Remember when you were younger and you thought you would never be ‘ready’ for marriage?
Now that you’ve been married a while, you wonder;
“Why did I wait so long? ... I should have gotten married sooner!”
Well, let’s apply that to serving the LORD!
There will never really be a “good time” to go to Ministry School.
You just need to pray and ask God if it is His will, then walk by faith...and GO FOR IT!
We say this because we hear this very thing all the time!
Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21)
“So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot
be My disciple. (Luke 14:33)
Calvary Ellensburg’s School of Ministry offers you a chance to become equipped for
effective & fruitful ministry. Equipped for LIFE.
Whether you want to learn the essentials, or plant a church, go out to the mission field or reach your friends and classmates, we will help you every step of the way.
SOM is designed to re-introduce certain disciplines that have long been lost. We will help you learn either for the “first time “or “learn again” the first things of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In 2026-27 we’ll be exploring subjects such as: “The Call To Ministry”, “How To Rely On The Holy Spirit”, “A Grace Centered Gospel”, “The Importance of
Prayer”, “Worship”, “Evangelism”, “Personal Holiness”, “Spiritual Warfare” and much more!
We’ll use books and audio messages from Chuck Smith, David Guzik, Oswald Sanders, Jon Courson, F.B Meyer, E.M Bounds, Brian Brodersen, Greg Laurie and many many more.
Below, you will find the basics of what the class requirements are, and what is expected of each SOM student.
Below that are basic questions and answers. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Contact Pastor Jeff Jones
Now that you’ve been married a while, you wonder;
“Why did I wait so long? ... I should have gotten married sooner!”
Well, let’s apply that to serving the LORD!
There will never really be a “good time” to go to Ministry School.
You just need to pray and ask God if it is His will, then walk by faith...and GO FOR IT!
We say this because we hear this very thing all the time!
Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21)
“So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot
be My disciple. (Luke 14:33)
Calvary Ellensburg’s School of Ministry offers you a chance to become equipped for
effective & fruitful ministry. Equipped for LIFE.
Whether you want to learn the essentials, or plant a church, go out to the mission field or reach your friends and classmates, we will help you every step of the way.
SOM is designed to re-introduce certain disciplines that have long been lost. We will help you learn either for the “first time “or “learn again” the first things of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In 2026-27 we’ll be exploring subjects such as: “The Call To Ministry”, “How To Rely On The Holy Spirit”, “A Grace Centered Gospel”, “The Importance of
Prayer”, “Worship”, “Evangelism”, “Personal Holiness”, “Spiritual Warfare” and much more!
We’ll use books and audio messages from Chuck Smith, David Guzik, Oswald Sanders, Jon Courson, F.B Meyer, E.M Bounds, Brian Brodersen, Greg Laurie and many many more.
Below, you will find the basics of what the class requirements are, and what is expected of each SOM student.
Below that are basic questions and answers. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Contact Pastor Jeff Jones
Questions and Answers:
Q: How much homework is there each week?
A: We have designed this course to involve about 45-60 minutes per day (M-F) of homework (including preparation) for each class which meets every Tuesday at 6:30PM in The Hive Room, located in our Children’s Ministry at the church.
Q: What is NEW about this year’s School Of Ministry?
A: Our new weekly format and the year broken down into (3) Modules; Fall, Winter & Spring. Once you have completed all three 8-week modules, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. You can take one module at time and go at your own pace or register for the entire course at once.
Q: I have a busy life with a family and job. Can I attend class via Zoom™ or Facetime™?
A: Because our classes are designed around robust discussion, as well as prayer and interaction, we do not allow online attendance. It is important to attend all classes in person.
Q: Can women attend the School Of Ministry?
A: Yes, women can take part in our Level 1 course.
Q: Is this class accredited or affiliated with a larger institution?
A: No.
Q. How many classes are students allowed to miss during the year?
A: A total of 1-2 classes per 8-week module period. (There are 3 modules in each year)
Q: Is your curriculum provided by an outside organization ... or in-house?
A: Our curriculum has been designed by our pastoral staff with an emphasis upon Calvary Chapel teachers along with other great men of God who have impacted the church in our generation.
Q: What is the financial cost of this course?
A: All course materials are available at wholesale cost. The entire course costs approximately $35.00 to $45.00 per 8-week session, which we feel is very affordable considering the depth of content offered. We are very flexible in helping with costs if there is an issue for you at this time.
Q: I am interested in attending SOM, but I don’t know if I can do something like this...
A: The only thing prohibiting a believer from attending SOM is a lack of strong desire! It’s been rightly said that “hungry children are healthy children.” We encourage you to first pray and ask God what His will is. Secondly, ask a pastor as many questions as needed to settle and strengthen your heart. The benefits far outweigh the sacrifices, and you will experience a rapid and hopefully dramatic spiritual growth in your walk with Christ. We are here to come alongside of you, encourage and guide you to completion.
Q: How much homework is there each week?
A: We have designed this course to involve about 45-60 minutes per day (M-F) of homework (including preparation) for each class which meets every Tuesday at 6:30PM in The Hive Room, located in our Children’s Ministry at the church.
Q: What is NEW about this year’s School Of Ministry?
A: Our new weekly format and the year broken down into (3) Modules; Fall, Winter & Spring. Once you have completed all three 8-week modules, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. You can take one module at time and go at your own pace or register for the entire course at once.
Q: I have a busy life with a family and job. Can I attend class via Zoom™ or Facetime™?
A: Because our classes are designed around robust discussion, as well as prayer and interaction, we do not allow online attendance. It is important to attend all classes in person.
Q: Can women attend the School Of Ministry?
A: Yes, women can take part in our Level 1 course.
Q: Is this class accredited or affiliated with a larger institution?
A: No.
Q. How many classes are students allowed to miss during the year?
A: A total of 1-2 classes per 8-week module period. (There are 3 modules in each year)
Q: Is your curriculum provided by an outside organization ... or in-house?
A: Our curriculum has been designed by our pastoral staff with an emphasis upon Calvary Chapel teachers along with other great men of God who have impacted the church in our generation.
Q: What is the financial cost of this course?
A: All course materials are available at wholesale cost. The entire course costs approximately $35.00 to $45.00 per 8-week session, which we feel is very affordable considering the depth of content offered. We are very flexible in helping with costs if there is an issue for you at this time.
Q: I am interested in attending SOM, but I don’t know if I can do something like this...
A: The only thing prohibiting a believer from attending SOM is a lack of strong desire! It’s been rightly said that “hungry children are healthy children.” We encourage you to first pray and ask God what His will is. Secondly, ask a pastor as many questions as needed to settle and strengthen your heart. The benefits far outweigh the sacrifices, and you will experience a rapid and hopefully dramatic spiritual growth in your walk with Christ. We are here to come alongside of you, encourage and guide you to completion.
Jeff Jones
Ministry Leader
Ministry Leader