BIBLICAL · PRACTICAL · PROVEN

We Don’t Train Scholars. We Forge Leaders.

Four specialized pathways. One standard: Ministerial Mastery. Every course is built for the pulpit, the lectern, and the leader’s chair — not the ivory tower.

Built for the Few, Not the Many

LBA doesn’t offer a buffet of electives. We offer four proving grounds.

The Proving Ground

Four Pathways. One Standard: Ministerial Mastery.

LBA doesn’t teach electives. We forge competencies. Each pathway answers one question: Will this make you a stronger, more effective pastor-teacher by the time you step into the pulpit again?

EXPOSITORY PREACHING

Handle the Text. Move the Heart.

From biblical interpretation to sermon outline and sermon delivery. You’ll preach full manuscripts before peers and faculty. You’ll get direct, public critique. You’ll learn to explain the text with accuracy, illustrate with clarity, and apply with power — without borrowing someone else’s sermons.

You’ll be measured on: Faithfulness to the text, clarity in the pulpit, Christ at the center.

BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

See the Whole Story. Teach Any Book.

Follow the Bible’s storyline from Genesis to Revelation and master the major themes—covenants, kingdom, temple, sacrifice, exile, etc. You’ll learn to preach Christ faithfully from books like Leviticus and craft series that help your church see the whole Bible as one story.

You’ll be measured on: Canonical grasp, Christ-centered teaching, doctrinal clarity.

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

Shepherd Souls. Survive Ministry.

Lead well. Care for the suffering. Navigate conflict. Guard your soul. Our training uses real pastoral case studies, and other leadership development frameworks. You’ll draft elders’ agendas, write care plans, and defend your decisions under honest critique.

Measured on: wisdom under fire, elder‑level character, and endurance.

You’ll be measured on: Wisdom under fire, elder-level character, endurance.

MISSIONS & CHURCH PLANTING

Reach the Lost. Establish the Church.

Exegete the text and the culture. You’ll build a theology of mission from Scripture, design contextual strategies without compromise, and learn to plant churches that last. Includes cross-cultural labs, evangelism practice, and critique of your planting plan before you leave the room.

You’ll be measured on: Missional clarity, biblical fidelity, strategic wisdom.

our curriculum

core course content

Explore our theological courses, designed to deepen your understanding of Scripture and strengthen your ministry.

Year One

Establishes core Christian doctrines, spiritual formation, biblical interpretation, preaching foundations, leadership principles, and pastoral ministry basics.

Year Two

Develops advanced hermeneutics, biblical studies, expository preaching, missions theology, missional leadership, and worldview engagement.

Year Three

Focuses on practical theology, pastoral development, mentorship, counselling skills, ministry networking, and lifelong continuing education.