Useful Links

Resources for each Outcome

In addition to the comprehensive notes to help you teach each of the 35 outcomes, which will be sent to you free of charge, here you will find a list of free resources which will help you with each of the courses. If you have others, please feel free to email them to

and, if suitable, we will review them and add them to this list.

You are encouraged to always use the Cape Town Commitment as a source document for all the outcomes.

Important! In all cases, students must be able to apply what they have learnt to their context. Please send a completed assessment sheet for each student at the end of the programme, to the address provided on the sheet.

All the outcomes begin with Students will be able to …

Knowing the Scriptures

usually called Biblical Theology, Old Testament and New Testament Surveys

• Recount the main events in the Old Testament and share the stories of at least 10 of the main characters in the Old Testament
  • https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2016/08/50-major-events-in-the-bible-storyline
  • https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-every-book-of-the-old-testament-is-about
• Explain how Jesus fulfils Old Testament prophecy
  • https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/old-testament-prophecies.html
  • https://www1.cbn.com/biblestudy/biblical-prophecies-fulfilled-by-jesus
• Summarise the teachings of Jesus
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-teaching.html
• Explain why the death and resurrection of Jesus is so important
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/resurrection-Christ-important.html
  • https://billygraham.org/answer/christs-death-and-resurrection-are-equally-important-for-our-salvation
  • https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/resurrection-important.html
• Explain the significance of Jesus' relationship with His disciples for discipling others today
  • https://discipleship.org/blog/six-things-jesus-did-to-equip-his-disciples-for-ministry/
  • http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201204/201204_ejo_premise_discipleship.cfm
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/make-disciples
• Describe the main events in the book of Acts
  • https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-every-book-of-the-new-testament-is-about
  • https://bible.org/article/study-outline-acts
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Acts.html
• Explain at least three of Paul's key teachings
  • https://www.biblestudytools.com/resources/doctrines-of-the-bible.html
  • https://bible.org/series/survey-bible-doctrines
  • https://bible.org/article/soteriology-doctrine-salvation
  • https://www.christianity.com/god/trinity/god-in-three-persons-a-doctrine-we-barely-understand-11634405.html
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/trinity-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/sanctification-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/canon-scripture-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/prayer-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/summary-christian-doctrine-louis-berkhof

Living by Faith

usually called Practical Theology, Hermeneutics, Children's Ministry, Church Management, Relationships

• Preach or teach effectively
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-simple-formula-for-effective-preaching
  • https://www.virtualpreacher.org/articles/effective-preacher
  • https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2017/march/biblical-preaching-duduit.html
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/expository-preaching.html
  • https://www.evangelicalfocus.com/magazine/2201/10_Tips_for_Preparing_an_Expository_Sermon
• Successfully explain a Bible passage to a group of people
  • https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/bible-study-minute/5-questions-to-help-you-teach-a-bible-passage.html
  • https://bible.org/article/how-teach-bible-beginners
  • http://www.truthforkids.com/lesson-plan/#.W_5BkugzaM8
• Bear the fruit of the Spirit in all areas of life and practise humility, integrity and simplicity
  • https://bible.org/article/fruit-spirit
  • https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-are-the-fruit-of-the-spirit.html
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/5-humility
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-62-life-integrity-acts-241-23
  • https://blogs.bible.org/bock/darrell_l._bock/cape_town_commitment_part_2_section_5_e_units_1-5
• Exercise the spiritual disciplines
  • https://bible.org/illustration/spiritual-disciplines
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-are-spiritual-disciplines
  • https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/5-spiritual-disciplines-that-will-change-your-life.html
• Apply biblically ethical principles to relationships with the congregation
  • https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-christian-ethics
  • https://www.crossway.org/articles/34-ethical-issues-all-christians-should-know
  • https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/ethical-issues-11638592.html
• Demonstrate compassion, welcome and forgiveness in all relationships, including with people who have special needs
  • https://www.compassion.com/poverty/what-does-the-bible-say-about-compassion.htm
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-compassion.html
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-20-jesus-compassionate-matthew-918-38
  • https://www.christiantoday.com/article/6-bible-verses-to-motivate-you-to-welcome-all-sorts-of-people-like-what-jesus-did/89986.htm
  • https://www.patheos.com/blogs/christiancrier/2014/12/03/3-bible-stories-about-forgiveness
  • https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-say-about-forgiveness.html
• Practise kindness and hospitality
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/kindness-changes-everything
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-hospitality.html
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-do-we-practice-biblical-hospitality
  • https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/hospitality-bible-verses

