techniques. Students should be able to critically appraise the issues that Christians deal with at a culture level. Student should know liberational theology and be able to address the felt need of people.
Dr. James E. Streeter, Ph.D.
Founder/CEO
Our beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city, providing easy access to a variety of ministry opportunities and cultural experiences. With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff, our campus is a welcoming and inspiring place to learn and grow.
At Metropolitan College of Theology, we believe that collaboration is essential to effective ministry. That's why we partner with a variety of organizations and institutions to provide students with diverse and meaningful ministry experiences. From local churches to global mission organizations, our partnerships help students develop the
At Metropolitan College of Theology, we believe that collaboration is essential to effective ministry. That's why we partner with a variety of organizations and institutions to provide students with diverse and meaningful ministry experiences. From local churches to global mission organizations, our partnerships help students develop the skills and insights they need to make a positive impact in the world.
Bishop, Dr. Streeter retired as a Plant Manager after 34 years of service with General Motors. There he demonstrated effectiveness in contributing substantially, to bottom line results. Dr. Streeter also attended (produced) 162 various seminars for GM.
Professional experience with General Motors includes various Plant Supervision positions, Material Management Coordinator, General Supervisor, Engineering Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Plant Manager.
Dr. Streeter graduated from Anderson High School, received an Associate Degree in Engineering from Purdue University, Bachelor of Arts in Management from Purdue University, Master of Arts in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, 4 Doctoral Degrees: Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Biblical Studies, Doctorate of Church Leadership, all 3 from North Carolina College of Theology, and a Ph.D of Counseling from North Carolina Seminary College.
Additional Professional accomplishments include Founder and Ordained Pastor of New Berean Baptist Church, Founder of the Metropolitan College of Theology, Co-Founder of the Anderson Pastors Alliance, Founder of Madison County Pirates Semi-Pro Football Team, Founder of Community Tutoring Program, Co-Founder/CEO of Anderson Impact Center, Vice-President of Madison County NAACP, Co-Founder of Job Placement Ministry, and Founder of “Rightly Dividing Word Fellowship Ministries.”
He served as Chaplin of Indiana Tornadoes Semi-Pro Football Team, Board of Directors at Anderson Christian Center, Board of Directors at Anderson Hopewell Center, Ordained Deacon for 28 years, Northeastern District Brotherhood Secretary for 8 years, Youth Director for 19 years, Football coach for 16 years. Volunteer Chess instructor at Elementary School 8 years, Sunday School Superintendent 17 years, Community Schools Mentor, played Semi-Pro football with the Anderson Packers for 10 years, and, also, coached for 4 years.
Dr. Streeter was married to his wife Angela, with her closely, by his side for 34 years, before passing on to be with our Lord. With her support, Dr. Streeter has received 32 civic awards, from varies organization. As he still continues to minister in the field of education, he has created an avenue that allows adult students the opportunity and support, to earn high school diploma and begin post–secondary education tuition free, while, developing career paths that offer employment and growth opportunities.
In addition, he served as a member of the Board of Directors at North Carolina Theological Seminary, He was on the Board of Directors and NCCT where he has served for eleven consecutive years. He was on the Dissertation Board at NCCT and still functioned as CEO, President and Professor of Metropolitan College of Theology. He currently provides covering 5 churches, in addition to spiritual sons and daughters in capacity of Bishop. He is in the process of writing 3 books centered around Marriage, Doctrine of God, and Understanding Revelation.
Application, Book, Administrative Fee Due August 23, 2024
Orientation September 7, 2024
First Day of Class September 9, 2024
Thesis Title and Statement Due October 7, 2024
Last Day for Registration and Enrollment October 14, 2024
Administrative Fee Due January 06, 2025
Graduation Fee Due February 3, 2025
Thesis Due April 7, 2025
Internship April 7, 2025
Thesis Defense Date To Be Announced
Last Day of Class May 30, 2025
Associate, Bachelor, and Masters Degree Program
Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Program
Associate of Biblical Studies ($2,180)
Bachelor of Biblical Studies ($2,300)
Bachelor of Theology
Master of Biblical Counseling (2,700)
Master of Biblical Studies
Master of Theology
Doctorate of Biblical Counseling ($49,00)
Doctorate of Biblical Studies
Doctorate of Theology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Counseling (Ph.D.) ($6,000)
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Prospective Student must complete and submit Application with Application Fee. Application Fee is non-refundable.
