INTRODUCTION: ROUND

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "INTRODUCTION: ROUND"

Transcription

1 INTRODUCTION: ROUND MAKING DISCIPLES THROUGH PLANTING CHURCHES TOGETHER ACROSS NORTH AMERICA **INITIAL APPLICATIONS FOR DUE APRIL 15** The vision of the Soma Family of Churches is to see gospel saturation, so that every man, woman, and child has a daily encounter with Jesus in word and deed. We believe the best way to pursue this vision is to establish a family of churches around the world who are committed to making disciples who make disciples to the glory of God. But starting a church is a difficult calling. Management consultant Peter Drucker said that church leadership was the most difficult and taxing profession he was aware of. The apostle Paul said of ministry, For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death (2 Cor 1:8 9). Many churches especially young ones like many in our Soma family have great zeal for church planting, but lack the capacity to fully develop leaders who will plant healthy churches and run the race well for the next 50 years. Soma Sending wants to do just that: raise up and send out healthy leaders, who start healthy churches and make gospel-saturated disciples, across North America and beyond. Over the course of two school years, Soma Sending combines the personalized experience of immersion into a local church family (or externship coaching), with unified expert training and coaching in various church planting competencies, to create unified, quality training, that s customized to each planter and his context. somasending: Intro, 1

2 >> PLANTING CHURCHES, TOGETHER Far more than just a knowledge-focused classroom or school, Soma Sending is comprised of three components, which work in tandem to holistically train and assess potential planters head, heart, and hand competencies: Local Church Immersion/Soma Externship, Soma Sending Summits, and a Hub. PERSONALIZED COMPONANT: LOCAL CHURCH IMMERSION/EXTERNSHIP For most residents, the customized component of Soma Sending the Local Church Immersion you ll dwell in the life, mission, and ministry of a Soma Family Church. Residents who are already in their mission field and are already in the process of planting, or are involved in a church whose primacy is missional communities, complete an Externship: we connect you with a church leader within the Soma Family. He will work with your local leadership for your personal development, visit your mission field and/or bring you into his occasionally, and coach you in your pursuit of leading a Soma Family church. The Immersion or externship primarily focuses on a resident s head and heart. Immersion Leaders and Externship Coaches are equipped and resourced, to develop a personalized plan for each resident, in areas of growth and need. Over two school years, you ll receive equipping and assessment in various church-planting themes and widely-accepted competencies within each theme. You ll gain practicum experiences based on your unique needs, and form a plan to be sent out, during or after the two years. UNIFIED COMPONANT: SOMA SENDING SUMMITS The unified component Soma Sending Summits primarily focuses on the resident s hands, providing potential planters across the Soma Family with hands-on training in eight more themes, and the related competencies within each. Through seven regional three-day Summits over two school years, potential or new planters learn from experts in each theme, with small-group, ask anything time with some of the best-noted practitioners in church leadership. Residents participate in cohort coaching, walking through Soma Sending with four to six other potential planters, and carry out handson assignments, to both build camaraderie and gain experience beyond what many local churches can provide on their own. Residents wives join us for three of the seven summits, and receive coaching throughout the process as well. RESOURCING COMPONANT: HUB The Hub is a final, resourcing component, eventually led by a Soma Area Team. During a planter s two-school-year residency, as well as before their residency and after they plant, each area s leaders and churches can provide planters with resources like church-based theological education, training in coaching, materials for various areas of life and ministry, and so forth. Until Hubs/Area Teams are established, Soma North America s Servant Leadership Team will fill this role. somasending: Intro, 2

3 >> HOW DOES SOMA SENDING WORK? As a general rule, Soma Sending runs for two school years (Aug July Yr 1; Aug May Yr 2), with the Immersion or Externship flexing to more or less time as recommended by the Local Immersion Leader or Externship Coach (ex: if you re ready to plant before Summit 7, your church will send you out. If you need to multiply your MC before being sent, you may stay an extra summer. If you need significant theological training, several extra months may be added). IMMERSION/EXTERNSHIP DETAILS This varies depending on Immersion Leader and resident schedules, resident needs, etc. However, here are general components of a resident s Immersion/externship: Annual completion of Personal Development Plan (based on assessments, application, etc. customized areas of head/heart/hands growth, with learning modules to guide you through each) Growth and assessment in applied pastoral theology, shepherding skills, gospel/spirit-ledness, communication, personal and team leadership, delegation, follow-ability, etc. Regular meetings with Local Immersion Leader, for coaching/development/etc. as well as interaction between the resident s wife and family and the Immersion Leader s wife and family Missional Community leadership training, development, apprenticeship, sending, and transitioning Shadowing, serving alongside, and learning from various local elders, deacons, and other leaders Leading events, ministries, meetings, team(s); chances to preach, train, and cast vision; and more Missional living, mission field analysis, serving, and local church/ministry involvement, in the context of a family of missionaries and servants SUMMIT DETAILS Each of seven 10-week* classes starts with about three weeks of prep work in specific church planting themes. You ll then come together for a long-weekend Summit, where noted experts join local Soma leaders, to equip you (through teaching, practice, and ask-anything Q&A) in various planting competencies. Experts change every round, but past experts include Jeff Vanderstelt, Matt Carter, Elliot Grudem, Bob & Nikki Roberts, Dr. Gerry Breshears, Chris Marlow, and others. After each Summit, you re sent home to complete assignments and receive cohort coaching/assessment in competencies/skills, for the remaining weeks of each class. [**=wives join for that class s Summit/trip] YEAR 1: AUGUST 2016 JULY 2017 Aug 1 Sept 30 Class 0 Immersion+Preparation N/A (Virtual intro s) Oct 3 Dec 9 Dec 12 Mar 3* Class 1 Foundation+Overview Oct 27 29, Ft Worth, TX Class 2 Soul+Family** Jan 19 21, San Diego, CA (Summit 2 is intertwined with the Soma Family s Annual Retreat) Mar 6 May 26* Class 3 Vision+Partnerships Apr 6 8, Ft Worth, TX AUG 7 SEPT Recon Trip**, Church Vision, & 1 (Midterm) Midterm Assessment YEAR 2: SEPT 2017 MAY 2018 Sept 4 Nov 10 5 Self-Awareness+Leadership Sept 27 29, city TBA (Summit 6 is Wed-Fri) Nov 13 Feb 2* Feb 5 Apr 20* Class 6 Preaching+Ministry Tentatively Dec 7 9; city TBA Class 7 Care+Sustainability** Tentatively Feb 28 Mar 3; city TBA (Summit 7 is Wed Sat) May 29 Aug 4 Class 4 Mission+Core Team** June 22 24, city TBA Apr 23 - May 18 Final Assessment & wrap up Immersion/Externship *December classes include a 2-week Christmas break; Spring classes include a 1-week Spring Break somasending: Intro, 3

