Course Outline


MODULE 1

1. The Big Book - How to study the Bible, Lead a Bible Study, Teach from the Bible, Hearing God from scripture, Understanding context and how to spot error.

2. Powerful Words - using your testimony in conversation, giving your testimony at group meetings, types of testimony and leading someone to Christ.

3. Powerful Praying - the nature of intercession, the cost of prayer, types of prayer i.e. intercession, supplication, request, warfare etc. how to pray for others, the prayer of faith, knowing your enemy.

4. Dramatic edge - using performing arts to present the Gospel including; Dance, Mime, Theatre, Street theatre, Musicals, shock stage.

5. Seeing God at work - ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit; the nature & work of the Holy Spirit, receiving from him, discerning error, God on the street, God's gifts etc.

6. Discipline - the need to; walk with God, pray, worship, stand firm, be holy, overcome sin even when you don't feel like it.


MODULE 2

7. Answering hard questions - a basic look at apologetics and how to stand firm when you just don't know the answer! Looking at creation v evolution, red herrings, can we prove God exists? how to disarm the aggressor.

8.Salt 'n' Light - The power of the gospel that transforms community. Practical Christian living, servant evangelism and living a life that speaks loudly.

9. Public speaking - how to minister through nerves, communicating clearly, visual aid talks, spontaneity, leading a meeting/people

10. Streetwork - sketchboard evangelism, operating from a group, street worship, theatre and overcoming your fear

11. Righteous Relationships - dealing with people, friends?, people in authority - CAN I TELL MY PARENTS THEY'RE WRONG?, submission, God's authority, Family pressure.

12. Calling, guidance & vision - Who am I?, where am I going?, who do I belong to?, is this really God's voice?, WOW! can God really use me? Where do I go from here?

Walking like Jesus
A ministry training weekend counting the cost of Christian leadership and exploring the place of the Holy Spirit in ministry (occurs approx half way through the course)

This Stuff Works!
Putting it all to practice. A weeks mission based with established church/es, teaching us to really trust God and hear his voice. This is where the rubber really meets the road!