Lighthouse School of Ministry
About LSM
Founded by Pastor & Prophetess Talabi
The Lighthouse School of Ministry was established by Pastor & Prophetess Talabi through the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit, to train and equip lay church members for effective service alongside the leader, pastor, and pastor's wife in the local church.
Pastor A. A. Talabi — MA Ministry, Moody Theological Seminary (2005)
Pastor Mabel Talabi — M.Div Urban Ministry, Trinity Theological University
Our Mission
To equip ordinary lay people for a life of fruitful ministry through instruction, hands-on training, and personal mentoring — so they are well prepared to fulfill their ministry in the local church and develop a burning desire for soul winning.
Our Vision
To create an environment for lay men and women in the local church to be trained and equipped for effective service in God's Kingdom.
What You'll Gain
Ministry Objectives
Biblical Literacy
Become biblically articulate and able to read, understand, and interpret biblical text correctly.
Practical Ministry
Translate classroom lectures to practical, effective ministry in the local church.
Doctrinal Knowledge
Understand Bible doctrines and their theological impact in a ministry context.
Servant Leadership
Develop appreciation for and support of the leadership in your local church.
Curriculum
Course Offerings
30 hours of academic study across three concentrations. Click each category to explore.
Biblical Courses
Developing Leadership Skills
Developing Skills for Ministry
Program Details
What You Need to Know
Schedule
Yearly program runs September through May. Graduation held annually in May.
Duration
30 hours of academic study completed over 2 calendar years.
Degree
Upon successful completion, graduates receive an Associate Degree in Ministry.
Celebrating Our Graduates
Recent Graduation
Join the ranks of those who have completed the journey. Here are highlights from our most recent graduation ceremony.
One Time Registration
Tuition is FREE. The $300 one-time registration fee covers lecture materials, graduation gowns and cap, school T-shirt, gifts, and support for mission.
Scholarship by Sponsorship may be available — a basic essay is required to qualify.
Registration Closes July 31, 2026
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Our Foundation
Statement of Beliefs
These core tenets form the theological foundation of everything we teach and practice at the Lighthouse School of Ministry.
The Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative written Word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19
In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory.
John 3:16; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3-6
In the blessed hope — the rapture of the Church at Christ's coming.
Titus 2:13
The only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ.
John 14:6
In water baptism by immersion.
Matthew 28:19
The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer.
1 Peter 2:24
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it.
Acts 2:4
In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.
Galatians 5:16-25
In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation.
Revelation 20:11-15