2. Prospective Student must be 18 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or GED Certificate.
3. Prospective Student must submit a photo or copy of driver’s license with Application.
4. Prospective Student must submit a Christian Resume. Submit a copy of Certificates, Licenses, Ordinations, etc. If a Veteran, submit a copy of certificates, certifications, etc.
5. Prospective Student must submit a letter on ministry letterhead from their Pastor validating ministry experiences. Validation letter must include Pastor’s contact number and email address. Information will be verified with Prospective Student’s Pastor.
6. Prospective Student will receive an Acceptance Letter for Degree Level Program from College Founder.
7. Official and sealed transcripts from high school or GED certificate must be mailed directly to Metropolitan College of Theology.
8. Submit a copy of high school diploma or GED Certificate.
9. Official and sealed transcripts from previous Bible, Seminary, or Theological institutions of higher learning must be mailed directly to Metropolitan College of Theology, The Villages, Fl. 32163.
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I. The Scriptures
The Holy Canonized Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.
Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.
II. God
There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future, including the future decisions of His free creatures. To Him we owe the highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.
A. God the Father
First Person of The Holy Trinity, is God as Father, who reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.
Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11; 20:1; Leviticus 22:2;Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3,15;64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7.
B. God the Son
Second Person of The Trinity, is Christ, who is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind, yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitution death on the cross, He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord.
Genesis 18:1; Psalms 2:7; 110:1; Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6,19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18,29; 10:30,38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16,28; 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20,28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5,20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8,24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15,24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16.
C. God the Holy Spirit
Third Person of The Trinity, is The Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of God, and fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination, He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Savior, and effects regeneration. At the moment of regeneration, He baptizes every believer into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. His presence in the Christian is the guarantee that God will bring the believer into the fullness of the stature of Christ. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service. The Holy Spirit indwells, counsels, and leads us.
Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17.
III. Man
Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God's creation. In the beginning, man was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with freedom of choice. By his free choice, man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Through the temptation of Satan, man transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original innocence, whereby his posterity inherits a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:5,7,18-22; 3; 9:6; Psalms 1; 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 8:14-18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19,21-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11.
IV. Salvation
Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
A. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a work of God's grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus. It is a change of heart wrought by the Holy Spirit through conviction of sin, to which the sinner responds in repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences of grace. Repentance is a genuine turning from sin toward God. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus Christ and commitment of the entire personality to Him as Lord and Savior.
B. Justification is God's gracious and full acquittal upon principles of His righteousness of all sinners who repent and believe in Christ. Justification brings the believer unto a relationship of peace and favor with God.
C. Sanctification is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to God's purposes, and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerate person's life.
D. Glorification is the culmination of salvation and is the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed. When we are obedient to the Holy Spirit, we are in a glorified state.
Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19 20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.
V. God's Purpose of Grace
Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. It is consistent with the free agency of man, and comprehends all the means in connection with the end. It is the glorious display of God's sovereign goodness, and is infinitely wise, holy, and unchangeable. It excludes boasting and promotes humility.
All true believers endure to the end. Those whom God has accepted in Christ, and sanctified by His Spirit, will never fall away from the state of grace, but shall persevere to the end. Believers may fall into sin through neglect and temptation, whereby they grieve the Holy Spirit, impair their graces and comforts, and bring reproach on the cause of Christ and temporal judgments on themselves; yet they shall be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.
Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-8; 1 Samuel 8:4-7,19-22; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 31:31; Matthew 16:18-19; 21:28-45; 24:22,31; 25:34; Luke 1:68-79; 2:29-32; 19:41-44; 24:44-48; John 1:12-14; 3:16; 5:24; 6:44-45,65; 10:27-29; 15:16; 17:6,12,17-18; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:9-10; 8:28-39; 10:12-15; 11:5-7,26-36; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:4-23; 2:1-10; 3:1-11; Colossians 1:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2:10,19; Hebrews 11:39–12:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:2-5,13; 2:4-10; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:19; 3:2.
VII. Baptism and the Lord's Supper
Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead.
The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.
Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; 14:22-26; Luke 3:21-22; 22:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12.
VIII. The Lord's Day
The first day of the week is the Lord's Day. It is a Christian institution for regular observance. It commemorates the resurrection of Christ from the dead and should include exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private. Activities on the Lord's Day should be commensurate with the Christian's conscience under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 12:1-12; 28:1; Mark 2:27-28; 16:1-7; Luke 24:1-3,33-36; John 4:21-24; 20:1,19-28; Acts 20:7; Romans 14:5-10; I Corinthians 16:1-2; Colossians 2:16; 3:16; Revelation 1:10.
IX. The Kingdom
The Kingdom of God includes both His general sovereignty over the universe and His particular kingship over men who willfully acknowledge Him as King. Particularly the Kingdom is the realm of salvation into which men enter by trustful, childlike commitment to Jesus Christ. Christians ought to pray and to labor that the Kingdom may come and God's will be done on earth. The full consummation of the Kingdom awaits the return of Jesus Christ and the end of this age.
Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 3:2; 4:8-10,23; 12:25-28; 13:1-52; 25:31-46; 26:29; Mark 1:14-15; 9:1; Luke 4:43; 8:1; 9:2; 12:31-32; 17:20-21; 23:42; John 3:3; 18:36; Acts 1:6-7; 17:22-31; Romans 5:17; 8:19; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Colossians 1:13; Hebrews 11:10,16; 12:28; 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:13; Revelation 1:6,9; 5:10; 11:15; 21-22.
X. Last Things
God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. According to His promise, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to the earth; the dead will be raised; and Christ will judge all men in righteousness. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. The righteous in their resurrected and glorified bodies will receive their reward and will dwell forever in Heaven with the Lord.
Isaiah 2:4; 11:9; Matthew 16:27; 18:8-9; 19:28; 24:27,30,36,44; 25:31-46; 26:64; Mark 8:38; 9:43-48; Luke 12:40,48; 16:19-26; 17:22-37; 21:27-28; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 17:31; Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 15:24-28,35-58; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 1:5; 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 5:1ff.; 2 Thessalonians 1:7ff.; 2; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1,8; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:27-28; James 5:8; 2 Peter 3:7ff.; 1 John 2:28; 3:2; Jude 14; Revelation 1:18; 3:11; 20:1-22:13.
XI. Evangelism and Missions
It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and of every church of the Lord Jesus Christ, to endeavor to make disciples of all nations. The new birth of man's spirit by God's Holy Spirit means the birth of love for others. Missionary effort on the part of all rests thus upon a spiritual necessity of the regenerate life, and is expressly and repeatedly commanded in the teachings of Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ has commanded the preaching of the gospel to all nations. It is the duty of every child of God to seek constantly, to win the lost to Christ by verbal witness under girded by a Christian lifestyle, and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ.
Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18-30, 37-43; 16:19; 22:9-10; 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; 24:46-53; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-48; 13:2-3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39-12:2; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17.
XII. Education
Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. In Jesus Christ abide all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. All sound learning is, therefore, a part of our Christian heritage. The new birth opens all human faculties and creates a thirst for knowledge. Moreover, the cause of education in the Kingdom of Christ is coordinated with the causes of missions and general benevolence, and should receive along with these the liberal support of the churches. An adequate system of Christian education is necessary to a complete spiritual program for Christ's people.
In Christian education, there should be a proper balance between academic freedom and academic responsibility. Freedom in any orderly relationship of human life is always, limited and never absolute. The freedom of a teacher in a Christian school, college, or seminary is limited by the preeminence of Jesus Christ, by the authoritative nature of the scriptures, and by the distinct purpose for which, Christian Education exists. In addition, Christian Education is for both, churched and unchurched.
