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FOUNTAIN OF LIFE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY (FOLSOM) VIRTUAL CAMPUS
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DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL MINISTRIES
Elder Tony McKinney MDiv
Elder Stephanie McKinney MDiv.
Elder Curtis Lindesay MA
BIOGRAPHY OF FOLSOM FACULTY AND STAFF
Dr. H. Bill Coker
Dr. H. Bill Coker is the Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Community Church and founder of Fountain of Life School of Ministry (FOLSOM). He is a retired United States Air Force Chaplain with twenty-five years of faithful service to God and Country. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Univ. New Mexico; Master of Divinity (MDiv.) and the Doctor of Ministry (DMin.) from Oral Roberts University, and the Master of Arts Marriage and Family Counseling, University of Mary Hardin Baylor.
Pastor Russell Freeman
Pastor Russell Freeman is the Pastor of Administration at the Fountain of Life Community Church and Dean of Fountain of Life School of Ministry (FOLSOM). He is a retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant with twenty-seven years of faithful service to God and Country. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University and Master of Ministry Leadership (MML) from Rockbridge Seminary, Certified Restorative Therapist, The Faith Based Counselor Training Institute.
Elder Tony McKinney
Serves as the Creativity Champion and facilitates the Men’s Ministry; Elder Tony McKinney also serves and is actively involved in the Hospital Ministry, and Family Care Team Ministry. He holds a Bachelor’s in Christian Studies, and Master of Divinity from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. He also received a Certificate of Biblical Studies through the International School of Ministry (ISOM). After serving 20 faithful and dedicated years of with the United States Air Force, Elder McKinney retired and also retired from the Department of Defense Civilian Senior Casualty Assistant Representative.
Elder Stephanie E. McKinney
Serves as the Celebration Champion and is actively involved in the spiritual development of the FOLCC Praise and Worship Team; Elder Stephanie McKinney also serves and is actively involved in the Hospital Ministry, the Women’s Ministry, and Family Care Team Ministry. She holds a Bachelor’s in Christian Studies, and Master of Divinity from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. She also received a Certificate of Biblical Studies through the International School of Ministry (ISOM); as well as a Certificate of Biblical Studies from Rhema Bible College. She served over 33 years as a Department of Defense Civilian, and currently serving the United States Air Force as a Community Readiness Consultant for the Military & Family Readiness Center.
Elder Curtis Lindesay
Serves as the Community Champion for Outreach and oversees the Sight and Sound Ministry; Elder Lindesay also serves and is actively involved in the Men Ministry, and Family Care Team Ministry.
He received his undergraduate education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and has a Master’s in Quality Systems Management from the National Graduate School of Business in Portsmouth, Massachusetts. He also received a Certificate of General Theological Studies from the Fountain of Life School of Ministry and Oral Roberts University Bible Institute. He has over 20 years of ministry experience to include Outreach Programs, Youth Ministry, Church Administration, Multi-Media and Church Operations. Elder Lindesay is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army
The Fountain of Life School of Ministry (FOLSOM) in conjunction with the Oral Roberts University Bible Institute, offer classes that equips the intentional minister and laity for the work of the ministry. The duration of training is approximately 18 months. Upon fulfilling all requirements, ministers will receive a Certificate in General Theological Studies from FOLSOM in conjunction with the Oral Roberts University Bible Institute. There are three phases in our process. First, FOLSOM offers a five (5) week course on Ministerial Development. This course guides ministers on a path to discerning, discovering and finding delight in their call to ministry. Second, students who believe that they have discerned their call are invited to make application to FOLSOM in conjunction with the Oral Roberts University Bible Institute.
After completing nineteen (19) certificate hours, students will receive the Certificate in General Theology from FOLSOM in conjunction with Oral Roberts University Bible Institute. Students who continue to earn a cumulation of thirty-three (33) certificate hours, will also receive the Diploma of Theological Studies from FOLSOM in conjunction with Oral Roberts University Bible Institute. THIS PROCESS IS A REASONABLE PATHWAY TO MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALING AND AN ONGOING PROCESS IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION.
Fountain of Life School of Ministry strives to ensure that each student experiences a balance in both academics as well as the recognition of and partnering with the Holy Spirit who is the Agent and Aid who facilitates effectual ministry. FOLSOM makes the safety of every student a priority. Students are therefore able to access our Virtual Campus via our ZOOM Platform. Only students who have a confirmed registration will be able to access the FOLSOM Classroom. (See Registration Procedures[CE1] [RF2] [RF3] located on Virtual Campus web page).
[CE1] would add the location of the registration procedures. For example: See registration Procedures on our website, etc… [RF2]Great input. We will add the location. See registration link of Virtual Campus webpage [RF3]
PROCESS OF CREDENTIAL FOLSOM
opens its doors to ministers and laity who are interested in developing their skills for effective ministry. Credentialing of a minister falls into two categories: THE INTERNAL PROCESS: Credentialling is limited to ministers who have taken membership at the Fountain and have completed all required course prescribed by FOLSOM in conjunction with the Oral Roberts University Bible Institute. THE EXTERNAL PROCESS: Pastors from other churches can submit a letter of recommendation for those ministers who they have properly vetted to attend training at FOLSOM in conjunction with the Oral Roberts University Bible Institute. It is at the discretion of that pastor to determine credentialing for their ministers. The faculty and staff at FOLSOM will confirm completion with a letter and the required certificate.
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 246 Schertz, Texas 78154
Physical Address:
3010 Haeckerville Rd., Cibolo, Texas 78108
(830)837-2468