4 >> IN WHAT AREAS/COMPETENCIES AM I TRAINED? IMMERSION/EXTERNSHIP: Through about 2 school years of regular interaction, each resident is equipped in areas of Head & Heart, such as Theology: Biblical understanding, basic/ systematic theology, pastoral theology Soma Distinctives: identities, rhythms, 4G s, Story of God, etc. Followability : ability to gather, lead, and multiplying leaders Family life: marriage, parenting, planting readiness, household management Godly character: gospel application, Spirit-ledness, generosity, speaking truth in love, humility, hospitality, stewardship, submission to authority, elder qualifications, Areas of gifting/need: in the right seat on the bus? Engagement with not-yetbelievers Praxis: practice in areas such as personal discipleship/ mission/community, preaching, team leadership, leading meetings, planning/coordination, visioncasting, etc. SUMMITS: Through seven Summits and monthly coaching, Summits equip cohorts of residents in areas of Hands, such as A gospel-centered, Spirit-led church Missional community & Being Soma Self-awareness: personal gifting, soul care, sustainability Soul and family: marriage and family in ministry, spiritual formation, personal discipleship and community, spiritual warfare Leading on mission: gospel worldview, disciple-making, mission field analysis, cultural engagement, ministry in the margins Vision development: visioncasting, budget, fund-raising, bi-vocation, core team development Creating a church culture: gospel-centered preaching, organization and structure, gospel shepherding, kids and students, complimentarianism Leadership: personal and team leadership, leader development, conflict resolution HUB*: Through the existence of each Hub, Soma Area Teams can provide residents with supplemental resources in all areas Head, Heart, and Hands before, during, and after their residency, such as Church-based Theological Education: varying by area and by resident need Soma documents/ resources: a growing database, with an array of documents and resources Need-based coaching: partnering with Soma leaders to further develop skills Familial relationships: each Hub & Area Team are the residents primary point of connection to the larger Soma Family, other than their Local Immersion Leader Strengthening: As part of the ALT s commitment, Soma s strengthening team will check in on residents once they plant And more *Until a Hub, & area leadership team, is established, Soma s Servant Leadership Team fills this role OUTCOMES/ASSESSMENTS Starting at the application, and continuing through Soma Sending, you ll complete formal and informal, objective and subjective, and theory- and practice-based assessments. Examples: Personality, behavioral, and planting inventories An annual Personal Development Plan, with customized areas of growth Prep work and assignments for Summits, +a comprehensive Theological Vision for your plant Objective midterm and final assessments, with various Soma Sending Leaders somasending: Intro, 4

5 >> WHO IS SOMA SENDING DESIGNED FOR? To use sports imagery, Soma Sending is for AA AAA guys : you re not ready to play in the majors yet (and there s a chance you may not), but you re no longer playing high school ball either. Your wife and other leaders must have affirmed your calling to plant, and you must be committed to pursuing a gospel-saturated Soma DNA. In general, a potential Soma planter is a man over the age of 25, who Displays evidence of character, competency, calling, capacity, and chemistry to plant Displays gifting and experience in crucial aspects of starting/leading a church. Previous involvement in some level of church leadership is required. A history of starting, building, and leading things is a plus. Is teachable. Soma Sending will evaluate and assess, point out areas of growth, equip, and likely frustrate them at times. Humility and openness are keys for healthy leadership. Remains committed to all elements of both the Local Church Immerse and the Soma Sending Summits. It s carefully designed to build on itself from the first step through its conclusion. Becomes/remains actively involved with your church family. Be involved with, supportive of, and submissive to your leaders and local church family Abides by the Lausanne Covenant (bit.ly/1qpr2te) and Soma s distinctives (bit.ly/1qtey9f) Successfully completes the application process with no significant red flags, including displaying appropriate planting potential on initial personality/behavioral inventories Soma Sending is a true, multi-faceted training, for you to pursue rigorous, holistic learning, practice, and assessment. Thus, we offer two types of residencies: IMMERSIONS: for potential planters within a Soma Family church whether you re home-grown or move to a Soma church specifically for your residency, you ll carry out the Immersion component of your residency in that church family, as well as participating in all Summits. EXTRNSHIPS: for those in a different church, and coached by a Soma Family leader maybe you ve already planted but are early enough in the process to significantly shape the vision for your new church (generally less than two years in). Or maybe you re leading in a non-soma church family who a) affirms you as a planter, b) lets you carry out assignments in the your church, and c) commits to send you and support you once you finish Soma Sending. If these describe you, you ll pursue the externship option and be coached by a Soma Family leader, who works on your personal development alongside leaders in your current church, as you participate in the Summits. >> WHAT S THE TIME COMMITMENT? While it varies between local churches, Soma Sending is designed for the working man: its core can be completed in about 8 hours per week (including prep work and assignments for Summits, meetings, coaching, and practical day-to-day elements of Immersion, living on mission, leading, and serving as part of a Soma church family). You can work a normal job, and complete Soma Sending within the normal amount of time most churches expect members to give to ministry and mission. Of course, some local churches may support a resident part-/full-time, to give more time to training. For your Local Church Immersion, your wife participates in the normal life of the church, joining you in serving, leading, and living as a family of servants and missionaries. Each Immersion Leader considers how they can best support and equip residents wives and families during your time in their church family. For Summits, wives receive resources and quarterly group coaching during the two-year residency, from an experienced Soma leader s wife. And while family dynamics prevent this at times, we hope that wives (no kids unless nursing) participate through prep work, assignments, and attendance at four of the seven Summits. somasending: Intro, 5

