Diploma in Christian Life & Service

Christian Ministry & Evangelism

Introduction

• For those studying by attendance: this will take place on Thursdays and, on occasion, also on Saturdays or Sundays, as advertised. All students MUST take the Modules on: (i) Evangelism; (ii) Stewarding; (iii) Teaching A Class In Junior Church; & (iv) Working With Young People. All other Modules are optional and will carry credits towards the Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
• A variety of training methods will be used, but the emphasis will be on showing Christians what to do and then giving them the opportunity to go away and practise.
• Notes will not normally be issued.

Objectives

• To release the potential within Christians by giving them the insight and encouragement they need to be more effective in the Kingdom of God.
• To equip Christians to be prophetic and live in the power of the Holy Spirit.
• To develop Christians for all levels of ministry in a local church.
• To develop leaders in the fivefold ministry gifts.
• To encourage Christians to fulfil the purpose for which God has called them by coaching them in their area of gifting.
• To provide on-going Biblically based practical training, where the emphasis is on “learning by doing”, by helping Christians do better any job, task or ministry in which they are involved.

Content

Adult Literacy ∞ Counselling For Salvation ∞ Developing Your Ministry Skills ∞ Evangelism ∞ Money Management ∞ Teamwork ∞ Stewarding ∞ Working With Young People ∞ Public Ministry ∞ Teamwork Exercises ∞ Teaching A Class In Junior Church ∞ The Call To Missionary Work ∞ The Concept, Importance & Role Of Team In A Local Church

Outcomes

By the end of the two-year course, students should be able to:

• Share their faith with non-Christians & be more effective in the Kingdom of God.
• Be more effective in their ministry and in the local church & serve in the power of the Holy Spirit.