Deuteronomy 4:1,5,9,14; 6:1-10; 31:12-13; Nehemiah 8:1-8; Job 28:28; Psalms 19:7; 119:11; Proverbs 3:13; 4:1-10; 8:1-7,11; 15:14; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Matthew 5:2; 7:24; 28:19-20; Luke 2:40; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 2:3,8-9; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17; Hebrews 5:12-6:3; James 1:5; 3:17.
XIII. Stewardship
God is the source of all blessings, temporal and spiritual; all that we have is owed to Him. Christians have a spiritual debtorship to the whole world, a holy trusteeship in the gospel, and a binding stewardship in their possessions. They are therefore, under obligation to serve Him with their time, talents, and material possessions; and should recognize all these as entrusted to them, to use for the glory of God and for helping others. According to the scriptures, Christians should contribute of their means cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionately, and liberally for the advancement of the Redeemer's cause on earth.
Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30-32; Deuteronomy 8:18; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 6:1-4,19-21; 19:21; 23:23; 25:14-29; Luke 12:16-21,42; 16:1-13; Acts 2:44-47; 5:1-11; 17:24-25; 20:35; Romans 6:6-22; 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 6:19-20; 12; 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9; 12:15; Philippians 4:10-19; 1 Peter 1:18-19.
XIV. Cooperation
Members of this New Testament church, should cooperate with one another in carrying forward the missionary, educational, and benevolent ministries for the extension of Christ's Kingdom. Christian unity in the New Testament sense is spiritual harmony and voluntary cooperation for common ends by various groups of Christ's people. Cooperation is desirable between the various Christian denominations, when the end to be attained is itself justified, and when such cooperation involves no violation of conscience or compromise of loyalty to Christ and His Word as revealed in the New Testament.
Exodus 17:12; 18:17; Judges 7:21; Ezra 1:3-4; 2:68-69; 5:14-15; Nehemiah 4; 8:1-5; Matthew 10:5-15; 20:1-16; 22:1-10; 28:19-20; Mark 2:3; Luke 10:1; Acts 1:13-14; 2:1; 4:31-37; 13:2-3; 15:1-35; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17; 3:5-15; 12; 2 Corinthians 8-9; Galatians 1:6-10; Ephesians 4:1-16; Philippians 1:15-18.
XVIII. The Family
God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. It is composed of persons related to one another by marriage, blood, or adoption.
Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime. It is God's unique gift to reveal the union between Christ and His church and to provide for the man and the woman in marriage the framework for intimate companionship, the channel of sexual expression according to biblical standards, and the means for procreation of the human race.
The husband and wife (male and female), are of equal worth before God, since both are created in God's image. The marriage relationship models the way God relates to His people. A husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, to protect, and to lead his family. A wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband even as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. She, being in the image of God as is her husband and thus equal to him, has the God-given responsibility to respect her husband and to serve as his helper in managing the household and nurturing the next generation.
Children, from the moment of conception, are a blessing and heritage from the Lord. Parents are to demonstrate to their children God's pattern for marriage. Parents are to teach their children spiritual and moral values and to lead them, through consistent lifestyle example and loving discipline, to make choices based on biblical truth. Children are to honor and obey their parents.
Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 51:5; 78:1-8; 127; 128; 139:13-16; Proverbs 1:8; 5:15-20; 6:20-22; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:13-14; 24:3; 29:15,17; 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 9:9; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:31-32; 18:2-5; 19:3-9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8,14; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:3-5; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7.
Bishop Dr. James E. Streeter, Ph.D., Founder & CEO,
MCT Headquarters, The Villages, Florida
Dr. Raymond Rogers, Site President, Houston Tx.
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The instructors share their insights to assist in the fulfilling of the destiny that God has placed on your life. Each instructor imparts their revelation and insight into God’s Word. Instructor’s are certified by Bishop Dr. James E. Streeter, Ph.D., and experienced in teaching God’s Word with knowledge and understanding.
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