STEMA (Sekolah Tinggi Teologia Misi Antiokhia)
TSAM (Theological Seminary Of Antioch Mission)
STEMA/TSAM is the bible study outreach of GBI Antiokhia. STEMA is a church based Bible training program, taught in Bahasa Indonesia.
The vision and mission of STEMA (Sekolah Tinggi Teologia Misi Antiokhia) is to help the church fulfill its commission and to equip and empower the people of God with a knowledge of God's word and the truth. It has been designed to help the people of God develop their gifts and their God-given talents, and also to help them to be effective in the ministry. Ultimately it has been established to build the body of Christ and the Church, so that the kingdom of God can advance (qualitatively, organically and quantitatively).
Some of the key scriptures that STEMA was founded on are: Ephesians 4:11-15, Acts 13:1-3, Matthew 16:18, 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2.
The purpose of STEMA and its education streams is to:
1. Equip the people of God with the truth and knowledge of God's word so that they can mature in their faith, their attitude, character and their comprehension of the word. It is also an aim to cultivate awareness and understanding of how all believers can experience life in the Spirit every day and have total victory in God, not just those called to full-time ministry.
2. Guide the people of God in finding their own personal gifts and talents that God has given them. We then help by training and instructing them in those gifts in order to develop them and increase their effectiveness in ministry with their families, Churches and also in society.
3. To train people how to win lost souls and teach them how to fulfill the requirement of the Great Commission of Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20).
The Principle Reason for the Existence of STEMA:
STEMA aims to develop people to a level where they understand and walk in harmony of life. We believe that this is the balance between science (knowledge), spiritual (life in the spirit) and practice (experience). Therefore STEMA places a heavy focus on the life of the believer. It is all about seeing God's people receive the knowledge of God's word and the truth it contains; also ensuring that they build strong relationships with people who live a Godly lifestyle and finally, to help them personally develop a Godly character with skills in ministry and leadership.
Education and Materials:
All lessons and materials are compiled in consistency with the values of the Bible, its practical values, and the practical principles that must be understood by God's people. The system used to organize the course is very easy to follow and has been designed in such a way that all people, young and old, can learn greatly from the program. The system facilitates participation in each presented lesson to allow each member to gain a clear understanding of the materials being delivered and it also offers flexibility for mature and knowledgeable Christians as well as new believers and people with busy schedules. The purpose of this system is to allow the participant to receive the maximum spiritual impartation and blessing.
The Conditions of Enrollment to the STEMA Course (general requirements):
Since STEMA's main purpose is to give all people an opportunity to learn about God's word there are no age restrictions, prerequisites or required educational backgrounds. All you need to join the STEMA program is a hunger for the word of God, a willingness and an open-heart to learn and an availability to attend the meetings.
There are also a number of administrative requirements that are considered as conditions of registration of each applicant. These are as follows:
1. Complete a STEMA application form.
2. Provide a photocopy of your last diploma.
3. Provide a photocopy of your current, valid identity card.
4. Provide two photographs or yourself (2x3' and 3x4'), each chromatic - 2 sheets.
5. Registration is finalized upon receipt of Rp. 50.000, a one-off payment for registration.
6. Each lesson is distributed through photocopied handouts. Please be advised that every member is required to cover the cost of all photocopies received during the course.
Please note: There is no correspondence course available at this time.
