The apostle John looks back as an old man on those momentous three years with Jesus, and realises that it was all about life - real, abundant life. With his simple fisherman's language, he describes transformational conversations, profound ideas, glimpses into eternity. This course will have us sitting at John's feet, listening as this wise old man takes us into the very heart of Jesus and His mission.
Being committed to the ministry of biblical preaching in the NZ context is no easy pathway. This course suggests that the way forward is to be mastered by unshakeable convictions, to master skills in unpacking the word and the world, and in pursuing a life of godly spirituality.
Two-day course:
Friday 7pm-9pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
This course is all about how to connect with people and have life impacting conversations. It will be very interactive, is based on an XEE course, and will develop you as a communicator of your faith.
This course will explore the challenges of doing 'church' in our kind of cuture. We will be looking at the trends of people leaving the church, the megachurch and the emergent church. We will revisit the gospels and seek to develop a theological and practical framework for Christian community.
Many of us feel less confident about our faith surrounded by so many viewpoints. We will explore the challenge of thinking "worldviewishly" in a culture of many voices. Andrew Lim (tutor) is the Minister at Christ Sanctuary.
Decisions tend to determine our destiny - so learning to make good, wise decisions is crucial. This course will seek to develop a grid for hearing God in life. Nigel Dixon (tutor) is the Minister at the Christian Community Church.
A practical and personal reflection on what we do with young children and why. This course is for anyone who loves preschool kids, whether in teaching, outreach programmes, or your own family. The focus is on how little children learn best, in the Christian faith, and how we can create excellent environments for them to grow in.



