About Us
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Brendan Seminary is an outgrowth of The World Ministry Training Institute founded in 1994 by Called To All Nations Apostolic Overseer Ray Popham. What began as a local church training program has developed into a global center for leadership development and ministerial training for thousands of students. From the local church in the USA to the front-lines of places like India, Africa and the Caribbean, Brendan is empowering 21 st century leaders for front-line leadership, influence and ministry. Brendan offers both indigenous and internet study options that are affordable and adaptable to the individual and the cultural context of the student.
Brendan is an institution devoted to the development of Christian leaders for their mission at the crossroads of culture. Our mission is to provide students with education, equipping and empowerment, preparing them as laborers in the harvest field of the world. OUR MISSION
The mission and purpose of Brendan Seminary is to provide students education, equipping and empowerment, preparing them as leaders at the crossroads of culture and laborers in the harvest. Brendan Seminary is a trans-denominational training center designed to provide students with an understanding of the Bible and related areas of theology, leadership, and ministry. We further seek to foster study, learning, appreciation, and application of scripture in daily life, Christian walk, leadership and service, molding ministers of reconciliation and preparing qualified, competent, effective leaders and laborers for the local and global harvest fields.
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Dear Student,
We are pleased you have decided to enroll as a student in Brendan Seminary. You are going to have a wonderful time learning of God and His Word. You are going to be inspired by the teachings you hear and the revelation God will speak into your heart as you listen. You will receive tools to help you live “in Christ” and be a stronger Christian. You will learn skills that will help you share your faith with others and minister to them in their time of need. You are going to love this school! Our goal is not to load you down with endless study, nor to try academically testing you to see what you have memorized for the moment. Our goal is to equip you. We want to instruct, inspire, and influence you. We want you to be a stronger Christian and an effective leader and laborer in your realm of influence. So, welcome to the journey! We know the Lord is going to bless and help you, as you are prepared as a ‘laborer in the harvest.’ Rev. Ray Popham, PHDc Chancellor, Brendan Seminary President & Apostolic Overseer, Called to All Nations |
Brendan provides an educational alternative to traditional college and seminary training through a fast paced, total training program incorporating the four elements of early apostolic development: discipleship, mentorship, internship, and leadership. We provide comprehensive training and equipping through the four modes of academic instruction, hands on exposure, practical experience, and instructor expertise. Training is done in an atmosphere of personal, academic, theological and ministerial excellence. Students from throughout the U.S. and other nations have found it a practical, flexible, and affordable way to obtain training and Christian educational credentials.
Each Course centers on the Bible, theology, leadership, and Christian service/ministry. Our goal is to equip and enable you as a Leader and Laborer with the insight, tools, and skills necessary. It is our desire to make you a capable servant of Christ to His people rather than a “theologian”. We provide you with life changing principles to apply and life changing skills to Supply!
You may earn a Certificate of Biblical, Theological, Leadership, or Ministerial Studies, a Diploma, or an Associate of Christian Ministry by completing courses of study in an area of concentration. In order to earn one of these awards you will need to:
Our standards are high for the External Studies program, but you will earn a diploma of excellence of which you can be proud.
Brendan is an independent institution of higher learning on a mission to empower effective life and leadership by providing faith based, integrated education that cultivates critical thought, creative knowledge, contributes to life-long learning, crafts bridges between professional pursuits and personal life, and constructs a Biblical world view in an environment of academic excellence, personal responsibility, practical application and ethnic diversity, preparing students for a successful future in the global community. We offer Certificate, Diploma, Associate and Bachelor degrees.
- Complete all required courses for that award and receive a passing grade for each. Each course earns 2 training credits. Certificate Awards require 12 course credits. Diplomas require 24 credits.
- Complete a minimum of 32 hours of Christian Service for each certificate. This is called “Practical Ministry Credit” and you will be awarded 1 credit for each 16 hours of service. Certificate awards require 1 practical ministry credit. Diplomas require 2 credits.
- Provide all documentation and certification as required.
- Maintain Godly, Christian standards of conduct.
Our standards are high for the External Studies program, but you will earn a diploma of excellence of which you can be proud.
Brendan is an independent institution of higher learning on a mission to empower effective life and leadership by providing faith based, integrated education that cultivates critical thought, creative knowledge, contributes to life-long learning, crafts bridges between professional pursuits and personal life, and constructs a Biblical world view in an environment of academic excellence, personal responsibility, practical application and ethnic diversity, preparing students for a successful future in the global community. We offer Certificate, Diploma, Associate and Bachelor degrees.
BrendaN; Our Namesake
Brendan of Ardfert, known also as Brendan the Voyager, was a Celtic apostle born in Ireland in 484. Ordained in 512, he would become a key catalyst in the formation of life in Ireland and the formation of leaders in the two monastic cells that he founded during the period of Ireland’s spiritual awakening. Known for his spiritual authenticity and apostolic fervor, Brendan led a life of apostolic mission, known as "Navigatio Brendani" (the Voyage or Wandering of Brendan), committed to the transformation of both individual lives and societal living. His most famous endeavor is the apostolic voyage for the “Land of Delight” in which Brendan lead a group of young protégés on a seven year voyage of faith and missionary work, toward an unknown land. He set sail by faith, without provision or destination, totally dependant upon God for his life and the life of those accompanying him. Upon return from the voyage and discovery of the new land and its people, later said to be the Canary Islands or perhaps Florida, USA, the story of the voyage of faith was carried about, and multitudes flocked to Brendan for spiritual guidance and mentorship. Subsequently, many houses of Celtic spiritual life and worship were founded by Brendan at Gallerus, Kilmalchedor, Brandon Hill, and the Blasquet Islands, in order to meet the needs of those who came for spiritual guidance. Brendan continued from time to time on his apostolic voyages, leaving traces of his apostolic zeal throughout Ireland, Britain, and Wales through his preaching, church planting, and development of young leaders. Brendan died in 577 at Enachduin, now Annaghdown, and is buried in Clonfert. His work continues to have a significant influence of Celtic models of spiritual life even to this day. Brendan embodies the work of apostolic ministry, discipleship and education.
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