How Cool Are You?

God's word says some amazing things about your coolness.

You see, you're not just cool...you're the coolest!

The Word of God says in Jesus Christ...

You are faithful (Ephesians 1:1)
You are God’s child (John 1:12)
You have been justified (Romans 5:1)
You are Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
You belong to God (1 Corinthians 6:20)
You are a member of Christ’s Body (1 Corinthians 12:27)
You are assured all things work together for good (Romans 8:28)
You have been established, anointed and sealed by God (2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
You are confident that God will perfect the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6)
You are a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)
You are hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3)
You have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7)
You are born of God and the evil one cannot touch you (1 John 5:18)
You are blessed in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
You were chosen before the creation of the world (Ephesians 1:4, 11)
You are holy and blameless (Ephesians 1:4)
You are adopted as His child (Ephesians 1:5)
You are given God’s glorious grace lavishly and without restriction (Ephesians 1:5,8)
You are in Him (Ephesians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:30)
You have redemption (Ephesians 1:8)
You are forgiven (Ephesians 1:8; Colossians 1:14)
You have purpose (Ephesians 1:9 & 3:11)
You have hope (Ephesians 1:12)
You are included (Ephesians 1:13)
You are sealed with the promised Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)
You are a saint (Ephesians 1:18)
You are salt and light of the earth (Matthew 5:13-14)
You have been chosen and God desires you to bear fruit (John 15:1,5)
You are a personal witness of Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8)
You are God’s coworker (2 Corinthians 6:1)
You are a minister of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:17-20)
You are alive with Christ (Ephesians 2:5)
You are raised up with Christ (Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 2:12)
You are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)
You have been shown the incomparable riches of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:7)
God has expressed His kindness to you (Ephesians 2:7)
You are God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
You are have been brought near to God through Christ’s blood (Ephesians 2:13)
You have peace (Ephesians 2:14)
You have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18)
You are a member of God’s household (Ephesians 2:19)
You are secure (Ephesians 2:20)
You are a holy temple (Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 6:19)
You are a dwelling for the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:22)
You share in the promise of Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:6)
God’s power works through you (Ephesians 3:7)
You can approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 3:12)
You know there is a purpose for your sufferings (Ephesians 3:13)
You can grasp how wide, long, high and deep Christ’s love is (Ephesians 3:18)
You are completed by God (Ephesians 3:19)
You can bring glory to God (Ephesians 3:21)
You have been called (Ephesians 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:9)
You can be humble, gentle, patient and lovingly tolerant of others (Ephesians 4:2)
You can mature spiritually (Ephesians 4:15)
You can be certain of God’s truths and the lifestyle which He has called you to (Ephesians 4:17)
You are can have a new attitude and a new lifestyle (Ephesians 4:21-32)
You can be kind and compassionate to others (Ephesians 4:32)
You are can forgive others (Ephesians 4:32)
You are a light to others, and can exhibit goodness, righteousness and truth (Ephesians 5:8-9)
You can understand what God’s will is (Ephesians 5:17)
You can give thanks for everything (Ephesians 5:20)
You don’t have to always have your own agenda (Ephesians 5:21)
You can honor God through marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33)
You can parent your children with composure (Ephesians 6:4)
You can be strong (Ephesians 6:10)
You have God’s power (Ephesians 6:10)
You can stand firm in the day of evil (Ephesians 6:13)
You are dead to sin (Romans 1:12)
You are not alone (Hebrews 13:5)
You are growing (Colossians 2:7)
You are His disciple (John 13:15)
You are prayed for by Jesus Christ (John 17:20-23)
You are united with other believers (John 17:20-23)
You are not in want (Philippians 4:19)
You possess the mind of Christ (I Corinthians 2:16)
You are promised eternal life (John 6:47)
You are promised a full life (John 10:10)
You are victorious (I John 5:4)
Your heart and mind is protected with God’s peace (Philippians 4:7)
You are chosen and dearly loved (Colossians 3:12)
You are blameless (I Corinthians 1:8)
You are set free (Romans 8:2; John 8:32)
You are crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20)
You are a light in the world (Matthew 5:14)
You are more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)
You are the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21)
You are safe (I John 5:18)
You are part of God’s kingdom (Revelation 1:6)
You are healed from sin (I Peter 2:24)
You are no longer condemned (Romans 8:1, 2)
You are not helpless (Philippians 4:13)
You are overcoming (I John 4:4)
You are persevering (Philippians 3:14)
You are protected (John 10:28)
You are born again (I Peter 1:23)
You are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
You are delivered (Colossians 1:13)
You are redeemed from the curse of the Law (Galatians 3:13)
You are qualified to share in His inheritance (Colossians 1:12)
You are victorious (1 Corinthians 15:57)
You are crowned with glory and honor (Psa 8:4-5)
You are of a royal priesthood (1 Pe 2:9)

