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Charis Distance Education Course DescriptionsThis document is no longer being kept up to date on this site.Click here to be sure you have the most current version.Sure Foundation, Andrew WommackLearn how God’s Word is the incorruptible seed of His kingdom, intended to combat unbelief andproduce a life of stability and fruitfulness. Establish your footing on the firm foundation of God’sWord and start experiencing life as God intended. Explore your system of thought and discover howit is the lens through which you view the world and make decisions.Prosperity God’s Way, Greg MohrGet established in the purpose of prosperity, identify the real enemies of prosperity, and learn theright attitudes to have towards finances. Learn to develop the right relationship with money and runthe love of money out of your soul. Jesus tells us in Luke 16 that faithfulness in that which is least –money – will qualify us to be entrusted with true riches – eternal souls.Bible Covenants, Lawson PerdueLearn about the nature of God as revealed in the covenants He made with people. Explore God'scovenant with Adam, Abraham, and Israel, and then consider the New Covenant fully revealed in theNew Testament.Basics of Righteousness, Andrew WommackLearn how your spirit, soul, and body work together in order to experience the abundant,overcoming Christian life. Discover your true identity in Christ and examine how the reality ofrighteousness and justification will help you walk out your faith.Holy Spirit I, Wendell ParrMost Christians want all God has for them, but most do not have it because of ignorance,misinformation, or denominational doctrines. Get a biblical understanding about the Person and thework of the Holy Spirit, how He has worked throughout history, and how He works in lives today. Firstof a three-part series.Introduction to the Bible, Barry BennettSee your faith and confidence soar as you establish a firm foundation in the Bible as the living Wordof God and examine its revelation, inspiration, compilation, and preservation.Holy Spirit II, Wendell ParrGet an understanding of the biblical ways to receive the Holy Spirit and the objections people mayhave to the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Learn about the manifestations, the fruit, and the gifts of theHoly Spirit. Second of a three-part series.Heart "Essence" of the Gospel, Arthur MeintjesBe released from the motivating factors of guilt, condemnation, and fear that define many Christians'lives. Learn to relate to God as He is revealed in the New Testament. The heart, or "essence," of theCourses are listed in the recommended sequence but may be taken in any order. – Rev. 12.18.19Page 1 of 6

Gospel is God revealing His goodness, love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, and true nature to a tired,worn-out, and hopeless world!Discipleship Evangelism I, Barry BennettBe equipped to confidently communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost, to grow in yourunderstanding of the kingdom, and to disciple new believers. Covers topics such as salvation, eternallife, baptisms, identity, and the power of a Spirit-filled life. First of a three-part series.Romans, Lawson PerdueThe book of Romans is considered by many to be the greatest exposition of Christian doctrineanywhere in the Bible. Get a deeper revelation of righteousness, including the need for, the provisionof, the way to, and the power of righteousness revealed in Christ and received by faith.Excellence in Ministry, Greg MohrMaximize your ministry potential and increase your leadership skills and influence. Identify andestablish the core values that will shape your character and increase your kingdom influence. Learnthe essential traits that define a leader in the kingdom of God.Holy Spirit III, Wendell ParrExamine the purpose, importance, and biblical examples of the nine manifestations of the Holy Spirit:the revelation gifts, the power gifts, and the inspiration (vocal) gifts. Third of a three-part series.Relationship with God I, Andrew WommackDelve into the truths about God and about man’s relationship with Him. Discover one of the majorbarriers to experiencing all of His promises. Learn to distinguish between God’s character and Hisacts, contrasting the Old Testament with the New Testament. This course covers The Nature of Godand Hardness of Heart. First of a two-part series. *Previously Relationship with God I & IIBasic Bible Doctrines, Lawson PerdueChange your life by making the choice to accept God's Word as the rule of life. A spiritual foundationis essential to the growth and effectiveness of every believer. Learn about inspired Scripture, theTrinity, the deity of Christ, the fall and salvation of man, the present-day ministry of the Holy Spirit,divine healing, the return of Christ for His church, and heaven and hell.Old Testament Survey I, Wendell ParrJourney with the patriarchs and discover the foundations of our faith. Discover the "Word thatbecame flesh" in the types and shadows buried throughout the Old Testament. In this overview ofGenesis through Leviticus, study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book.Special attention is given to some of the key passages. First of a six-part series.Fruit of the Spirit, Greg MohrGod's very first words to man connected success in life to fruitfulness. Find the purpose, rewards, andmeans to fully develop and manifest the fruit of the Spirit in your life, thereby revealing Jesus to theworld and enabling you to possess your inheritance.Courses are listed in the recommended sequence but may be taken in any order. – Rev. 12.18.19Page 2 of 6

