School of Ministry 2009

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1 St George School of Ministry 2009 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 St George North South Carlton Brighton Rockdale Earlwood

2 partner churches 2009 St George North Anglican Church Senior Minister: Phil Colgan. Phil is married to Victoria and has three children. Having served at St George North since 2004 Phil was appointed Senior Minister in late He enjoys cricket, rugby league and reading. St George North Anglican Church has centres at Carlton, Bexley, Bexley North and Kogarah. In 2009 training will be conducted at our Carlton site and the St George Bank Auditorium, Kogarah. St James Carlton cnr Henry and Percival Streets Carlton St George Bank Auditorium St George Bank Montgomery Street Kogarah Earlwood Anglican Community Church Senior Minister: Marshall Ballantine-Jones. Marshall s core passion is teaching the bible, but this is closely followed by being with his family (beautiful wife Rebecca, daughter Bronte, and sons Oscar and Felix). He also loves playing music, especially jazz. He loves sport, especially golf and cricket. Earlwood Anglican cnr Minnamorra Ave and St Georges Pde Earlwood St Cuthbert s Anglican Church, South Carlton Associate Minister: Andrew Price. Andrew is married to Michelle and they have three children; Tim, Kate & Megan. Andrew loves seeing people grow in their relationship with Jesus, teaching the Bible, trying to play soccer with the boys and of course, hanging out with the family. St Cuthbert s South Carlton 34 Park Road Carlton Brighton/Rockdale Anglican Church Senior Minister: Stephen Bryan. Steve is married to Meredith with two pre-school boys; Hamish and William. Steve has a heart for the nations, having been a short term missionary in Kyrgyzstan. He likes bushwalking, the beach, ABC TV and books, and at one stage pretended to be an engineer. St Mark s Brighton-le-Sands 1-3 Trafalgar St Brighton-le-Sands Rockdale Anglican 431 Princes Hwy 2009 partner churches 2 3

3 Go for growth! For everyone: Where to Lord? (pg. 6) Know and Share the Gospel (pg. 9) The Christian and Depression and Anxiety (pg. 11) The Christian and Abortion (pg. 11) The Christian and Suffering (pg. 11) For those wanting to get stuck into God s word: From Creation to New Creation (pg. 7) Mark s Gospel (pg. 7) How the Story Began (pg. 8) Christian Worship (pg. 9) Promise to Fulfilment (pg. 10) The How and Why of Love (pg. 12) Creeds, Councils and Controversies (pg. 13) For those in children s ministry: Safe Ministry Training (pg. 6, 10) From Creation to New Creation (pg. 7) Mark s Gospel (pg. 7) How the Story Began (pg. 8) For those wanting to get equipped to serve: Public Bible Reading and Prayer (pg. 8) Know and Share the Gospel (pg. 9) 4 5 Simon Roberts is the director of the St George School of Ministry. He is married to Alison and they have two daughters, Rachel and Lauren. Simon is one of the associate ministers at St George North Anglican Church.