Is that cool or what?

Special Thanks to Crossing Church for publishing this list.

Tuition & Fees

Many people who come to our school just ask the simple question, "What do I need to do to get a degree?" The answer is not difficult to answer, but it is dependent on your own personal accomplishments. Before I answer that question, I want to say that we at ICM are committed to equipping the saints for the service of Christ. We are committed to do this with a Spirit of excellence because we serve an excellent God. Assisting you to fulfill your call from the Lord and therefore building the Kingdom of God is our highest goal.

We offer each student an individual degree program. The process begins when the student fills out our application and we then give him or her an acceptance letter. Fortunately we can give life credits for those graduated from high school over 10 years ago. We can also give credit for ministry experience, continuing education, conferences, seminars, positions held and work done for the church. And of course we can give credit for earned credit hours from other colleges. It is important that the student fill out the application completely with detailed educational and life accomplishments. ICM is only $95 per credit hour for undergraduate degrees, (compared the other seminaries who are as much as $400 per credit hour.) We attempt to award as much credit as possible for each enrolled student saving them a lot of tuition expense.

An associates degree requires 60 credit hours. Each course is normally worth three credit hours. Remember we will award the student credits for their history, so very few students need to do a full 60 hours for their degree after they receive their acceptance letter.

A bachelors’ degree is a total of 120 credit hours, minus any awarded credits.

A masters degree is a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the bachelors and the doctorate is a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the masters.

There are certain required courses for all students. Some of these are in workbook form for home study. Courses can be taken live at a local campus, or by correspondence and soon on line. Most students do a combination of live and correspondence but the choice is up to the individual.

The student’s program depends on their major and the amount of credit hours we can award or transfer in.After a student applies they will receive their acceptance letter in a few days and it will explain exactly what it will take for their degree and the total cost.

There are certain required courses for all students. Some of these are in workbook form for home study. Courses can be taken live at a local campus, or by correspondence and soon on line. Most students do a combination of live and correspondence but the choice is up to the individual.

We offer financial assistance in the form of 0% payment plans. This is done by a monthly bank draft. We work with each student setting up their financial assistance plan.

This is the beginning of an exciting journey with the Lord, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Welcome to ICM!

Dr. Ray L. Self
Founder and President

Requirements

Overview of Requirements:

Many people who come to our school just ask the simple question, “What do I need to do to get a degree?” The answer is not difficult to answer, but it is dependent on your own personal accomplishments. Before I answer that question, I want to say that we at ICM are committed to equipping the saints for the service of Christ. We are committed to do this with a Spirit of excellence because we serve an excellent God. Assisting you to fulfill your call from the Lord and therefore building the Kingdom of God is our highest goal.

We offer each student an individual degree program. The process begins when the student fills out our application and we then give him or her an acceptance letter. Fortunately we can give life credits for those graduated from high school over 10 years ago. We can also give credit for ministry experience, continuing education, conferences, seminars, positions held and work done for the church. And of course we can give credit for earned credit hours from other colleges. It is important that the student fill out the application completely with detailed educational and life accomplishments. We attempt to award as much credit as possible for each enrolled student saving them a lot of tuition expense.

An associates degree requires 60 credit hours. Each course is normally worth three credit hours. Remember we will award the student credits for their history, so very few students need to do a full 60 hours for their degree after they receive their acceptance letter.

