Admissions Info

Admissions Info

Everything you need to know before you apply

Admissions Information

Review the requirements and process for both the Bible Training Classes (BTC) and the School of Ministry & Missions (SOMM) before submitting your registration or application.

Bible Training Center

Bible Training Classes — BTC

Eligibility

Must be at least 18 years of age
Open to all LWCC members and the general public
No prior ministry experience required

Registration Process

Review the current Classes & Schedule to select your course(s)
Complete the online Registration Form on the Register for BTC page
Submit your $75.00 tuition payment per class (payment instructions sent by email after registration)
Attend your first class on the start date for that term

Term Dates & Deadlines

Registration opens 30 days before each term begins
Last day to register: 3 days before classes start
Classes run 8 weeks per term (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Contact BTC office for exact term dates: (708) 697-5309

Cost Summary

Tuition: $75.00 per class
Class materials/textbooks: Not included — purchased separately
Tuition is non-refundable once paid

School of Ministry & Missions

School of Ministry & Missions — SOMM

Eligibility Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be currently in full-time ministry, part-time ministry, or preparing to launch a ministry — OR — a graduate of the BTC two-year program
Must be able to commit to the full 9-month program (September–June)

Application Process

Review the LWSOM Curriculum and confirm the program aligns with your ministry calling
Complete the online SOMM Application (includes a ministry vision statement and reference contact)
Submit your application — our admissions team will review and respond within 5–7 business days
If accepted, receive enrollment instructions and tuition payment details
Begin the program in September

Program Dates

Applications accepted on a rolling basis — apply at least 30 days before September start
Program runs September through June (3 terms of 8 weeks each)
Graduation ceremony held in June

Accreditation

SOMM is fully accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International.

Contact for SOMM Admissions

Joyce Davis | jdavis@livingwd.org | (708) 697-5388
Dean Amir V. Rauf | arauf@livingwd.org | (708) 697-5318

Apply for SOMM →

Not sure which program is right for you?

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