What is AMA?
AMA stands for Accelerated Ministerial Advancement. It's a fast-track program for prospective ministers who wish to become licensed with the UPCI... in a hurry! It's a fully online, discounted program that allows ministers to satisfy licensing requirements in only 20 hours of concentrated training... and all 3 licensing requirements in just 60 hours!
There are 3 licensing levels: Local, General, and Ordination. Each level requires completion of 10 courses. Each course requires 2 hours of video training and reading completion of one textbook. Bonus: It is completed entirely online!
Each course costs only $35. Students will also receive 1/3 academic credit per completed course. Textbook prices vary at $9.99 to $19.99/each. Both e-books and hardcopies are available from Pentecostal Publishing.
There are 3 licensing levels: Local, General, and Ordination. Each level requires completion of 10 courses. Each course requires 2 hours of video training and reading completion of one textbook. Bonus: It is completed entirely online!
Each course costs only $35. Students will also receive 1/3 academic credit per completed course. Textbook prices vary at $9.99 to $19.99/each. Both e-books and hardcopies are available from Pentecostal Publishing.
course and Licensing Plans
Local license plan
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Course
Acts Hermeneutics Holiness Homiletics I Keys to Spiritual Success Life and Times of Christ Old Testament Survey I Soteriology The Oneness of God The Story of Christianity I |
Instructor
A. B. Keating Doug Hogsten J. Marrell Cornwell Ken Gurley Eugene Wilson Joshua Reneau Joshua Reneau Nathan Scoggins Wayne Huntley Joshua Reneau |
UPCI Ministerial Licensing Book
Handbook on the Book of Acts (Johnston) Understanding God's Word (Bernard) Practical Holiness (Bernard) Life Preaching (McClintock) Spiritual Disciplines (Johnston & Myers) Handbook on the Gospels (Brickle) Handbook on the Pentateuch (Paris) The New Birth (Bernard) Oneness of God (Bernard) United we Stand (Clanton & Clanton) |
General License Plan
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Course
Basic Doctrine I - Basic Doctrine II Christians Ethics Discipleship & Church Growth I Epistles of Paul General Epistles - Homiletics II Leadership Development I Ministerial Ethics Old Testament Survey II |
Instructor
Richard Davis - Richard Davis Richard Davis Ron Wofford Todd Nance David Fauss - Ken Gurley David Tipton Richard Davis Joshua Reneau |
UPCI Ministerial Licensing Book
History of Christian Doctrine (abridged or 3-volume series) (Bernard) Doctrines of the Bible (Hall & Bernard) Integrity (Davis) Follow to Lead (Gleason) Handbook on the Epistles of Paul (Painter) Handbook on the General Epistles & Revelation (Brickle & Painter) We Preach (Jones) Realign (Wilson) The Pentecostal Minister (Hall & Bernard) Handbook on the Historical Books (Paris) |
Ordination License plan
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Course
Business Management Christology Discipleship & Church Growth II Gifts of the Spirit Leadership Development II Prophecy Prophets Romans The Story of Christianity II - Wisdom Literature |
Instructor
Kevin Cox Jeffrey Brickle Rob McKee Doug Hogsten Eugene Wilson David Hunt Jason Upton Richard Davis Joshua Reneau - J. R. Ensey |
UPCI Ministerial Licensing Book
The Details Matter (Coon) I Am (Norris) Growing a Church (Bernard) Spiritual Gifts (Bernard) Seventy (Wilson) Life, Death, & End of the World (Norris) Handbook on Prophets (Runck) The Message of Romans (Bernard) Howard A. Goss: A Pentecostal Life (Johnston) Handbook on Psalms & Wisdom Literature (Painter) |
Frequently asked questions
How Much does it cost?
Each course costs $35. You can enroll in multiple courses at once, but have one month to finish your courseload. Extensions cost $7/month. We accept card, cash, and check payment. Textbooks are not included and are purchased separately. Textbooks are available from Pentecostal Publishing.
What If I already have my license?
You can enroll in AMA anyway! Some ministers may already have current licenses but wish to take classes for further knowledge and enrichment. We welcome both unlicensed and licensed ministers!
Do I get academic credit for this?
Yes... but at a reduced rate. Because each course is only 2 hours long, students will receive 1/3 academic credit per completed course, or 1 academic credit for 3 successfully completed courses. If students complete all 30 AMA courses, they will have earned 10 academic credits. In comparison, ExCeLL classes are 11 weeks long and offer 3 academic credits per course.
Can I earn a degree through AMA?
No. AMA is strictly for ministerial licensing, not degree completion. While you do receive academic credit per course, the most you can receive (for all 30 courses) is 10 academic credits.
A bachelor of arts degree through Texas Bible College is 120 academic credits. An associate of arts degree is 60 credits. If you are interested in earning your degree, you may do so through TBC ExCeLL (ExCeLL Degree Plans), TBC on-campus or TBC Online.
A bachelor of arts degree through Texas Bible College is 120 academic credits. An associate of arts degree is 60 credits. If you are interested in earning your degree, you may do so through TBC ExCeLL (ExCeLL Degree Plans), TBC on-campus or TBC Online.
How do I get started?
Students can register and enroll in AMA at any time. If you would like to register, please complete the AMA registration form below in its entirety and email to the ExCeLL Secretary.
| Student Registration Form - AMA |