Galatians, Barry BennettPaul’s inspired letter, which is often referred to as the Magna Carta of Christian liberty, is reviewedand studied in terms of its great themes: grace, revelation, identity in Christ, faith, the Law vs. theblessing of Abraham, and life in the Spirit.Old Testament Survey II, Wendell ParrJourney with the patriarchs and discover the foundations of our faith. Discover the "Word thatbecame flesh" in the types and shadows buried throughout the Old Testament. In this overview ofNumbers through 2 Samuel, study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book.Special attention is given to some of the key passages. Second of a six-part series.Relationship with God II, Andrew WommackUncover one of the greatest deceptions in the body of Christ and establish your heart in the truththat God is not the author of your problems, nor does He cause bad things to happen. In part two ofthis course, discover how to take your authority as a believer and start receiving God's blessings inyour life. This course covers Authority of the Believer and God's Not Guilty. Second of a two-partseries. *Previously Relationship with God III & IVMinistry of Jesus I, Barry BennettStudy the culture and context of Jesus' life and ministry, His seven "I AM" sayings, His baptism andtemptation in the wilderness, the manner and content of His teaching and His declarations aboutHimself, and His relationship with the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit. First of a two-part series.Old Testament Survey III, Wendell ParrJourney with the patriarchs and discover the foundations of our faith. Discover the "Word thatbecame flesh" in the types and shadows buried throughout the Old Testament. In this overview of 1Kings through Psalms, study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book. Specialattention is given to some of the key passages. Third of a six-part series.Receiving from God I, Andrew WommackOpen your life to receive all that God has for you. Discover important truths about prayer, and beginto see consistent results. Learn about the foundation and laws of healing, why people are not healed,and the three levels of healing. This course covers Prayer and Healing. First of a two-part series.*Previously Receiving from God I & IIHealing, Barry BennettDiscover the principles for health and healing, and understand healing in terms of the spirit, soul, andbody of man. Learn about your part and God’s part in the process of receiving health and healing inyour body.Ministry of Jesus II, Barry BennettLearn what Jesus had to say about the Law and how He challenged the Jewish traditions regardingwomen, study principles of faith, review difficult sayings of Jesus, learn about prayer, and expandyour understanding of redemption. Second of a two-part series.Courses are listed in the recommended sequence but may be taken in any order. – Rev. 12.18.19Page 3 of 6

Receiving from God II, Andrew WommackDiscover what God’s Word says about blessings and miracles, how they manifest in your life, and whyone is superior to the other. In part two of this course, learn how to control your emotions andexperience joy and victory in your life. This course covers Blessings and Miracles and Harnessing YourEmotions. Second of a two-part series. *Previously Receiving from God III & IVPossess the Land, Barry BennettJust as God’s grace gave Israel a promised land, God’s grace has given Christians a land of promises.In the same way that Israel was commanded to drive out the enemy and possess the promised land,believers must also take possession of their inheritance in Christ.Prayer Minister Training, Daniel Amstutz & Carlie TerradezBe trained in how to minister to those in need of healing. This course will equip any believer,from new convert to senior pastor, to confidently and effectively minister in the area of healing.Life Foundations, Mike and Carrie PickettLearn six key foundational truths that will revolutionize your relationship with God, empower you toovercome every attack of the enemy, and give you the ability to minister to anyone, at any timeabout anything. The most important part of a structure is its foundation. These truths will help youestablish a firm foundation in the Word of God.Discipleship Evangelism II, Barry BennettBe equipped to confidently communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost, to grow in yourunderstanding of the kingdom, and to disciple new believers. Covers topics such as renewing themind, authority, healing, marriage, finances, and prayer. Second of a three-part series.Old Testament Survey IV, Wendell ParrJourney with the patriarchs and discover the foundations of our faith. Discover the "Word thatbecame flesh" in the types and shadows buried throughout the Old Testament. In this overview ofProverbs through Jeremiah, study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book.Special attention is given to some of the key passages. Fourth of a six-part series.First Book of John, Lawson PerdueDiscover what you have been given in Christ and how a deeper understanding of His love will openyour life to experience all that He has already provided for you. The secret to victory is not in trying toobtain more but in realizing what you have and releasing it. Understanding the love of God willcompletely change your life.Discipleship Evangelism III, Barry BennettBe equipped to confidently communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost, to grow in yourunderstanding of the kingdom, and to disciple new believers. Covers topics such as spiritual gifts,miracles, godly relationships, law and grace, and discipling others. Third of a three-part series.Old Testament Survey V, Wendell ParrJourney with the patriarchs and discover the foundations of our faith. Discover the "Word thatbecame flesh" in the types and shadows buried throughout the Old Testament. In this overview ofCourses are listed in the recommended sequence but may be taken in any order. – Rev. 12.18.19Page 4 of 6

