The Tennessee School of Ministry teaches and trains leaders for ministry — and meets the General Council education requirements for Assemblies of God credentials.

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See TSOM in action.

Why TSOM

Training that forms the whole minister.

01

Leadership Development

Sponsored by the Tennessee Ministry Network to teach and train leaders, and to meet A/G credentialing education requirements.

02

Home & Classroom Study

A blend of home study, classroom instruction, a mentoring relationship, and active ministry that shapes real formation.

03

Cost Effective

High-quality instruction at just $80 per course — or a special $60 rate for high school students. An affordable path for training, continuing education, or developing your church staff.

04

Spiritual Development

Sets an atmosphere for the impartation of the Spirit and guides each student's growth for effective ministry in the local church.

Three ways to study

Choose your campus.

Every campus meets once a month. Start online from anywhere in the state, or join an in-person cohort near you.

Primary method

TSOM Online

Live Zoom classes that meet once a month — the most flexible way to study from anywhere in Tennessee. Levels 1, 2, and 3 all run online.

Combines home study, live instruction, mentoring, and hands-on ministry.

When it meets
Once a month,
live via Zoom

Open to all three levels
$80 per course · $60 for high schoolers

East TN Campus

In person · Levels 1–3

Two-day classes on the first Friday (6:00–9:30 p.m.) and Saturday (8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) each month.

Sweetwater First Assembly
940 Highway 11 S, Sweetwater, TN 37874
423-337-6037

En Español

Presencial · Niveles 1–3

Clases presenciales en español el primer sábado de cada mes, de 8:30 a.m. a 3:00 p.m., en una iglesia local del área de Memphis.

Iglesia local del área de Memphis
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The curriculum

Three levels, three credentials.

Each TSOM level fulfills the education requirements for the matching Assemblies of God credential — Certified, Licensed, and Ordained. Courses build on one another in coursework, experience, and responsibility. See the full credentialing path →

Level 1

Certified

9 courses + internship
  • New Testament Survey
  • Old Testament Survey
  • Synoptic Gospels
  • Introduction to Pentecostal Doctrine
  • Introduction to Hermeneutics
  • Introduction to Theology
  • A/G History, Missions & Governance
  • Relationships & Ethics in Ministry
  • A Spirit-Empowered Church
  • Certified Internship
Level 2

Licensed

9 courses + internship
  • Acts
  • Romans
  • Prison Epistles
  • Introduction to Homiletics
  • Eschatology
  • The Local Church in Evangelism
  • Effective Leadership
  • Introduction to A/G Missions
  • Conflict Management for Leaders
  • Licensed Internship
Level 3

Ordained

8 courses + internship
  • Prayer and Worship
  • The Corinthian Correspondence
  • Apologetics
  • The Poetic Books
  • Preaching in the Contemporary World
  • Church Administration, Law & Finance
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • The Pentateuch
  • Ordained Internship

Class schedule · 2026–2027

Find your schedule.

Pick your campus and level to see the full year of classes, dates, and instructors.

1 Choose your campus
2 Then choose your level

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Have Questions? We’re here to help.

Whether you're exploring credentials or already enrolled, our team is glad to help you find the right level and campus. Send us a note with the form below, or reach us directly.