Along with experiencing the Spiritual presence of God through this ten-week ministry training school, you will also have the opportunity to experience God's presence in the heart of his creation. Northern Minnesota is truly God's country.

IOM Dean Strawberry Lake at Christian Retreat

Rev. Laura J. Upleger, Ellenton, Florida

Graduate of Institute of Ministry at Christian Retreat, Bradenton, Florida, Class 95 and currently co-administrator of IOM in Bradenton. Director of Women’s Ministries at Happy Gospel Church for four years, training leaders and mentoring women from all walks of life, raising them up to be women of influence and of Godly character. Ministers the Word of God at conferences and other churches. Member of worship team and featured soloist. Has taught a Missionette class of eleven and twelve year old girls for two years. Held management positions at two Fortune 500 businesses during corporate career, supervising up to thirty employees. Attended Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music and Midwestern Baptist College in Michigan.

Registration is open now - and classes will begin on June 15th. Your application must be approved before that date. Please call Rev Laura Upleger or Terry for further information at 941-746-2882 during the winter months and 218-983-3217 after May, Terry can be reached at extension 460.  These ten weeks will absolutely change your life – YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

God is drawing us to a higher height in our faith-walk with Him,
especially in this critical time we live in.  We can choose to walk in faith and victory, not in defeat and fear.  Get ready for a whole new encounter with God this year.
Be refreshed in 2010!             Click here for printable brochure

Check the Conference Schedule to view some of the anointed teachers we have planned for our 2010 season!

Curriculum

The program of study listed is for the 10 week I.O.M. session. These courses, taught by Front-Line teachers and ministers, can help you to “find your place, and be functioning in the Body of Christ.”

Victory over a self centered life:

The purpose of this course is to gain a heart and mind that is free of all conflict, enriching your relationship with others and God.

Prayer:

Prayer, communion with God and its purpose and power will be discussed and demonstrated through this dynamic course.

Supernatural Living:

This course views supernatural living through the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit and How to establish a new intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit:

This course focuses on the Biblical doctrine of the Holy Spirit with special attention to His ministries, gifts and fruits as it affects the functioning of the Body of Christ.

Apostolic Evangelism:

This course is designed to give practical understanding and training in evangelism. It focuses the student on the apostolic method of evangelism, which is “fishing with a net” vs. “fishing with a single line.”

Worship in the New Testament:

Thanksgiving, praise and worship are vital for the New Testament Christian and taught in this course with emphasis on whom we worship and why we worship Him.

Introduction to Missions:

Intended to provide a basic introduction to Christian Missions with emphasis on the theology of missions from Pentecost to Present.

Biblical Principles of Business:

A study of how businesses should be run according to the Creator of all Management rules

Faith Dynamics:

Living a life of victory, power and sufficiency requires faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This course discusses in detail the dynamics of faith and their relationship to the believer.

 FOR THE STUDENT

• Personal discipleship  

• Student body outreach ministry  

• Unconventional soul winning  

• Weekly seminars with dynamic speakers  

• Bible studies  

• Ministry team trips

 HANDS-ON TRAINING IN MANY AREAS

• Altar ministry  

• Prayer ministry  

• Worship Ministry

• Five Fold Ministry

 RECREATION

• Swimming  

• Volleyball  

• Picnic Areas   

• Canoeing

• Water Skiing

• Nature Trails

Enrollment

The next I.O.M. session at Strawberry Lake Christian Retreat begins June 15th to August 14th, 2010. Spend ten Spirit-Filled weeks in Biblical Studies. Maximize your Leadership Potential and Develop your Faith that will Last a Lifetime

If you start now, you will be ready for the 2010 session!!

Please email, write or call Terry (218-983-3217 Summer or 941-746-2882 Winter) for any information you need. Remember school starts soon!

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