Calvary Heritage’s School of Ministry maintains a three-fold focus:
Discipleship in God’s Word,
Servanthood for the glory of God,
and Ministry to the Body of Christ.
The purpose of this School is to cultivate a “lifestyle” heart of ministry - prioritizing spiritual growth and serving within the local church while still satisfying the requirements and responsibilities of daily life.
This School of Ministry is designed to be partnered with part-time work, independent studies, or personal rest or recreation.
School of Ministry FALL 2026
| DISCIPLESHIP |
| SERVANTHOOD |
| MINISTRY |
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School of Ministry Fall 2025
| DISCIPLESHIP | “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
Discipleship, learning to sit at the feet of Jesus through the study of God’s Word, is foundation for ministry. Evenings are dedicated to devotionals and student prayer time. Thursday and Friday mornings are set apart for Bible Class time with our pastors and teachers. Every other Friday is dedicated to Young Adults fellowship for worship and verse-by-verse study through the Word.
| SERVANTHOOD |“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4
Exercising Servanthood is also a key foundation for ministry. Students have the opportunity to learn the behind-the-scene needs of a church, learning to serve the body of Christ through practical and creative church projects. Serving as one at the church together, with worship music playing in the background, is one of the favorite aspects of the school.
| MINISTRY |“For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12-13
Ministry to the body of Christ is the outward expression of loving, serving, and teaching God’s people. Ministry focus is on Sundays and weekly Bible Studies on the Beach, as well as opportunities to focus on a specific area of ministry interest along side our staff: Youth and Kids Ministry, Media Streaming, Lyric Projection, Soundboard, Prayer Team, Coffee Station Hospitality, Deacon Assistants, and Door Greeters.
LOCATION:
Calvary Heritage is located on the beautiful Oregon coast which offers a variety of adventures to enjoy on your days off. Stroll along the Chetco River, walk the beaches and surf the waves in the Pacific Ocean, explore the Redwood Forest, or hike a scenic coastal trail. The landscape God has provided for us here is breathtaking!
DATES:
September 15 - Arrival Day
September 16 - Discipleship House Orientation and Prayer
September 17-19 - Semester Kick-Off Retreat
November 20 - Last Day of Classes
November 22 - End of Semester Sunday
November 23 - Student Housing Deep Cleaning Day
November 24 - Departure Day
TUITION:
Tuition is $950
Students are responsible for own meals.
Thursday breakfast and dinner and Friday lunch is provided.
SAVE $50
with EARLY registration
Application and tuition paid by August 1, 2026
Full Scholarships
Third semester students receive FULL SCHOLARSHIP on tuition and pay for books only.
HOUSING (optional):
Housing is $1,350
We have separate housing available for both gals (The Bethany House) and guys (The “D” Discipleship House). Homes are furnished with twin beds, generally 2-3 students per room. Kitchens are fully stocked for cooking.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Sundays | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursdays | 6:30 am - 12 pm and 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fridays | 9 am - 1 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
In addition to these Time Commitments, if you are not scheduled to work, we encourage participation in other church activities: Morning Worship Monday - Wednesday 6:30 - 7:00 a.m., and Men and Women’s Bible Studies.
TEACHERS AND STAFF
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PASTOR RICH ABBLITT
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PASTOR RIVERS DROWN
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SPENCER ABBLITT
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PASTOR BOBBY BELT
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BRET DARGER
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KRISTI ABBLITT
MEXICO MISSIONS TRIP
optional add-on
October 19-26, 2026, pending dates
Optional for Semester add-on is a week Mission trip to La Mission Para Los Ninios in Carmen Serdan, Mexico. This trip is not required for the Fall Semester.
Cost of trip is $250 plus airfare.
** Passports are required so plan ahead!! **
