LEVEL I
Level I training for SSM members includes an 8-hour online academic seminar and a 2-day in-person practical training conference.
Required Reading (to be completed before the online academic seminar):
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T Craig Isaacs, Revelations and Possession
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Kurt Koch, Demonology Past and Present
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Merrill Unger, Biblical Demonology
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Gabriele Amorth, An Exorcist Explains the Demonic
Testing is as follows:
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A multiple choice exam plus a short-form essay following the online academic seminar (AC101 - AC108)
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A written verbatim after the in-person workshop (AW110)
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A 1000-word essay on the practicum experience. (P101, P102)
Level I Certification Requirements:
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Attendance at both the online academic conference and the in-person practical conference
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All testing is approved by SSM Board.
Level I Certification and Deliverance Ministry Function:
Upon completion of Level I Certification Requirements, you are certified by SSM (NOT LICENSED, which is only issued by your Bishop) to perform deliverance prayers.
Level II Pre-requisites:
Upon completion of Level I Certification Requirements, you are cleared to attend the Level II training.
Level I Curriculum:
Online Academic Conference
AC101
BIBLICAL DEMONOLOGY
Basic introduction to what Holy Scripture teaches about the character and activities of Satan and demons.
AC104
DELIVERANCE MINISTRY IN MODERN CULTURE
Survey of modern cultural beliefs and how different worldviews interface with approaches to deliverance ministry.
AC107
TYPES OF DEMONIZATION
Survey of the varying kinds of demonic attacks and approaches for identifying them.
AC102
DELIVERANCE MINISTRY IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Examination of the practices of Jesus and the Apostles and a broader consideration of deliverance ministry as salvific work of the Kingdom.
AC105
INTRODUCTION TO CULTS AND THE OCCULT
Introduction to key terminology and foundational concepts regarding cults and the occult.
AC108
FAMILY CURSES AND FAMILIAR SPIRITS
Examination of family dynamics in demonic oppression.
AC103
DELIVERANCE MINISTRY IN THE EARLY CHURCH
Examination of practices of the early Christian Church and how they influenced current practices in deliverance ministry.
AC106
MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH
Comparing and contrasting physiological and psychological conditions with phenomena encountered in deliverance ministry.
Level I Curriculum:
In-Person Practicum Conference
AC109
RECOGNIZING THE RED FLAGS OF OCCULT WORLDVIEW
Learn to identify occult worldviews by assessing cultural indicators, popular nomenclature, and media
AC111
TEAM ORGANIZATION AND COMPOSITION
How to assess, develop, and organize a deliverance team utilizing the DPA (Decide, Prepare, Act) Method.
P102
PRAYER MINISTRY
Receive practical training in hands-on prayer with trained deliverance ministers. (Students will write a 1000-word essay after attending P101 and P102 which serves as a prerequisite for Level II.)
AC110
INTAKE INTERVIEW
Process, techniques, and considerations used in conducting an intake interview with a spiritually afflicted person utilizing a framework called the DPA (Decide, Prepare, Act) Method.
AW111
CREATING A DELIVERANCE TEAM + YEAR ONE PLAN
Develop a plan to build your team and launch your ministry. This serves as the plan you'll carry out during your first year in deliverance ministry.
P101
PRAYER MINISTRY
Receive practical training in hands-on prayer with trained deliverance ministers. (Students will write a 1000-word essay after attending P101 and P102 which serves as a prerequisite for Level II.)
AC112
ROUND TABLE Q/A
Question and answer session with experienced deliverance ministers and exorcists.