Assemblies of God Ireland (AGI) SALT HANDBOOK. School of Advanced Leadership Training (SALT)

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1 Assemblies of God Ireland (AGI) SALT HANDBOOK School of Advanced Leadership Training (SALT)

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3 Contents Introduction to SALT... 4 Modules... 5 Old Testament Survey... 6 New Testament Survey... 7 Basic Doctrine... 8 Hermeneutics... 9 Homiletics The Life of Christ Strategies for Discipleship Pentecostal Church History Pastoral Care The Five-fold Ministry Leadership The Church in the New Testament Organising Church Ministerial Ethics The Person and Fruit of the Holy Spirit Worship Church Planting Prayer Self-Leadership The Book of Romans Communication Map of Learning Outcomes Page 3 of 27

4 Introduction to SALT The Need for SALT A survey of training needs in AGI churches was conducted in This survey identified that training was needed in the churches, especially for those people most involved in ministry. The survey also revealed that many churches had training needs that could not be met within the local church. The idea of an AGI training school began to take shape. The Aims of SALT In 2012, the three pillars of AGI were identified, namely: (a) Raising up leaders, (b) Strengthening the local church, and (c) Planting churches. In that same year, SALT was established to train and equip leaders to pursue these three aims. The SALT Program SALT is a certificate level course and is made up of a number of modules. The individual SALT modules support the aims of SALT, as shown by the map of learning outcomes. Students are expected to demonstrate commitment to the program by attending no fewer than 90% of the classes. This is an additional program learning outcome in addition to the individual module learning outcomes. Recognition SALT is recognised by the AGI Credentialing Committee for the purpose of pursuing ordination with AGI. To benefit from this recognition, students must succeed at assessments in all the modules listed in this handbook, and the results must be verified at the SALT examination board by external examiners appointed by the AGI credentialing committee. Page 4 of 27

5 Modules The individual modules are described on the following pages. The Learning outcomes for each module indicate what the student will be able to DO after successfully completing the module. Learning outcomes indicate the minimum level of achievement required to pass the module. The show the kind of evidence that is required in order to show that a student has achieved the learning outcomes. The Assessment Instruments are subject to change without notice. Page 5 of 27

6 Old Testament Survey Module Owner: James Reilly 1. Trace the unity of purpose and some common themes through the history and literature of the Old Testament. 2,2,1 2. Articulate the roles of a diversity of genres, covenants and personalities in the Old Testament story. 2,2,1 3. Explore the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. 2,2,1 4. Apply suitable interpretative approaches to deliver contemporary applications from Old Testament insights. 2,2,1 1. Present a report outlining how a particular Old Testament passage, event or character fits into the broader Old Testament story. 2. Produce and present an appropriate contemporary exhortation from a prescribed Old Testament passage. Page 6 of 27

7 New Testament Survey Module Owner: James Reilly 1. Identify differences between different New Testament authors. 1,2,1 2. Summarise the teaching of a book, passage or topic in the New Testament. 2,3,1 3. Apply New Testament teaching to contemporary situations. 1,3,1 1. Present a report comparing different NT authors. 2. Present a summary of a prescribed NT passage or topic. 3. Write a letter to a contemporary community in the style of a specified NT author. Page 7 of 27

8 Basic Doctrine Module Owner: David Carnduff 1. Identify the basic tenets of Christian doctrine. 3,3,1 2. Express basic Christian doctrine in their own words. 3,3,1 3. Explain the scriptural basis for each of the basic Christian doctrines. 3,3,1 1. Write an essay presenting an overview of Christian doctrine. Page 8 of 27

9 Hermeneutics Module Owner: David Carnduff 1. Outline the methods and development of biblical interpretation. 1,3,1 2. Apply the principles of hermeneutics to interpret passages from the Bible. 2,3,1 1. Present a book review on a prescribed textbook. 2. Write a 1000 word essay describing the various hermeneutical skills and outlining their development and influence from the first century to the present day. Page 9 of 27

10 Homiletics Module Owner: David Carnduff 1. Distinguish between expository, topical, and textual bible messages. 3,3,1 1. Prepare expository, topical, and textual bible messages. 3,3,1 1. Deliver expository, topical, and textual bible messages. 3,3,1 1. Deliver an expository, topical, or textual bible message. Page 10 of 27

