The
Inaugural
Lecture
"In the face of all of these, this leadership training centre cannot afford to
think and build small. It cannot think only of the New Testament Church
of God, or of the Black Pentecostal churches alone, but think of providing a
ministry to the church on a whole." Bishop
Dr Joe Aldred
Birmingham, March 2008
For further details about the work of the Education Department and training programme details please contact:
Personal enrichment & professional development of ministers & key
leaders...
The
Education Department has been established to implement the vision of the Big Move. It
aims to advance the practice of ministry of the church and will do so through
two objectives:
Objective one:
A leadership training programme that offers:
professional
development for credentialed ministers;
personal enrichment
courses and retreats for key leaders;
pathways to
further/higher education and training in theological studies for those engaged
in ministry.
Strengthening
the Christian perspective in public education
Through
the work of the Education Department, we work in partnership with others to
strengthen the Christian perspective in public education in England and Wales
for example: www.churches-together.org.uk
Courses on offer in June 2009
Helping People in Crisis
A study of helping skills for pastors. This course reviews basic counselling principles, working with people in crisis situations, in times of grief, in times of death and dying. The course also reviews referral opportunities, community resources, and ethical guidelines, including confidentiality and reportable offences.: 26 - 27 June
Planting and Growing Churches
A study of practical strategies for church planting in the theological framework of the Church of God. Attention is given to major strategies for evangelism such as networking, small groups, home visitation, cross-cultural, and media usage. The course also examines the characteristics of healthy, growing churches, with an emphasis on evangelism and renewal.: 27 June
Preaching the Word Today
An emphasis on the basic principles of preaching and teaching the Word of God, emphasizing homiletical preaching styles, message preparation, communication methods and treatment of contemporary issues. Attention is given to those elements of craftsmanship and theological understanding basic to persuasive preaching.: 28 June
The
work of the Education Department is funded primarily by the generosity ofGideon Project partners.
New
Testament Church of God National Office
3 Cheyne Walk, Northampton NN1 5PT UK
Telephone: +44(0)1604 824222 Facsimile: +44(0)1604 824242
Email: bigmove@ntcg.org.uk Website: www.ntcg.org.uk