6 >> HOW DOES MONEY WORK? Through the generosity of the Soma Family of Churches, and strongly-encouraged fund-raising, residents can participate in Soma Sending for <$89/month, only about 22% of the total cost. RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SOMA SENDING FOR AS LITTLE AS $1,953 TOTAL AVG. COST OF SOMA SENDING: $8,690/RESIDENT Summit logistics $2,592 Coaching, admin, contingency $1,425 Summit expert costs $1,650 Soma SLT costs $2,308 Books, materials, supplies $300 Immersion/Externship training $415 Soma Sending costs cover all Summit expenses once you re on-site (training, activities, food, lodging, etc.), all administrative, coaching, and SLT expenses, and all resources, assessments, and supplies needed for Summits. Immersion Churches cover the cost of transport to Summits, and provide residents a small monthly stipend for resources and meetings. While some churches financially support residents (part-/full-time), this isn t guaranteed, but local leaders do our best to help residents find jobs. [*NOTE: The cost doesn t cover moving costs to your Immersion Church if applicable, or optional seminary credit (see pg. 7 8)] SOMA SCHOLARSHIP: 27% OF THE COST The generosity of each Soma Church s contribution to the Soma Family covers $2,337, or ~27% of each resident s Soma Sending cost. This is true whether you re immersed into a Soma Family Church or carry out an externship, as one way that Soma lives out our Family ID. (This includes all costs of Immersion Leader/Externship Coach training, and resource development/compilation.) FUND-RAISING: 51% OF THE COST We strongly encourage planters to raise at least $4,400 ($200/mo) of your cost of Soma Sending on many levels, this is a helpful part of your training toward church planting. Funding Soma Sending Remainder 22% Fund- Raising 51% Soma Scholarship 27% REMAINDER: 22% OF THE COST After the Soma Scholarship and fundraising, your cost for Soma Sending is only $1,953 (~$89/mo). PAYMENT OPTIONS While residents are welcome to pay all at once, we welcome you to submit the 73% you pay/raise, either annually ($3,220/yr, due in August of Years One and Two), or in seven installments ($920/installment, due in August, November, and February of both years, as well as May of Year One). somasending: Intro, 6

7 >> IS ACADEMIC CREDIT AVAILABLE? Through a unique partnership with Western Seminary (based in Portland, OR), two options exist for academic credit through your participation in Soma Sending: 16 HOURS OF MASTER S-LEVEL CREDIT: Successful and approved completion of all Soma Sending components (applications, assessments, prep work, summits, assignments, Immersion/ externship work, etc.), as well as Western Seminary admission requirements, can result in 16 hours of Master s-level credit, which can be applied toward Master s Degrees within Western Seminary, or transferred to other institutions as independent study/elective credit, upon approval of the specific institution. A 16-HOUR CERTIFICATE IN CHURCH PLANTING: Successful and approved completion of all Soma Sending components (applications, assessments, prep work, summits, assignments, Immersion/externship work, etc.), as well as Western Seminary admission requirements, can result in a 16-hour Graduate Studies Certificate in Church Planting. Western s certificate programs offer those with specific ministry interests a way to maximize their seminary training with a minimal commitment of time and the credits can later apply to Master s Degrees, should you choose to pursue that. FAQ S REGARDING CREDIT COST & CREDIT: We are finalizing details with Western by April 2016 for the cost per credit. The cost was $185 per credit hour. The change in cost for will not be significant. Western s standard tuition rate for accredited graduate training is $550 per credit ( ). Therefore, the Soma Sending students are receiving approximately a 65% reduction for these Soma Sending courses. The number of credits for each Soma Sending course will depend on the amount of assignment work and classroom time for each course. Most Soma Sending courses (per the outline in your Welcome Packet) will be offered for 2 credit hours for a total cost of $370. TRANSFERRING CREDIT: Western Seminary is accredited nationally by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) the highest accrediting authority in North America for seminaries as well as regionally with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) the institutional accreditor for universities and colleges in the northwest region of the US. Any course for which Western grants credit is eligible for transfer to any other school in North America according to their institutional transfer policies (transferability of credits earned at Western and transferred to another institution is at the discretion of the receiving institution). Per Western, Soma Sending courses will be considered Independent Study courses at the number of credit hours mentioned above. Whatever institution to which you transfer these courses would likely accept them as elective credits. WESTERN SEMINARY APPLICATION PROCESS: Once accepted into Soma Sending, participants pursuing credit will need to apply separately to Western Seminary. Deadline to apply for Fall 2016 is July 11, in order to receive all 16 credits. If you do not plan to receive all 16 credits, you can apply at other times throughout the year. See this page for ongoing deadlines: o To apply to Western (for either the Certificate program or for Masters' credit)...go to our application page: o If you plan to receive individual credits not for a degree program with Western, please apply as non-degree. You will need to complete all parts of the application, including a listing of your prior education. You do not need to send in pastoral recommendations or transcripts. somasending: Intro, 7

8 o If you plan to go on for a Master s degree program with Western in the future, please apply as a degree student and fill out all parts of the application, including recommendations and transcripts. For more info on receiving credit for Soma Sending: bit.ly/1mqvlla. With further questions, Derek Hiebert: dhiebert@westernseminary.edu FOR MORE DETAILS ON SOMA SENDING, AND TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD APPLYING FOR THE ROUND OF SOMA SENDING, HEAD TO SOMASENDING.COM **INITIAL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 15, 2016** f somasending: Intro, 8

9 SOMASENDING.COM somasending: Intro, 9

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ARKANSAS

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ARKANSAS ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ARKANSAS (Revised June 2016) episcopalarkansas.org/ordination 1 ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD The church calls people who will work as a pastor, priest,

More information

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM COHORT 4 FALL 2017-2019 Tri-Cities Baptist Church is committed to the Great Commission through multiplying churches, pastors, and Christian

More information

Registration & Tuition Information

Registration & Tuition Information 2019-20 Registration & Tuition Information for families new to the school ministry Holy Trinity School Ministry A Ministry of Holy Trinity Parish 2019-20 Registration Timeline for families new to the school

