School of Ministry
The Cedar Park School of Ministry is an exciting opportunity for those who desire to be equipped and prepared to pursue the ministry that God is calling them to. We offer both an accredited and a non-accredited program in order to meet the academic needs of a variety of students.
Our director, Pastor Tim Olson, has been an Ordained Assemblies of God Minister for 40 years. He holds a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries from Northwest University and an M.A. in Bible and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Our goal is to raise up the next generation of church leaders who will impact our world, nation, and community with the good news of Jesus Christ. We will accomplish this by imparting sound biblical teaching along with “hands-on” ministry experience in the context of the local church. Whether you are sensing God’s call into full-time ministry or simply wanting a life-giving environment to seek God’s will for your future, Cedar Park School of ministry is the place for you.
For more information, please email us at schoolofministry@cedarpark.org.
Application and registration deadline • August 18th
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Application and registration deadline • August 18th
- Complete our electronic application using the button below
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- If you have any questions, please connect with us at schoolofministry@cedarpark.org
FALL TERM
Cedar Park School of Ministry
Weekly Class Schedule
Fall Term 2023
Classes begin the week of September 18 and end the week of November 13, 2023Class Break - week of October 23-27, 2023
Mondays
- 1:30pm BIB
115 Acts (2): The Holy Spirit at Work in Believers
A deep dive into the early church with an emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life and ministry of first-century believers
Instructor: Pastor Tim Olson - 6:00pm Leadership
Development
A real-life journey into personal spiritual growth and practical church ministry
Instructor: Pastor Tim Olson/Staff
Tuesdays
- 9:00am CP Staff Prayer
Led by: Pastor Jay Smith/Staff - 1:30pm BIB 121 Introduction to Hermeneutics (1)
Learning the art and science of biblical interpretation and application
Instructor: Pastor Tim Olson
Wednesdays
- 10:00am MIN 123 (2): The Local Church in Evangelism
Growing in our understanding of the great Commission with an emphasis on implementation in the local church setting
Instructor: Pastor CJ Whitcoe - 1:30pm MIN 181 (1): Relationships and Ethics in Ministry
Understanding biblical principles for healthy, authentic relationships
Instructor: Pastor Tim Olson
Thursdays
- 6:00pm BIB 212 (1): New Testament Survey
An overview of New Testament history, geography, and culture
Instructor: Rev. Ryan Porter - 6:00pm BIB 117 (2): Prison Epistles
An in-depth study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon
Instructor: Dr. Sara Boyd
Important: MIN 191 Beginning Ministerial Internship for first-year students and MIN 291 Intermediate Ministerial Internship for second-year students must be completed during one term of your choice. There is no classroom or instructor for this class. BIWeekly meetings are scheduled by the student with a mentor.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
CJ WITKOE
CJ is married to Nicole Witkoe and they have 4 children. He and his wife grew up doing short-term missions around the world including Mongolia and Kazakhstan. He has served in the Northwest Ministry Network as a credentialed minister for 10 years. He has pastored in youth ministry, kids ministry, church planting, and lead pastoring. He is the planter and leader of Wonder Church in Redmond, WA. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Northwest University and a Masters in Leadership Studies. CJ and Nicole love vacationing with their kids on the beach of the Oregon coast. Every Friday night you will find them at home with their kids starting their sabbath with pizza and movie night. They love their God, family, and friends deeply.
RYAN PORTER
Ryan Porter is originally from Southern California and relocated to the Northwest at the end of 2010. He has held finance leadership roles at large public companies for more than 15 years. He served for 3 years as the Executive Pastor at Eastside Foursquare Church in Bothell, WA. Mr. Porter currently serves as a Credential Coach on the National One Team for the Foursquare Church and is Chief Financial Officer and leads Business Operations at Northwest University. Mr. Porter holds a Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is an Ordained Minister with the Foursquare Church. He has been married for 22 years and has three children. Mr. Porter and his family attend and volunteer regularly at Cedar Park Church.
SARA BOYD
Sara holds a Masters in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and a Doctorate of Ministry in Theology and Apologetics from Liberty University. She is the Department Head and Campus Pastor for Cedar Park Christian School in Bothell. Sara has been a Professor for the Caribbean School of Theology and she also teaches regularly at various churches throughout the area. She's a fan of sunny PNW days filled with rich coffee, deep conversations, and walks with her dogs as well as game nights with friends.