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MINISTERIAL ASSISTANTSHIP TRAINEE PROGRAM

Practical Training for Various Ministerial Works

The ZDK Organization is currently going through an EXPLOSION of expansion! And there is a desperate need for more manpower! So, while the bigger and better Congregations may pursue Bible College, Seminary, and University graduates, if you are willing to go where the work is, or are willing to pioneer a new work in areas where we don't as yet have any, then there is a good chance that you can enter our Trainee Program and end up, eventually, with a good professional, clergy type position with us. (Provided that you are willing to do the work as directed.)

Interested?

Then let us lay out some of the detials of the MAT Program, and see if you might have the RIGHT STUFF for it.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Most of the learning involved with the MAT (or Ministerial Assistanship Trainee) Program is very practical and work related. However, there is some study as well. And, how far up the Program you get, depends on how much of that learning you do (and the fruits that your labors produce). But, as a general outline, here is what we plan:

FIRST YEAR - NOVICE (New Convert)

PRACTICUM: assigned to some official of one of Our Congregations or Outreach Programs for a full year of supervised work in that area. (Or, correspondence Project, if out of Our supervisable area.)

STUDY: Individual Bible Study of Gospel of John, Exodus, and Acts of the Apostles. (Log book required for Trainee readings.) A good Foundation in Church History and Our Roots (as well as basic beliefs).

SECOND YEAR - DISCIPLE

STUDY: Individual Bible Study of Gospel of Mark, Judges, and 1st and 2nd Corinthians. (Log book required for Trainee readings.) A good Foundation in Congregation organization, operations, and overseeing.

CREDIT EQUIVALENCE: roughly equivalent (at this point) to a one year Bible School Certificate.

THIRD YEAR YEAR - TRIBESMAN

STUDY: Extensive and in depth Individual Bible Study of Genesis and the Hebrew Family. (Selected readings in 1st and 2nd Corinthians, Ephesians, Colossians, etc.) A good Foundation for personal counseling and dealing with Family Problems of members! (Log book required for Trainee readingss.)

FOURTH YEAR YEAR - CITIZEN

STUDY: Individual Bible Study of Matthew, Deuteronomy, and Pastorial Epistles (1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, James, 1st and 2nd Peter). An Introduction to Congregational administration. (Log book required for Trainee readings.)

CREDIT EQUIVALENCE: roughly equivalent (at this point) to a two year Bible School Certificate or an AA Degree (?).

FIFTH YEAR - TEMPLE SERVANT

PRACTICUM: continuation of the above Practicum--or occassionally re-assignment to a new one. (Correspondence Trainees usually have to come up with a new Project, unless the one they start is really good and worth continuing.) Also, by now, the Trainee is often assigned some kind of worship duties, as a local Temple Servant (to evaluated their ability to participate and perhaps lead some parts of the Worship Service).

STUDY: Individual Bible Study of Luke, 1st and 2nd Samuel, 1st, 2nd, and 3nd John. An Introduction to Ministry and compassionate works of God--sharing the Love of God with the needy. (Log book required for Trainee readings.)

SIXTH YEAR - DEACON

PRACTICUM: continuation of the above Practicum--or occassionally re-assignment to a new one. (Correspondence Trainees usually have to come up with a new Project, unless the one they start is really good and worth continuing.) Also, by now, the Trainee is usually assigned some kind of teaching positon (to evaluate their ability to put forth our basic teachings).

STUDY: Individual Bible Study Numbers, 1st and 2nd Corinthians (Review), Galatians, Colossians, and Pastorial Epistles (1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, James, 1st and 2nd Peter). A good Foundation in Congregational Problems and how to deal with their challenges. (Log book required for Trainee readings.)

CREDIT EQUIVALENCE: roughly equivalent (at this point) to a three year Bible School Certificate.

SEVENTH YEAR - ELDER

PRACTICUM: continuation of the above Practicum--or occassionally re-assignment to a new one. (Correspondence Trainees usually have to come up with a new Project, unless the one they start is really good and worth continuing.) Also, by this time, the Trainee should be assigned other staff members (Temple Servants) to supervise (to evaluate their ability to lead and manage others).

STUDY: Individual Bible Study of Prophecy: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, and Revelations. A good Foundation in Our Doctrines of Prophecy. (Log book required for Trainee readings.)

EIGHT YEAR - MINISTERIAL TRAINEE

PRACTICUM: continuation of the above Practicum--or occassionally re-assignment to a new one. (Correspondence Trainees usually have to come up with a new Project, unless the one they start is really good and worth continuing.) Also, by now the Trainee is usually assigned some Preaching tasks or set to some Evanglistic Program, or Counseling Service, or Leading Worship Service (depending on how they want to specialize).

STUDY: Reading the whole Bible through in the year. A good Foundation in Holy Scriptures--for preaching, teaching, etc. (Log book required for Trainee readings.)

