Year Two Modules 2027
Module 9 Leading Others
(Fri - Weekend 5)
The effective church planter knows they cannot plant a church by themselves. Instead, they become leaders and pastors of gifted Christians who do the work of ministry. Thus, it’s important for church planters to know how to assess people’s strengths and weaknesses and how to develop systems of relational training and oversight that guide people to their place of most effective ministry.
Module 10 Developing Leaders
(Sat - Weekend 5)
Effective church planters know the value of ministry teams—most of the work in a new church is accomplished through a “willing few”. This module addresses the specific skill set of recruiting, developing and directing teams that build the church and that reach out in service and evangelism.
Module 11 Gospel Preaching 1—Proclaiming Christ
(Fri - Weekend 6)
This hands-on preaching practicum aids participants in finding Christ in every text of Scripture and in developing the confidence that beholding Christ in the gospel is what transforms us. Participants analyse model sermons, as well as their own, and practice constructing gospel-based sermons that make Christ the resolution of the problems which affect our urban, and many times, sceptical listeners.
Module 12 Gospel Preaching 2—Applying Christ
(Sat - Weekend 6)
This module is a hands-on practicum that helps learners develop the skill of “applying Christ” to listeners’ hearts and minds so that they change in a biblical way, instead of through resorting to moralistic or ‘feel- good’ applications of Scripture. Issues such as “growth in communication skills”, “finding your voice”, “how to study” and other practical matters of homiletics are addressed.
Module 13 Leading the Church Through Difficulty
(Fri - Weekend 7)
In this module, church planters practice how to understand the conflict and differences of perspective that so commonly disrupts the life of young congregations and how to bring truthful and powerful communication skills to the people they work with. Time is given to practicing how to have a gracious and wise “difficult conversation” with a person with whom you need to interact.
Module 14 Corporate Renewal Dynamics
(Sat - Weekend 7)
Every few years we recognize our need for renewal: physically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. But we learn that we need more than personal renewal. Churches need renewal as well. This module equips participants in the continuous spiritual renewal of their congregation by understanding the theology and relational dynamics of renewal, as well as the practical ministry issues involved in effectively planning for and bringing renewal into the life of the congregation.
Module 15 Leading the Church to the Next Level
(Fri - Weekend 8)
This module helps learners focus on specific growth obstacles and opportunities in order for the church to mature to “the next level” of ministry fruitfulness. Attention is given to personalising a plan as well as how to engage in strategic planning for sustaining ministry effectiveness.
Module 16 Leadership Through the Organisation
(Sat - Weekend 8)
This module helps learners develop the skills and understanding needed to manage vision and purpose in a growing church so that it keeps focused on what it’s supposed to be and do and achieves long-term fruitfulness. Time is given to developing purpose and mission statements, facing long-term challenges as well as developing personalised strategies for leadership in the new church.