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Background To School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria:

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The School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria is a globally accredited, nonprofit, tuition-free, 3-month on-site and online church leadership ordination educational initiative of incorporated trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM), based in the Federation of Nigeria West Africa with its corporate registration number being 7052776.

Its Federal tax-exempt identification number is: 26154614-0001

Its Federal SCUML registration number is: SC 331407422.

The School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, operates under a framework of policies, regulations and ethical standards that defines its structure, administration, conduct, intake of national and international Applicants all through the calendar year.

The School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, is a discipline-intensive unique Christian school of thought, dedicated to equipping prophetic saints of the last time days throughout the church world, that is, non-denominstional charismatics, pentecostals, evangelicals Christian believers who have been called or feels called by the Lord Jesus Christ into either of the fivefold ministries of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, whether as apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher as recorded in (Ephesians 4:12-26); but who have not yet received formal ordination into such office with the Biblical essential prayer impartation, laying on of hands, apostolic charge and send off for their God-ordained gospel work on earth as recorded below in Acts 13:1-3:

“In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene. Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ” Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.” (Acts 13:1-3 NIV)

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria: the journey of your spiritual leadership orientation, public graduation, ordination and certification into the fivefold ministries of the gospel of the Kingdom of God: begins with an intensive 12-week Bible-based leadership orientation that gives an insight into the fundamentals of church leadership and guides to moral ethics of the fivefold ministries of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, offering you the requisite practical inner working experience in Christian Ministry with an exciting opportunity to interact with other highly qualified ordained ministers of the gospel of the Kingdom of God.

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, the dedication, devotion, professionalism and systematic approach of our qualified lecturers to Christian education are always commended by every of our National and International Candidate/Applicant who has been offered entry admission into our School of Ministry (Ordination Program), (Reverend Confirment Program), (Diploma in Church Leadership Program), and (Church Leadership Growth Online Private Seminar Program) in Nigeria.

Our Mission

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To Biblically impart, ordain, induct, install, commission, and send off called labourers of the gospel of Jesus Christ for the expansion of the Kingdom of God in these last days.

(Acts 3:1-3 / Ephesians 4:11-16 / Matthew 24:14/ Matthew 28:18-20)

Our Vision

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To fulfill the section 3 under article 3 of the constitution of incorporated trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries, recounted as follows:

“ARTICLE 3: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

3. To ordain priests, induct ministers, and install labourers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our Slogan

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A Springboard for Entime Gospel Missions

(Acts 13:1-3)

Our Philosophy :

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Accountability in service to God and credibility in service to men

Our Network

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Attending the School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, is like joining a lifelong network of past, present and future graduate Bible students, ministerial cohorts, anointed lecturers and administrators whom you can share contacts and experiences with in ministry via the School alumni’s Association.

OUR MOTTO :

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A Springboard for Endtime Gospel Missions

“Acts13:1-3″

Our programmes :

WHAT WE PERIODICALLY OFFER ONSITE AND ONLINE AT SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ORDINATION (SMO) NIGERIA :

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At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria, we periodically offer both on-site and online entry admission to all called labourers of the gospel Jesus Christ who are seeking for a Bible-based church leadership orientation that gives an insight into the fundamentals of church leadership and guides to the moral ethics of the ministry of the gospel of the Kingdom of God with a globally recognized ordination, commission ceremonies, plus issuance of a verifiable testimonial of graduation and certificate of ordination upon successful graduation herein.

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria: We periodically train, graduate, ordain, commission, certify and send off called labourers/preachers of the revealed gospel of Jesus Christ for the expassion of the Kingdom of God in these last days as recorded in (Acts 2: 2-17 / Ephesians 4:11-16) respectively; through offer of admission into our School of Ministry Ordination Program in Nigeria.

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria: We also confer a verifiable title of reverend on prospective church leadership Applicant worldwide through offer of admission into our School of Ministry Ordination Program in Nigeria.

