Ethnic Ministry Training Programme Information
Programme Summary
The programme will give you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of God and ministry leadership alongside like-minded people seeking to serve churches in New Zealand.
You will study a range of topics designed to increase your knowledge and skill so that you can be a confident church leader and successful completion of the programme will lead to a Certificate in Ministry Leadership.
This programme may, along with other pre-requisites, become a stepping-stone to further study at Carey.
Course Outline
The programme will give you an opportunity to deepen your understanding of God and Ministry leadership alongside like-minded people seeking to serve churches in New Zealand.
You will study a range of topics designed to increase your knowledge and skill so that you can be a confident church leader.
Qualification Gained
A Carey Certificate in Ministry Leadership (non NZQA). This programme may, along with other pre-requisites, become a stepping-stone to further study at Carey.
What Does The Programme Require?
Participants will meet on Thursday evenings 6 – 9.15pm. The programme is two courses each semester (four courses per year) for two years.
What Does It Cost?
Because this is a sponsored programme, the fee is reduced to $100 per course.
Courses Offered
July 2018 – November 2018
- Solving the God Problem, a Study of John’s Gospel (6 – 7.30pm) – Rev Brian Smith
- Families in the Plan of God (7.45 – 9.15pm) – Dr Beulah Wood
2019
Future subjects will include Bible, church, family, practical theology and more.
Course Descriptions
Solving the God Problem, a Study of John’s Gospel
The gospel family has four children – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The first three show the family likeness, but no. 4 is different. John tells the story of Jesus in a different way. At the same time, however, it is John who gives us our deepest insight into just who Jesus is. This study of his gospel will be interactive, and directed towards enriching the life of church congregations. As John himself tells us, the purpose of his book is that we may believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and that through faith in him we may find life.
Families in the Plan of God
The purpose of this course is to help people in ministry understand how to relate the Gospel to people from different cultural backgrounds. This is important for our reading of Scripture as biblical authors themselves came from and wrote to people of various worldviews. Other topics that will be covered: what God thinks about culture, understanding the difference between shame and guilt cultures, communicating cross-culturally, how sin and salvation are understood in different cultures.
Ready to make a difference?
As a graduate of the programme you will develop as a thinker and leader for your people and your church, gain skills in Bible teaching and grow in your understanding of the Kiwi culture
Apply by emailing the Ethnic Ministry Leadership Training Coordinator, Wendy Budge
Ministry Leaders Recommendation
Jonny Weir
Director of Ministry Training, Carey Baptist College
Carey Baptist College is excited for this opportunity of learning and growth in understanding the Bible and Church leadership.
Our teaching team are committed to providing a great programme of study, spiritual growth and fellowship with other church leaders of non-English speaking backgrounds. We wold love you to join us and others who are committed to the call of God and to the life and mission of the church