One of our primary values at Common Ground is to follow the way of Jesus and to equip disciples for kingdom living. In the past, this was expressed in quarterly one-day training sessions. At the beginning of 2010, Training and Equipping (T&E) was restructured in order to cultivate deeper growth. Below are a few Q&A's that address the changes.

 

What changes happened to T&E?

There are two different approaches to T&E in 2010: the usual one-day sessions and a new multi-week option. A single one-day session was held in February and the first multi-week was held in March and April. The schedule for the remainder of the year is as follows:

Why a multi-week T&E?

By having more time together, a multi-week T&E can make greater usage of self-reflection, group interaction, relevant assignments and practicing spiritual disciplines. These classes are designed to be more than an academic downloading of information. They are meant to form us, not just inform us. That is why they are fairly short (4-12 weeks) and why participants are asked to commit only if they can attend all the classes and accomplish the work that is assigned.

 

What is taught at T&E in 2010?

T&E classes are selected by following the grid introduced in the Balanced-Life of Jesus series during the summer of 2009. The grid consists of four quadrants that express different ways Jesus lived and equipped His disciples: Word, Spirit, Solitude/Community and Justice.

 

While registration for multi-week T&E has closed, we hope you will check back and join us for T&E in November. If you have already registered and have a question about your session, please contact Jim for general sessions or Jody for For Women Only questions.