| OPEN SCHOOL PROGRAMME 2009 |
| Facing the Modern World: Apologetics |
12 - 16 Jan 2009 |
An investigation of the different challenges faced by the church including the major intellectual obstacles to faith. A response to the issues of science v faith, pluralism and world relativism. |
£70 |
| Doctrine of the Church & its role in society |
19 - 23 Jan 2009 |
The role of the Church and the reason for its existence. Biblical models for church and historical controversies and denominational distinctives in church governments today. Strategies for local church evangelism. |
£45 |
| Writings of John |
27 - 30 Jan 2009 |
Learning from the rich depths of John's life as seen in his letters, his Gospel and Revelation. |
£40 |
| OT Wisdom and Poetic Literature |
2 - 6 Feb 2009 |
An overview of the Wisdom Literature Books and exploration of their relevance for contemporary life. |
£35 |
| Doctrine of the Holy Spirit / Book of Acts |
16 - 20 Feb 2009 |
A study of The Holy Spirit and His role in the church today. Examining the historical beginnings of church, evangelism, and church planting, the role of the Holy Spirit and the relevance of all this to us. |
£70 |
| Missionary Orientation Week |
23 - 27 Feb 2009 |
Designed for prospective missionary candidates or to give an understanding of missions to those supporting missionaries from a local church. |
£55 |
| Church Planting |
3 - 5 March 2009 |
Examining the principles of planting a local church and effective ways and models for doing so in present day western societies.
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£35 |
| World Religions |
9 - 13 March |
Examine the major World Religions, unpack both the attaction of each religious system and its link iwth its cultural environment. See a Christian response in each case. |
£35 |
| Prophetic Books of the Old Testament |
5 - 8 May 2009 |
Understanding the messages of each of the OT Books from Isaiah to Malachi. |
£35 |
| Epistle to the Hebrews / Epistle to the Corinthians |
11 - 15 May 2009 |
Examining the message of these epistles, applying lessons learned to problems faced by us today. |
£70 |
| Doctrine of Future Events |
18 - 22 May 2009 |
An exploration of the Doctrine of Future Events, investigating areas where Christians both agree and disagree. These lectures will demonstrate the final victory of Christ over evil. |
£35 |
| An Introduction to Christian Counselling |
26, 27 May 2009 |
Principles of biblical counselling and their practical application. |
£20 |
| Christian Leadership |
1 - 5 June;8 - 12 June 2009 |
Looking at leadership from a biblical perpective, covering topics such as mentoring, knowing yourself, working in teams, creating a vision, handling conflict. |
£55 |
| Pastoral Studies II |
1 - 5 June 2009 |
Pastoral principles and practices, the role of part/full time workers, handling funerals, preparing for and enriching marriages. |
£35 |
| Christian Ethics |
8 - 12 June 2009 |
How to handle problems in society from a biblical perspective. |
£35 |
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