Outreach

usually called Evangelism, Missions, Discipling

• Motivate others for mission
  • https://www.missionsinterlink.org.au/guide-for-local-churches-on-recognising-and-encouraging-potential-missionaries/?doing_wp_cron=1543392000.4441800117492675781250
  • https://factsandtrends.net/2016/05/09/4-recommendations-for-motivating-missions
• Effectively share the gospel with family, friends and strangers
  • https://www.billygraham.org/story/sharing-your-faith-101
  • https://www.sonlife.com/blog/sharing-the-gospel
  • https://bible.org/article/how-share-gospel-clearly
  • https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual-growth-for-kids/salvation-leading-your-child-to-Jesus/how-to-share-the-gospel-with-your-child
  • https://growchurch.net/how-to-share-the-gospel-with-someone
• Mentor at least one person in evangelism or mission
  • http://www.mentoring-disciples.org/
  • https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/7-steps-making-disciples-relational-mentoring/
• Explain why the Bible is more important than culture
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/christ-and-cultures-multiculturalism-and-gospel-christ
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/1-peter-how-shall-we-then-live-pagan-culture
• Use technology and social media for ministry
  • https://www.ministrymagazine.org/archive/2014/01/social-media-and-evangelism
  • https://blog.capterra.com/church-statistics-social-media/
  • https://www.theconnectedchurch.org/reasons-church-focus-social-media-ministry
• Demonstrate servant leadership
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/servant-leadership.html
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/five-marks-of-a-servant-leader
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/mark-8-heart-servant
  • https://christian-leadership.org/jesus-the-role-model-for-christian-leaders
• Identify and train at least 3 others to serve in some form of church leadership
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/24-leadership-development
  • https://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/articles/churchhomeleadership/041201.html
  • https://www.biblestudytools.com/blogs/philip-nation/8-ways-to-teach-leadership-from-the-bible.html
  • https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/church-leadership-seven-biblical-models

Listening and Encouraging

usually called Counselling, Family

• Comfort and assist others in times of crisis, namely death, marital problems, illness, etc.
  • https://www.freshstartforallnations.org
  • https://www.billygraham.org/story/5-ways-you-can-respond-in-times-of-crisis
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-ways-to-minister-to-women-in-crisis
  • https://www.griefshare.org
  • https://bible.org/article/helping-friend-through-darkness-depression
  • https://www.worldwithoutorphans.org/resources
  • https://www.christlifemin.org/home/blog/articles/how-to-minister-to-hurting-people
• Help a couple prepare for their marriage
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/4-sample-approach-pre-marriage-counseling
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/6-surprises-every-premarital-counselor-should-cover/
• Recount at least 7 stories in the Bible where God used children
  • https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/5-young-people-in-the-bible-that-did-great-things
  • https://4to14window.com/
• Explain how Jesus' attitude towards children should change the church church
  • https://4to14window.com/
  • https://4to14window.com/2018/09/26/4-14-window-strategy-handbook/
  • http://www.europeanea.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/its_time_paper_Dan_Brewster.pdf
  • https://www.sats.edu.za/4-14-window-church-has-missed-it-2000-years/
• Involve themselves in ministry to, with and by children
  • https://www.europeanea.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dan_brewster_childchurchmission_revised-en-web.pdf
  • https://www.max7.org
  • https://www.worldwithoutorphans.org/resources
• Nurture faithfulness and love in marriage and family
  • https://www1.cbn.com/biblical-view-marriage
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/1-why-god-designed-marriage-genesis-218-25-ephesians-531-32
  • https://forthefamily.org/5-powerful-precautions-faithfulness-marriage
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/purpose-of-marriage.html
• Describe the impact of absentee fathers
  • https://newonehopedemo.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ABY_book.pdf
  • https://www.christiantoday.com/article/the-crisis-of-absent-fathers-god-can-fill-the-hole-in-a-childs-heart/36861.htm

Trustworthy Faith

usually called Systematic Theology, Ethics, Church History, Stewardship

• Believe and practise sound doctrine
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/why-sound-doctrine-leads-to-effective-action-for-good
  • https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-sound-doctrine
• Summarise and explain the key doctrines of the New Testament
  • https://www.biblestudytools.com/resources/doctrines-of-the-bible.html
  • https://bible.org/series/survey-bible-doctrines
  • https://bible.org/article/soteriology-doctrine-salvation
  • https://www.christianity.com/god/trinity/god-in-three-persons-a-doctrine-we-barely-understand-11634405.html
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/trinity-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/sanctification-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/canon-scripture-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/prayer-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/summary-christian-doctrine-louis-berkhof
• Explain 3 of the most important events in the history of the Church
  • https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/100-key-events-in-church-history
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/top-ten-moments-in-reformation-history
• Describe how their denomination (or church movement) began
  • Consult your denomination (or church movement) for resources.
• Explain the biblical basis for stewardship
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-stewardship.html
  • https://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-biblical-stewardship/
  • http://christianstewardshipnetwork.com/biblical-stewardship/
• Explain why the prosperity gospel is unbiblical and unethical. (Note: If the prosperity gospel is not a problem in your region, then select the most important issue that is.)
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-you-should-know-about-the-prosperity-gospel
  • https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/topics/p/prosperity-gospel
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/prosperity-gospel.html
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/five-ways-the-prosperity-gospel-makes-you-poor
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/prosperity-teaching-has-replaced-true-gospel-in-africa
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-errors-of-the-prosperity-gospel/
• Describe the importance of the church
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-11-why-church-important-1-timothy-314-16
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/1-importance-church-god-s-eternal-plan
  • https://www.crossway.org/articles/why-the-church-is-vitally-important-for-every-christian/
  • https://www.esv.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/the-importance-of-the-global-church/