September 25-26, 2026
LOCATION
TBD
TOPIC
Biblical Hermeneutics
DESCRIPTION
NSCP is a non-degree academic program equipping SCBI pastors, ministry leaders, and lay leaders to live out their calling to serve Jesus Christ and His church. In partnership with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and The Caskey Center, each course offered is biblically based and administered with the highest quality and integrity by a professor from NOBTS. Courses will be taught at a designated location for face-to-face interaction. Each year we will offer eight courses, with only six required to receive a Next Step Certificate. NSCP can be achieved over a period of multiple years.
NSCP is designed to give an overview of the critical components of successful ministry leadership. Each course is led by NOBTS professors who will offer academic insights and practical wisdom that will assist students to be effective gospel ministers. The courses are designed to equip students with greater confidence in the most challenging areas of ministry leadership.
Cost
$950 for the entire Next Step Certificate Program.
- Includes enrollment in all six required courses, lodging, food, and certificate.
- Or, students have the option to pay $175.00 per class with a one-time registration fee of $50.00 due at the time of their first class.
Event Schedule
- Friday
- Saturday
6:30 pm
Check-In
7:00 pm
Session 1
8:00 pm
Break
8:30 pm
Session 2
9:30 pm
Dismiss
Speaker Spotlight
Dr. Cory Barnes
Cory Barnes has been blessed to teach God’s Word to college and seminary students since 2015. His research interests include biblical theology and biblical ethics, especially as those subjects relate to the book of Genesis. In addition to his teaching role, Cory serves as the Dean of Graduate Studies at NOBTS. He is the co-author of Kingdom Students (B&H Academic, 2020) and the author of From Creed to Canon (Borderstone Press, 2014). Cory enjoys hunting, fishing, backpacking, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Sponsored by NorthWoods Church – Evansville
We are grateful to partner with NorthWoods Church of Evansville, IN as a sponsor of the Next Steps Certificate Program. NorthWoods Church is committed to making disciples who make disciples and strengthening kingdom leadership across Indiana and beyond.
Visit northwoodschurch.org to learn more about their ministry, community impact, and opportunities to grow in faith.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us here:
Sarah Wickersham