11 The Life of Christ Module Owner: Sean Mullarkey 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Jesus the leader, teacher and disciple maker through a ten week journey through the parallel Gospel accounts. 3,3,3 2. Minister with deeper insight into the whole area of ministry through the example of Christ in the Gospels. 3,3,3 3. Present a fuller, richer understanding of Jesus Christ in their teaching, preaching and general ministry of service. 3,3,3 1. Write a book report of the Course book, Life of Christ, by Bill Scheidler. 2. Engage in class discussions and feedback opportunities. 3. Write an account on something new, learned on the course, about Jesus life or ministry. Page 11 of 27

12 Strategies for Discipleship Module Owner: Rob Duff 1. Make Disciples. 2,3,3 2. Express an understanding of discipleship from a Biblical perspective. 1,2,1 3. Describe how discipleship relates to the mission of the church. 2,3,2 4. Assess their own journey of discipleship based upon an understanding of the defining characteristics of a disciple of Jesus Christ. 2,0,0 5. Select and utilise various tools for discipleship in a given context. 3,2,3 6. Develop a strategy for discipleship within their church/ministry. 2,3,2 Present a report detailing a strategy for making disciples in the context of your own ministry/church setting. Page 12 of 27

13 Pentecostal Church History Module Owner: Ellen Sullivan 1. Define and discuss the terms Revival and Awakening. 1,1,3 2. Identify factors in Acts 2 that are consistently found in revivals. 2,2,3 3. Lead a corporate prayer meeting. 2,3,3 4. Describe Ireland s spiritual heritage with regards to times of spiritual awakening. 2,2,2 5. Apply historic truths to the pursuit of our prophetic destiny. 3,3,3 1. A final exam asking students to answer the above questions. (i.e. Define revival and awakening. List factors in Acts 2 that are consistently found in revivals throughout history.) 2. A class exercise taking turns to lead other students in corporate prayer. 3. Write a short essay describing historical times when Ireland experienced revivals and awakenings. What can we learn with regards to God s purposes and plans for His Church on this island? Page 13 of 27

14 Pastoral Care Module Owner: PJ Booth 1. Define Pastoral Care and explain the three levels of Pastoral Care in the Church and the skills base of each level. 2,2,1 2. Demonstrate basic active listening skills. 2,2,1 3. Demonstrate an awareness of prayer ministry. 2,2,1 4. Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of the need for ongoing personal awareness, accountability and personal development. 3,3,1 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the need to manage people as pneuma psychosomatic beings. 3,3,0 6. Demonstrate an awareness of multicultural groups and their pastoral needs. 3,3,3 1. Group feedback of observation of own church community 2. Small group practice and feedback 3. Large and small group sharing of different cultural needs 4. Skills demonstrated within the group dynamic; the ability to listen to each other, non-judgemental acceptance within the group, willingness to share own personal strengths and weaknesses 5. Evidence of willingness to pray for others Page 14 of 27

15 The Five-fold Ministry Module Owner: Noel Kenny 1. Recognise the importance of the five-fold ministry to the mission of the Church. 3,3,3 2. List which of the five-fold ministries flow within their local church and identify which ones are needed. 3,3,1 3. Identify which of the five-fold ministry they may flow in. 3,3,2 4. Find and take opportunities to move in their flow of anointing. 3,3,3 1. Give a summary of the purpose and importance of the five-fold ministry. 2. Write a list of what the five-fold ministry that are functioning within their church and write a list of what flow is needed. 3. Present a testimony of how you know you operate or lean towards one of the fivefold. 4. At the end of each subject, students are sent out to operate in an aspect of that gift. 5. Bring students on a walk around the city allow them to see the needs of the city through the five-fold ministry. Page 15 of 27

16 Leadership Module Owner: Sean Mullarkey 1. Describe some foundational Biblical Leadership principles and principles drawn from teachers shared experience in leadership. 3,3,2 2. Cultivate a personal vision for leadership, with a particular emphasis on mission (personal call), individual style and personal values (i.e. being true to self). 3,3,2 3. Demonstrate an enhanced awareness of, and commitment to, effective and responsible leadership. 3,3,2 1. Present a summary of the Course book, Courageous Leadership, by Bill Hybels. 2. Create a personal leadership vision and mission statement. 3. Engage in class discussions and feedback opportunities. Page 16 of 27

