Equip Yourself & Help Others - Online or Live Classes
Option 1 – Footing: Start off by learning how to lay the footing of truth in a person’s life through 2 classes on “What’s a Worldview?” and “Does Truth Exist?” - CONTACT US for more information
Option 2 - Footing + Foundation:*Recommended Choice* - A 12-lesson course on building a rock-solid footing, on which to build the foundation of Christianity. *See more information on this option below.* Option 3 - One Brick at a Time: Study lessons or host classes as it works into your schedule, interest, and focus (Topics include: worldviews, truth, God, miracles, the New Testament, Jesus, and the Bible) - CONTACT US for more information
"For anyone who is not sure how they would answer the major objections [to Christianity] they may receive in today's world, I would highly recommend this course. It has greatly boosted my confidence to go out and serve The King!" ~Fall 2019 Student, High School Student
Option 2 - Details
A 12-lesson ONLINE course on building a rock-solid footing, on which to build the foundation of Christianity.
"[This course] helped me realize WHY what I believe [about Christianity] is the truth, and why I should share the truth with others." ~ K., 11th grade
Winter Sesion: Monday, January 13 - Saturday, April 18 2020 Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 19
Summer Session - June 1 - August 8, 2020 - Registration deadline Saturday, May 30. Fall Session - September 14 - December 19, 2020 - Registration deadline Saturday, September 12. If you'd like to be reminded of future sessions, fill out this Interest Form, and check box #3 on the form, "Be reminded of future Footing Before Foundation courses."
$25 -Those 25 years old and younger $30 - Everyone else You are responsible for buying your own books. Approximate costs for books: $15 See specific book information in the FAQ section below, "9. What curriculum and books are used for the course?"
What's Included in the Cost of the Course: OVER 12 hours of videos. Personal guidance from the facilitator for questions and feedback on course work. Extra resource suggestions for further study. Becoming part of a community of those that want to share Christ with others.
"For what's included in the course, you could be charging three times as much!" ~Fall 2019 Student
3. What type of equipment is Recommend for the course?
Computer, tablet, or smartphone with video conferencing capabilities
Good Internet for streaming online videos and video conferencing (You can test the playback quality of the videos by watching LESSON 1. )
Microsoft Word (or another compatible Word processer program)
Accommodations can likely be made for these things if needed. Please let us know before hand if you have questions or need accommodations.
4. How often does the class meet?
There are only 5 required live webinar sessions that students will need to attend. You get to choose which time slot will work best for you (10 AM, 1PM, 7:30 PM - all times Central Standard Time).
Monday, January 20 (1 hr webinar)
Thursday, February 27 (2 hr webinar)
Monday, March 9 (1 hr webinar)
Monday, April 6 (2 hr webinar)
Thursday, April 16 (1 hr webinar)
Each week there will be weekly assignments given that need to be completed by a certain date but those assignments can be completed anytime during that week's lesson.
If you know that you cannot make one of the webinars but you would still like to take the course, please contact us ahead of time to see what accommodations can be arragned.
5. Can I take the course without doing all the assignments?
There are two levels for this course - certificate and audit.
Certificate Level - All of the assignments are required and will be graded and upon satisfactory completion, the participant will receive a certificate from NETworkers TEC that signifies that he or she has earned the “Minute Fisherman – Apologetics Certificate”. View more info on the CERTIFICATE level.
Audit Level - You may do as little or as much of the course as you would like.
While you need to choose one of the levels when you register, you may switch at any time during the course.
6. What is the minimum age for this course?
This course is recommended for high school age students and older. Middle school students may take the course with their parents.
7. What does "apologetics" mean?
The word "apologetics" means defense or answer and comes from the Greek word "apologia" found in 1 Peter 3:15, "... always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.." (bold mine)
J. Warner Wallace likes to call apologetics "Christian Case Making" because the purpose of studying apologetics is for you to have confidence that Christianity is true and then share (make the case) of that truth to others.
8. Who is this course for?
Parents
Grandparents
Sunday school teachers
Teens
Young adults
Those the work with kids
Those who want to share the Gospel (with their family, friends, or community)
Christians
9. What curriculum and books are used for the course?
"The apologetics [course] put on by Hanna was completely outstanding! It was engaging and incredibly insightful. The course was comprehensive, nicely well-rounded with both instruction and practical application. Each student came away with vital tools and the correct mindset to effectively and confidently defend their faith, and even present the truth to those around them in a loving way. I would highly recommend it for every Christian young person!" ~Sam, Leadership Academy Director for In the Gap
Upon satisfactory completion of the 12 lesson course, you will receive a certificate from NETworkers TEC that signifies that you have earned the “Minute Fisherman – Apologetics Certificate”. (The course may be taken for "audit" where homework and online class discussions are not required but the certificate would not be given. )
*Those in high school could also earn high school credit hours for their time spent on the course.*
Are you prepared to serve the Lord at "minute's notice"? View other Minute Fisherman Certificates we offer to help equip you with tools to be a "fisher of men".
