Training Courses
Thank you for partnering with us in 2011. We are certain it’s going to
be an inspired and stretching year as we get together to search for
truth. This document outlines the available courses for 2011 under the
following headings:Life Skills
Bible Study
Topical Studies
Christian Counselling
If you have any questions about modules, or anything regarding the school, feel free to contact us. Check here for upcoming course dates.
Information on the living wisdom course can be found here. Information on the Relate Course can be found here.
Life Skills
1.1 Vision, Goals and Time StewardshipStudents are encouraged to discover their dreams and write a vision for their lives. Having created practical goals to turn dreams into reality this material ensures that students make the time to see their dreams come true.
1.2 Small Group Leadership and Group Process.
Based on years of research and the work of best-selling authors Cloud and Townsend, this course is a must for all small group leaders and those searching for greater self and social awareness. Even the most experienced group leaders will appreciate this blend of our Christian heritage and modern psychological tools.
Bible Study
2.1 Bible Overview.This bird’s eye overview of both the Old and New Testaments is intended to make “the great big Bible” seem much smaller by getting the overall picture. Through this study students will become more confident in their knowledge and use of the scriptures as well as taking away a large resource portfolio for future use in ministry.
2.2 Bible Study, Interpretation, Research and Communication.
These areas will be broken down into their most practical components and presented in such a way as to serve your own study and ministry. Your Bible study will be revolutionized as you learn to use the tools of the trade.
2.3 Hermeneutics.
A much more in depth look at Bible Study and Interpretation, using “How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth” by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart as our textbook. This section will challenge you to the core as well as bring fresh insight into your study of the Word.
Topical Studies
3.1 Foundations of Christian Doctrine.
An in-depth study of the following Christian teachings: The Doctrine of Revelation, Doctrine of the Scriptures, Doctrine of God, Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Doctrine of Angels, Doctrine of Satan and Demonology, Doctrine of Man, Doctrine of Sin, Doctrine of Christ, Doctrine of the Atonement, Doctrine of Eternal States. For this section we use the textbook The Foundations of Christian Doctrine, by Kevin Conner.
3.2 Law & Grace.
Understanding this topic is crucial to being a New Testament minister and preacher of the Gospel. Many of the problems we face are rooted in a failure to understand law and grace. Coming to grips with the free grace of God and its implications will be the most liberating thing that you will ever experience.
3.3 Spiritual Gifts.
This is a comprehensive look at Biblical Spiritual Gifts, and how they function. We will take an in depth look at how each ministry can be trained and their relationship to church government. This will empower you to understand yourself and others like never before.
Christian Counselling
Foundation Knowledge for Counselling- Change - What is it?
- Learning to think in Beliefs
- Escaping Behaviorism: The Trace, Face and Replace process.
- The Fundamentals of Mental, Emotional and Relational Health
- Understanding Moods and Emotions
- Anger
- Depression
- Grief
- Anxiety
- Making friends with the past.
- Theoretical Perspectives
Foundation Skills for Counselling
- "Loving your neighbor as you love yourself" How is it done?
- The Healing Relationship
- Class Room Diad Work:
- Empathic Attunement
- Emotional Holding and Containing
- Understanding and Working with your feelings.
- Boundaries: Keeping yourself and others safe.
- Refering on? Creating a resourse base.
- Getting help or training for yourself.
