FSI Online University of
Church Planting


We are a 501c3 non-profit organization registered in Colorado, USA since 1997. Our parent name is Catalysts, Inc, with the DBA designation of Five Stones Impact (2023). Our administrative headquarters is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Our courses are not accredited by HLE, ATS, or ABHE at this time, although an exploratory process has begun for seeking such accreditations. All our instructors have bachelor's, master's and/or doctorate degrees from fully accredited colleges and universities. Those not are supervised by our degreed faculty. We emphasize time-tested, spirit-filled instruction that passes on wisdom and grace through gospel-centered, God-glorifying content.

Called

Our training is designed first and foremost for church planters, but because our courses are wide ranging, any one hungry for God or desiring to equip themselves for other ministry areas or personal growth are welcome to take our classes.  
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Learning Formats

Asynchronized: All courses (self-paced).
To maximize accessibility to our many courses, we provide asynchronised learning for all our classes.  Any student may sign up for a course at anytime to begin their learning and equipping journey.

Synchronized: School of Church Planting.
For those wanting certification in our church planting tract, our classes are offered in a one-year, four-term, synchronous and cohort-based format (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms). Learn more here.

Otherwise, anyone may take these courses, but will not be eligible to receive church planting certification.
 
Reverse Tuition Policy
All courses are run under FSI's Reverse Tuition Policy in which fees for each course are refunded after completion of each class. We charge $50/credit. 

For students that do not complete a course, their course fees are placed into the operational fund that maintains the costs of this running this school. 
 
Note: All book fees are borne by the student as a way to build their personal ministry library (Prov. 23:23). 

Financial assistance can be granted to students who are genuinely facing financial strain, but still desiring to take courses. Financial assistance applies only to course tuition. Students are expected to purchase their own textbooks.

Credits

As a general rule of thumb, our courses offer college/graduate level content at a pre-college level work load.

Each course is worth one, two, or three credits depending on course load. 

The course load for a one credit course is estimated to take 3-5 hours per week.  This includes reading assignments, interacting in forums, taking quizzes and completing self-paced homework.  A usual three-credit course at a university requires 15-20 hours per week.

Actual work loads will vary from student to student based on their learning styles and learning histories.

Grading

Asynchronous Classes

All tests and quizzes given in a class are graded on a percentage basis between 0-100%.  At the the end of your course, you will receive the average score of your tests across the class. 


One-Year Church Planting Tract

Students in the eight- course church planting tract will receive letter grades for their courses. Each course has its own breakdown in grading according to the learning components. Final course grade will be as follows.

A = 90% and higher

B = 89% - 80%

C = 79% - 70%

D = 69% - 60%


To receive your church planting certificate and tuition refund, all coursework must be completed within deadlines, and a final grade of C or higher must be achieved.

Certification

Certificate of Church Planting are awarded to students that complete our eight-course program.  Student can also apply to be an FSI planter if they so desire. 

Certificate of Completion are awarded to students completing an FSI course.


For student accumulating 20 or more credits, the following certificates are  awarded along with an invitation to graduation services (by Zoom or in-person). 

Certificate of Meritorious Study are awarded to students finishing 20 credits.

Certificate of Berean Fellow will be given to students with 30 credits or more. 

Certificate of FSI Scholar is awarded to those finishing 40 credits or more.  Additionally, FSI Scholars may be invited to serve as an instructor or faculty member.

Code of Conduct

Students are expected to uphold academic integrity at all times.

Plagiarism, whether intentional or accidental, is strictly prohibited. Integrity of original thought and intellectual property is preserved by properly attributing credit to the original author (using any preferred style of citation).

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to produce coursework is also prohibited. Thinking, learning, and studying are a necessary labour of love and delight through which one can retain, integrate and apply new concepts and further reinforce familiar ones. AI tools circumvent this God-designed process for  learning, and dishonor the instructor’s efforts and time spent in teaching and creating course content.

Penalty for plagiarism and use of AI may result in disqualification from the course.

Privacy of all students and instructors are to be maintained at all times, including posts made in forums and discussions.
Students are expected to conduct themselves respectfully in all interactions with other students, instructors and staff.

No reproduction or distribution of any content on this website is allowed except by permission from FSI.

Admissions


Because our desire is to mobilize as many workers for Christ as possible, we have a simple and accessible admissions policy. 


All courses in all schools are open for enrolment by interested students.  First, register by clicking on the button below, then enroll in your desired course and start learning!


For those seeking a Certificate of Church Planting, their calling must go through a commendation process in addition to finishing the eight-course church planting tract.   Click on the button below to apply.  

A sample of some of our courses

FSI Church Planting
DNA

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1 RTP: $150 USD
Church Planting:
12 Keys from the
Life of Jesus
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1 RTP: $150 USD
Discipleship
Foundations

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 RTP: $100 USD
Old Testament
Survey: Part 1

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 RTP: $100 USD



            1 RTP = Reverse Tuition Policy. Course fee is refunded upon completion of the class.
Students purchase course textbooks on their own to build their ministry library. (Prov. 23:23)

Contact

E-Mail

connect@fivestonesimpact.com

Address

10880 Nesbitt Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN  55427
USA




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