More information

SOJOURN INTERNSHIPS LOUISVILLE, KY & NEW ALBANY, IN

SOJOURN INTERNSHIPS LOUISVILLE, KY & NEW ALBANY, IN SOJOURN INTERNSHIPS 2017-2018 LOUISVILLE, KY & NEW ALBANY, IN Table of Contents: Vision and Outcomes... 4 Intern Tracks... 5 Philosophy of Training... 6 Sojourn Campuses... 7 Our Leaders... 8 Internship

More information

NOTES FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

NOTES FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE SION Wesley Biblical Seminary exists to advance Christ s Kingdom through the Church and make disciples of Jesus by offering life-transforming theological education producing Spirit-filled shepherd-theologians

More information

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ARKANSAS

ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ARKANSAS ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHD IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN ARKANSAS (as of 19 December 2012) The Episcopal Church in Arkansas episcopalarkansas.org 1 ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHD The church calls people who will

More information

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FORM

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FORM PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FORM Proposal Date: SECTION ONE PLANTER INFORMATION Ministry Leader s Name: Ministry Leader s Home Address: Please upload a current photo of yourself. This photo may be shared on

More information

Missional Community Primer

Missional Community Primer Missional Community Primer Introduction to the Primer The purpose of this primer is to help you establish your missional community well. We want to walk you through the first several weeks. Each week you

More information

CHARIS BIBLE COLLEGE TORONTO CONTACT INFORMATION. Charis Bible College Toronto. (416)

CHARIS BIBLE COLLEGE TORONTO CONTACT INFORMATION. Charis Bible College Toronto. (416) CONTACT INFORMATION Charis Bible College Toronto MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 80010 Toronto ON M2J 0A1 Canada PHYSICAL ADDRESS 300 Steeprock Drive Toronto ON M3J 2X1 Canada PHONE EMAIL (416) 635-1220 info@charisbiblecollege.ca

More information

ANTIOCH SCHOOL OF CHURCH PLANTING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

ANTIOCH SCHOOL OF CHURCH PLANTING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ANTIOCH SCHOOL OF CHURCH PLANTING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Jeff Reed President It is my privilege to introduce to you BILD International s Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development,

More information

Welcome to the Newmarket Alliance Discipleship plan 2015! Table of Contents

Welcome to the Newmarket Alliance Discipleship plan 2015! Table of Contents Welcome to the Newmarket Alliance Discipleship plan 2015! This document has been a work in progress and still does not represent everything that God has been teaching us. It does however represent a long

More information

APPLICATION CHURCH PLANTING FUND (CPF) MONTHLY RECURRING

APPLICATION CHURCH PLANTING FUND (CPF) MONTHLY RECURRING APPLICATION CHURCH PLANTING FUND (CPF) MONTHLY RECURRING Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention 2042 Vancouver Drive. Honolulu, HI 96822 808/946-9581 (Phone); 941-2309 (Fax) Revised 11/2016 Date * This application

More information

PLENTIFUL HARVEST: NEW AND RENEWING CONGREGATIONS Quadrennial Strategy ( ) The Upper New York Annual Conference

PLENTIFUL HARVEST: NEW AND RENEWING CONGREGATIONS Quadrennial Strategy ( ) The Upper New York Annual Conference 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 PLENTIFUL HARVEST: NEW AND RENEWING CONGREGATIONS Quadrennial Strategy (01 01) The Upper New York Annual Conference Introduction: [Jesus] told them, "The harvest is plentiful Luke : The

More information

2 years, unless otherwise specified when appointed Serving Frequency: At least 2 hours per month, more during budget season Minimum Age:

2 years, unless otherwise specified when appointed Serving Frequency: At least 2 hours per month, more during budget season Minimum Age: Finance Team Finance Team Staff Ministry Leader/Owner: Eric Anderson Hank Mangum 2 years, unless otherwise specified when appointed Monthly At least 2 hours per month, more during budget season 21 years

More information

Receiving Returned Missionaries Well

Receiving Returned Missionaries Well Receiving Returned Missionaries Well Receiving by the church (not merely returning by the missionary) is the culmination of sending. The church is responsible for her sent ones from the time they express

More information

MINISTRY DESCRIPTIONS OF ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS, COUNCIL AND TEAMS

MINISTRY DESCRIPTIONS OF ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS, COUNCIL AND TEAMS MINISTRY DESCRIPTIONS OF ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS, COUNCIL AND TEAMS 1 Task Description of the LEGAL OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION Election The Legal Officers of the Corporation shall be President/Director,

More information

Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Diocese of Columbus 197 E. Gay Street Columbus, Ohio (614)

Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Diocese of Columbus 197 E. Gay Street Columbus, Ohio (614) Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Diocese of Columbus 197 E. Gay Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 241-2565 April 17, 2013 Dear Diocesan Student, Greetings from the Office of Youth and Young Adult

More information

WE BELONG TO ONE ANOTHER: STUDY

WE BELONG TO ONE ANOTHER: STUDY WE BELONG TO ONE ANOTHER: STUDY By becoming a Christian, I belong to God and I belong to my brothers and sisters. It is not that I belong to God and then make a decision to join a local church. My being

More information

ACCREDITATION, ORDINATION & INDUCTION MANUAL

ACCREDITATION, ORDINATION & INDUCTION MANUAL ACCREDITATION, ORDINATION & INDUCTION MANUAL Revised September 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preamble A. Theological Presuppositions P.2 B. Historical Context P.2 C. Summary: A Baptist Understanding to Ordination

More information

PACKET OVERVIEW INTERNSHIP INFORMATION PACKET

PACKET OVERVIEW INTERNSHIP INFORMATION PACKET 1 PACKET OVERVIEW This packet is for those who feel God has put a call, desire, and passion on their heart to pursue church ministry. The RRC Internship Program is not just another program; it s about

More information

GROUP ORGANIZER Resource Guide

GROUP ORGANIZER Resource Guide GROUP ORGANIZER 2018 Resource Guide GROUP ORGANIZER RESOURCE GUIDE 2018 WELCOME DEAR GROUP ORGANIZERS Greetings from Notre Dame! As we prepare for our seventeenth summer of Notre Dame Vision, we are excited

