Episcopacy Formation
The Episcopacy Formation provides a structured theological, administrative, and pastoral education for candidates preparing for bishopric leadership. This training model aligns with biblical standards of leadership, historical episcopal traditions, and modern organizational governance needs while ensuring that all bishops are competent in theology, church administration, financial stewardship, and crisis management.
The Episcopal Formation Program at Aenon Bible College is a specialized training track designed to prepare qualified leaders for the sacred office of the Bishop. This program provides comprehensive theological, spiritual, and practical instruction to ensure that those called to episcopal ministry are equipped to serve with excellence, accountability, and apostolic effectiveness.
Rooted in biblical principles, historical church tradition, and contemporary leadership strategies, the program focuses on shaping bishops who lead with humility, spiritual maturity, and administrative competence.
Affiliation and Accountability
Aenon Bible College operates under the covering and guidelines of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (PAW). Suffragan Bishops/ Bishops who attend this program are expected to represent the standards of holiness, sound doctrine, and ministerial integrity upheld by Aenon Bible College and PAW
Program Components:
The Episcopal Formation Program includes the following key components:
● The Biblical Foundations of Episcopacy
● Apostolic and Historical Models of Leadership
● Episcopal Ethics and Accountability
● Church Governance & Organizational Oversight
● Episcopal Liturgy, Protocol, and Ecclesiastical Structure
● Leadership Development & Ministerial Succession
● Conflict Resolution within the Episcopal Office
● Spiritual Formation for Senior Leaders
Course Requirements from Aenon:
The Role of the Episcopacy
The Formation of Apostolic Catechism
Christianity, the Church, and Sociology
The Psychological Constructs of the Church and the Pastor
Cultural Dynamics and Ethnic Diversity within the Church
Safe Church, Safe Community
Moral Theology
Pastoral Theology
Doctrinal Theology
History of the Episcopacy
Apostolic Succession
Clerical Vestments and Ceremonial Protocols
History and Polity of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
Pastoral Mentorship and Development
Church and Organizational Law
Church Growth and Sustainability
Financial Stewardship and Accountability
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Governance and Jurisdictional Oversight
Program Requirements
To successfully complete the Episcopacy Formation Program, participants must:
● Be a committed believer
● Demonstrate a clear calling to ministry
● Complete all required coursework with satisfactory academic performance
● Existing Bishops desiring continued development
● Suffragan Bishops preparing for episcopal ministry
● Suffragan Bishops seeking to be elevated in the PAW
● Uphold the standards, ethics, and moral expectations of Aenon Bible College and affiliated ministries
Course Framework:
● Classes are organized in a cohort format
● Specific time for enrollment (a) Spring and (b) Winter
● Timeframe of 3-4 years of coursework + final episcopal review.
● Total Courses: 19 required courses + final practicum and mentorship.
● The delivery model is hybrid (virtual platforms and in-person)
● Module-based courses
● One-on-One Mentorship with Senior Bishops
Cost:
Program Cost Per Course_____ Cost for Program
Episcopacy Formation Program $400 per cohort $2,400.00
**** additional Technology Fee $25.00 per cohort
Transfer Credit:
We are committed to helping individuals maximize their transfer credits. If you have earned college credit from an approved, accredited institution, we will evaluate your past credits and apply them where possible. We value what you have learned. However, the credit transfer is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Accommodation:
We provide accommodations based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504
