Divine Life Institute is designed to provide thorough training in the Word of God for effective
ministering. The curriculum consists of relevant teachings that are conducive for immediate
application. DLI promotes an atmosphere of learning, integrity, faith and spirit filled class time.
Students and instructors are expected to demonstrate the Word in their daily walk.

MISSION:
To train leaders in the full Gospel of Jesus Christ to make a lasting impact in the earth. To raise
up an army of equipped believers for the work of the Kingdom.

MOTTO:
Equipping leaders for global impact.

President

Vice President


Apostle Tony Wade


Prophetess Felecia Wade


Dean

Dr. Kenisha Gipson

Instructors

Pastor Kemion Green
 Min. Cheryl Leverett
Dr. Kenisha Gipson
Min. Anesha Porter
Elder 
Thad (Thaddeus) Jones, Sr.
Pastor  Shondra Baker
Prophet Kevin Baker

DLi Eligibility Criteria

All DLi applicants must live a lifestyle of holiness.
(A life that is free from all of the following: drinking alcohol, smoking, profanity, drug use, sexual sin, unforgiveness.)

DLC MEMBERS

● Divine Life Church members who are enrolling in DLi must actively serve in a primary
service area in Divine Life Church. Those who do not currently serve on one of the
teams listed below will be assigned to a team upon enrolling.
Primary Service Areas:
Ushers/Greeters, Media, Praise Team, Musicians, Information Center, Health Ministry,
Youth Ministry, Divine Transit, Guest Reception
● Divine Life Church Members who are in Pastoral Care are not eligible for DLi until they
have been released from Pastoral Care.

NON-MEMBERS

***Below are the Divine Life Institute (DLi) requirements which apply to individuals who are
not members of Divine Life Church.
The non-member applicant must:
● be a member of a local church
● provide a letter of recommendation from the Senior Pastor of the church where he/she has
membership*
● complete 12 evangelism hours, per semester, with the Divine Life Church Evangelism
Ministry (Saturdays from 10am - 12noon).
*Please note:
Individuals who are not members of Divine Life Church who complete the DLi curriculum
will graduate receiving a certificate of completion; but are not eligible for licensure.

Soul Winning Requirement

All DLi students will be required to win 100 souls to The Lord prior to graduation.
*You will need to input ALL of the souls that you win into the DLi Soul Goal Tracker.
The souls that you win on Saturdays w/DLC Evangelism will also be placed in the church wide
Soul Goal Tracker by the DLC Evangelism representative on that day.
{Please do not input souls you've won into both trackers.}

Attendance Requirements

Be sure to Check-in via the ShelbyNext Membership App every time you come to class.
Students may not miss more than 3 class sessions.
  • DLi currently offers four semesters of coursework. Each semester is 16 weeks and includes a midterm and final exam. 
  • Both new and returning students must register for course work each semester during the open enrollment period. The tuition is $300 per semester.  Information on when and where to register for DLi coursework will be provided during the open enrollment period in the DLC Newsletters (LinkTree) and the DLC App. 
  • Textbooks are not included in the application fee. 
  • Information sessions that are held prior to the start of each semester. 

Curriculum Focus Areas:

Week 1-6
Semester 1- Qualifications of Ministry
Semester 2- SuperNatural Living Part I

Semester 3- Effective Prayer Strategies
Semester 4- Pastor’s & Minister’s Training
Week 7-12
Semester 1- God’s Generals
Semester 2- Super Natural Living Part II
Semester 3- Deliverance
Semester 4- Organizing Your Ministry
DLi Graduation Ceremony

All DLi students must complete an Intent to Graduate Form in order to participate in the
graduation ceremony. The link to access this form will be emailed to all students enrolled in
Semester 4 Coursework.
Cap/Gown & Accessories Fee- $150.00

DLi Graduation Ceremony

All DLi students must complete an Intent to Graduate Form in order to participate in the
graduation ceremony. The link to access this form will be emailed to all students enrolled in
Semester 4 Coursework.
Cap/Gown & Accessories Fee- $150.00

DLi alumni