More information

FIRST CITY CHURCH CHURCH PLANTING PROSPECTUS

FIRST CITY CHURCH CHURCH PLANTING PROSPECTUS FIRST CITY CHURCH CHURCH PLANTING PROSPECTUS Starting in Fall 2015, Coram Deo Church will begin taking steps to plant FIRST CITY CHURCH in Bellevue, Nebraska. This prospectus exists to: capture the vision

More information

King s Academy Christian School

King s Academy Christian School Reaching a Higher Purpose A University-Model School Application Packet We as a family have accepted Jesus as our Savior: (Each parent and student initial) Revised 11-4-2011 We as a family have read and

More information

MTS information kit

MTS information kit information kit - 2016 Moving ahead with This booklet has been designed to give you a basic understanding as to what it means to become a Apprentice, and take the first step into full time Christian ministry

More information

CHURCH PLANTING PROSPECTUS 1

CHURCH PLANTING PROSPECTUS 1 CHURCH PLANTING PROSPECTUS 1 ENDORSEMENTS Paul and Kristen have a love for the people of Portland that is contagious. We lookforward to partnering with them now and as their church makes disciples and

More information

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN (Please request an application form)

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN (Please request an application form) OUR INTERNSHIP IS A LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO POSITION YOURSELF IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU WILL BE DISCIPLED; DEVELOP YOUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS, STRETCH YOUR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY AND DISCOVER WHAT

More information

THE SUMMIT CHURCH. MID-TERM Sending Guide

THE SUMMIT CHURCH. MID-TERM Sending Guide THE SUMMIT CHURCH MID-TERM Sending Guide May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the

More information

Redeemer City to City: City Ministry Year FAQ s

Redeemer City to City: City Ministry Year FAQ s Redeemer City to City: City Ministry Year FAQ s What is the CMY? Who are the Instructors? CMY is a certificate program to develop leaders seeking practical ministry training. CMY is a training course of

More information

Awaken Parish Network

Awaken Parish Network AWAKEN PARISH NETWORK Awaken Parish Network Parish Model Church Planing * thanks to Trinity Grace for much of the inspiration in creating this document. AWAKEN COMMUNITY SUMMARY Objective & Vision To increase

More information

Guidelines for Those Seeking Holy Orders

Guidelines for Those Seeking Holy Orders THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF CALIFORNIA Guidelines for Those Seeking Holy Orders A Publication of the Commission on Ministry 1055 Taylor Street San Francisco CA 94108 (415) 869-7814 Process Effective Date:

More information

Ministry Plan

Ministry Plan Ministry Plan 2017-18 FROM THE ELDERS Dear Soma family, As I reflect on the last five years, I am truly in awe of God s goodness and faithfulness to his promise that He will build his church (Matt 16:18).

More information

New Worshipping Communities

New Worshipping Communities 901 Allegheny Avenue New Worshipping Communities Pittsburgh Presbytery Pittsburgh Presbytery Pittsburgh, PA 15233 January 2017 Table of Contents Why Start New Worshipping Communities... 3 What is a New

More information

Annual Catholic Services Appeal How to Make or Surpass Your Parish s Goal

Annual Catholic Services Appeal How to Make or Surpass Your Parish s Goal Annual Catholic Services Appeal How to Make or Surpass Your Parish s Goal Best Practices Helpful Tips from Local Pastors Connect Your Parish to the Diocese Why Do We Have An Annual Appeal? Prior to the

More information

Information Package

Information Package Information Package 2018-2019 Information Package 2018-2019 Application Information Please read all of the information in this package and fill out the entire application. Incomplete applications will

More information

Helping Pastors Thrive

Helping Pastors Thrive Helping Pastors Thrive A Program of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina Funded by the Lilly Endowment s Thriving in Ministry Initiative Program Purpose & Goals The purpose of the Cooperative

More information

Responding to God s Call: First Steps

Responding to God s Call: First Steps DISCERNMENT FOR HOLY ORDERS IN THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PENNSYLVANIA Responding to God s Call: First Steps The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania COMMISSION ON MINISTRY This document has been designed to

More information

A proposed outline of the 2016 National Church Life Survey.

A proposed outline of the 2016 National Church Life Survey. A proposed outline of the 2016 National Church Life Survey. We invite your feedback. Every five years, since 1991, we have invited local Christian churches in Australia to take part in a National Church

More information

www.iteachinstitute.org A Word from the President We are excited that you are checking out the possibility of studying with us at iteach Institute. We are living in a very challenging, yet exciting, period

More information

Welcome to the healthcare choice Christians can believe in. A guide to the Medi-Share experience. Medi-Share Flight 1_4.16_.indd 1

Welcome to the healthcare choice Christians can believe in. A guide to the Medi-Share experience. Medi-Share Flight 1_4.16_.indd 1 Welcome to the healthcare choice Christians can believe in. A guide to the experience Flight 1_4.16_.indd 1 4/5/16 6:14 PM What Is? It s a New Testament Way of Thinking About Healthcare. is a modern-day

More information

Pastor of Student Ministries Ministry Position Description

Pastor of Student Ministries Ministry Position Description Pastor of Student Ministries Ministry Position Description PURPOSE The purpose of the Pastor of Student Ministries is to help the Body of Jesus Christ at FBC in its efforts to make disciples. Through the

More information

Transformation Experience. Enlightened Leaders Program

Transformation Experience. Enlightened Leaders Program Transformation Experience Enlightened Leaders Program Enlightened Leaders Visionary Statement There is great need of leadership under Christ whose banner is love. Charles Fillmore Imagine thriving ministries

More information

FOR TODAY FOR TOMORROW FOR ALL OF US

FOR TODAY FOR TOMORROW FOR ALL OF US FOR TODAY FOR TOMORROW FOR ALL OF US 2018 WWW.STCHARLESSEMINARYAPPEAL.ORG 2019 2018 2019 Dear Friends, For today. For tomorrow. For all of us. This truly embodies the spirit of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