17 The Church in the New Testament Module Owner: Ellen Sullivan 1. List and explain the three main concepts Connors uses to describe the Church in the New Testament. 2,2,3 2. Describe four symbols of the Church in the New Testament. 1,1,1 3. Compare three forms of Church government. 2,2,1 4. Explain the importance of unity and team work in the local church. 3,3,1 1. An end of term exam with questions 1-4 as short essays. 2. Draw a diagram of 3 types of church government. Ask students to comment on which they feel is most effective and biblical. Page 17 of 27

18 Organising Church Module Owner: Kevin Fitzgibbon 1. Identify key areas of practical church life. 3, 3, 2 2. Demonstrate how to organise various church meetings. 3, 3, 3 3. Outline policies & procedures for administrating financial resources. 2, 3, 2 4. Describe how to assist in performing the ordinances of the church. 2, 2, 2 5. Outline the importance of welcoming, health & safety, and Child Protection in a church setting. 3, 2, 2 1. Identify 5 key areas of practical church life 2. Plan & organise a Sunday morning meeting, start to finish 3. Identify some key questions or concerns that arise from the Profit & Loss account presented to you at the leaders meeting 4. Your pastor has asked you to fill in for him in preparing a couple for their wedding. Outline what you would do start to finish 5. Complete the attached abbreviated Child Protection evaluation form Page 18 of 27

19 Ministerial Ethics Module Owner: Sean Mullarkey 1. Outline the need for Christian Ethics in ministry. 3,3,1 2. Express their top five core values that will form a foundation for ministry. 3,3,2 3. Apply critical thinking to moral dilemmas and ethical challenges from everyday life. 3,3,2 1. Present a summary of the Course book, Ministerial Ethics, by H. Leesment. 2. List 5 values they see as core to their lives and their future ministry. 3. Complete case studies which present moral challenges and ethical issues. Page 19 of 27

20 The Person and Fruit of the Holy Spirit Module Owner: Peter Lynch 1. Identify the scriptures that affirm the personhood and deity of the Holy Spirit. 1,1,1. 2. Outline the work of the Holy Spirit in creation, in the Old Testament, in the life of Jesus, in the life of the Christian, and in the life of the church. 3,3,3. 3. Summarise the teaching of The Fruit of the Spirit as found in the New Testament. 3,1,0. 1. Present a summary of the scriptures that affirm the personhood and deity of the Holy Spirit. 2. Present an outline the work of the Holy Spirit in creation, in the Old Testament, in the life of Jesus, in the life of the Christian, or in the life of the church. 3. Present a summary of the teaching of the Fruit of the Spirit as found in the New Testament. Page 20 of 27

21 Worship Module Owner: Blake Edgmon 1. Apply methods they have used to develop their lifestyle of worship in private and corporate contexts. 1,3,2 2. List ways to develop their lifestyle of worship in the community context. 1, 2, 3 3. Use methods and tools learned in the module to facilitate worship in their specific ministry context. 3, 2, 3 1. Compose a reflection paper comparing their interactions with and how they applied various methods of developing lifestyles of worship in the private and corporate contexts. 2. Present an action plan listing how they intend to develop their lifestyle of worship in the community context using methods discussed in our module. 3. Facilitate a corporate worship event in their specific ministry context and present a reflection paper summarising the event. Page 21 of 27

22 Church Planting Module Owner: Gary Davidson 1. Outline the biblical mandate for church planting. 3,1,3 2. Develop a theology of church planting that transcends culture. 3,1,3 3. Recognize the essential role of the Holy Spirit in church planting. 3,1,3 4. Develop a strategy for church planting in a target area that includes mission, vision and value statements. 3,1,3 1. Working in small teams, students are required to plan a church plant in a specific target area, address specified issues, and make a class presentation. Page 22 of 27

23 Prayer Module Owner: Ellen Sullivan 1. Describe how each line of the Our Father prayer supports the concept of a life of intimacy and communion with God. 3,3,3 2. Describe keys to effective intercession. 3,3,3 3. List and describe the armour of God. 3,3,3 4. Lead a corporate prayer meeting. 3,3,3 1. Write a short essay on each line of the Our Father, incorporating the concepts discussed in class. 2. Write an essay defining what it means to intercede and listing keys to effective ways of standing in the gap. 3. List the pieces of armour described in Ephesians 6, and describe how each part is important in the Christian lifestyle. 4. Either in class (time permitting) or in the student s home church, lead a corporate prayer meeting using effective methods of flowing in the Holy Spirit. Page 23 of 27