Lamentations through Obadiah, study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of eachbook. Special attention is given to some of the key passages. Fifth of a six-part series.Let Freedom Reign, Arthur MeintjesDiscover the fundamental reality about freedom: It's a gift! Does it seem like freedom in yourChristian walk is only achieved through great sacrifice and hard work? And once you've sacrificed andlabored long and hard enough, only then can you ultimately be rewarded with freedom--freedomfrom sin or from bondage such as drugs, alcohol, or pornography? Get established in the NewTestament reality that, in Christ, you were born free.Introduction to Evangelism, Steve BartlettSee just how easy it is to share your faith with the lost. Discover how to use God’s greatestrevelations to mankind to inspire faith. Learn how to share your personal testimony, the importanceof disciple-making, how to answer “tough questions,” as well as the attitude of a soul winner. Thiscourse will help you prepare for the joy of leading people to Christ.Old Testament Survey VI, Wendell ParrJourney with the patriarchs and discover the foundations of our faith. Discover the "Word thatbecame flesh" in the types and shadows buried throughout the Old Testament. In this overview ofJonah through Malachi, study the author, historical setting, purpose, and theme of each book. Specialattention is given to some of the key passages. Sixth of a six-part series.Principles of Grace and Faith, Rick McFarlandGrace is God’s part. Faith is man’s part. They are unfruitful by themselves. God’s grace is powerful,but before the power of His grace is released in someone’s life, it must be received by faith. Discoverthe role YOU play in God’s plan of grace.Biblical Ethics and Morals, Landt/Mohr/BennettStudy various ethical and moral issues from a Biblical perspective that affect a Christian’s walk withGod and their influence with others, including those outside the church.Essential Truths of the New Testament, Arthur MeintjesLearn how truths like healing and prosperity need to be established on the essential foundation ofthe Gospel in order to see them work in your life. It will not necessarily be what you believe abouthealing or prosperity that determines whether you will fall or stand when you’re sick or when you’rein poverty. It will most likely be what you believe about the essential and foundational truth of theGospel, because all other truths must be founded on this truth in order to work.Lifestyle of Worship, Daniel AmstutzWorship is a lifestyle, not a musical style! Be set free as you learn that worship comes from who youare, not what you do. Worship is a response to God’s incredible love and grace. This translates into alifestyle that will bring transformation to you, from the innermost to the outermost. Learn how todraw near with a true heart! Learn how to be a voice!*Currently not available in the Correspondence formatCourses are listed in the recommended sequence but may be taken in any order. – Rev. 12.18.19Page 5 of 6

In Christ Realities, Lawson PerdueGet a fuller understanding of your new identity in Christ, the value of your identity in Christ, and howthat identity helps you fulfill the purpose and plan of God for your life.*Currently not available in the Correspondence formatFinally, My Brethren, Delron ShirleyBe empowered to become more than a conqueror in spiritual conflict through this insightful study.Explore scriptural truths about the foundational steps laid out by the Apostle Paul before his oftenquoted statements in Ephesians about putting on the spiritual armor.*Currently not available in the Correspondence formatWords and Your Authority, Gary LueckeThis class is a study on the importance of the words we speak and how it applies to the authority ourLord Jesus has given to all born again believers. Did you know that the book of Proverbs uses thewords “tongue, lips and mouth” over 150 times? It is significant for all of us to understand thisconcept and use tactfulness and wisdom when opening our mouths!*Currently not available in the Correspondence formatWhat Faith Is and How to Live by It, Dan FunkhouserExamine how God operated in faith and discover that you also have the same measure of faithavailable in your life. Learn how faith operates from your heart and your confession of God’s Word.*Currently not available in the Correspondence formatIsrael: Key to Human Destiny, Delron ShirleyIt is so tiny that a world map can't even squeeze its name on the space allotted, yet Israel is prominenton the evening news. How is it that this miniscule nation can so capture the interest of the world thatit takes precedence on the front page of newspapers across the globe? Why can one little country ofa few million people tie up the wealth, the foreign policy, and the political movements of the greatestnations on earth? Explore these intriguing ideas and more in this course.*Currently not available in the Correspondence formatBeatitudes, Bob YandianDevelop an understanding of the spiritual principles of the kingdom of heaven through this verse-byverse course. Jesus explains to the fullest extent the Gospel of the kingdom of which He is King.*Only available in the Online Self-Paced formatYour Home Can Survive in the 21st Century, Delron ShirleyLearn how your home can not only survive but also thrive. Learn what helps marriages succeed, howto parent - not just raise - children, and how money matters affect the home.*Only available in the Online Self-Paced formatCourses are listed in the recommended sequence but may be taken in any order. – Rev. 12.18.19Page 6 of 6

Bible Covenants, Lawson Perdue . Learn about the nature of God as revealed in the covenants He made with people. Explore God's covenant with Adam, Abraham, and Israel, and then consider the New Covenant fully revealed in the . which is often referred to as the Magna Carta of Christian liberty