More information

EVERY CHURCH. EVERY PERSON. EVERY PLACE

EVERY CHURCH. EVERY PERSON. EVERY PLACE 1 Saturate cultivates and curates resources from across the Church for equipping everyday people, leaders, and pastors to be disciples who make disciples in the everyday stuff of life. We ve condensed

More information

MINISTRY PATHS WITHIN INTERNSHIP [Must Pick One]

MINISTRY PATHS WITHIN INTERNSHIP [Must Pick One] 1 PACKET OVERVIEW This packet is for those who feel God has put a call, desire, and passion on their heart to pursue church ministry. The RRC Internship Program is not just another program; it s about

More information

ESSENTIAL CHURCH PLANTING

ESSENTIAL CHURCH PLANTING ESSENTIAL CHURCH PLANTING Everything You Absolutely Need to Know to Plant and Multiply WHO SHOULD ATTEND? If you re considering church planting. If you re in the process of planting a church. If you are

More information

Equipping and Coaching Across the No Place Left Coalition. By Chuck Woods and Carter Cox Missionaries, #NoPlaceLeft Coalition

Equipping and Coaching Across the No Place Left Coalition. By Chuck Woods and Carter Cox Missionaries, #NoPlaceLeft Coalition Equipping and Coaching Across the No Place Left Coalition By Chuck Woods and Carter Cox Missionaries, #NoPlaceLeft Coalition The goal of equipping and coaching across the No Place Left (NPL) coalition

More information

ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1 ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SENIOR PASTOR NEWPORT BEACH, CA Job Specifications THE POSITION ORGANIZATION: TITLE: LOCATION: WEBSITE: St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church Senior Pastor Newport Beach,

More information

Centenary Downtown. Strategic Plan Doing God s Will in Richmond. Vision Statement. Staffing. Church Governance. Church Finances 2017 Goal

Centenary Downtown. Strategic Plan Doing God s Will in Richmond. Vision Statement. Staffing. Church Governance. Church Finances 2017 Goal Vision Statement Staffing Church Governance Church Finances 2017 Goal 2017 Goal 2017 Goal 2017 Goal Centenary Downtown Strategic Plan 2017 2020 Doing God s Will in Richmond Music Ministry 2018 2020 Goals

More information

Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Program 2014-2015 Urban Experience Leadership Development Program I want to see a team of missionaries raised up that is zealous for Christ, full of sacrificial love, and committed to making disciples. Mike Schuetz,

More information

Family-Centered Model We Believe

Family-Centered Model We Believe Family-Centered Model We Believe TM Catholic Identity Edition Grades K 8 and Sadlier are registered trademarks of William H. Sadlier, Inc. We Believe T M and We Live Our Faith TM are trademarks of William

More information

Bill Cochran Lutheran Elementary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges

Bill Cochran Lutheran Elementary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges Bill Cochran Lutheran Elementary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges Illustration by Michelle Roeber 16 Issues Spring 2008 Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you

More information

The Work of the Minister of Youth CEYH5344 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Christian Education Division

The Work of the Minister of Youth CEYH5344 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Christian Education Division The Work of the Minister of Youth CEYH5344 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Christian Education Division Dr. R. Allen Jackson Professor in Youth and Collegiate Ministry Teaching Assistant: Administrative

More information

JEFF VANDERSTELT MAKING SPACE

JEFF VANDERSTELT MAKING SPACE JEFF VANDERSTELT MAKING SPACE Doing What Matters Most LifeWay Press Nashville, Tennessee Editorial Team Brad Watson Writer Reid Patton Content Editor David Haney Production Editor Denise Wells Graphic

More information

School of. Mission Statement

School of. Mission Statement School of Degrees Offered Available on the Jackson, Germantown, Hendersonville Campuses Available on the Birmingham Campus, electronically only Master of Available at the Olford Center of the Germantown

More information

Welcome to LEADERSHIP RECHARGE!

Welcome to LEADERSHIP RECHARGE! Welcome to LEADERSHIP RECHARGE! This is our watch. In this rapidly changing context, we can t focus on everything, so we are all compelled to set priorities. To help you do that, we will share four primary

More information

Stanwich Congregational Church Senior Pastor Position Description

Stanwich Congregational Church Senior Pastor Position Description Stanwich Congregational Church Senior Pastor Position Description Stanwich Congregational Church is a nondenominational church that draws worshipers from Fairfield County, Connecticut, Westchester County,

More information

BGTS and CTS Course Planning Guide

BGTS and CTS Course Planning Guide BGTS and CTS Course Planning Guide 2017-2018 1 Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019-2020 Fall Intensive A1 Aug 1-5, 2017 (Tu-Sa) Jul 31 Aug 4, 2018 (Tu-Sa) Jul 30-Aug 3, 2019 (Tu-Sa)

More information

Living in Faith Together. Confirmation Ministry

Living in Faith Together. Confirmation Ministry Living in Faith Together LIFT Confirmation Ministry I lift up my eyes to the mountains Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, The Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Bethany Lutheran

More information

Resourcing the Great Commission

Resourcing the Great Commission The Urban Ministry Institute Resourcing the Great Commission Seminary at Your Ministry a ministry of equipping leaders. empowering movements. The Need For most in urban ministry, attending college or seminary

More information

Christian Ministry Handbook

Christian Ministry Handbook Christian Ministry Handbook 2016-2017. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. (1 Cor. 4:2) Table of Contents Why We Have a Christian Ministry Program... 3 Importance of a Good

More information

GLOCAL- MISSIONAL TRAINING CENTER

GLOCAL- MISSIONAL TRAINING CENTER GLOCAL- MISSIONAL TRAINING CENTER David Kim Mission Director linchouston.org 713-494-3127 davidkim@linchouston.org Andres Zelaya Church Planting Coordinator linchouston.org 281-908-8957 andres@linchouston.org

More information

Welcome to the healthcare choice believers can believe in.

Welcome to the healthcare choice believers can believe in. Welcome to the healthcare choice believers can believe in. Your guide to the experience What Is? It s a New Testament Way of Thinking About Healthcare. is a modern-day version of what the church started

More information

Leadership Playbook. What it takes to WIN as a Leader at Community Church Jolliff Road, Chesapeake, VA community.

