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The Living Stones seminars are aimed at busy church leaders who know they need ongoing training but have limited time available. They provide biblical, theological and practical training. These are Compact Modules of Study and in that sense, more than mere seminars. They involve some Pre-Seminar reading, a one or two day seminar (depending on the topic) and post-seminar readings and assignments for those who wish to access the extra material.
Effective Eldership 2
This seminar (part two of a seminar we offered in 2009) provides ongoing training for elders, future elders and spouses. The three topics are: "Living Within Our Limits" (this session explores the danger of elders taking on too much, holding on too long, and controlling versus empowering), "Elders as Equippers" (this session examines the responsibility of elders to prepare future elders and to pass on the baton of God's truth to the next generation), and "Three Vital Questions" (this will explore three questions that all elder teams must face). It's not necessary to have attended Effective Eldership 1 in order to enroll in this seminar.
Kelvin Gardiner (former CEO of Christian Recording Centre and former Superintendent of CMA churches in the North West of the United States for 15 years) and Rowland Forman will teach this seminar. The cost is $70 and there is a discount for groups of 5 or more. We plan to offer this seminar in six locations: Masterton (6 March), Dunedin (17 April), Wellington (21 August), Auckland (2 October) Feilding (9 October) and Matamata (6 November).
Spiritual Mentoring
In addition to pre-seminar readings on aspects of church-based mentoring, this one day seminar presents topics such as "Mentoring Like Jesus: The Gift of Transformational Friendships," "Mentoring as a Dynamic System," and "Your Mentoring Toolkit (intensely practical sessions on the art and craft of mentoring).
Michael Hanson and Rowland Forman will teach this seminar. The cost is $70 with a discount for groups of five or more. Dates and venues will be decided after we hear from sponsor churches. We plan to offer this seminar twice in 2010.
Grasping God's Word
Few things are more important in the Christian life than knowing how to interpret, apply and live out God's Word. This one day seminar will give you practical Bible Study skills, principles involved in accurately interpreting and applying Scripture.
Daryl Bay (Teaching Pastor, Hope Community Church) and Michael Hanson will teach this seminar. The cost is $70 (with a discount for 5 or more) and dates and venues will be determined once we know the sponsor churches. We plan to offer this seminar twice this year: Auckland (14th August), Wellington (date to be confirmed).
Scanning the Old Testament
This one day seminar will give you an understanding of the overall story of the Old Testament, the basic message of selected books and help in knowing where the different books fit into Israel's timeline. It will also provide guidelines that help you interpret different types of writing in the Old Testament such as the historical, poetic, and prophetic books.
Dr. Tom Golding (Principal of Adelaide College of Ministries) will teach this seminar. The cost is $70 (with a discount for 5 or more) and dates and venues will be decided once we receive invitations from churches. This seminar is being offered twice —Auckland (19th June) and Nelson (26 June).
The Nations
This one day seminar will explore topics such as, "What is God's plan for the Nations?" "What are the current trends that are shaping what is happening in the world?" and "What can your church do to partner with God to get with His agenda?" This seminar will result on your leaders being challenged, your people focused outwards, and engaged in an adventure that will see your church fully involved in your own community and partnering in hard places.
The teachers of this seminar is Kevin Honore (Field Director, Brighthope World) and Fraser Scott (Brighthope World). The cost is $70 (with discounts). This seminar is being offered in Wellington on 19th June.
Strategic Leadership
This one day seminar will help your leadership team develop or refine your church's vision, mission and values. It will also help you to develop sound administrative procedures that accomplish God's purposes for your church. It will also explore the tension between the local church as a Spirit-led organism and a Spirit-led organization.
Brad Carr (Senior Pastor) and Cliff Hand (Elder) of BotanyLife Community Church will teach this seminar. It will be offered once in 2010 and costs $70 (with discounts for 5 or more from your church).
Unquenchable Worship
Do you long to create a seamless worship service where the teaching of the Word, singing, giving, prayer and communion are all part of the whole, rather than unconnected elements? The "Unquenchable Worship" seminar is designed to help pastors, service leaders and music leaders to work harmoniously, so God is worshipped enthusiastically and reverently.
Nick Field (Senior Pastor) and Chris Opie of Pathways College, will teach this seminar. It will cost $70 with discounts for 5 or more. It will be offered once in 2010 with the date and venue to be determined.
Marriage of a Leader
This one day seminar addresses the unique challenges that couples in leadership face. Topics such as: "How to Navigate the Demands of the Ministry with the Need to Cultivate a Great Marriage," and "Marriages that Prevail" will be discussed. If you long to have an even better marriage, this is the module for you.
Andy and Nikki Bray (Directors of Family Life Ministries) will teach this seminar. It will cost $95 per couple . It will be offered twice in 2010 - in Nelson on August 21st and Hamilton on October 16th. |
