MCUSA creates environments and experiences that assist students to develop a commitment to lifelong learning in some of the most important areas and disciplines. Your time with us will be an incredible time of personal growth and we are here to invest in you along the way! Our goal for your experience is to be fruitful, and to encourage you in your walk with the Lord, your interaction with others, and yourself.
PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS
Dynamic Discipleship
Students will grow in their faith through daily prayer, scripture memorization, hands-on ministry exposure, Bible and life courses, and mentorship. Our program emphasizes a strong foundation in Christian teachings and personal spiritual development. Although we will follow a schedule, the program is flexible. If a specific need arises or an area of growth opportunity is identified, the MCUSA staff will make adjustments to tailor the program to the individual and team's needs.
Hands-on Ministry Training
There is no true learning without doing. Students will gain real-world experience in various aspects of ministry, including preaching, evangelism, worship leading, youth ministry, community outreach, and missions. Gifts and callings are often discovered through active participation and confirmed in times of prayer. Students will be continually exposed to both.
Academic Excellence
Students will take structured courses on biblical studies, theology, and life, taught by experienced ministry leaders and experts. Our academic components are designed to deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare them for effective ministry and life.
Leadership Development
Students will not just be expected to be a learner, they will be expected to be a leader. Each of us, regardless of calling, position, or opportunity, are leaders. From individuals who will one day be put in our care, to others who simply observe from a distance. Students will be taught to lead in real world scenarios, as well as lead by example with and without authority.
Service and Outreach
Students will make a tangible difference through mission trips, community service projects, and active involvement in local church ministries. They will be taught to serve with passion, lead with excellence, and live with integrity by becoming a servant leader. In the process, they will see their lives transformed in service to Him and will share in seeing others' lives transformed because of the ministry they helped plan, coordinate, and execute.
Personal Growth & Responsibility
Students will develop personal discipline, leadership abilities, and a servant's heart. MCUSA and its staff will create an environment with a high standard for each person to grow in important and meaningful areas of life. From resolving conflict, effective communication, personal drive, grit, intentionality, relationships, and taking personal responsibility for their home, lives, and ministry, MCUSA is designed to push students to raise the bar in every area.
Community
Students will experience the power of community in a supportive, accountable environment. They will build lifelong friendships and learn the importance of living and working together as the body of Christ. For many, this will be the most challenging and rewarding part of the program. Students will be housed in an environment that allows them to rest from the long days of learning and ministry, but will also challenge them in personal growth and responsibility as they will be expected to be responsibly for maintaining a healthy and safe home environment.
Masters Commission is more than a program; it's a calling to discover your purpose, develop your faith, and serve with passion. Whether you're a young adult ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey or a pastor seeking to empower your church's future leaders, Masters Commission is here to partner with you.
A Day in the Life...
Masters Commission is unlike any other program out there. Because of its uniqueness, it is difficult to explain, let alone understand, what it would be like to be a student in our program. Below is a sample schedule that hopefully will give you an insight into what you might experience if you join us.
A few caveats though! Each weekly schedule does not look like the one before it. While the week may look similar, students will learn quickly that the schedule is more of a target to aim at rather than a rule to follow. Sometimes, schedules change quickly and drastically. Students will learn to be on their toes to changes based on the needs of the ministry, the team, or the people in which we serve. If there is a major weather event, Masters might scrap the schedule to go and help those impacted. If a member of a local church has a need for event staff at the last minute, Masters will be there to meet the need. If the team is starting to look complacent and not striving towards excellence, the MCUSA staff will shake things up and work to bring the team back to unity and progress.
A few caveats though! Each weekly schedule does not look like the one before it. While the week may look similar, students will learn quickly that the schedule is more of a target to aim at rather than a rule to follow. Sometimes, schedules change quickly and drastically. Students will learn to be on their toes to changes based on the needs of the ministry, the team, or the people in which we serve. If there is a major weather event, Masters might scrap the schedule to go and help those impacted. If a member of a local church has a need for event staff at the last minute, Masters will be there to meet the need. If the team is starting to look complacent and not striving towards excellence, the MCUSA staff will shake things up and work to bring the team back to unity and progress.
Monday
Day off - Mondays are days to catch up on rest, homework, and personal tasks.
Tuesday
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Team Devotion
9:30 am - Hands-on Learning: Worship Track
10:30 am - Class: Sermon Building
11:30 am - Study Time
12:30pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Drama Practice
4:00 pm - Special Ministry Event
Wednesday
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Team Devotion
9:30 am - Class: The Book of Daniel
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Study Time / Scripture Memory
4:00 pm - Team Building
Thursday
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Team Devotion
9:30 am - Class: Leadership
11:00 pm - Special Location Teaching
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Hands-on Learning: Youth Ministry Track
4:00 pm - Outreach: Street Lites
Day off - Mondays are days to catch up on rest, homework, and personal tasks.
Tuesday
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Team Devotion
9:30 am - Hands-on Learning: Worship Track
10:30 am - Class: Sermon Building
11:30 am - Study Time
12:30pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Drama Practice
4:00 pm - Special Ministry Event
Wednesday
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Team Devotion
9:30 am - Class: The Book of Daniel
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Study Time / Scripture Memory
4:00 pm - Team Building
Thursday
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Team Devotion
9:30 am - Class: Leadership
11:00 pm - Special Location Teaching
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Hands-on Learning: Youth Ministry Track
4:00 pm - Outreach: Street Lites
Friday
Ministry Travel - Day 1
8:00 am - Travel Time
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Ministry Run-through
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Ministry: Youth Ministry Event
Saturday
Ministry Travel - Day 2
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Ministry: Leadership Workshop
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Ministry: Leadership Workshop
3:00 pm - Ministry Run-through
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Ministry: Night Rally
Sunday
9:00 am - Leadership Meeting
10:00 am - Church Service
Note: The above schedule is not directly reflective of how each week in the program will look. This is simply to give an idea of what a week might look like. The schedule is always subject to change given the current needs of the program, its students, and unplanned opportunities.
As the students reach a certain level of understanding with the courses and hands-on ministry learning they are doing, they will be expected to output and share what they have learned through ministry travel and outreach opportunities.
Ministry Travel - Day 1
8:00 am - Travel Time
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Ministry Run-through
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Ministry: Youth Ministry Event
Saturday
Ministry Travel - Day 2
8:00 am - Prayer
9:00 am - Ministry: Leadership Workshop
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Ministry: Leadership Workshop
3:00 pm - Ministry Run-through
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Ministry: Night Rally
Sunday
9:00 am - Leadership Meeting
10:00 am - Church Service
Note: The above schedule is not directly reflective of how each week in the program will look. This is simply to give an idea of what a week might look like. The schedule is always subject to change given the current needs of the program, its students, and unplanned opportunities.
As the students reach a certain level of understanding with the courses and hands-on ministry learning they are doing, they will be expected to output and share what they have learned through ministry travel and outreach opportunities.