DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING
(Formerly Courses)
Why ?
Part of the responsibility of this community is to equip each one of us for the ministry work God has given us. (Ephesians 4: 11-13). One way we do this is through teaching and training, using courses designed to disciple us in vital areas of our lives.
Who ?
Everyone!! Who doesn’t need to grow in some area in 2020?
Prayerfully consider which of the following courses would help and encourage you to work with God for change, growth, healing, and maturity this year. And also think about family, friends and workmates who may benefit, and encourage them to come.
All are welcome.
How ?
Sign up and make your payment at the info desk at either campus. Payment can also be made online here
For further information, contact us at courses@gracelife.com.au
Note: If the cost of any of these courses makes it difficult for you to attend, please let us know as well.
WAIT TOGETHER
Sundays after services
12:30 - 2 pM - Resuming dates to be confirmed
Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice and they follow Me". Good listening is a skill and takes practise. If you want to develop and practise listening to Jesus, you're welcome to join us after a Sunday service 12.30 - 2pm as we explore and practise together ways of hearing His voice. We're calling this: Wait Together.
Sign up is required at the information desk
Living the Grace Life 1 : FIRM FOUNDATIONS
How well are you living the grace life? Do the decisions you make reflect your God- given identity? What do we need to better walk in the Spirit, and how can we hear from God more clearly? Experience how key Biblical foundations impact heart- focused discipleship. Make your discipleship efforts count!
Cost: $20 (includes participant manual)
Resuming dates to be confirmed
FORMING
Have you been trying hard to grow spiritually but are disheartened with the results? It can be different! Learning to sail with Jesus is very different to rowing for Him. Engage with God in ways that will transform you from the inside out by developing greater intimacy with God. Come and experience how God does the work!
The topics included are: Revisioning Christian Development; Conversational Prayer with God; Balancing Our Part and God’s Part in Spiritual Formation; Addressing Barriers; Renewing Our Minds; Ways to Engage with God; Healing our Identity; Recovering from Self-Hate; Disarming our Fears; and Integrating Human Development and Spiritual Development.
Cost: $40 (includes participant manual)
Resuming dates 2023 - for more info… click HERE
Leading Well : A Biblical Framework for Small Group Leadership
We are all leading someone. The question is ……. are we leading them well?
Leading Well is a four-session training course designed to equip God’s people by preparing our hearts for, and developing skills in, Small Group Ministry.Participation in Small Group Ministry contributes to the raising and releasing of believers to love and care for one another, to bless and encourage one another, and to contribute to the life of Christ wherever we are. The goal of this training is to provide a framework for healthy biblical leadership and to equip us with some practical knowledge and skills for running a small group or course. Some of the biblical teachings covered are: Being a Disciple of Christ; Walking in Love; Shepherding Others; and Becoming a Servant Leader. Practical skills include: An introduction to Small Groups and the Small Group Leader; Understanding Group Developmental Stages; Creating a Life-giving group environment; Facilitating a group; and Asking the Right Questions. These skills are reinforced through opportunities to practically apply what we are learning within a small group setting.
Will you be equipped to lead well?
Resuming dates 2024
MARRIAGE SEMINAR (One day)
What separates happy marriages from miserable ones?
Surprisingly, it's not healthy communication. It's not conflict resolution skills. It's actually the size of the marriage's joy gap.
Joy Gap/joi gap/ (n.)-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy
When the length of time between moments of shared joy (the joy gap) gets bigger: problems are more likely to overwhelm you, resentment can creep in, and you start to feel distant and alone in your marriage. When the joy gap is smaller: you regularly feel connected and happy, problems feel manageable, and your marriage becomes a reliable spring of joy. So, how do you ensure that you're experiencing joy regularly?
From studies on relationships and neuroscience, the authors have discovered four habits that keep joy regular and problems small. Some couples do them naturally, but anyone can learn. Come and learn the skills that boost joy and re-train your brain to make joy your default setting. You'll learn new skills, including how to:
return to joy more quickly after disconnection
create stronger bonds and elongate times of happiness
boost your enjoyment of physical and emotional intimacy
Find out what your marriage could look like after a little work and a whole lot of joy!
Cost: $40 ( to Include participant manual & morning tea - Please bring your own lunch or some money for lunch)
Note: Spaces will be limited to 24 married couples
Resuming dates to be confirmed
Living the Grace Life 2 : Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual Warfare is not a solution for all our problems. However, there are many problems that could be quickly resolved if we simply understood the basics. If you are not confident that you understand your authority in Christ and how soul ties, generational ties, unforgiveness, and spiritual affliction can affect your life, then this is for you.
Cost: $20 (includes participant manual)
Resuming dates to be confirmed
Steps to Freedom in Christ (One day Seminar)
Neil Anderson’s Steps to Freedom in Christ is a wonderfully refreshing spiritual check-up. Engaging with Holy Spirit through this detailed personal inventory will help you sweep away the spiritual cobwebs and connect with Jesus in a deeper way. Give God an opportunity to highlight attitudes and behaviours that need to change. Uncover areas where your faith is not as strong as you would like it to be. Topics covered include: Counterfeit vs Real; Deception vs Truth; Bitterness vs Forgiveness; Rebellion vs Submission; Pride vs Humility; Bondage vs Freedom; and Curses vs Blessing. This is a great follow-on from the Spiritual Warfare course.
Cost: $25 (Includes participant manual & Morning Tea | Bring/purchase your own lunch)
Resuming dates to be confirmed
Living the Grace Life 3 : Walk Free
How can we walk free from the bondage of shame and disgust; sadness and despair; anxiety and anger? Discover what scripture and brain science have to offer. Unlock keys to more satisfying relationships with God and the people you love - and walk free!
Cost: $20 (Includes participant manual)
Resuming dates to be confirmed
Heart to Heart
Heart to Heart has, as its primary objective and most important priority, intimacy with God. Building on what has been taught in the Forming course regarding appreciation and connecting with God, it applies brain science and biblical principles to help people connect with the tangible, living, interactive presence of Jesus– for personal growth, emotional healing, and life and ministry effectiveness. Thousands of professionals and lay people around the world are applying the Heart to Heart Approach to deepen intimacy with God, permanently resolve past pain, and discern God’s ongoing guidance.
Cost: $20
Resuming dates to be confirmed
Guide to the Bible
Do you wish you had a better understanding of the Bible? Perhaps you started to read through the whole Bible at some point but got bogged down and never got through it. Or you did finish it but didn’t get much out of it. How easy would you find it to explain the history of Israel, or the life of Christ, in context? You probably know lots of stories and characters from the Bible, but you may not know how they all fit together. So maybe you want to consider a four-week Guide to understanding the Bible better! Learn nine building blocks that will inform and orientate. An acrostic, some simple word pictures, and several key visual aids will help you understand and remember the essential message and content of the Bible, enabling you to explain it to others.
What a great investment into your spiritual growth!
Resuming dates to be confirmed