School of Life International
By Terry Scott
School of Life International began as a dream in Pastor David Emigh’s heart more than a decade ago. Taking the Word that God had given him, “Go to Sand Springs and from there you will touch the world” he appointed Terry Scott to bring it to reality.
Eva LaFever, who at that time was a missionary to Zimbabwe, contacted Terry about bringing the teachings of School of Life International to Africa and they began putting the lessons together for the African people.
Since then School of Life International has started schools in Japan, the Philippines, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and several other African nations. In the last ten years School of Life International has graduated hundreds of students. Japan has had four graduates, and in April of this year Uganda will graduate 10 students.
In 2008 the Philippines had a total of 8 students graduate, but in 2009 there will be 59 students graduating. School of Life International currently has a goal of 150 Filipinos attending classes in 2010. The Philippine School of Life International now has 6 training centers.
School of Life International was able to have a special “Life of Faith” class in the Philippines with all 59 students together in February of 2009. It was an incredible time in the Word, and the presence of God was very powerful. The students were blessed in a mighty way.
The graduates of School of Life International have a great foundation from which to begin entering into the calling that God has given them, and are better equipped to lead the indigenous people of their countries.
Terry Scott does a great job overseeing the School of Life International department. Terry and his wife serve together overseeing future Vision ministries which is a mission organization serving the body of Christ and the world. Terry is a School of Life graduate and a member of Life Ministerial Fellowship International. You can contact Terry at terrywscott1@hotmail.com.
School of Life was birthed in 1981 by Pastor and Teacher David Emigh who wanted a Bible school where people could increase their knowledge of God’s Word and not have to leave their jobs to attend. The spirit of excellence of the leadership has caused tremendous growth over the years as they strive to be at the highest level of quality possible.
School of Life is now well established in Carlsbad, New Mexico; Wichita, Kansas; Niagara Falls, New York; Fergus Falls, Minnesota; St. Augustine, Florida; The Philippines; Zimbabwe; Japan; Tanzania and Albania.
Since 1981, we have had 250 graduates here in Sand Springs and are working with 450 part time students taking classes as their schedules permit in order to graduate.
In 1998 the second year curriculum or Continuing Education Classes (CEC) was introduced and we have had over 100 graduates from that program.
The graduates will remember this not only as a celebration of what has been achieved, but also as the start of a new stage in the race God has set before them. The knowledge they have learned will bear much fruit in the years to come as they enter into the next season of God’s plan and continue along the Divine path God has for each of their lives.
School of Life Philippines Graduates - May 2009
I – NAVOTAS, METRO MANILA AREA
1. ANOS, EVELYN S. 7. LOPEZ, Ps. LEONARDO B
2. BLANCO, GLENDA C. 8. LOPEZ, Psa. LUCITA P.
3. DE LA CRUZ, DELIA S. 9. LORCA, LINDA A.
4. ENABE, Ps. RONALDO L. 10. MANLIGUEZ, VETILITO T.
5. ENABE, Psa. MA. CRISTINA A. 11. MAPESO, NORMAN M.
6. LOPEZ, ANN LEANNE P. 12. MAPESO, PERCY B.
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II – SAN PABLO, LAGUNA AREA
1. ABAN, JANICE R. 8. DIVINAGRACIA, NANDY P.
2. AJES, ELEUTERIA C. 9. LIWANAG, NORIE M.
3. ALCANTARA, MIRRIAM B. 10. NIEVA, RAUL D.
4. ALTAR, JOANA D. 11. ORZALES, VIRGINIA AMOR M.
5. ARROGANCIA, VILMA C. 12. RONO, MA. GRETA J.
6. BANEZ, Ps. APOLINARIO M. 13. SEPATO, DEIVE A.
7. CAPULONG, DEXTER L. 14. VILLEGAS, JOSEFINA L.
III – CATANAUAN, QUEZON AREA
1. ACANTILADO, Ps. JOSEPH F. 15. NOSCE, ROSALINDA M.
2. ACANTILADO, Psa. YOLANDA G. 16. OPERIO, RENATO A.
3. AGUILAR, Psa. CARINA A. 17. PENAREDONDA, ARIEL O.
4. ANDRADE, JOSE T. 18. PERALTA, FREDERICK N.
5. ARIZALA, HERICKSON R. 19. PEREGRIN, Psa. GICILE N.
6. BUITIZON JR., Ps. EFREN V. 20. PIELAGO, NEMESIO C.
7. BUITIZON, Psa. JULIETA G. 21. PIZARRA, WILFREDO P.
8. CALUNGSOD, ROSALINA M. 22. RAMOS, Psa. ALONA N.
9. CASIPE, Psa. LALAINE D. 23. REGIO, Ps. LEANDRO R.
10. DELMO, LURISA P. 24. REGIO, Psa. OFELIA P.
11. DUMAAT, Psa. LITA B. 25. RIVAREZ, RAMCES D.
12. FORNESTE, MA. ROSARIO G. 26. SALAZAR, JULITO D.
13. MATANGUIHAN, GENILITA P. 27. SALVADOR, MARVIN R.
14. NANTES, CHEDITA P. 28. SARAPAT, Psa. MA. VICTORIA R.
School of Life New Mexico Graduates - May 2009
School of Life graduates Sheila Martinez, Andrea Ornelas, Debra Vasquez, and Tacy Farmer of Carlsbad, New Mexico with their Pastors Daniel and Susan Shirley, the School of Life Instructors, and Commencement Speaker Terry Scott..