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria: We periodically host/organise flexible and accessibility seasonal 3-day/4-day church leadership growth online seminars with in-dept case studies centred on homiletics (=preaching skills), church leadership and management skills, communication Skills etc, allowing Christian leaders and/or aspiring gospel preachers from every part of the world who are seeking to effectively improve
their leadership and public speaking skills within a religious context to privately participate.

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria: We perodically offer tuition-free Bible-based church leadership orientation and guides to moral ethics of the ministry of the gospel of
the Kingdom of God, for a period of three (3) months only.

Whereas within these period of three (3) months, we shall set forth a seminar orientation revision and final qualification examination to test the spiritual and moral fitness of each prospective applicant/candidate; and once they are deemed qualified and graduated thereafter, we then further to the Biblical enssential prayer impartation, imposition of hands, ecclesiastic charge, and send off for their God-ordained ministry on earth.

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria: All teaching materials for our three (3) months Bible-based church leadership orientation and guides to moral ethics of the ministry of the gospel of the Kingdom of God are periodically available both on-site and online with no fees attached to them (100% free of charge).

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria: the dedication, devotion and professionalism of our staff to Christian education are periodically commended by every of our Candicate/Applicant who has been offered entry admission into our School of Ministry Ordination Program in Nigeria.

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria, we periodically offer the following scheduled twelve (12) inspired Bible-based courses on church leadership orientation and guides to moral ethics of the ministry of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, inclusive seminar orientation revision, final qualification examinations prior to public graduation, ordination, commission, and certification ceremonies of all prospective qualified Applicants/Candidates herein:

Ordination Program: (=leading to the awarding of Diploma/Testimonial in Church Leadership, Academic Transcript, Certificate of Ordination, Attestation of Apostolic charge and send off upon successful graduation at (SMO), Nigeria.
Reverend Confirment Program: (=Leading to the awarding of Diploma/Testimonial in Church Leadership, Academic Transcript, Certificate of Reverend Confirment, Attestation of Apostolic charge and send off upon successful graduation at (SMO), Nigeria.
Diploma in Church Leadership Program: (=Leading to the award of Diploma/Testimonial in Church Leadership, Academic Transcript, and send off upon successful graduation at (SMO), Nigeria.
4-day Church Leadership Growth Online Private Seminar Program: (=Leading to the award of Certificate of Seminar Participation) with in-dept case study centred on Homiletics (=preaching skills), Church Leadership and Management skills, Communication skills etc, allowing Christian leaders and/or aspiring gospel preachers from every part of the world who are seeking to effectively improve their public speaking skills within a religious context to privately participate.
Our Programmes Detailed Breakdown: within the closing session of our scheduled 3-month Bible-based course of study at (SMO), Nigeria, we shall set forth a seminar orientation revision, final qualification examinations and final year student’s seminar practical project in order to test the spiritual and moral fitness of each prospective admitted Candidate/Applicant thereto, and once they are deemed qualified and thereafter graduated, we shall then further to the Biblical essential prayer impartation, laying on of hands, apostolic charge and send off for their God-ordained gospel ministry on earth. (Ephesians 4:11-16 / Acts 13:1-3)

Our Academic Modules:

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At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria: We periodically offers the following scheduled twelve (12) Bible-based courses on church leadership and guides to moral ethics of the fivefold ministries of the gospel of the Kingdom of God, including revision, final qualification examinations, final year student’s seminar practical project (prior to the public graduation, ordination, Reverend confirment and certification ceremonies of all prospective qualified Candidates/Applicants:

1. Week-One Seminar Course :

Module-1 General Introduction to Seminar Arena of School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria:

Unit-1 Introduction of assigned Teacher to School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria;
Unit-2 Introduction of admitted Applicant/Candidate to School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria;
Unit-3 Introduction to School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria;
Unit-4 Introduction to what School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria is not;
Unit-5 Introduction to Public Disclaimer of School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria;
Unit-6 Introduction to the Starting Point and Date of Christianity.

2. Week-Two Seminar Course :

Module-2: Understanding the Fundamentals of Church Leadership

What is Church Leadership?
Who is a Church Leader?
What is the Biblical Qualifications expected of a Church Leader?
Profesionalism of a Church leader;
Mentality of a Church Leader;
Pride of a Church Leader;
Who a Church Leader is not.