CREDIT EQUIVALENCE: roughly equivalent (at this point) to a four year Bible School Bachelor of Theology Degree or a BA Degree (?).

COSTS?

There is not a direct charge for these Training Lessons. As a potential worker and employee of ZDK, WE provide that training for worthy candidates. However, part of the requirement is that you tithe, not only to your local Congregation, but also to the ZDK Seminary. And, not just while you are in the MAT Program, but for the rest of your Ministerial Career. So, the Program does require a financial commitment, but it should be just about normal for those who really want to work for God. (However, if you think that this will be a struggle for you, then contact us about how to deal with it.)

SALARIES?

The MAT Program is basically a volunteer's program. No commitment to paying Trainees an income is neither expressed nor implied from ZDK. Consequently, most Trainees should plan on working, perhaps part-time, on their own, to support themselves. However, a Trainee may find (or work their way into) a position where a stipend, living allowance, or even a regular salary may be paid, depending on the circumstances of their Ministerial Work. But, this is NOT contracted nor guaranteed! In fact, it may work out that a Trainee completes the Course, only to find that there is not a position for them with us. (Sorry, but growth can be irratic!) Consequently, no commitment by ZDK is extended to employ graduates of the MAT Program. You must have Faith, on your own, that God will supply.

EVALUATIONS?

Annual evaluations of the Trainee's progress in the Program will be made. These usually consist of either Papers (Progress Report, Scriptural Position Paper, Long Sermon, etc.) or Oral Exams of a short speech followed by questions concerning the Project you may have undertaken that year.

An annual conference will be scheduled, for all Trainees to attend (usually at or nearby the ZDK Seminary) to facilitate this evaluation. All Trainees are required to attend (though some exceptions may be made for illness, travel conditions, or even distances involved--for international travel). Consequently, you will need to plan on those travel expenses and schedules.

TERMINATIONS?

While WE sincerely hope that all candidates will complete the full program, recognizing human nature, there may be some who will not. Consequently, candidates are free to resign (like any officer) at any time--though prior notice is appreciated (to find a replacement). Then, as is standard ZDK Policy (see Divine Law Library), any and all candidates may be terminated upon the substantiated accusations of two or three witness that claim sufficient wrong doing or breaking of God's Laws to warrant dismisal. Moreover, Supervisors may recommend termination of candidates if they believe that there is probable cause that the individual is not meeting the duties and requirements of the position. Furthermore, as with all officials, since you are all employees of Our Spiritual Throne, the Throne may, upon its own written, executive order terminate any and all officials without justification, without warning, and without appeal.

ABSTINANCE PERIOD:
Candidates (or Officials) who are terminated (or resign) are required to NOT take up another Leadership position in any other Religious Organization, for seven years. Thus, either work for God with US (and by Our rules and regulations) or work for a secular company! Moreover, those who break this rule agree to forfeit to ZDK all proceeds of their earnings that such a position may bring them (and to pay all Court costs that may be required to collect it).

REQUIREMENTS?

AGE: college age (18) or older.

EDUCATION: High School dipolma or equivalent--some college prefered.

ASSOCIATION: ZDK member (or membership in one of Our Programs), which means that you MUST be able to take the Varangian Pledge.

To get VARANGIAN PLEDGE (Click Here)!

EXPERIENCE: must be Regenerated or Born Again to enter (higher level positions may require being Spirit-filled or Engifted).

CHARACTER: must be able to keep the Noahic Rules of Fellowship to enter (higher level positions may require stricter discipline--especially keeping the 10 Commandments).

To get NOAHIC RULES OF FELLOWSHIP (Click Here)!

LOYALTY: may not be a member of any other Denomination, or Religious Organization (that may be contrary to ZDK), or a Lodge or Fraternity member (that may have divided loyalties), nor of any other group or organization that ZDK may deem threatening to it (from their hidden aggendas). Moreover, those who break this rule will be required to pay back to ZDK everything that they earned from us (as well as pay whatever Court costs it takes to collect it).

So, have you got what it takes? Do you hear God stirring in your heart to work for HIM, through us? Well, consider what HE says:

"But, when HE (Jesus) saw the multitudes, HE was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted--and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then HE said unto HIS Disciples: "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few! Pray, you, unto the Lord of the Harvest (God), that HE will send forth Laborers into HIS Harvest." (Matthew 9:36-38)

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FURTHER CONTACT...?

If you really do want to HELP and need to contact us, reach us by one of the normal means, below:

MAT Program
ZDK (Shaddox) Foundation
P.O. Box 44
Underwood, WA 98651 U.S.A.

Phone: (509) 493-1674

And, E-Mail us at: zdkf@gorge.net (Please, mark subject box MAT PROGRAM!)

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Filed: 6-28-99

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