South Central Ministry Training Course

The Need

Bible teachers who rightly handle the Word of God are essential in today’s Church. Within the congregation, home group, children’s club, youth group and amongst the elderly – indeed wherever the Bible is taught – we need people who can teach God’s Word in the power of the Spirit.

The Course

One day per week (Tuesdays 10:15 – 3:30); three 10 week terms (starting mid-September).

Now open for bookings for 2008-09

4 Elements:

Chronological Bible Overview

Seeing how the whole bible fits together from Genesis to Revelation.

Bible Books

A five week introduction to the outline and major themes of six different books of the Bible.

Doctrine and Practical Ministry

These sessions will alternate between instructions to key Christian doctrines and wisdom from experienced Christian workers on the practicalities of ministry.

Workshops

A different student each week will present a brief outline talk on a particular passage of the Bible followed by discussion.

These sessions will be led by ministers from across the region including:

• Peter Comont (Pastor of Magdalen Road Church, Oxford)
• Richard Coombs (Vicar of St. John the Baptist, Burford)
• Annabel Heywood (Parish worker at St. Ebbe’s Church, Oxford)
• Vaughan Roberts (Rector of St. Ebbe’s Church, Oxford)
• John Smuts (Pastor of Cambray Baptist Church, Cheltenham)
• Keith Stokes (Pastor of Woodstock Road Baptist Church, Oxford)
• Shaun Atkins (Associate Minister at St Andrew's Church, North Oxford)

Guest speakers have included Richard Cunningham (UCCF), Graham Daniels (Christians in Sport),  Diana Miranda (St Mary's, Maidenhead), Richard Weston (Friends International)

The Participants

Open to men and women with evangelical convictions of all ages who want to be better equipped to teach the Bible in a variety of contexts.

It is ideal for church workers and ‘apprentices’ as well as any who have the opportunity to teach the Bible and have the desire to be better equipped to do so.