3. Week-Three Seminar Course :

Module-3 Understanding the Biblical Moral Ethics of the Ministry of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

4. Week-Four Seminar Course :

Module-4 Understanding the Beatitudes in the New Testament:

5. Week-Five Seminar Course :

Module-5 Understanding the Christian Homiletics:

Unit-1 Background to Preaching Skills
i. Introduction
ii. Preaching
iii. The Preacher
iv. Unit Summary
Unit-2 Task of Preacher
i. Introduction
ii. 2-Fold Task of Preaching
iii. Bridge Building
iv. Unit Summary
Unit-3 The Message/Sermon
i. Introduction
ii. Message Structure A
iii. Theme and Text
iv. Unit Summary
Unit-3 Unit-4 Message Structure B
i. Introduction
ii. Introduction and Body of Message
iii. Illustration and Conclusion of Message
iv. Unit Summary

6. Week-Six Seminar Course :

Module-6 Understanding Types of Churches Outlined in the Bible:

Unit-1 Understanding the theological definition of the Universal concept of the Church Outlined in the Bible;
Unit-2 Understanding the theological definition of the Local concept of the Church Outlined in the Bible;
Unit-3 Understanding the theological definition of the Glorious/Triumphant Church Outlined in the Bible.

7. Week-Seven Seminar Course :

Module-7 Understanding The Six General Eras and Dates of the Church History.

Unit-1 The Era of the Apostolic Church;
Unit-2 The Era of the Persecuted Church;
Unit-3 The Era of the Imperial Church;
Unit-4 The Era of the Medieval Church;
Unit-5 Era of the Reformed Church;
Unit-6 The Era of the Modern Church.

8. Week-Eight Seminar Course :

Module-8 Understanding Basic Modern Governmental System of the Church:

9. Week-Nine Seminar Course :

Module-9 Understanding How to Strike a Balance Between Ministry and Family Life.

10. Week-Ten Seminar Course :

Module 10
Understanding the Self-Disciplined Gospel Preacher :

Unit One: Introduction to the Self-Disciplined Gospel Preacher

Unit Two: Identity of A Self-Disciplined Gospel Preacher

Unit Three: Characteristics of A Self-Disciplined Gospel Preacher.

11. Week-Eleven Seminar Course :

Module-11 Seminar Orientation Revision Studies.

12. Week-Ten Seminar Course :

Module-12 Candidate’s Final Qualification Examination.

Accreditation:

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The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM), being the umbrella body of and principal administrative seat of authority for School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), in the Federation of Nigeria, was awarded an official status as incorporated trustee under Part “F” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (Part F CAMA 2020) with its accredited corporate registration number 7052776, being issued on 13th July, 2023, by the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), in the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja, Nigeria.

WHAT SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ORDINATION (SMO) NIGERIA IS NOT :

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The School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria is not a residential place for learning. Whereas it is very flexible, worker friendly and open to male and female genders. Seminars are held every Thursday evening both on-site and online to allow Candidates/Applicants to return and serve the needs of their respective local churches/ministries.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ORDINATION (SMO) NIGERIA :

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Apostle Emmanuel Daniel Ibhayelia (aka Pastor Emmanuel Zoe): being the humble visionary founder and presiding overseer of The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM): is the appointed incumbent President of School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) in the Federation of Nigeria.

Of His Nationality:

Apostle Emmanuel Ibhayelia was born in Nigeria on the Lord’s Day, Sunday 3rd July, 1983 AD in Asaba, the Capital City of Delta State of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He hails from Ubiaja in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Of His Apostolic Ministry Mandate:

Apostle Emmanuel Ibhayelia, filled with Holy Spirit and wisdom is a distinguished evangelistic apostle, educator, mentor, counsellor under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the Mediator of the new covenant.

He is an ordained Charismatic church pastor/clergy/servant Christian Leader whose ministry is centred on sound faith, love and prosperity in Jesus Christ, the Prince of the Kingdom of God. His overall apostolic ministry mandate are enshrined under Article 3 of the constitution of Incorporated Trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM) thereunder.

