Keeping It Missional (Foundation-level)

How do you stop the day-to-day running of church life becoming a distraction from mission? This course answers by helping us see how everything from business meetings to marriage preparation can and should help us on the task of saving the lost.

At a Glance

This 9 lesson course leads you step by step through bible passages, key concepts, practical examples and exercises.

Pace yourself by setting aside 40 minutes a day, for 30 days, to read, reflect, and pray your way through the course.

Each lesson includes

Insightful articles on Bible passages, doctrine and application
Instructional videos
Helpful illustrations
Interactive reflection boxes to make and store your notes

This course is ideal for

Christians who want to grow spiritually and who want to develop a gospel-centred approach to the subject
Pastors with busy schedules, who want to grow in character, ministry skills and gospel direction
Small groups who want to go deeper by studying in depth at home and then meeting together to discuss and share learning
Leadership teams and church planting core groups, who want to set out and implement a biblical vision for their church

Intermediate

20-25 hours

12 Month Access ($50.00 USD)

More Details

Everything in church life can and ought to be geared to the mission of saving the lost. However, so much of church life can seem like a distraction from the task. This course helps us to recalibrate all the necessary tasks of church life around mission. It is for all church members not just leaders. It will help all Christians understand and play their part.

Course Overview

Unit 1. Keeping it missional
Unit 2. Sunday gatherings and prayer meetings
Unit 3. Bible studies
Unit 4. Preaching
Unit 5. Business meetings
Unit 6. Visiting
Unit 7. Pastoral care
Unit 8. Marriage preparation
Unit 9. Baptism and communion

View a Sample Unit

Instructors

Dr. Tim Chester

Tim Chester is a pastor of Grace Church in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, a faculty member of Crosslands. He is the author of over 30 books and commentaries including You Can Change and A Meal with Jesus, as well as being co-author of Total Church.