THE A2A. ICI College DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. australia leaders in theological distance education

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1 THE A2A MINISTER INDUCTION & TRAINING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ICI College australia leaders in theological distance education

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3 Professional Pastoral Leadership training is not a guarantee of ministry longevity - but a lack of Pastoral Leadership training will almost certainly prevent it! While most ministry training programs emphasize the aspects of Theological, Biblical, and Ministry training, too few programs integrate these aspects into the practical application of Pastoral leadership. The issues that often lead to pastors losing their heart for vocation are rarely Theological, Biblical, or even Ministry related. Most commonly it comes down to conflicts of various kinds which prevent pastors from enduring and churches from prevailing. The A2A Minister Induction and Training Development Program not only utilises some of the highest accredited training resources available, it also encompasses an internship component and several key intensives that equip the A2A minister with the resources to endure and thrive in their ministry while being involved in building prevailing churches.

4 The local church rises or falls on the strength of its leadership. A2A is committed to equipping and developing local church leaders who can endure and lead churches which prevail. Giftedness and calling alone are not sufficient to ensure this. It requires that leaders be invested with certain knowledge, wisdom and character. Accordingly, the A2A Pastoral Leadership Development Program is comprised of the following subjects and training modules. Each of these courses, unless otherwise indicated, are accredited with Global University. (Springfield, Missouri) and administered in Australia via ICI College Australia which is one of only five tertiary education providers in Australia to be awarded the highest international accreditation for Distance Education. Courses are not currently registered with the TEQSA, and are therefore not presently eligible for Government financial assistance, and therefore do not incur a HECs fee. BIBLE God s Word is the ultimate authority for doctrine, ministry practice, and life itself. The Minister is firstly a minister of God s Word. Because we are separated by thousands of years of history from the events and recording of Scripture, it is necessary for the minister to be trained to understand the historical, cultural and social background to the books for the Bible. Global University Course Code Course Title Course Description BIB212 New Testament Survey An overview of each book of the New Testament giving the background of the author, occasion, theme, audience, and message. BIB214 Old Testament Survey An overview of each book of the Old Testament giving the background of the sections, authors, occasion, theme, audience, and message. BIB115 Acts: The Holy Spirit At Work In Believers An overview of the book of Acts giving the background to the sections, author, occasion, theme, audience, and message. BIB215 Romans: Justified By Faith An examination of the Epistle which best gives the doctrines of salvation by grace through faith and looks at the background of the occasion, theme, audience, and message.

5 THEOLOGY Theology is the study of God and His heart which informs us about God s will and ways as it affects what we believe and how we are to live. Global University Course Code THE211 Course Title Introduction To Theology: Pentecostal Perspective Course Description A Pentecostal perspective on Theology draws attention to God s dynamic dealings with mankind through His unfolding plan of redemption enabled by the miraculous work of the Holy Spirit. BIB121 Introduction To Hermeneutics Hermeneutics is the artful science of Biblical interpretation. This course introduces the student to the essential principles involved in rightly understanding God s Word and how this applies to believers today. CS414 The Church An examination of the purpose, mission, ministries, ordinances of the local Church. - Eschatology (Video lectures) An examination of Eschatology particularly examining the Book of Revelation looking at the background of the occasion, theme, audience, and message and its application today. MINISTRY Ministry is serving those God has entrusted to our care. Our ministry is build, guard, strengthen, weed, and console. Ministry is simply another way of saying loving discipleship. Global University Course Code Course Title Course Description MIN223 Introduction To Homiletics An introduction to various aspects of preaching God s Word. MIN115 A Servant s Guide To Christian Counselling An introduction to the principles and practices of counselling pastorally. MIN 381 Pastoral Ministry Pastoral ministry is a learned art. It involves a demonstration of care and interest of Christ for His people. - Ministerial Duties Conducting: Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Child Dedications (Two day Intensive)

6 LEADERSHIP Most of the discouraging challenges faced by pastoral leaders has little to do with Theology or Biblical discussion. Rather, it is most commonly about interactions with people, especially when conflict is involved. Global University Course Code Course Title Course Description MIN191 Beginning Ministerial Internship 1 An internship program with a practicum component. - Leadership Skills This is a two day intensive leadership class which deals with several of the key roles of pastoral leadership including: Training leaders, running Board meetings, planning, Conflict Resolution, and Ministerial Ethics. - The DNA of An Acts 2 Church This is a two day seminar exploring the values, mission, and culture of what it means to be an Acts 2 church. These subjects should be completed in the following sequence - Sequence 1 BIB115 BIB121 BIB214 CS414 BIB212 MIN191 Acts: The Holy Spirit At Work In Believers Introduction To Hermeneutics Old Testament Survey The Church New Testament Survey Beginning Ministerial Internship 1 (During this sequence an internship needs to be completed in conjunction with this subject) - The DNA of an Acts 2 Church Completion of a 2 day Leadership Skills intensive during this sequence (this includes Training Leaders, Conducting Board Meetings, Planning, Event Management, Church Planting, and Ministerial Ethics)

7 Sequence 2 MIN115 MIN223 BIB215 THE211 MIN381 TBC A Servant s Guide To Christian Counselling Introduction To Homiletics Romans: Justified By Faith Introduction To Theology: Pentecostal Perspective Pastoral Ministry Eschatology (Course work and Video Lectures) Completion of a 2 day Ministerial Duties intensive during this sequence (which includes, conducting: Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Child Dedications)

8 The Program is comprised of 15 units and can reasonably be completed within two years. Students have up to six months to complete ICI College subjects. With the exception of Fees These fees can be paid per subject or as an entire program. Payment can be made via credit card, cheque or electronic deposit. Churches can be invoiced for these fees on a 14 day account. Prices and Courses are subject to change. Component Cost Enrolment application fee with ICI College Australia $35 All ICI College Australia subjects (with the exception of CS414 which is $60) $100 - Includes Study Guide, Tuition, Marking, and online digital access (including online access to the exams) Required Textbooks Ranges between $30 - $60 per book Intensives $POA CS414 (The Church) and the A2A Intensives, all subjects carry university credits with Global University and can be awarded as Elective credits toward a Global University academic award (such as a Bachelor s degree in Bible and Theology).

9 A: PO Box 1143 Legana, Tasmania, 7277 P: (03) W: E: APPLICATION FORM ICI College Australia Student Application Instructions: Please complete all information on this form. You may refrain from answering any question which you feel would betray your confidentially, but the more we know about you the better we can serve you. STATUS: New Applicant Reactivating Student SURNAME: ADDRESS: COUNTRY POSTCODE FIRST NAME: TELEPHONE (H): TELEPHONE (W): MOBILE : TITLE Mr Miss Mrs Rev Dr Other (specify MARITAL STATUS: Single Married Widowed Divorced Other GENDER: Male Female DATE OF BIRTH: / / COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP(S): PRIMARY LANGUAGE: HIGHEST LEVEL OF SCHOOLING: I would like to commence the ICI College Australia Pastoral Leadership Program. I understand that completion of this program will not automatically lead to A2A ministerial credentialing. Office Use Received: / / Approved: / / Director s signature: Signed: DATE: / /

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