Of His National and International Clerical Professional Association and Recognition:

Being one of Nigeria’s most repute end-time gospel preachers, teachers, revivalists, missionaries: he is both nationally and internationally recognized for being a reputable membership of :

1) The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State Chapter.

2) The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), of PFN/CPFN Bloc, Oyigbo LGA Rivers State Chapter.

3) The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Maya Olorunda Chapter, Itamaga Province Ikorodu Lagos State Chapter.

4) The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), of PFN/CPFN Bloc, Ifesowapo District, Maya/Adamo Ikorodu Lagos State Chapter.

5) United Ministers’ Fellowship International (UMFI), a Charismatic apostolic ministerial network Accra Ghana Chapter.

6) The Christian Missionary Fellowship International (CMFI), Maryland, United States of America.

7) And he was the first inaugurated Chapter Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Maya Ololorunda Chapter under the administration of the first inaugurated Itamaga Province of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Ikorodu Lagos State Chapter.

Of His Holy Spirit Baptism, Water Baptism by Immersion and Theological Academic Qualifications :

After receiving his baptism of the Holy Spirit in 2009 AD under the mighty evangelistic ministrations of His Grace Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams at Action Chapel International (ACI) in Greater Accra Region of Republic of Ghana and water baptism by immersion in 2010 AD under the mighty prophetic anointing of His Excellency Prephet Dr. Moses Ugbogonogo at Evangelistic Vine Ministries (EVM) in Greater Accra Region of Republic of Ghana :

His journey into the apostolic ministry of the Gospel of Kingdom of God began with a solid Christian educational foundation, leading Him to earn a Certificate in Christian foundational Ministries (CMin) at Evangelistic Vine Ministries (EVM) in Ghana’s Capital City of Accra.

He afterwards received a Diploma in Ministry (DMin) with a specialism in Missions and Community Development, at the Living Word School of Ministry (LWSM) an extention of Central University College (CUC) School of Theology and Missions, Department of Practical Ministry (Christ Temple Campus) of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Accra Ghana.

Demostrating exceptional keen interest in the Christian Theology, he went on to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Theology (BTh) at Glorious Christian Bible College and Theological Seminary (GCBCTS) in the State of Lagos, Nigeria.

Striving to make positive impact on the lives of individuals, after obtaining his Bechelors Degree in Theology, Apostle Emmanuel also pursue a Masters Degree in Christian Education (MCE) at Bible University (BU) in Prince Edward Island Canada.

Of His Holy Orders (Pastoral Ordination) :

Apostle Emmanuel Ibhayelia was ordained and commisstioned into the priesthood under the Charismatic church denomination by His Grace Archbishop Dr. Shambach Amaniampong in conjuction with His Excellency Senior Prophet Dr. Barnard Opoku Nisiah, at Christian Redemption International Ministry (Kings Temple) in Greater Accra Region of Republic of Ghana.

Of His Holy Matrimony :

Apostle Emmanuel is a proud son-in-law of Assemblies of God (AG) worldwide: he is happily married to sister (Mrs) Florence Chizoba Ibhayelia, the former singles’ President, youths Secretary and Children’s Departmental Teacher of Assemblies of God (Word Based Terbernacle) Oyigbo Rivers State Nigeria.

Of His Apostolic Ministry Commendation :

Irrespective of price and circumstance, throughout his calling into full-time apostolic ministry of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, Apostle Emmanuel has been active in the Christian Faith. His exceptional Biblical teaching, counselling skills and compassionate care for the flock of Jesus Christ, has earn him a reputation as a highly savant educator, mentor counsellor and shepherd in the ministry of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

Of His Goegraphic Residence :

Apostle Emmanuel and his beloved wife Florence reside in the Rivers State of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

What School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, is not:

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The School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria is not a residential place for learning. Whereas it is very flexible, worker friendly and open to male and female genders. Seminars are held every Thursday evening both on-site and online to allow candidates/applicants to return and serve the needs of their respective local churches/ministries.

