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BTC classes are open to all LWCC members and the general public. You must be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
Classes are offered three terms per year — Fall, Winter, and Spring. Most classes meet one evening per week (Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Check the Classes & Schedule page for the current term's offerings.
Each 8-week class is $75.00. Tuition is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable. Class materials and textbooks are NOT included in tuition and must be purchased separately.
Registration for each term opens 30 days before classes begin. Contact the BTC office at (708) 697-5309 for the exact registration opening date for the upcoming term.
You can register online using the registration form on our Register for BTC page, or in person at the BTC office during office hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).
You may take more than one class per term as long as there are no scheduling conflicts. Each class meets one night per week.
Yes. Each completed course earns 1 credit hour. A Certificate is awarded after earning 12 credit hours (Year 1 courses), and a Diploma is awarded after earning 24 credit hours (Year 1 and Year 2 courses).
All BTC classes run on a 2-year rotation. The full curriculum is designed to be completed across two years of quarterly enrollment.
No. Childcare is not provided and children are not allowed in the classrooms during class time.
Dress is casual, clean, and neat. Modesty is the standard expected of all students.
Classes are held in person at 7600 W. Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130. Contact our office for the latest information on any online class availability.
Please contact the BTC office as soon as possible. Note that tuition is non-refundable.

The Living Word School of Ministry & Missions is a fully accredited 9-month ministerial training program designed to equip five-fold ministers with the tools, curriculum, and spiritual formation needed to build and sustain effective kingdom ministries.
SOMM is specifically designed for individuals who are currently in full-time or part-time ministry, or who are about to launch their own ministry. Graduates of the two-year BTC program who feel called to ministry are also eligible to apply.
Yes. The Living Word School of Ministry & Missions is fully accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International.
The SOMM program runs annually from September through June, divided into three 8-week modules: Fundamentals (Fall), Dynamics of Ministry (Winter), and Getting Established (Spring).
Complete the online application on our Apply for SOMM page. Our admissions team will review your application and contact you within 5–7 business days.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend applying at least 30 days before the September start date. Contact Joyce Davis at (708) 697-5388 to confirm availability for the upcoming cohort.
You must be at least 18 years of age and currently involved in ministry (full-time, part-time, or preparing to launch). Visit the Admissions Info page for full requirements.
Please contact the LWSOM office at (708) 697-5388 or visit our Tuition & Fees page for current tuition information.
Supplementary course materials are available to registered students. Specific textbooks or materials required for courses are not included in tuition and must be purchased separately.
At the end of each term, students are required to deliver a sermon or teaching presentation to the class. This develops and refines their preaching and teaching abilities.
Students who complete all three terms of the SOMM program receive a Certificate of Completion, presented by Pastor Bill Winston at the annual graduation ceremony.
Yes. Graduation is held in June and is presided over by Pastor Bill Winston. It is a formal ceremony celebrating the completion of the 9-month program.

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