School of Life Florida Graduates - May 2009
School of Life graduates John Cantrell, Danni Clay, Priscilla Abenchuchan and Rodger Dulin of St. Augustine, Florida with their Pastors Earl and Marci Glisson.
School of Life Minnesota Graduate - May 2009
School of Life graduate Cassi Buchite of Fergus Falls, Minnesota with her Pastors, Jayson and Tammy Mueller.
School of Life
Our Goal is to make a convenient, economical, practical and relevant Bible curriculum that will enable all members of the Body of Christ to access revelation knowledge inherent within the Word of God.
Do You Want To:
· stir up the passion in your heart?
· keep the fires burning?
· improve the quality of your life?
School of Life is designed as a two-year program to equip you for the work of the ministry. If it's your desire to prepare for that one special thing God has called you to do, you want to be a better minister to others, or you just want to experience more of God in your life, School of Life can help you get there.
Experience it all or choose what you feel you need right now. You may select all or any of the classes you want to take in any order.
The curriculum is divided into first and second year classes (Continuing Education Classes). You may participate in first year graduation after all of the first year classes have been successfully completed. You may participate in second year graduation after all first year and CEC classes have been successfully completed.
For more information, you can contact us at:
School of Life
PO Box 1220
Sand Springs, OK 74063
918.245.0262
Correspondence School
We have designed our program so that you can study at your own pace in the privacy of your home. All we require is that you send in your test upon completion. Your grade for the entire course will be determined by your test grade. After we have graded your test, we will send you a report card charting your progress. When you have completed all 14 courses, you will receive a correspondence diploma stating your involvement in the courses.
The cost for all 14 courses is $550; however, if you prepay all of the courses in advance, you will receive the discounted rate of $450. We accept other methods of payment, such as per semester or per individual course. One-hour courses are $35 and two-hour courses are $45. Each course comes with audiocassettes, curriculum and an assigned reading book for that particular course (assigned reading book not applicable in all courses).
One-hour courses are as follows:
How to Study the Bible (no book)
Ministry of Helps
Spirit, Soul and Body
Confession and God’s Word
God’s Plan of Prosperity
Christian Counseling (no book)
Principles of Christian Living (no book)
Divine Healing
Two-hour courses are as follows:
Principles of Prayer
New Creation Realities
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Christian Family (no book)
Life of Faith
How to be Led by the Holy Spirit
If you desire to take any of these courses, simply write us at School of Life Correspondence, PO Box 1220, Sand Springs OK 74063, stating which course or courses you would like to take and enclose a check for the proper amount for each course desired. You may also use your credit card. Email us at dave@vei.net. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. No courses will be sent until receipt of payment.
If you have any questions pertaining to the school, feel free to contact us:
Office: (918) 245-0262
Fax: (918) 245-2710
Email: dave@vei.net
Extension Schools
· First, in order to qualify to be an extension school, you or the person that will be overseeing the school must be a graduate of the School of Life. This can be accomplished through a variety of ways; however, the best way is through our correspondence program. The person that is overseeing the school must either have already completed or is in the process of completing the courses in order to have an extension school in your area.
· Secondly, we do not require that instructors be graduates, but they must be proficient in their field of ministry and must be approved by the leadership of the church. The best scenario is that he or she is a graduate of School of Life; however, we realize this cannot always be the case. All prospective instructors must have some credentials toward ministry, whether given by you or through an organization that is accepted by your church or ministry.
· Thirdly, the cost of the curriculum and class tapes to be used in the school and to train teachers in their fields of study is $500. This includes 14 sets of curriculum, worksheets, worksheet answer keys, tests and test answer keys on CD and audiocassettes of each class as taught here. The textbooks that are used are optional and can be purchased either through a Christian wholesaler or bookstore in your area. There is also a general usage fee of $10 per student per course that should be paid to the school on a semester basis.
· In order for your school to be recognized as a School of Life extension school, please adhere to the following:
- We request that you do not mark on, alter or modify the curriculum in any manner.
- We request that no academic changes be made to the curriculum.
- The curriculum that we have provided is a master set, which should be duplicated for each student as deemed necessary.
- We request “School of Life” be maintained as the name of the school.
- We request that you furnish us with names and addresses of all students attending your school each semester.
Our school is in a constant state of growth and sometimes, on occasion, our curriculum is revised in order to meet the needs of the church. Upon completion, you will be notified and given a choice as to whether you would like to obtain the revised material or continue using your current curriculum. Upgrades are provided at no additional cost to you.
· Concerning School of Life Graduation, there are many ways that we can assist you. As an extension school, you have the right to have your own graduation service, but if you would like assistance, we can gladly help you.
The School of Life is designed to become indigenous and to blend with your church or ministry. The rest is up to you – advertising, promotion, etc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
School of Life
PO Box 1220
Sand Springs OK 74063
Office: 918-245-0262
Fax: 918-245-2710
