The First goal of Master's Commission is Discipleship.  Each day of Master's Commission starts with a time of worship, personal prayer, Bible reading, and a student-led devotional.  Students also gather weekly in our guys/girls discipleship groups in order to sharpen one another on a deeper, more personal level.

The Second goal of Master's Commission is Education.  Many dream of winning the world for Jesus, which is a great goal since Jesus himself told us that the "fields are ready to be harvested."  How tragic, however, to rush into those fields with tools that are dull and will only yield a limited harvest.  Discipleship will sharpen students and make them much more effective.  Education will give them sharp tools to use in the work of God.  One of those tools is your mind, which God will use to guide students into all truth.  Each week one of the pastors on staff at Oceanway Assembly of God will teach the students the dynamics of ministry.  Students will also take classes from Southeastern University which has developed a church based training program.  This training will include spiritual college level education and the opportunity to be credentialed, licensed, and ordained in three year span of JMC.  The credits earned through Southeastern are transferable as elective credits at other universities and colleges.

The Third goal of JMC is to provide every student with "hands on" ministry experience.  To fulfill the third goal of JMC, we must put discipleship and education into practice.  JMC strives to give students the opportunity to be involved in as wide a range of ministries as possible.  This is where we effectively do what He has called us to do.

When all is said and done, the development of a personal relationship with Jesus is the highest priority!  Intimacy with Jesus does not just happen.  Extreme choices are the only way to attain extreme results.  Master's Commission disciples must commit to nine months without dating or having any other relationships within their first year that could possibly hinder that intimacy.  The challenge is intense.  Jesus had no limits in what He was willing to give up.

Are you willing to have no limits?

A ~ No.  Master's Commission is for anyone who wants to passionately pursue the fullness of God, respond to His leading with obedience and then fulfill His desires with excellence.  What our world needs are more people who will sell out 100% to God, regardless of what the do for a living.  Master's Commission will shape future evangelists, pastors, and missionaries.  Our prayer is that we will also shape future lawyers, teachers, and business people.

Q ~ How will I personally benefit from this program?

A ~ The most important benefit to JMC is the opportunity to develop a more intimate and grounded relationship with Christ that will enable students to be a more effective witness for Him in this world.  For nine months, students will live in an environment created for no other reason than to have a deep walk with Christ.  Daily practicing disciplines of prayer, Scripture memory, personal devotions, and servanthood will develop the godly habits and allow students to stand upon a stronger foundation in a world that surrounds them with the opportunity to fall.

Q ~ In what ministries will students be involved?

A~ Students' ministry exposure will not be from the sidelines or behind a desk closed off from the "real world".  Rather, Master's Commission offers front-line, "hands-on" ministry exposure to a wide range of needs represented in our world today.  Master's Commission is not about spotlighting talent.  Instead we are about having as much purity as possible in out hearts and motives when we give our talents to God.  That motivation affects all areas of ministry and is what we strive for in all we do.  It is our sole desire to expose students to the many ministries in our church by allowing them to become involved.  This allows them to explore the passion in ministry.

Q ~ When does the program begin and end?

A ~ The 2007-2008 JMC class is scheduled to begin with orientation on September 1st and 2nd. All students are required to be present. Parents are also strongly encouraged to attend. Students will be given two breaks throughout the year. Thanksgiving break will be November 21st through the 25th. Christmas break will be December 12th through January 2nd. The program ends with a Reflection Service on May 24th and graduation on May 25th, 2008.

Q ~ Will every applicant be accepted?

A ~ No. Acceptance in the JMC is through an application process for the purpose of allowing our leadership to seek God's will concerning every applicant. All decisions will be made after prayerful consideration, reference checks, and phone interviews. In order to best serve each student, there will be a limit of 30 first year students accepted for the 2007-2008 JMC class. When these positions are filled, that year's program will be closed. These spots are filled on a first-come basis, so get your application in as soon as possible. Your spot in the program will then be secured when we have received your $500, non-refundable deposit which is due upon acceptance.

