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Training and Equipping - Multi-Week
Jesus invited His followers to experience the Gospel - life in the Kingdom of God. This invitation was not theoretical; it was incredibly practical and hands-on. Jesus spent three years training and equipping His disciples to live transformed lives and to minister as ambassadors.
 
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. In 2010 Training and Equipping (T&E) is being restructured in order to cultivate deeper growth. Below are a few Q&A’s that address the changes.
 
What changes are happening at T&E?
There will be two different approaches to T&E in 2010: the usual one-day sessions and a new multi-week option. The schedule is as follows:
  • February 6 – single day
  • March/April – multi-week
  • September/October – multi-week
  • November 13 – single day
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 (6-10 weeks) and why participants are asked to commit only if they can attend all the classes (or miss no more than one) AND accomplish the work that is assigned.
 
What will be taught at T&E in 2010?
T&E classes will be selected by following the grid introduced in the Balanced-Life of Jesus series this past summer. The grid consists of four quadrants that express different ways Jesus lived and equipped His disciples: Word, Spirit, Solitude/Community and Justice. In addition, T&E will consistently have a marriage/parenting option.
 
What about House Church?
The primary purpose for T&E is to enhance discipleship opportunities, directly benefiting the house church network. One option would be for house churches to choose the multi-week T&E as their gathering, perhaps getting together for dinner during those weeks to stay relationally connected.
 
How can I register?
Registration for the March-April T&E has closed. Please stay tuned for future T&E opportunities.
 
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