4 term one 2009 TERM Safe Ministry Training $5 Sunday 1 February, 1pm to 4pm (2:30-4pm for those who have undertaken the old Child Protection training) Led by Jana Koulouris at St James Carlton. Working with children is an enormous privilege that can be a wonderful experience for all involved. But the privilege carries with it significant responsibilities in terms of adequate care and protection. This course deals with those practical issues concerning children s ministry and child protection. (Everyone involved in children s and youth ministry must attend this course every three years.) Where to Lord? Four sessions over either four Sundays or four Mondays: Sunday 15, 22 February, 1 & 8 March 3pm to 4:30pm OR Monday 16, 23 February, 2 & 9 March 7:45pm to 9:15pm Led by Simon Roberts at St James Carlton. $8 (for workbook) Guidance can be one of the most frustrating issues for Christians. We know that Jesus has died, and that heaven lies in the future, but still remain unsure about everything in between. We have many questions about guidance, such as: Am I missing out on God s personal guidance? How does God guide his people today? If God speaks, will I hear his voice? How do I know God s will for my life? These are important questions, and many Christians grapple with them. This course will chart a way through these often confusing issues, and shows how for those who have ears to hear, God is still speaking loud and clear through his Son. 6 From Creation to New Creation (PTC Introduction to the Bible) Over 10 Sunday s from 1 March, 3pm to 4:15pm. Enrolment fees are payable to Moore College External Studies (see page 14). Led by Christian Anderson at St James Carlton. An overview of the entire Bible, plus helpful hints on how to understand its main themes. This is the place to dive into P.T.C. Even if you only ever do one subject, this is the one to do! 1. The Book of Books 2. Interpreting the Bible 3. From creation to new creation 4. Israel and God s purposes 5. The promised land and God s good purposes 6. The Kingdom of David and God s purpose 7. God s purpose renewed 8. Jesus the fulfiller of God s purpose 9. The Gospel for the nations 10. Awaiting the fulfilment - The Apostles Mark s Gospel (PTC New Testament 1) Over 10 Monday nights from 2 March, 8pm to 9:15pm. Enrolment fees are payable to Moore College External Studies (see page 14). Led by Mike Sams at Earlwood Anglican Community Church. This course introduces you to the place of Jesus Christ in God s purposes. As you explore the Gospel of Mark you will become familiar with its key themes and learn more about Jesus, the king who brings God s kingdom The Gospels: the gospel written down 2. The coming of the king 3. The kingdom of God 4. The victory of the kingdom 5. The king of the kingdom 6. The reception of the king 7. What it means for Jesus to be king 8. What it means to follow the king 9. The last week of the king 10. The king is dead: long live the king 2009 term one

5 term two 2009 TERM Public Bible Reading and Prayer $5 Sunday 17 May, 5pm to 6:30pm at the St George Bank Auditorium Foyer OR Monday 18 May, 7:45pm to 9:15pm at St James Carlton. Led by Simon Roberts. This training session is for everyone who publicly reads the Bible or prays in church. It will teach you some basic principles of good Bible reading and provide a step-by-step guide on how to prepare to read a passage in church. The sessions will answer questions such as: Why should public prayer be different from private prayer?; What makes a prayer good/bad?; How do I get ready to lead prayer in church? How the Story Began (PTC Old Testament 1) Over 10 Sunday afternoons from 31 May, 3pm to 4:15pm OR Over 10 Monday nights from 1 June, 8pm to 9:15pm. Enrolment fees are payable to Moore College External Studies (see page 14). Led by Simon Roberts at St James Carlton. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. What do they teach? What holds them together? 1. Creation and God s purposes 2. Rebellion and judgement 3. The patriarchs 4. The book of Exodus 5. The redemption of Israel 6. Israel at Sinai 7. The sacrificial system 8. The book of Numbers 9. The book of Deuteronomy 10. Major ideas in Deuteronomy 8 Christian Worship (PTC Christian Worship) Over 10 Monday nights from 1 June, 8pm to 9:15pm (see page 14 for fees). Led by Steve Bryan at St Mark s Brighton-le-Sands. What is the biblical meaning of worship? How should that meaning be expressed? 1. Worship in the Old Testament 2. Worship under the New Covenant 3. Why the early Christians met together 4. The Lord s Supper 5. The Development of Liturgies 6. Continental Reformation Liturgies 7. British Reformation Liturgies 8. Modern Liturgies 9. Hearing God s Word 10. Singing Together Know and Share the Gospel $15 (for the training manual) Seven sessions over seven weeks on either a Sunday afternoon or Monday night. Starting Sunday 24 May 5pm to 6:30pm at St George Bank Auditorium Foyer OR Starting Monday 25 May 7:45pm to 9:15pm at St James Carlton. Led by Kevin Stepniewski. This is a training course for every Christian. Over seven weeks you will be equipped with two basic and essential skills: 1. a sound and thorough knowledge of what the gospel is, and 2. the ability to share it with someone else clearly and naturally when the opportunity arises. Using a variety of formats, including video and a multimedia CD, you will learn how to present a six point outline of the gospel; be better equipped to deal with the various responses people have to it and; gain confidence in using the outline in everyday conversations. It is important to learn a gospel presentation. If you only do one course this year, why not make it Know and Share the Gospel term two