A bachelors’ degree is a total of 120 credit hours, minus any awarded credits.

A masters degree is 30 credit hours beyond the bachelors and the doctorate is 30 credit hours beyond the masters.

There are certain required courses for all students. Courses can be taken online, in ICM's virtual web-classroom, or live if offered. Most students do a combination of online, web class, and live but the choice is up to the individual.

The student’s program depends on their major and the amount of credit hours we can award or transfer in. After a student applies they will receive their acceptance letter in a few days and it will explain exactly what it will take for their degree and the total cost.

We offer financial assistance in the form of 0% payment plans. This is done by a monthly bank draft. We work with each student setting up their financial assistance plan.

This is the beginning of an exciting journey with the Lord, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Welcome to ICM!

Dr. Ray L. Self
Founder and President

Accreditation

ICM is proud to be accredited by Accrediting Commission International the worlds largest non governmental accrediting association. Accreditation by ACI gives ICM oversight and assures our students that they are receiving a quality biblical education.

Accrediting Commission International is an international accrediting commission which holds as its primary objective the encouragement and maintenance of sound scholarship and the highest academic achievement in the areas of private education. Quality education is the goal at all times. Its purpose is the preparation of quality education in private schools, colleges, and theological seminaries. It is a non-governmental body and makes no claim to be connected with the government.

A student or potential student must understand that credits taken in one type of program may or may not transfer to another type program. This is the sole determination of the receiving institution. ICM does not guarantee the transfer of credits to other schools (except other ACI schools). That is the responsibility of the receiving institution.

In the United States, accreditation of universities and seminaries is a voluntary process with accreditation granted by private, non-governmental agencies. Governmental agencies never provide theological or ministry accreditation. Additionally, there is no absolute 'national' standard for educational accreditation since the educational world is currently re-examining criteria for accreditation, focusing less on institutional inputs and more on educational outcomes.

There is no such requirement as Federal or State accreditation of a religious institution, because the civil government has no authority to regulate religious teachings or which certificates or religious degrees upon completion of such education may be issued. This is a matter of separation of Church and State. Politicians and civil authorities must never be allowed to officially endorse or disapprove directly or indirectly the beliefs and practices of churches or their schools.

Please keep in mind that most Bible Colleges and Christian Universities do not have secular regional accreditation.

State of Florida Department of Education

In the United States of America, jurisdiction over degree-granting institutions rests with the individual state governments. Compliance with state regulations is the necessary condition for offering a legitimate, legal American degree. International College of Ministry grants degrees under the authority of the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education in compliance with Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The State of Florida does not require regional or theological accreditation.

Please Note: ICM as well as other Christian colleges are NOT required to be regulated by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE); therefore, ICM is not listed with the FLDOE as a 'regulated' institution. ICM has received approval (authorization) as of 2016 from the FLDOE that ICM is in compliance with the Florida statues pursuant to religious institutions to offer legitimate, legal religious degrees.

Dr. Ray L. Self
Founder and President

Areas of Concentration

An area of concentration is a concept that allows the individual student to customize his or her ministry degree program to better fit what the Lord has called them to do. Our ministry degree program is a general program that includes theological studies, biblical studies, Christian counseling and practical ministry courses. This program is designed to give the student a solid foundation for a ministry career or for those desiring a deeper walk with the Lord.

The student may desire to just take the various ministry related course toward their associates, bachelor, masters or doctorate degree. But, for example, if a student named John Doe feels a prophetic call upon their life they can concentrate in prophetic ministry by taking at least six prophetic courses as a part of their program (18 credit hours.) If they earn a bachelors degree by completing a total of 120 credit hours which includes life experience and transferred credits then their diploma will read - John Doe, Bachelor of Ministry with a subtitle Prophetic Ministry.

We presently offer two concentrations, Apostolic Ministry and Prophetic Ministry. We will be adding soon Evangelism, Praise and Worship, and possibly Church Growth and Development. The concept of having a concentration is designed to allow us at ICM to better equip each student for their particular ministry.

Dr. Ray L. Self
Founder and President