Academic Programs

RTI students earn a fully accredited, 4-year Crown College Bachelor of Science degree in either Christian Ministries or Global and Cultural Studies. We also offer an accelerated, one additional year, Masters of Christian Ministries for our RTI students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Ministries.

RTI students are eligible for graduation upon completion of 125 credits as follows: 21 General Education of transfer credit, 74 credits of theology and ministry training courses with RTI faculty and seasoned pastors, 30 upper division credits through Crown Online School.

RTI Goals & Objectives

Reach Training Institute (RTI) is a church-based, ministry training center based in Salem, Oregon (Salem Alliance Church). As an educational partner of Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, our goal is to develop highly-effective leaders through theological education and practical ministry experience for kingdom service, internationally and locally, at the lowest possible cost. While the RTI concept has its roots in identifying and training workers primarily for international service, the same heart applies to U.S.-based ministry workers.

Goal #1 - To graduate field-ready individuals for international/local C&MA service who:

  • are debt-free

  • are licensed with Alliance NW

  • are Biblically trained, intellectually sharp, and culturally astute

  • have completed home service requirement

Goal #2 - To develop leaders who are prepared for broad kingdom impact within other organizations who:

  • are equipped to launch effective new ministries

  • are trained to develop other leaders

  • have humility and character to lead through conflict

  • have a global perspective and biblical worldview

RTI Course Descriptions  

Each course includes the following progression: 1) a serious study of the scriptures, 2) a reading of pertinent articles and book excerpts selected for their contribution to deeper ideation on related issues, 3) cohort interactions of a Socratic nature that focus discussions on central unit issues, and 4) completion of projects that facilitate ministry skill, character growth, and academic achievement.

Here are a few of our RTI courses we teach in Salem:

  • RTI 100 Nations & Neighborhoods

  • RTI 110 Alliance Culture & Theological Distinctive

  • RTI 120 Holy Spirit Empowered Ministry

  • RTI 140 Old Testament Survey/RTI 150 New Testament Survey

  • RTI 200 Teaching the Bible

  • RTI 210 Preaching in the 21st Century

  • RTI 220 Interpreting the Bible

  • RTI 230 Peacemaking in the Kingdom

  • RTI 270 Life & Ministry of Jesus

  • RTI 280 Emotionally Healthy Spirituality

  • RTI 320 Project Management

  • RTI 330 Personal Evangelism

  • RTI 410 Ministry Philosophy & Senior Capstone Project

  • RTI 430 Ethics in Ministry

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