Q ~ What about housing and meals?

A ~ Students are housed for the entire nine months in dorms led by one of our second-year/third-year students and staff. The students have a weekly grocery shopping allowance per household.

Lifehouse Middle School Church
Each week students will be heavily involved in one of the fastest growing ministries here at Oceanway Assembly of God. Students will have many opportunities to be involved in skits, dramas, games, leading small groups or working in our skate park.

Xchange Youth Church
Every week students will be involved in youth ministry in several ways by visitation, praying, altar workers, human videos, interactive sermons, and mentoring teenagers.

Ministry to the Mentally Handicapped
God will be able to stretch students and use them to share His love with people who have been neglected by most of society.

Evangelism
JMC has scheduled frequent outreaches, but it is the true desire of JMC to allow the Holy Spirit to make sharing our faith a natural response to our walk with Jesus that is not limited to a schedule.

Statewide Missions Trips
JMC travels quite frequently to participate in retreats, outreaches, youth ministries, and to minister in churches.

Foreign Missions Trips
Each year the whole group will leave the United States to minister in a foreign country. We seek to link with a missionary that will be able to utilize JMC in as many different ways possible in order to impact eternity.

Drama
JMC frequently uses many types of drama to communicate the Gospel in illustrated messages.

Music
This tool is so vital in most every area of ministry. JMC seeks to use music in the most effective way possible. JMC is not about spotlighting talent. Instead, we are about having as much purity as possible in our hearts and motives when we give our talents to God. We strive for motivation that affects all areas of ministry.

Inner-city Ministry to the Homeless
JMC will go into the inner city of Jacksonville to help one of the inner city Pastors feed and minister to the homeless.

We devote our afternoons and evenings to being vessels in which God can pour out of us what He pours into us. This is our desire. Students will spend time in numerous outreach efforts, as well as many of the ministries at Oceanway Assembly of God. They will learn firsthand what "full-time ministry" means, and find the devotion it requires to fulfill the call in which God has commissioned to every Christian. We feel that our weekly schedule reflects our goals: (1) creating an atmosphere where students are able to develop godly character, and (2) to develop a servant's heart that is ready to be used in whatever way the Lord would direct.

1. Personal Prayer, Devotions and Worship - Every morning from 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 
2. Corporate Devotion (Taught by a JMC student or a staff member) - 9:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 
3. Class/Study Time - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
4. Human Video Practice/JMC Involvement - 1:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 
5. PT's Forum (twice a week) - 1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 
6. The Art of Living - Twice a month 
7. Discipleship Classes Incorruptible - Girls Undone - Guys Twice a month

Southeastern Certified Minister's Credentialing Courses During a student's nine-month term in JMC they have an opportunity to attain their ministerial credentials and earn 8-12 credits, which will go on each student's college transcript. All Southeastern classes are taken online. The courses involved are listed below and are approved by the General Presbytery of the Assemblies of God.

1ST YEAR CLASSES
Acts, AG History, Ephesians, How to Interpret the Bible, Interpersonal Relationships, Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine, Life of Christ, Ministerial Ethics, Personal Evangelism

2ND YEAR CLASSES
Church and Law, Corinthians Correspondence, Multicultural Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Pentateuch, Psalms, Theology of Prayer, Theology of Worship

3RD YEAR CLASSES
Conflict Resolution, Eschatology, Intro to Homiletics, Leadership Skills, New Testament Survey, Romans

We also recommend that the students have sufficient funds for personal expenses. It is suggested that each student have a savings account of at least $800 which can be used throughout the nine-month program (approximately $20.00 per week). This will take care of any miscellaneous expenses. This is not required, but is recommended for the student's own personal use. We also suggest that the student not have any outstanding debts. Students will not be able to pursue outside employment, which will make it very difficult to "pay the bills" during their stay at JMC.

The following payment methods will be accepted: 
1. Visa 
2. MasterCard 
3. American Express 
4. Checks 
5. Cash