6 term three 2009 TERM Safe Ministry Training $5 Sunday 2 August, 1pm to 4pm (2:30-4pm for those who have undertaken the old Child Protection training) Led by Brendan Moar at St James Carlton. Working with children is an enormous privilege that can be a wonderful experience for all involved. But the privilege carries with it significant responsibilities in terms of adequate care and protection. This course deals with those practical issues concerning children s ministry and child protection. (Everyone involved in children s and youth ministry must attend this course every three years.) Promise to Fulfilment (PTC Promise to Fulfilment) Over 10 Monday nights from 31 August, 8pm to 9:15pm. Enrolment fees are payable to Moore College External Studies (see page 14 for more details). Led by Andrew Price at St Cuthbert s, South Carlton. This new course is designed to help people interpret the Bible and integrate the Old and New Testaments. It is particularly useful for those who are involved in any teaching ministry. 1. Biblical Theology 2. Jesus and the Old Testament 3. Abraham and the Children of Promise 1 4. Abraham and the Children of Promise 2 5. Exodus and God s Redemption 1 6. Exodus and God s Redemption 2 7. The King of God s Kingdom 8. The Covenant of Grace 9. The Gospel for the Nations 10. The Eternal Inheritance The Christian and Depression and Anxiety Two sessions, Monday 10 and 24 August, 8pm to 9:30pm at St James Carlton. Around one million Australian adults and 100,000 young people live with depression each year. On average, one in five people will experience depression in their lifetime one in four females and one in six males. On top of this, many more will be so affected by anxious feelings that it affects their everyday lives. These two sessions will introduce you to this very important topic. You will hear from people who have dealt with these issues first hand and be challenged and equipped to more positively support those suffering depression and anxiety. Don t miss these very important evenings! The Christian and Abortion Monday 7 September, 8pm to 9:30pm at Earlwood Anglican Community Church. This seminar explores the medical and theological intricacies of what abortion is and how Christians can interact with current positions on the debate. We will consider various ways Christians can have a positive impact on society, both on a personal level and by interaction with government and community agencies. The Christian and Suffering Monday 21 September, 8pm to 9:30pm at St James Carlton. Suffering is part of every day life for so many people. It can crush people and drive them to despair. And it can strengthen people and grow their trust in God. Why does God allow suffering? Where does it fit into his plan? What encouragement does the Bible offer to those who are experiencing severe difficulties? This session will explore these issues and more term three 10 11

7 term four 2009 TERM The How and Why of Love (An introduction to evangelical ethics) $27 (for the book) Five sessions over either five Sundays or five Mondays: Sunday 8, 15, 22, 29 November & 6 December, 3pm to 4:30pm OR Monday 9, 16, 23, 30 November & 7 December, 7:45pm to 9:15pm Led by Simon Roberts at St James Carlton. Is abortion ever right? Can divorced Christians remarry? What about euthanasia? In a whole range of issues, Christians search for the biblical answer. But ethics is about far more than controversial issues and hard cases. It s about how we apply the teaching of the Bible to our lives each day as we wait for Christ s return; it s about our actions and our motives; it s about our character. In this stimulating and much-needed book, Michael Hill introduces us to an evangelical approach to ethics. Starting from creation, and taking us through the whole of biblical theology, the author develops a simple and yet comprehensive model of gospelbased ethics. In so doing, he provides us not just with solutions to difficult cases, but with an ethical framework we can bring to every aspect of our lives. In this course you will read Michael s book, discuss the ideas found in it and have the opportunity to think through some hard topics for yourself. Don t miss this opportunity to equip yourself to not only know what the Bible says about some important topics, but be better able to explain your opinion to non-christian family and friends. Creeds, Councils and Controversies (PTC Early Church History) Over four sessions on 6, 13, 20 & 27 January 2010, 7:45pm to 9:15pm. Enrolment fees are payable to Moore College External Studies (see page 14 for more details). Led by Simon Roberts at St James Carlton. A look at the life of the early church, including the persecution it suffered and some of the heroes and heresies that arose. The first five centuries of the Christian church were a crucial time and this course will introduce you to some of the key events in those years. Make the most of this summer by learning more about this fascinating period of history and see the ongoing significance of that time for todays church. 1. Introduction to Early Church History 2. Apostles and Apostolic Fathers 3. Challengers and Champions: Heresies in the first centuries 4. Christian Life: 2nd and 3rd Centuries 5. The Hour of Trial: Persecutions of the Early Church 6. A New Era: Accepted and Respected 7. Trinitarian Controversies 8. Men and Women of East and West 9. The Road to Chalcedon: Christological Controversies 10. Popes, Monks and Missionaries 2009 term four 12

