Life School of Ministry first year is broken down into three semesters. For the 2025 School year, the semesters will be as follows:

1st Semester: February 2 - April 16 (10 weeks)
Class 1: Old Testament Survey
Class 2: Financial Peace

2nd Semester: April 27 - June 29 (10 weeks)
Class 1: Intertestamental Period
Class 2: Speech Class

3rd Semester: September 27 - November 16 (12 weeks)
Class 1: New Testament Survey
Class 2: Works of the Ministry

During your first year at LSM, you will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of work within the area of ministry you feel you are called to. This is a part of the completion of your certificate that you will receive at the end of your time at Life School of Ministry. Part of the practicum requirements is identifying different areas of ministry that you feel led to serve in and giving a hands on opportunity to fully invest yourself into what it is like.