COURSES OFFERED OCT-NOV 2023
Managing the Church's Finances Well - Dr. Edghill Messiah
Managing church finances well equips church leaders and finance committee members with essential knowledge and skills for effective church financial management in accordance with ethical and legal standards. This enables them to contribute to their religious organisations' financial well-being and sustainability.
Topics to be covered include:
- Introduction to church finances.
- Financial record-keeping and reporting.
- Exploring fundraising methods and reporting suitable for churches.
- Legal compliance and future financial planning.
Understanding People. Why It Matters - Dr. Michelle McIntyre
This course introduces the fundamentals of understanding others. This begins with understanding oneself. It describes what it means to be a person and discusses several characteristics that enable us to understand others. It also identifies some ways in which we can better understand others.
Topics to be covered include:
- What is a person?
- Why do we misunderstand others?
- What happens when we misunderstand? ,
- How can we become better "feelers?
- How understanding people bring out their best
How to Truly Understand the Bible - Min. Akeel Stanisclaus
This course is designed to build a foundation for a correct approach to understanding the message of the Bible. Persons completing this course will come away with an appreciation of key factors that impact discovering the true meaning of Scripture.
Topics to be covered include:
- How pre-understandings shape how we see a text.
- How to determine the meaning of ancient words
- How historical-cultural background helps to illuminate the text .
- The need for understanding the different types of literature in Scripture
- Why context is important for understanding the meaning of a text
Evangelism & Discipleship: Seeing the Process Through - Dr. Pearl Rivers
This short course is designed to introduce participants to the true nature, principles and practices of evangelism and discipleship and clarify misconceptions about the relationship between the two operations. The aim is to help participants understand the purpose of evangelism and discipleship in the fulfilment of God's Eternal Purpose and ignite a passion for lifestyle evangelism and their commitment to discipleship.
Topics to be covered include:
- The True Nature of Evangelism and Discipleship
- Getting it Right! Key Principles and Practices of Lifestyle Evangelism
- Beyond the Altar-A Simple Process of Discipleship
- Helping Someone on their Journey of Discipleship
Ministering to 12 & Under Dr. Pat P. Glasgow
This course is designed to provide participants with the required knowledge and skills to reach, teach, and minister to children under the age of twelve in the church. It examines biblical and relevant approaches for believers in the local church to apply and organize effective strategies for children's ministry and it emphasizes the importance of ministering to children.
Topics to be covered include:
- The basis for and importance of children's ministry.
- The nature and needs of children under 12 years of age.
- Establishing a children's ministry.
- The work of children, ministers.
- Approaches and resources for children ministry.
Engaging Our Teens (13+) - Dr. Lilleth Harper
Description This introductory course will expose participants to the crucial dynamics of this developmental stage and the implications of targeted approaches in the transition. Examples of theoretical perspectives and the critical need for a team approach by key stakeholders will inform class discussions.
Topics to be covered include:
- Adolescents in Transition
- Dynamics of Development
- Essentials in Contextual Learning
- Examples of Tools for Engagement
- Complementary Team Approach