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Programme Detail: Foundations for Life and Mission (Weeklong Intensive)

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Foundations for Life and Mission (Weeklong Intensive)
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
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Description Foundations for Life and Mission equips you to live Christian Faith in the real world in such a way that it affects not just your life but those you connect with. It will change the way you see yourself, your community, and your relationship with God. As a student of the 'Foundations for Life and Mission' you will: Move towards a free and loving relationship with the Living God though a deep engagement with his Word. Come to a deeper understanding of the particular plan God has for your life and your community. Discover a fresh appreciation of the wonderful complexity of humanity and how aspects can hold us back from becoming all we, and others, are created to be. Develop the skills, knowledge, and awareness necessary to be more effective in ministering to others and engaging in real fellowship.
Keywords mission, community, faith, bible, ministry, evangelism, prayer, fellowship
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United Kingdom / South West
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Prayer; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Revivals and Awakenings; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Healing and Deliverance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Men’s Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Personal Life and Holiness / Introduction to the Christian Faith; Personal Life and Holiness / Personal and Family Holiness; Personal Life and Holiness / Integrating Faith, Life and Work; Personal Life and Holiness / Fellowship and Interpersonal Skills; Personal Life and Holiness / Practical Skills and Fitness; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Missionary Team Care and Skills; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development; Mission and Evangelism / Short-Term Mission; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Leadership and Management
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Introductory
Cost Range From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000
Actual Cost £250
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 7 Days
Average hours of study per week 60
Methods of instruction small group discussion, lecture style teaching, workshops, community living, prayer times, DVDs, mentoring/coaching, hands on mission experience, journaling.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 10
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 20
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 100
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