24 Self-Leadership Module Owner: Peter Lynch 1. Identify 6 core values. 3,2,1 2. Develop a weekly schedule. 3,2,1 3. Develop a year life plan. 3,2,1 1. Present a paper on 6 core values of choice. 2. Present a weekly time plan. 3. Present a 12 month Life Plan. (Template Provided). Page 24 of 27

25 The Book of Romans Module Owner: Anne Rowe-Monaghan Learning Outcomes 1. Identify 8 main theological concepts throughout the book of Romans. 2,2,0 2. Demonstrate how 3 key aspects of God s character embedded in the Book of Romans has influenced your life and the local church. 2,2,0 3. Demonstrate your ability to engage in Reflective Practice. 1,1,0 4. Discuss the place of Israel / Jewish people in God s plan of Salvation. 0,1,1 5. Identify 3 leadership principles Paul used as outlined in Romans that can be used in church planting. 3,2,3 1. Written paper, 1000 words (plus 1000 words for 5) total of 2000 words. 2. Journal entries and class discussion 3. Reflective practice in class 4. Class discussion 5. Written paper 1000 to be joined with paper 1 above. Page 25 of 27

26 Communication Module Owner: Sean Mullarkey 1. Recognise and identify the most important communication skills he/she will need for their role or potential role, and apply communication concepts and theories to address everyday realities central to the student s major focus. 3,3,3 2. Demonstrate competency in human relational interaction, and recognise their personal communication strengths and weaknesses. 3,3,3 3. Communicate ethically, responsibly, and effectively; one to one, to a team and to a crowd. 3,3,3 1. A book report on the book, Communicating for a Change, by Andy Stanley. 2. Engagement in class discussions and feedback opportunities. 3. A written report identifying key communication strengths needed for a specific role, explaining why these are important and outlining how these areas might grow and improve in the maturing leader. Page 26 of 27

27 Map of Learning Outcomes The SALT program aims, represented by the three columns, are addressed by the individual SALT modules. Every SALT module has a number of learning outcomes. One digit is shown in each column for each learning outcome, showing how strongly that learning outcome hits the three program aims. 3 denotes a strong hit. 2 denotes a moderate hit. 1 denotes a weak hit. 0 denotes no hit. Raising up leaders Strengthening the local church Planting churches SALT Modules Old Testament Survey 2,2,2,2 2,2,2,2 1,1,1,1 New Testament Survey 1,2,1 2,3,3 1,1,1 Basic Doctrine 3,3,3 3,3,3 1,1,1 Hermeneutics 1,2 3,3 1,1 Homiletics 3,3,3 3,3,3 1,1,1 The Life of Christ 3,3,3 3,3,3 3,3,3 Strategies for Discipleship 2,1,2,2,3,2 3,2,3,0,2,3 3,1,2,0,3,2 Pentecostal Church History 1,2,2,2,3 1,2,3,2,3 3,3,3,2,3 Pastoral Care 2,2,2,3,3,3 2,2,2,3,3,3 1,1,1,1,0,3 The five-fold ministry 3,3,3,3 3,3,3,3 3,1,2,3 Leadership 3,3,3 3,3,3 2,2,2 The Church in the New Testament 2,1,2,3 2,1,2,3 3,1,1,1 Organising Church 3,3,2,2,3 3,3,3,2,2 2,3,2,2,2 Ministerial Ethics 3,3,3 3,3,3 1,2,2 The Person and Fruit of the Holy Spirit 1,3,3 1,3,1 1,3,0 Worship 1,1,3 3,2,2 2,3,3 Church Planting 3,3,3,3 1,1,1,1 3,3,3,3 Prayer 3,3,3,3 3,3,3,3 3,3,3,3 Self-Leadership 3,3,3 2,2,2 1,1,1 The Book of Romans 2,2,1,0,3 2,2,1,1,2 0,0,0,1,3 Communication 3,3,3 3,3,3 3,3,3 Page 27 of 27