Our Admission Requirements:

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A) Ordination Program

(Theological Requirements):
1. 4-year Bachelor Degree or 2-year Diploma in any area of theological discipline–duly acquired from a recognized Bible College/Institute/School worldwide. (John 15:15)
2. Or 1-year Diploma in Pastoral Ministry (DipM), 1-year Certificate in Christian Ministry (CertM).
3. Or Bachelor of Science (BSc), or Ordinary National Diploma (OND), or National Diploma (ND)–which must be duly accompanied by either a 6-month theological Leadership Diploma or 3-month Diploma in Church Leadership or 3-month Diploma in Pastoral Ministry.
(Age Requirements):
1. Applicant must be above 18 years.
2. Both male and female Applicants are highly welcome.(Acts 2:17-18)
(Spiritual Requirements):
1. Applicant must be filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom.
2. Applicant must hold a certificate of baptism by immersion in water (or a verifiable attestation of baptism by immersion–duly received under any non-denominational charismatics, pentecostals, evangelicals’ churches worldwide. (Mark 16:15-16)
(Official Requirements):
1. Two passport photographs.
2. Government issued ID or International Passport or Driver’s license or Birth Certificate (or Age Declaration).
3. Letter of Recognition (duly signed and dated by a refree of a high repute).

B) Reverend Confirment Program

(Theological Requirements):
1. Certificate of Pre-ordination into a spiritual leadership office under the fivefold ministries recorded in Ephesians 4:11-16).
2. 4-year theological degree or 3-year Diploma in any area of theological discipline–duly acquired from a recognized Bible College/Institute/School worldwide. (John 15:15)
3. Or 1-year Diploma in Christian Ministry (DipM), 1-year Diploma in Pastoral Ministry, 1-year Certificate in Christian Ministry.
4. Or Bachelor of Science (BSc), or Ordinary National Diploma (ONH), or National Diploma (ND), which must be duly accompanied by either a verifiable 6-month theological Leadership Diploma Course or 3-month theological Leadership Diploma Course.
(Age Requirements):
1. Applicant must be above 18 years.
2. Both male and female Applicants are highly welcome. (Acts 2:17-18)
(Spiritual Requirements):
1. Applicant must be filled with the Holy Spirit.
2. Applicant must hold a certificate of baptism by immersion in water (or attestation of baptism by immersion)–duly received from any non-denominational charismatics, pentecostals, evangelicals’ churches worldwide. (Mark 16:15-16)
(Official Requirements):
1. Two passport photographs.
2. Governmend issued ID or International Passport or Driver’s license or Birth Certificate (or Age Declaration)
3. Letter of recommendation (duly signed and dated by a refree of high repute).

C) Diploma in Church Leadership Program

(Basic Requirements):
1. Minimum of SSCE (=O-Level Certificate).
2. Or tertiary qualification worldwide.
3. Mature Applicant shall be considered for entry admission.
(Age Requirements):
1. Applicant must be above 18 years.
2. Both male and female Applicants are highly welcome. (Acts 12:17-18)
(Spiritual Requirements):
1. Applicants must be filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom.
(Official Requirements):
1. Two recent photographs.
2. Goverment issued ID or International Passport or Driver’s license or Birth certificate (or Age Declaration).

D) 4-Day Church Leadership Growth Online Private Seminar

(Basic Requirements):

Participant must be above 18 years.
All other requirements for this program are stated upon clicking on the registration button below for a desired theological subject thereunder.

E) Application Process

Electronic Admission Application Form filling is mandatory for all prospective National and International Applicants, accompanied by all eligibility requirements and qualifications thereto*

Admission Application Processing Fee:

₦10,000 for National Applicants and $10 for International Applicants. (Payable through Bank Transfer or Online Transfer into the School’s approved domiciliary corporate account details (for National Applicants), and registered International payment gateway (for International Applicants).

Domiciliary Account Details:

Union Bank of Nigeria PLC/Account Number: 0224865071/The Rigid-Faith Ministries Inc.