Leadership Playbook. What it takes to WIN as a Leader at Community Church Jolliff Road, Chesapeake, VA community. Leadership Playbook What it takes to WIN as a Leader at Community Church Thank you Thank you so much for taking the time to review this Leadership Playbook. We believe leadership matters and we do not

More information

SOJOURN LEADERSHIP DEACONS

SOJOURN LEADERSHIP DEACONS SOJOURN LEADERSHIP DEACONS Introduction Deacons within Sojourn are servant-leaders recognized for their service, their leadership, and their character. They must meet the requirements of 1 Timothy 3:8-13

More information

WELCOME TO OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YEAR. Dear Parents,

WELCOME TO OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YEAR. Dear Parents, Dear Parents, WELCOME TO OUR 2018-2019 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YEAR The Religious Education Program for the children and youth of St. Bartholomew's Parish is scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 16, 2018

More information

IYS 2018 Workshops DaySpring Community Church

IYS 2018 Workshops DaySpring Community Church IYS 2018 Workshops DaySpring Community Church SESSION 1 Workshop Options 10:00-10:45 # 1-1D Engaging in Meaningful Worship This session will discuss how to be effective as a worship leader and the role

More information

Our Hope for Groups. Group Leader Booklet

Our Hope for Groups. Group Leader Booklet Our Hope for Groups We urge our body to be deeply involved in the lives of others, but what does this mean? Is it merely hanging out and discussing the latest fashions or last weekend s sports scores?

More information

1. WHAT IS THE HTB DISCIPLESHIP YEAR?

1. WHAT IS THE HTB DISCIPLESHIP YEAR? 1. WHAT IS THE HTB DISCIPLESHIP YEAR? The HTB Discipleship Year is an opportunity to invest a year of your life to grow in your relationship with God, maximise your leadership potential, and experience

More information

Registration & Tuition Information for families with children already enrolled

Registration & Tuition Information for families with children already enrolled 2017-18 Registration & Tuition Information for families with children already enrolled Holy Trinity School Ministry Ministry of Holy Trinity Parish 2017-18 Registration Timeline for Families with Children

More information

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 FALL SEMESTER AND WINTERTERM Summer Orientation Session 1 N/A Wed. Jul. 12 & Thurs. Jul. 13 Wed. Jul. 11 & Thurs. Jul. 12 Summer Orientation Session 2 N/A Mon.

More information

More specifically, summer interns have the opportunity to:

More specifically, summer interns have the opportunity to: St. Andrew s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, offers an exciting leadership development opportunity for young adults to utilize and grow in gifts for leadership, ministry, and service with children

More information

Multiply Ministry with MTS. learn. train EQUIP. encourage. explore. MTW MTS Apprenticeship

Multiply Ministry with MTS. learn. train EQUIP. encourage. explore. MTW MTS Apprenticeship Multiply Ministry with MTS learn explore train EQUIP encourage MTW MTS Apprenticeship www.christcollege.edu.au/mtw/ www.mts.com.au MTS APPRENTICE (MTW) PATHWAY WHAT BEING AN APPRENTICE INVOLVES What is

More information

MINISTRY TRAINING. Love, Pastor Jeff

MINISTRY TRAINING. Love, Pastor Jeff Hello, This packet is to get us all on the same page and to help clarify the expectations of being an X-treeme Student Captain. Please read through this and complete the application (online) if God is

More information

Procedures for the Certification of Pastoral Associates

Procedures for the Certification of Pastoral Associates Archdiocese of Boston Procedures for the Certification of Pastoral Associates Office of Pastoral Planning Pastoral Center 66 Brooks Drive Braintree, MA 02184 Telephone: 617-746-5853 1 I. INTRODUCTION ARCHDIOCESE

More information

Ministry and Employment Opportunities- 6/7/18. Senior Pastor, Savanah, GA

Ministry and Employment Opportunities- 6/7/18. Senior Pastor, Savanah, GA Senior Pastor, Savanah, GA First Baptist Church, Savannah, GA, located in the downtown historic district, is a unique and diverse congregation with an historic commitment to inclusiveness, ecumenism, and

More information

Central Christian Academy s Core Values

Central Christian Academy s Core Values The mission of Central Christian Academy is to provide an education that will equip students with the knowledge and experiences they need to have to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and

More information

Evangelizing with ACADIANA CATHOLIC. Packet designed by Ellen Leonards

Evangelizing with ACADIANA CATHOLIC. Packet designed by Ellen Leonards Evangelizing with ACADIANA CATHOLIC Packet designed by Ellen Leonards Communication Prayer Holy Spirit, you blessed the first disciples with the power to spread God s love throughout the world. Give me

More information

2. How many days are in this month?

2. How many days are in this month? 1. This month is. 2. How many days are in this month? 3. On which day of the week will this month end? 4. What month comes just before this month? 5. What month comes just after this month? 6. In what

More information

Lamb of God Youth Ministry

Lamb of God Youth Ministry Name: Lamb of God Youth Ministry Please drop off your Student Leadership application, covenant and references by Sunday, April 29 th in our Youth Ministry Drop Box. No late applications can be accepted.

More information

MASTER OF DIVINITY. Overview. Language Tracks. Single Language Track. Dual Language Track. Master of Divinity: Single Language

MASTER OF DIVINITY. Overview. Language Tracks. Single Language Track. Dual Language Track. Master of Divinity: Single Language Master of Divinity 1 MASTER OF DIVINITY Overview For graduation with a Master of Divinity degree, a student must complete a minimum of 78 semester credits and maintain at least a C (2.0) average. In addition,

More information

The Manual. Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines For Preparing To Be Ordained. in the

The Manual. Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines For Preparing To Be Ordained. in the The Manual Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines For Preparing To Be Ordained in the PILGRIM ASSOCIATION MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Committee on Ministry Accepted October 2014 Page

More information

Haredi Employment. Facts and Figures and the Story Behind Them. Nitsa (Kaliner) Kasir. April, 2018

Haredi Employment. Facts and Figures and the Story Behind Them. Nitsa (Kaliner) Kasir. April, 2018 Haredi Employment Facts and Figures and the Story Behind Them Nitsa (Kaliner) Kasir 1 April, 2018 Haredi Employment: Facts and Figures and the Story Behind Them Nitsa (Kaliner) Kasir In recent years we

More information

Cherry Hills Change in Leadership Structure F.A.Q.

