Shepherding Leadership provides an in-depth look at the practical side of local church ministry and helps equip laymen to meet the day-to-day needs of their congregation.
Course Fee
₱749 per course. GCash or bank transfer only. Instructions are given on the registration form.
₱499 per course for those registering a group of 10 or more for the same course. Contact dchow@expositorsacademy.org for more information at least 7 days before registration closes.
Important Dates
- Registration closes May 25, 2026.
- Course opens by May 30, 2026.
Course Overview
Because the local church serves as God’s primary agency for Christian worship and spiritual growth, Shepherding Leadership sets a foundation by which to translate the needs of the local church into relevant application for pastoral ministry. Whether this application is demonstrated by public ministries in the pulpit, in the evangelistic and educational ministries of the church, in the ordinances and ceremonies of the church, in church worship and music, in administrative leadership in the church, or by the more private modeling of personal godliness, careful and prayerful preparation is necessary. This course provides a foundation to integrate pastoral concerns and responsibilities with regard to church leaders by examining the requirements and offices to serve in the church through the means of marriage, weddings and funerals, and other church ordinances.
This course is taken completely online, on-demand (at your own pace), but is designed to be taken over 10 weeks. The student should plan to allocate 2-3 hours each week to gain the most from the course. This includes approximately 60 minutes of pre-recorded video lectures and notetaking, 30-60 minutes of reading, and time for review, reflection, and quizzes.
Instructor: Professor Harry Walls
Harry Walls serves as Executive Pastor and Elder at Stonebridge Bible Church. With over four decades of ministry experience, Harry is dedicated to the faithful exposition of Scripture and the spiritual formation of God’s people. In his role at Stonebridge, Harry provides leadership in preaching, pastoral care, men’s discipleship, and community groups working alongside the elders to shepherd the congregation.
Before joining Stonebridge, Harry served as the Campus Pastor and Vice President of Student Life at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California, where he shepherded students, faculty, and staff. He also served as an elder and fellowship group pastor at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. Prior to his time in California, Harry was the Senior Pastor of Shades Mountain Independent Church in Birmingham, Alabama, where he faithfully led the congregation for 27 years.
Harry holds degrees from Brown University, where he played football, and from Liberty University and Seminary, where he served as campus pastor while preparing for pastoral ministry. In 2021, he was honored with a Doctor of Divinity degree from The Master’s Seminary.
He and his wife, Karon, have two children.
Important Notes
- Students must reside in the Philippines and submit their valid Philippines phone number and address to take the course.
- All students must submit proof of payment at time of registering. (GCash or Bank Transfer)
- Registering for this ICL course does not include access to the TEA/TMAI Electronic Resource Library.
- Technical assistance is available for students, and limited support is available to answer questions pertaining to the course content.
- While the course is most effective and designed to be taken in 10 consecutive weeks, once purchased the user’s access to the course does not expire.
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- Inquiries about this course should be submitted to dchow@expositorsacademy.org.