International Payment Gateway:

https://paystack.com/pay/therigid-faithministries
Once the remittance for Admission Application processing fee is effected accordingly, prospective Applicant shall proceed to submit the proof of their payment via the Department of Bursery of (SMO) Nigeria’s official WhatsApp line on:(+2348036874482), or E-mail address at: bursery@smo.org.ng
For onward collection of their admission application processing fee’s payment receipt, duly signed and dated by authorised Chief Bursar of (SMO), Nigeria.
This payment receipt shall be subsequently submitted by prospective Applicant along with the required supporting documents thereto, via our School’s Department of Admissions and Students’ Services official WhatsApp line on:+2349127647146, or E-mail address at: admissions@smo.org.ng
Before prospective Applicant’s Admission Application will be duly review, process, validated for onward issuance of the (SMO) Offer Of Admission.
Upon submission of all the eligibility entry admission requirements thereto, our Admission Application processing time limit is: (14 office working days or less).

Note:

Enrolment/Registration for 2026/2027 academic session is not completed until the required supporting documents and admission application processing fee are made and confirmed.
Upon 14 office working days, any submitted admission application that is not duly accompanied by the required supporting documents and admission application processing fee thereto, shall be automatocally deleted from the official website of SMO, Nigeria, without prior notice.

Mandatory Donation For 2026/2027 Academic Session:

At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria: we are committed to making Christian education accessible to all. Therefore:

All students’ academic tuition fees for church leadership seminar orientation (=training) for 3 months are 100% free of charge.
All students’ academic course materials are 100% free of charge.
All students’ public graduation, ordination, and Reverend confirment officiation upon successful graduation are 100% free of charge.

However, we require a mandatory donation from all National and International prospective Applicants offered entry Admission into our School of Ministry (Ordination Program), (Reverend Confirment Program), (Diploma in Church Leadershp Program) as follows:

₦100,000 (a hundred thousand naira only) for National Applicants
$100.00 (a hundred U.S. dollars only) for International Applicants

This donation contributes to the overall costs associated with:
Students’ church leadership seminar orientation’s public graduation

Awarding of Diploma/Testimonial of graduation
Awarding of Academic Transcript
Awarding of Certificate of Ordination
Awarding of Reverend Confirment Certificate
Awarding of Attestation of Apostolic charge.

Payment Terms:

Payable either in full or by two instalments
Payment must be made on or before prospective Applicant’s church leadership seminar orientation’s sitting in Week-4
Prior to prospective Applicant’s final qualification examinations sitting in Week-12
As outlined in our School’s scheduled 12-week Bible-based course of study on the General Admission Information page of the School’s official website thereunder.

Program Duration and Schedule

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Duration: 3 months.
Date of Lecture: Every Thursday weekly
Study Mode: On-site and Online options available
Default Clock Hour:
I. On-site: 4pm-5:30pm (WAT)
II. Online: 7pm–8pm (WAT)
III. Prospective International Applicant reserve the tight to re-schedule the time for their church leadership orientation subject to approval by the Management Board of (SMO) Nigeria
Tuition: 100% free, including course materials.
Practical Project:
- At School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, we emphasize hands-on experience and application of knowledge. As part of our program, each prospective student shall be required to conduct and submit a final academic year practical project after taken their final qualification examinations, which is titled: “(SMO) Compulsory Final Year Student’s Practical Project (e.g. for 2026/2027 academic session).”
- This project is a crucial component of our curriculum, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding and skills in a practical setting.
Graduation Mandatory Donation:
- During the time of public graduation at (SMO), Nigeria, all prospective qualified graduating students and ordination candidates shall be required to make necessary graduation mandatory donation, which include the costs associated with their respective:

1. Public Graduation Regalia (=Gown).
2. Public Ordination Clerical Collar, Materials, And Professional Sewing.
3. General Refreshments And Beverages For Dignitaries, Guest Speakers and Graduants’ Well-wishers.

The overall cost shall be duly decided upon and officially published by the authorised Chairman for (SMO) Public Graduation And Ordination Planning Committee (PGOPC), subject to approval by the Management Board of (SMO), Nigeria, as at when consequential.
Certification:
- Upon successful graduation at (SMO), Nigeria, all prospective qualified students shall respectively receives:
  - Diploma/ Testimonial in Church Leadership
  - Academic Transcript
  - Certificate of Ordination
  - Certificate of Conferment of Reverend
  - Attestation of Apostolic charge.