Cherry Hills Change in Leadership Structure F.A.Q. Cherry Hills Change in Leadership Structure F.A.Q. We pray that as we pursue the proposed changes as a church family, the unity of the body of Christ will be our desired goal (Ephesians 4:2-3). To that

More information

P H O E N I X S E M I N A R Y 1

P H O E N I X S E M I N A R Y 1 PHOENIX SEMINARY 1 Developing the minds, the hearts, and the practical capacity of new leaders. I ve always identified with the apostle John. I began my ministry as a Son of Thunder, prepared to take the

More information

BOTANNIX YOGA STUDIO. About Yoga Teacher Training. July - D ecember

BOTANNIX YOGA STUDIO. About Yoga Teacher Training. July - D ecember BOTANNIX YOGA STUDIO July - D ecember 2017 About Yoga Teacher Training Botannix Yoga Teacher Training is an internationally recognized yoga teacher training program which includes over 200 hours of training,

More information

OLFORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. THE CERTIFICATE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BIBLICAL PREACHING

OLFORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. THE CERTIFICATE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BIBLICAL PREACHING OLFORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. THE CERTIFICATE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - 2018 THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BIBLICAL PREACHING INTRODUCTION The Scriptures, the 66 books of the Holy Bible, are indeed

More information

Syllabus for GBIB 611 Theology of the Old Testament 3 Credit Hours Fall 2008

Syllabus for GBIB 611 Theology of the Old Testament 3 Credit Hours Fall 2008 I. COURSE DESCRIPTION Syllabus for GBIB 611 Theology of the Old Testament 3 Credit Hours Fall 2008 A survey of the major doctrines of the Old Testament with special reference to their historical development

More information

Healing Rooms School of Supernatural Life Teaching & Activating a Kingdom Culture 1 st Year

Healing Rooms School of Supernatural Life Teaching & Activating a Kingdom Culture 1 st Year 3010 Skyway Drive Unit C Santa Maria, CA 93455 Tel : 805-925-5678 Fax: 805-925-5551 school@healingroomssmv.com Healing Rooms School of Supernatural Life Teaching & Activating a Kingdom Culture 1 st Year

More information

While we put this resource together creatively, much of what is said is either taken from or largely influenced by others who have gone ahead of us. We ve been so influenced by others that it s impossible

More information

360 Student Leadership Application Page 1

360 Student Leadership Application Page 1 360 Student Leadership Application 2015-2016 Page 1 360 friends! Thanks so much for taking an interest in 360 SL (Student Leadership). Hopefully you ve already heard me cast a little bit of the vision

More information

MINISTERIAL STANDING: A HOLISTIC PROCESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE MINISTRY FORMATION Michael A. Kipp and Mark A. Maddix, Northwest Nazarene University

MINISTERIAL STANDING: A HOLISTIC PROCESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE MINISTRY FORMATION Michael A. Kipp and Mark A. Maddix, Northwest Nazarene University MINISTERIAL STANDING: A HOLISTIC PROCESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE MINISTRY FORMATION Michael A. Kipp and Mark A. Maddix, Northwest Nazarene University Abstract The assessment of ministry preparation is a constant

More information

Constitution. Updated April 25, 2018

Constitution. Updated April 25, 2018 Constitution Updated April 25, 2018 Preamble Since it pleased Almighty God, by His Holy Spirit, to establish a church here in 1890 under the name Catherine Lake Missionary Baptist Church for the worship

More information

Ordination Process. The Local Minister s License

Ordination Process. The Local Minister s License Ordination Process When you have shared your sense of being called by God into Christian ministry with your pastor, he or she will guide you into both the educational process and the candidacy steps required

More information

POLICY MANUAL CHURCH PLANTING COMMISSION (CPC) Evangelical Congregational Church

POLICY MANUAL CHURCH PLANTING COMMISSION (CPC) Evangelical Congregational Church POLICY MANUAL CHURCH PLANTING COMMISSION (CPC) Evangelical Congregational Church We recognize that Church Multiplication doesn t just happen. We also recognize that it takes the work of God to change lives

More information

STARTUP KIT. Revision 2017 Joshua Nations Startup Kit Page: 1

STARTUP KIT. Revision 2017 Joshua Nations Startup Kit Page: 1 STARTUP KIT Revision 2017 Joshua Nations Startup Kit Page: 1 Who is Joshua Nations and what do we do: Joshua Nations is an international ministry that is committed to training the next generation of church

More information

Spiritual Formation, Part 1

Spiritual Formation, Part 1 Kris Miller Hazelip School of Theology Lipscomb University Fall 2017 Spiritual Formation, Part 1 Course Description The spiritual formation of leaders is a key commitment of the Hazelip School of Theology

More information

AFFIRMING THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE

AFFIRMING THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE 2017 2018 AFFIRMING THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE CARL F.H. HENRY FELLOWSHIP THE CARL F. H. HENRY RESIDENT FELLOWSHIP supports new approaches to theological inquiry in the doctrine of creation

More information

A Model for Small Groups at Scarborough Community Alliance Church

A Model for Small Groups at Scarborough Community Alliance Church A Model for Small Groups at Scarborough Community Alliance Church Rev. Dr. Timothy Quek Senior Pastor Scarborough Community Alliance Church October 2012 A Model for Small Groups at SCommAC Page 1 Preamble

More information

Mike Bickley Pastor of Ministry Development Olathe Bible Church. The First 18 Months

Mike Bickley Pastor of Ministry Development Olathe Bible Church. The First 18 Months Mike Bickley Pastor of Ministry Development Olathe Bible Church The First 18 Months 1. Establish significant relationships. Model character, competency, and commitment. Lots of grace Seek to win the loyalty

More information

Transformational Encounters in Spiritual Leadership

Transformational Encounters in Spiritual Leadership Transformational Encounters in Spiritual Leadership Fresh Hope provides spiritual leadership pathways to suit all ages and life paces, designed for those who desire a deeper Kingdom life. Our movement

More information