8 Certificate in Theology Certificate in Theology Moore College offers a number of excellent courses designed for people who would love to learn more about the Bible, but are not in a position to study full time. The Certificate in Theology is a correspondence course with three stages each comprised of six units of study: Preliminary Certificate in Theology (PTC) Intermediate Certificate in Theology (ITC) Certificate in Theology (ThC). You can do these courses by yourself, but why not join one of our study groups where you can learn along with others? Most groups will meet 8-10 times to talk over the notes, discuss questions and sit the exam at the end of the course. You can choose not to do the exam, although the course won t count towards gaining your Certificate in Theology. All Moore College Certificate in Theology subjects are $80.00 for enrolment; ($45.00 for re-enrolment); $120 for a husband and wife using the same notes. A concession rates of $50 is also available for full-time students, pensioners and the unemployed. These fees are payable to Moore College External Studies and the School of Ministry does not charge a fee for any of its study groups. Visit for more details on fees. Once you have passed the first 6 subjects you will be awarded the Preliminary Certificate in Theology (PTC). The subjects, in order, are: 1. Introduction to the Bible An overview of the entire Bible, plus helpful hints on how to understand its main themes. 2. New Testament 1 Exploring God s purposes in sending Christ. Getting to know Jesus through the Gospel of Mark. 3. Old Testament 1 Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. What do they teach? What holds them together? 4. Doctrine 1 We explore the Bible s teaching about God how we get to know him, what he is like, what he has done for us. 5. Ephesians Explores what God has already done through Jesus Christ, what he will do in the future and how Christians are part of that plan. 6. Promise to Fulfilment Explores the message of the whole Bible by exploring key themes. (Alternately you may choose to do Prayer Book or Christian Worship.) The School of Ministry offers at least three of the preliminary subjects each year. The Intermediate Theological Certificate is awarded after completion of the PTC and a further six units of study. The Certificate in Theology (ThC) is awarded only after both the PTC and the ITC have been completed and the student has passed the further six prescribed units. Details of the units available can be found on the Moore Theological College external studies website. There are four terms in which courses are offered: Term One March 1 to 25 May. The exam will be on Sunday 24 or Monday 25 May Term Two June 1 to 25 August. The exam will be on Sunday 23 or Monday 24 August Term Three September 1 to 25 November. The exam will be on Sunday 22 or Monday 23 November Term Four December to 25 February The exam will be on Sunday 21 or Monday 22 February Certificate in Theology 14 15

9 Pick some courses. Mark the dates in your diary. Come along and have a great time learning with others. And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:11-16 For more information about: any of the training courses on offer in 2009; or how you can be better equipped for ministry; or any other questions you might have about the School of Ministry; please contact Simon Roberts. simon@snac.org.au St Cuthbert s, South Carlton Earlwood Anglican Community Church or Brighton Rockdale Anglican Church