Best Student Award:

At (SMO) Nigeria, Student Excellent Award (aka Best Student Award), await any prudent prospective Student whose blameless character, rigid commitment and loyalty to the binding policies and ethical
Standards of (SMO), Nigeria, are evident.
At (SMO) Nigeria: during our public graduation and ordination ceremonies, all qualified graduating students and ordination candidates’ must dress on blue-suit only.

How to Enroll/Register:

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To enroll/register from any continent of the world (e.g. Africa, Asia, Europe, America, Oceania):
1. Click on the electronic admission application button below for a desired program.
2. Fill out the the electronic admission application form and submit it online as directed therein.
3. Then submit the admission application required supporting documents via our School’s Department of Admissions and Students’ Services official WhatsApp line on: (+2349127647146), or E-mail address at: (admissions@smo.org.ng)
4. Pay the admission application processing fee of (N10, 000 or $10 only).
5. Submit the proof of payment of admission application processing fee via the Department of Bursery of (SMO), Nigeria’s official WhatsApp line on: (+2348036874482), or E-mail address at: (bursery@smo.org.ng), and collect your payment receipt.
6. Submit the issued payment receipt via the Department of Admissions and Students’ Services of (SMO), Nigeria’s official WhatsApp line on:(+2349127647146), or E-mail address at:(admissions@smo.org.ng)
7. Then wait within 14 office working days or less, to enable the authorised Admissions Board of the Christian Education Department of Incorporated Trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM), Nigeria, to review, process, validate the submitted electronic admission application for onward issuance of the “(SMO) Offer Of Admission”.
8. Enrollment/Registration Process:
Step-1: To Enroll For “Ordination Program” At (SMO), Nigeria, kindly click on the electronic admission application button below:

Step-2: To Enroll For “Reverend Confirment Program” At (SMO), Nigeria, please click on the electronic admission application button below:

Step-3: To Enroll For “Diploma in Church Leadership Program” At (SMO), Nigeria, kindly click on the admission application button below:

Step-4: To Register For 4-Day Church Leadership Growth Online Private Seminar At (SMO), Nigeria, please click on the electronic registration button below:

STEPS ON HOW TO OFFICIALLY ENROL ON-SITE OR ONLINE FOR 2025 ENTRY ADMISSION TO SCHOOL MINISTRY ORDINATION (SMO) NIGERIA :

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(1) To officially enrol on-site for your 2024 entry admission to School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria :

Kindly complete the drafted underneath application letter and submit it on-site to the authorized Admissions Board of the Christian Education Department of Incorporated Trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM), being the umbrella body of School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) in the Federation of Nigeria. (At No 12 Ebereke Street, Off Umusoya Road, Oyigbo Rivers State Nigeria.

DRAFTED APPLICATION LETTER FOR ONSITE APPLICANTS IN NIGERIA :

2) To officially enrol online in Nigeria or any from any country in the world (e.g Africa, Asia, Europe, America, Oceania) for your 2024 entry admission to School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria :

Kindly complete the drafted underneath application letter and submit online to the authorized Admissions Board of the Christian Education Department of Incorporated Trustee of (The-RFM), being the umbrella body of the School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) in the Federation of Nigeria, via either of the underneath approved email addresses:

E-mail: admissions@smo.org.ng

DRAFTED APPLICATION LETTER FOR ONLINE APPLICANTS IN NIGERIA AND ABROAD :

Our Admissions Processing Dates And Services Office Hours:

1. At (SMO), Nigeria: the Admissions processing dates, starts from the first day January until the last day of September every calendar year.

2. At (SMO), Nigeria: the Admissions and Students’ Office is open 24/7 Sunday-Saturday online, while 9am-4pm (WAT) Sunday-Saturday on-site.

3. At (SMO), Nigeria: the Admissions and Students’ Services Office is closrd during public holidays in the Federation of Nigeria.