Associate Minister Required Classes (A)

Basic Unity of Religions: A study of likenesses and differences in different religious beliefs.

Counseling III*: Exploring addictions, the causes, types, and strategies and the resources to help clients. Prerequisite: Counseling II

Death & Dying: Learn about caring for the dying person and his/her family and about the death experience, ritual and emotional issues.

Natural Law II*: Continued study of natural laws of the universe and how to use them to balance our lives. Prerequisite: Natural Law I

New Testament: Overview, the Gospels, writings of Paul and other New Testament materials.

Old Testament: Overview, the Torah, prophets, and other Old Testament materials.

Preparation for Ministry I: Responsibilities of the minister as speaker, counselor, leader, and friend.

Sermon & Lecture Preparation I: Structuring a lecture or sermon; knowing the difference; topic selection; techniques of delivery.

Symbols II*: A continued in-depth study of the use of symbols. Prerequisite: Symbols I

Associate Minister Certification Requirements

IAOS member, in good standing, for one (1) year

30 Credits (10 Core classes, 10 Medium Missionary classes, 9 required classes, 1 Elective class)

Development Classes

• Twelve (12) classes with a certified staff development class teacher over a period of three (3) week long seminaries.  Four (4) classes per seminary with one (1) staff teacher per seminary. Signature of teacher will be required.
• Requirement Alternative: Regularly attended at least Twelve (12) classes with a certified staff development class teacher.  Signature of teacher will be required.

Student Services One (1) sermon during a week long seminary.

Public Worship Services (Sermon & Clairvoyance)

• Demonstration at the same service.  Six (6) public worship services at a minimum of three (3) different churches.  Letter from the church served stating date, work performed, and signed by presiding Minister or board member.