Useful Links

1. Leading like Jesus

1. 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
2. List, explain and 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
   • https://leadwithyourlife.com/book/emotionally-healthy-spirituality
3. Explain and demonstrate 5 key, biblical principles of prayer as the basis for all ministries.
   • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/prayer-wayne-grudem
   • https://gospelreformation.net/prayer-is-ministry/
   • https://biblicalfoundations.org/prayer-power-for-the-mission/
   • https://praywithconfidence.com/how-to-pray-according-to-the-bible/
   • https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/how-to-pray-a-beginners-guide-to-prayer.html
   • https://www.worldvision.org/christian-faith-news-stories/keys-powerful-prayer-life
4. Outline the principles of personal and corporate worship and describe how to practise them as a lifestyle.
   • https://research.lifeway.com/2016/10/10/7-principles-to-plan-and-practice-corporate-worship/
   • https://biblical-christianity.com/the-biblical-principles-of-worship
   • https://wdennisgriffith.blog/2012/11/14/10-principles-for-worship/
   • https://www.rightnowmedia.org/blog/worship-as-a-lifestyle
   • https://churchleaders.com/worship/worship-how-tos/177043-david-santistevan-make-worship-a-lifestyle.html
5. Apply biblically ethical principles to relationships within the church or ministry.
   • 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
6. Explain how Jesus' attitude towards women and children should change the church.
   • http://www.europeanea.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/its_time_paper_Dan_Brewster.pdf
   • https://414movement.com/
   • https://www.crossway.org/articles/how-jesus-viewed-and-valued-women/
   • https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/welcome-respect-affirmation-how-jesus-interacted-with-women
   • https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/how-did-jesus-treat-women-in-the-bible.html
7. Explain the biblical basis for stewardship regarding time, abilities, resources, and creation.
   • https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-stewardship.html
   • https://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-biblical-stewardship/
   • https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/blog/2019/7/23/the-truth-about-biblical-stewardship-part-1?rq=biblical%20stewardship
   • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/creation-care/
8. 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/
9. Explain the biblical basis for the sacraments/ordinances, especially baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
   • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-does-the-bible-say-about-baptism
   • https://www.churchsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Cman_112_1_Stott.pdf
   • https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-baptism.html
   • https://www.gotquestions.org/communion-Christian.html
   • https://bibleproject.com/articles/lords-supper-in-the-bible/
   • https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-lord-s-supper-from-1-corinthians.html
10. Explain how to organise and administrate a church or ministry with excellence and integrity.
    • https://www.aplos.com/academy/church-management/8-principles-for-effective-church-administration/
    • https://www.andyjudd.com/blog/the-five-models-of-church-governance-and-how-they-cope-under-pressure
    • https://bffbible.org/d3/view/church-government-and-management
    • https://www.gotquestions.org/church-government.html
    • https://www.compellingtruth.org/content_Church-Management.html
11. Explain how the power of Christ overcomes the lust of the flesh, the world, and the devil.
    • https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/world-flesh-and-devil
    • https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2019/03/14/the-enemys-plan-against-you
    • https://www.pastorlife.com/members/sermon.asp?SERMON_ID=4383&fm=authorbio&authorid=1
    • https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_97.cfm
    • https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-warfare.html
    • https://www.cru.org/us/en/blog/spiritual-growth/prayer/spiritual-warfare-prayer.html
    • https://lausanne.org/best-of-lausanne/spiritual-warfare-global-mission

2. Handling the Word

• Describe the 'big story' of the whole Bible with Jesus at the centre of God's plan of salvation.
  • https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/how-to-read-the-bible-part-3-the-bibles-center-is-jesus-christ
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/the-bibles-big-story
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-story-of-the-bible-how-the-good-news-about-jesus-is-essential-tim-kelle/
  • https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog/old-testament-prophecies/
  • https://www2.cbn.com/article/prophecy/biblical-prophecies-fulfilled-jesus
• Introduce 3 books of each type of genre in the Bible by identifying the author, period, purpose, and type of writing.
  • https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2016/03/the-many-genres-of-scripture/
  • https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/explore-the-bible/bible-articles/your-guide-to-biblical-genre/
  • https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/paral15.cfm
  • https://bibleproject.com/explore/book-overviews/
  • https://www.creativebiblestudy.com/Bible-overview.html
  • https://www.crossway.org/articles/what-every-book-of-the-new-testament-is-about/
• Summarise at least 5 major teachings of Jesus.
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-teaching.html
  • https://www.christianity.com/wiki/jesus-christ/what-are-the-basics-of-jesus-teaching.html
  • https://christ.org/teachings-of-jesus/
• Explain the importance of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
  • https://p2c.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Guilt-Shame-and-Power-Worldviews-and-the-Gospel.pdf
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/resurrection-Christ-important.html
  • https://www.cornerstone.edu/blog-post/why-is-the-resurrection-so-important
  • https://www.kevinhalloran.net/meaning-resurrection-jesus-christ/
  • https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/resurrection-important.html
• Describe 5 main events in the book of Acts.
  • https://bible.org/article/study-outline-acts
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Acts.html
  • https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-acts/
• Prepare and preach or teach God’s Word effectively.
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-simple-formula-for-effective-preaching
  • https://www.virtualpreacher.org/articles/effective-preacher
  • https://www.gotquestions.org/expository-preaching.html
  • https://www.evangelicalfocus.com/magazine/2201/10_Tips_for_Preparing_an_Expository_Sermon
  • 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
• Believe, explain and practise the key biblical doctrines.
  • 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
  • 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-by-wayne-grudem
  • https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/canon-scripture-wayne-grudem
• Explain in what ways the “prosperity gospel” is unbiblical and unethical.
  • 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/
• Demonstrate the superiority of the biblical worldview to alternative worldviews in their context.
  • https://www.cru.org/content/dam/cru/legacy/2012/02/Worldview.pdf
  • https://gospelproject.lifeway.com/the-importance-of-a-christian-worldview/
  • https://www.allaboutworldview.org/
• Describe 3 important events, each from a different period 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
  • https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/significant-events-of-church-history-that-led-to-developments-in-church-practice-and-organisation
  • https://africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/history-christianity-africa/
  • https://omf.org/ca/history-of-christianity-in-asia/
• Describe the historical roots of their denomination (or church movement).
  • Consult your denomination (or church movement) for resources.

