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Cultures and contexts are always changing, but many leaders sense that the rate of change in world in which we minister right now is accelerating. This seminar will explore some of the fundamental cultural changes that we’re living through, and what that might mean for the way the church is to live effectively for Christ in the future.
Church leaders are first and foremost ministers of the word. They will only be effective if they themselves are growing in their knowledge and understanding of the word, and their ability to communicate it effectively to others. This seminar will help leaders to consider how they can become better preachers and teachers.
Most church leaders have experienced what it’s like to remain solidly committed in public to a Word-based ministry while knowing that quietly their personal delight in God’s Word is fading. We’ll explore how that slide happens, and how to hold it at bay.
The more we grow in skills and experience in ministry, the more God’s Word can feel to us like a tool we use rather than something we simply love because we love God. We’ll explore the dynamics of that tension, and how to keep love at the centre of our attitude to the Word.
A place where people are cared for and built up in Christ, but not an inward-looking ‘huddle’… an impossible dream?
Rich, deep prayer together… how do we grow a small group in this?
Small group leaders’ job descriptions can be daunting: teacher, pastor, organiser, prayer-leader. What should the role really be, and what are the key priorities?
A dizzying variety of ways of approaching Scripture claim validity for themselves, especially in academic circles. On what basis are we to assess them? Indeed, do we even have the right to assess someone else’s approach? This session aims to think through some knotty hermeneutical questions by opening up the ethics of responsible interpretation.
Applying and illustrating Scripture so that it gets under the skin of our hearers is crucial, and many preachers feel weakest in this area. We’ll look at some principles and practicalities to sharpen each other up.
What is the essence of biblical leadership? Paul ministered amongst his churches so that they would have joy in God and grow in the faith. That’s the heart of our leadership too! Come and discover how leaders can lead people to delight in God and put this into action in their local church.
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