Philosophy of Training
The faculty at Calvary Chapel of Phelan School of Ministry (CCPSOM) desires to provide an environment where Christians can grow in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word. We have set aside a time for you to seek God's heart by examining the richness of the Bible. We believe the result of a well-studied student will be a well-equipped servant in the ministry to God's people.

I. Mentoring
One of the four key roles of CCPSOM will be mentoring each student by following the example set for us by Paul in I Thessalonians 2:8b, ". . . we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, . . ." This mentoring will take place as each instructor invests his or her life into each student.

II. Calling
In I Corinthians 12 we learn God gives gifts to the body of Christ as He wills. Paul went to great lengths to prove that each of us has been made unique. Yet, many of us are unsure where, or if, God wants to use us in His ministry. It is the faculty's goal that when a student completes CCPSOM he or she should leave with a solid understanding of his or her personal calling in ministry.

III. Equipping
Paul gave instruction to Timothy to equip him for ministry, II Timothy 3:16-17, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." The Word of God for Timothy was his equipping and today, for us, this remains true. CCPSOM's vision is to teach each student to see that the Bible is the "well" we draw from and to train them to look to the Bible for every aspect of ministry.

IV. Training
The educational style of CCPSOM is using the Word of God and applying it to our lives today. We place an emphasis on the Bible and its role in the Christian's life today. Jesus' teachings were integrated with real life situations. Therefore, the Bible will be our chief textbook for training our students for ministry.