One in the Bond of Love – Bonding Quotient

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One in the Bond of Love – Bonding Quotient

…ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. (Acts 2:46b-47a)

The church community birthed by the Spirit had a genuine bond in Christ. In our busy and utilitarian society, koinonia, or the fellowship of believers can be easily missed or taken for granted, and church can sometimes become one of our many tasks and agendas. This track seeks to help small groups intentionally grow deep connections in spiritual community.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Be exposed to a framework for understanding connection
  • Learn 5-steps to intentionally grow connection
  • Personalize strategies for deepening connection in the group


Course Commitment: Video Teaching and Live Coaching & project


Suitable For: Core Teams


Suitable Group Size: Core Teams of 2-5, variable number of groups



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Shepherding Online and Beyond

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Shepherding Online and Beyond

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you … (1 Peter 5:2a)

As shepherd-leaders, we do not just lead in tasks, but are also called to care holistically for our members. Through this track, you will learn to care for and connect with members even when we are unable to meet physically or are faced with other constraints.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn to listen to members stories
  • Understand how to identify with their stories
  • Master praying God’s word over them with authority


Course Commitment: Video Teaching and Live Coaching & project


Suitable For: Core Teams


Suitable Group Size: Core Teams of 2-5, variable number of groups



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Reaching Out With Hope

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Reaching Out With Hope

Have you ever come across a good book, restaurant or even a good deal and were eager to share it with your loved ones? How do we have this same eagerness when it comes to sharing about God’s love? And how do we sustain this lifestyle of outreach if our loved ones have not yet responded in the way we hope for? Join us and be encouraged to sustain your partnership with God whether we are called to plant, water or harvest!



Learning Outcomes: 

  • Discover how you can keep your faith and hope in Christ
  • Learn how to build an environment that sustains a lifestyle of outreac

Course Commitment: 4 hours (video + 2 x 1.5h workshops)


Suitable For: All Members / Core-Team Members


Suitable Group Size: Small Groups of 8-15, variable number of groups



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Partners-in-Ministry

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Partners-in-Ministry

Description:

Wives, understand and support your husband in ways that show your support for Christ. (Ephesians 5:22 MSG) How can we be good partners in ministry and draw out the best in our spouses and our service to the Lord? This track seeks to give wives of leaders a biblical framework to consider their role, the season they are in and what priorities to establish for their marriage and ministry.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain a better sense of calling and be encouraged to exercise a more prayerful and reflective approach to life


Course Commitment: 5 Sessions of 2 hours each


Suitable For: Wives of Pastors, Missionaries and Ministry Leaders



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Women of Substance, Conviction and Strength

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Women of Substance, Conviction and Strength

Description:

I am fearfully and wonderfully made but how can I live out my God–given destiny? Through a teaching and reflection journey, we will discover our story and the substance of our life, how God has shaped us with certain convictions to contribute to the world and trained us to have the strength for it.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain a fresh appreciation and increased faith to know God has endowed us with a foundation with convictions and resilience


Course Commitment: 2 Day 1 Night Retreat or 3 Sessions of 3 hours each


Suitable For: All Women



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

All About Eve

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All About Eve

Description:

Women hear so many voices about who they are and what they should or shouldn’t do but what does it mean to be a God–fearing woman and daughter of God? Through a 2 Day 1 Night retreat, we will look at Scripture to find anchors for our feminine soul, and consider our sense of identity as well as our mission in life.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Study Scripture to find anchors for our feminine soul
  • Bond and share authentically with other women
  • Strengthen your sense of identity and calling in your vocation, family and discipleship of others


Course Commitment: 2 Day 1 Night Retreat


Suitable For: All Women



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Using your Gifts in a Team

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Using your Gifts in a Team

Description:

One body of Christ, made up of many members. How do we use our gifts in a way that is more than the sum of its individual parts? Through a biblical study of 1 Corinthians 12 and a biblically integrated DISC personality and team building exercise, we will learn how to serve in our gifts, with our God–given personalities, for kingdom purposes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Study and reflect on 1 Corinthians 12 and be inspired to serve in your gifts
  • Go through a biblically integrated DISC personality and team building exercise to increase cohesiveness in your team


Course Commitment: 1.5h per session, 2 sessions (Recommended in half–day retreat setting)


Suitable For: Ministry Team Members, Church Staff Team Members


Suitable Group Size: Flexible with involvement of Mentors / Team Leaders



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Influence for Christ

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Influence for Christ

Description:

Whether we like it or not, we are influencers for Christ. The lives we lead either make us more credible witnesses, or make it harder for others to receive the gospel. Whether you have a leadership role in an organisation, or you have friends, neighbours or followers, the impact you have on the people around you depends on the quotient of influence you leverage. Come and discover how you measure in these quotients and grow in your influence for Christ!

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discover how you measure in the following 4 quotients and how to grow your influence for Christ
    • Biblical teaching
    • Self–reflection
    • Personality and gifts surveys
    • Faith and vision challenges for growth


Course Commitment: 1.5–2h per Module, 3–4 Modules


Suitable For: Core Members


Suitable Group Size: Flexible with involvement of Facilitators / Mentors



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Programming to Impact Heart Posture in Small Groups

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Programming to Impact Heart Posture in Small Groups

Description:

Yes, the spiritual atmosphere we experience as a congregation in service can also be experienced in small groups, even online too. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. (Matthew 18:20) Come and learn together how to invite the presence of God in a powerful way to impact us, when we gather through the focus of Welcome, Worship, Word and Works (4Ws).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discover a biblical understanding of “spiritual atmosphere”
  • Learn how specific skills in 4Ws can affect spiritual atmosphere
  • Focus on mastering skills of leading worship and facilitating word discussion


Course Commitment: 2–3h module with project


Suitable For: Core Members


Suitable Group Size: Flexible with involvement of Leaders / Mentors / Facilitators



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.

Core Team Challenge

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Core Team Challenge

Description:

Will you take on the invitation to be part of your small group’s core team? What does it mean to be a part of the core team and what do you bring to the table? Understanding the biblical basis for core teams, the potential of fully functioning core teams and how you will be blessed through serving might help in your decision to commit to the challenge.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discover the potential of a core team when it is fully functioning
  • Learn how you will benefit and grow from being in the core team


Course Commitment: 2–3 hr Module


Suitable For: Core Members


Suitable Group Size: Flexible with involvement of Leaders / Mentors / Facilitators



For more information, please contact admin@churchlife-resources.org.