Oregon School of Ministry

Start your journey, fulfill your calling.

God’s calling on your life matters.

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”
-Matthew 9:37-38 NKJV

Equipping people for their calling.

Whether you feel called to be a pastor or missionary, and want to grow your leadership skills; or just want to deepen your understanding of the Bible; or sharpen your ministry skills for service in the local church, . . . OSOM offers a great way forward to EQUIP you for your calling!

Have you ever taken a Spiritual Gifts Survey?

Click here to find out how God may have uniquely wired you, to serve Him in ministry, and then, . . .

Start your 
journey.

We start and navigate the journey by focusing on one course per month, with classes NOW being offered at all Certified, Licensed and Ordained levels.

At a cost of $90 per course, OSOM provides an affordable way for students to fulfill the educational requirements they would need, for becoming a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God.

With an outstanding
team of teachers.

We’ve recruited an outstanding team of teachers—both scholars and seasoned professionals—with fruitful ministries and real ministry experience.

Moreover, our team of instructors are committed and passionate about helping our students build the educational foundation they need for a Bible-based, Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered ministry!

Gain real ministry experience.

One of the key components of ministry is experience.

Every level of credential with OSOM includes a Ministry Practicum, where you will team up with a credentialed mentor of your choice to work through key aspects of ministry.

To register, click on the appropriate link below:

A Ministry Practicum can take about 3-6 months to complete and can start at anytime.

It's easy to start your journey

2025-26 Classes

CERTIFIED Level Courses

Register today by clicking on the course LINK below:

Spring Semester 2026
> Feb 10 | CL106 Synoptic Gospels: The Life of Christ
> Mar 17 | CL207 Old Testament Survey
> Apr 14 | CL208 Introduction to Theology
> May 19 | CL107 Sermon Preparation
> Jun 16 | CL109 Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine

Fall Semester 2026
> Aug 18 | CL101 Hermeneutics: How to Study the Bible
† Aug 29 | AGTS401 Preaching Cohort: Hermeneutics 
> Sep 15 | CL206 New Testament Survey
> Oct 13 | CL102 Spirit-Empowered Church
> Nov 10 | CL103 AG History, Missions & Governance
> Dec 8 | CL104 Ministerial Ethics

> Certified Level Ministry Practicum can be started at any time.

† In partenrship with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Burnett Center for Biblical Preaching, this special AGTS class is offered to all OSOM Students and as a Ministry Enrichment Cohort for all our OMN Pastors & Church Leaders.

 

LICENSED Level Courses

Register today by clicking on the course LINK below:

Spring Semester 2026
> Feb 12 | LL105 Acts
† Feb 28 | AGTS402 Preaching Cohort: Homiletics 
> Mar 19 | LL108 Prison Epistles
> Apr 16 | LL110 The Local Church in Evangelism
> May 21 | LL209 Church Planting
> Jun 18 | LL210 Eschatology

Fall Semester 2026
> Aug 20 | LL201 Romans
> Sep 17 | LL202 Effective Leadership 
> Oct 15 | LL203 Intro to Missions
> Nov 9 | LL204 Conflict Resolution
> Dec 10 | LL205 Intro to Homiletics

> Licensed Level Ministry Practicum can be started at any time.

In partenrship with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Burnett Center for Biblical Preaching, this special AGTS class is offered to all OSOM Students and as a Ministry Enrichment Cohort for all our OMN Pastors & Church Leaders.

 

ORDAINED Level Courses

Register today by clicking on the course LINK below:

Spring Semester 2026
> Feb 24 | OL306 Pentateuch
> Mar 24 | OL307 Corinthian Correspondence
> Apr 28 | OL308 Poetic Books
> May 26 | OL309 Church Administration, Law & Finance 
† May 30 | AGTS403 Preaching Cohort: Preaching in a Contemporary World 
> Jun 23 | OL310 Church Growth & Development 

Summer Semester 2026
> Jul 28 | OL306 Pentateuch

Fall Semester 2026
> Aug 25 | OL301 Theology of Prayer
> Sep 22 | OL302 Theology of Worship
> Oct 20 | OL303 Multicultural Ministry
> Nov 17 | OL304 Biblical Counseling
> Dec 15 | OL305 Pastoral Ministry

> Ordained Level Ministry Practicum can be started at any time.

† In partenrship with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Burnett Center for Biblical Preaching, this special AGTS class is offered to all OSOM Students and as a Ministry Enrichment Cohort for all our OMN Pastors & Church Leaders.

 

Questions

01) How much does a class cost?

Each class is $90, plus the class textbook, which can typically be found for $20-$40. There is also a one-time $20 fee to join the OSOM program.

02) Do I have to take OSOM classes to be credentialed?

No, OSOM is not the only way to meet the educational requirements to become credentialed with the AG. Please contact us to see if your transcripts are eligible.

03) How long are the classes?

Attending class is required to receive credit for the course you may be taking, and is roughly 4 hours long.

04) How much homework is there?

Each class has a textbook to read, and a study guide to fill out based on the text. The average study guide is about 50 questions.

05) Do I need a computer to take classes?

While a computer is not required, you will need some kind of mobile device or tablet with internet access to upload your study guide, and take the test at the end of the class.

06) Where are the classes held?

All classes will be held at different locations throughout the State of Oregon as we grow our network of OSOM Affiliated Churches. Choose the one closest to you!

If there is not a convenient location near you to attend class, you can always join a cohort that meets on Zoom as well.

07) How can my Church become an OSOM Affiliated Church or Regional Hub?

Please contact our OSOM Director, Yancey Valdez at [email protected] for more information.

08) What denomination are you and what do you believe about the Bible?

The Oregon School of Ministry runs under the covering of the Oregon Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. We hold to a Pentecostal tradition with a very high view of Scripture, along with the priority of helping students lay the foundation they need for a Bible-based, Christ-centered and Spirit-empowered ministry!

For a helpful list of our beliefs about Jesus, Scripture, and other important theological topics please visit: AG 16 Fundamental Truths.

09) How long does it take to complete a credential level?

Classes happen once a month. There are 10 classes in each level (Certified, Licensed, and Ordained). Each credential level also has a Ministry Practicum component. Most students can finish an entire level in 10-12 months.

10) What happens when I FINISH?

Finishing classes is a BIG accomplishment! If you wish to pursue credentials with the Assemblies of God you will need to go through the formal application process. OSOM provides the educational requirements for credentialing, but does not guarantee approval of your credentials.

Application processes such as examination, background check, prior divorce, baptism in the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues, and presbytery interview are all important parts of the application process.

For more information on credentialing please visit: Oregon Ministry Network Credentials Info.