One of our values as a church is:

We are therefore committed to trying to help equip & train people to be disciples in creative & interactive ways, and some of the training courses / ministry days we offer include:

Discipleship Exposed

“Discipleship Exposed” is a first steps discipleship course for small groups, designed to help people start their journey into fullness of life in Christ and to become established as part of our church’s Connect Group network. It is not intended to be an intellectual, theological Bible study, but rather an interactive journey that engages peoples emotions and creativity with sound Biblical understanding.  As with any “course”, the more people put into it, the more they will get out of it and each session is purposefully intended to encourage interaction and group discussion, as when people discover that others share their fears, doubts or worries they can draw strength from journeying together in a small group. People also learn more when they discover for themselves rather than try and assimilate raw information, so the more you can encourage people to share honestly the more they are likely to identify with, and have confidence to break through their fears and grow in their faith.

1. The Family
2. Worship
3. Prayer
4. The Bible
5. Baptism
6. Witness

 

Prayer Ministry Training

Spread over four 3-hour sessions, this training shares our heart for how to develop prayer ministry to equip people to pray for others in the power of the Holy Spirit, and covers:

1. Foundations;
2. Releasing the Prophetic;
3. Spiritual Warfare; and
4. Healing

This training is designed to ensure that:

• everyone who ministers within the church does so under the covering of spiritual authority and accountability;
• as shepherds of the flock, we can have full confidence in those who are ministering to others;
• people receiving prayer ministry experience a consistent approach and standard;
• we minister to people in safe and appropriate ways; and
• we minister in the power of the Holy Spirit, not our own strength.

 

 Demolishing Strongholds

On this ministry day, you will have the opportunity to gain a biblical understanding of temptation; the nature of it, where it comes from, and how it can lead to unhealthy strongholds forming (entrenched habits) that affect our day to day life. For some this can be struggling with negative thinking or criticism, whilst for others it may include addiction, repeating unhelpful choices or habits or simply feeling stuck in situations that never seem to change. We will give you the opportunity to learn how to break the power of these strongholds through allowing the Holy Spirit to work in you to gain freedom, and give you practical tools that will help you to maintain your freedom by continuing to put in place healthy practices in partnership with the Holy Spirit.
 

Small Group Leader's Training

On this training day, you will have the opportunity to explore what is involved in hosting, and leading, a small group.  The day is designed to help you understand what is expected of leaders and hosts to help you decide whether this is right for you.  It will give you the opportunity to learn why small groups are so important , and how they fit within the overall ministry and life of the church. We will share with you the role and purpose of small groups, as well as what the characteristics are required of hosts and leaders.  You will be given the opportunity to discuss practical aspects of meeting in people’s homes that will help you to put in place healthy practices in partnership with the Holy Spirit.
 

Leadership Unlocked

When we talk about discipleship, it is helpful to remember that the Greek term mathētēs refers generally to any “student,” “pupil,” “apprentice,” or “adherent.”  Any apprentice will tell you that it is necessary to learn the tools of the trade before seeking to use them, yet in many areas of life and especially in church ministry we are often thrown into positions of responsibility without anyone ever taking the time to equip us for the task at hand. This training course is born out of a conviction that for healthy, sustainable and fruitful church growth it is necessary to “to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” (Ephesians 4:12) It recognises that there is a distinct difference between leaders and managers, but “good leadership always includes responsibility for managing.”  It seeks to help leaders discover and develop the practical tools they need to be good leaders in their individual situations by drawing on concepts and principles from experience and a wide range of sources from inside and outside of the church. Whilst based on biblical principles throughout, the emphasis is on “training” – developing the tools/skills that will help us practically to lead well, rather than “teaching” – providing in-depth theological exposition.

Run over five 3-hour sessions, it covers:

• ​Session 1: What Is Leadership?
• Session 2: Models Of Leadership
• Session 3: The Qualities of Leadership
• Session 4: Discovering Your Leadership Style
• Session 5: The Purpose Of Leadership

 This training programme:

• Is for anyone who is already involved in ministry, in leading any group of people, or who would like to develop towards future leadership;
• Is designed to be undertaken alongside an already busy and demanding life;
• Will give quality practical skills to lead and serve well in any area of life;
• Will help people personally develop in their relationships with others; and
• Will help the church to increase its capacity for growth through releasing people’s potential.

 

Re-Set

An 8-session pre-recorded teaching series on the Beattitudes that works through the "Cycle of Change" so we can break the power of past hurts, habits or controlling behaviours and start to truly live life to the full.
 

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If you would like to know more about any of these training resources, or enquire about the possibility of them being run in your church, please contact Pastor Chris via our office