Programme OverviewPosted by Administrator on 03/07/2009 11:37:18 :: Biblical Courses
:: Doctrinal Courses
:: Pastoral Courses
:: Non-accredited programmes
:: Retreats
In 2008-2010, the education and training programme gives priority to the personal enrichment and professional development of ministers and key leaders. This is delivered at two levels:
Level one: Formation studies and professional development for credentialed ministers.
Level two: Education and training for Pastors and key leaders in specialised areas of ministries.
The Certificate in Ministerial Studies (CIMS) provides the core programme of education and training. This is offered in 21 courses:
Biblical Courses
* A Journey through the Old Testament
* A Journey through the New Testament
* Rightly Dividing the Word
* Introducing the Great Themes of Scripture
Doctrinal Courses
* Faith Foundations for life and Ministry in the 21st Century
* Living the Faith
* Knowing the Holy Spirit
* Walking in the Truth
Pastoral Courses
* Knowing Your Church
* Leading with Integrity
* Understanding Yourself and Others
* Equipping People for Ministry
* Learning the Practices of Ministry
* Ministering through Music
* Planting and Growing Churches
* Helping People in Crisis
* Ministering to Culturally Diverse Groups
* Preaching the Word Today
* Caring for people in Need
Non-accredited Programmes
* Media Matters
* Leader of Leaders (for District Pastors Only)
CIMS courses can be taken as individual units or a set of units, depending on participants' objectives, for example, some courses are prerequisites for ministerial training and some have transferable credits to higher education and training. Students with 30 CIMS course credits can transfer into Bachelor studies at the Church of God European Theological Seminary: http://ets-kniebis.de/ets_en/index.php or transfer into Patten University (Oakland CA) to complete a BA in Church Leadership or Worship Leadership: www.elearngate.com/patten
Retreats
The Education Centre provides opportunities for individuals, ministry teams, local and district churches to come and reflect on their call and ministry with or without the support of one of our facilitators.
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