Reaching and Making Disciples

• 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://growchurch.net/how-to-share-the-gospel-with-someone
  • https://lausanne.org/occasional-paper/marketplace-ministry-lop-40?gclid=CjwKCAiAkp6tBhB5EiwANTCx1Ghmup7xB_TQ7vb5ZX8dMx8SezV-lWXiR9vKu7aX9xlnomgkGx0sgxoCDEUQAvD_BwE
  • https://discipleship.org/bobbys-blog/what-do-we-mean-by-disciple-disciple-making-and-discipleship
  • https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/help-others-grow/collaborative-discipleship/lessons/4c-how-to-make-disciples.html
• Motivate and mobilise others for the mission of God.
  • https://missionsinterlink.org.au/resources/guide-for-local-churches-on-recognising-and-encouraging-potential
  • https://factsandtrends.net/2016/05/09/4-recommendations-for-motivating-missions
  • https://mtw.org/stories/details/five-ways-to-mobilize-your-church-members-for-unreached-people-groups
  • https://globalcastresources.com/2022/05/06/inspire-yourself-missions-mobilization-principles-part-1-of-3/
  • https://lausanne.org/occasional-paper/holistic-mission-lop-33#wihm
  • https://www.wycliffe.net/more-about-what-we-do/papers-and-articles/holistic-mission/
  • https://farming-gods-way.org/resources/
  • https://learn.tearfund.org/en/resources/tools-and-guides/envisioning-for-integral-mission
• Mentor at least one person in a specific form of evangelism or mission.
  • https://www.disciplers.org/mentor-training/mentor-training-resources
  • https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/7-steps-making-disciples-relational-mentoring/
  • https://missiodeijournal.com/issues/md-7/authors/md-7-claycomb
  • https://imsacape.christians.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/Empowering-People-in-and-for-Marketplace-Ministry.pdf
• Explain how they would implement Jesus’ model of making disciples.
  • https://discipleship.org/blog/six-things-jesus-did-to-equip-his-disciples-for-ministry/
  • https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/make-disciples
  • https://discipleship.org/blog/jesus-style-disciple-making/
  • https://justdisciple.com/jesus-model-discipleship/
• Identify and train at least 3 others to serve in some form of church ministry.
  • 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
  • https://pastors.com/10-steps-to-training-people-for-ministry/
• Explain how the Bible should relate to and inform culture in their context.
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/christ-and-cultures-multiculturalism-and-gospel-christ
  • https://bible.org/seriespage/1-peter-how-shall-we-then-live-pagan-culture
  • https://www.theologyofwork.org/new-testament/acts/a-clash-of-kingdoms-community-and-powerbrokers-acts-13-19/engaging-the-culture-with-respect-acts-1716-34/
  • https://africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/bible-shape-african-culture/
• Purposefully 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
  • https://www.subsplash.com/blog/church-social-media-pros-and-cons

Shepherding God's People

• Demonstrate Christlike 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
  • http://christian-leadership.org/jesus-leadership-style-ten-perspectives-for-christian-leaders
• Demonstrate compassion, hospitality and forgiveness in all relationships (including with people who have special needs).
  • 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
  • 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
• Comfort and assist others in times of crisis (namely death, marital problems, illness, conflict resolution, 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
• 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/
• Involve themselves in ministry to, with and by children and youth.
  • 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
  • https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/principles-youth-ministry/
  • https://www.crosswalk.com/church/youth-ministry/hardships-of-youth-ministry-and-how-to-overcome-them.html
• Describe the roles of husbands and wives in nurturing 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://www.christiantoday.com/article/the-crisis-of-absent-fathers-god-can-fill-e-hole-in-a-childs-heart/36861.htm
  • https://twnaf.com/
• Resolve conflicts in relationships.
  • https://rw360.org/free-downloads/
  • https://freshstartforallnations.org/
  • https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/explore-the-bible/resolving-conflict-in-relationships-biblically.html