Deaf Christian Ministry Africa PROSPECTUS....on that day the Deaf shall hear the words of the Scriptures Isaiah 29:18

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1 Deaf Christian Ministry Africa PROSPECTUS...on that day the Deaf shall hear the words of the Scriptures Isaiah 29:18

2 N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS History 4 Vision, Mission & Values 5 Short courses 6 Full Time Training 7 Facilities: Classes 8 Facilities: Hostels 9 Fees & Funding 10 Who can study at DCMA? 11 Application procedure 12 Course content 13 Certificate IV in Biblical Ministry 14 Diploma in Biblical Ministry 15 Advanced Diploma in Biblical Ministry 16 Church Specific Year 17 Vocational Graduate Diploma 18 Spiritual Growth 19 Skills Training 20 Personal Development 21 Deaf ministry support 22 Staff & Management 23 N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 3

4 HISTORY Deaf Christian Ministry Africa (DCMA) was born out of a great need. The most Deaf people in South Africa (almost in total) is cut off from the normal means of spiritual care due to their communicational needs. The four Dutch Reformed churches and a few small Deaf groups cannot serve the needs of this big group of people. In 1998 the law for schools in South Africa changed to limit the religious education in schools to giving of information on all the different religions. Deaf learners seldom have a home where they can learn about God outside the school. This was the place where they had the opportunity to get to know God in a Sign Language environment. The Lord has touched the hearts of Geoff and Eileen Stenekamp to start something to reach the thousands of isolated Deaf people in South Africa. This was the beginning of DCMA which started on 10 April 2006 in Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa, with the dedication of its first Deaf students. DCMA functions as part of the National Institute for the Deaf in Worcester. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 4

5 VISION, MISSION AND VALUES Our Vision JESUS CHRIST TO THE DEAF BY THE DEAF Our Mission Training and placement of Deaf ordained ministers and pastors of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ for the Deaf in a Deaf friendly way, by qualified, experienced persons and organizations who are involved in the world of the Deaf for sustainable ministry and community transformation to the Deaf in Africa in their own language and culture. What we believe We believe in the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), as revealed by the Holy Spirit through the Word of God. We believe that God wants to save all people, including the Deaf, by grace through the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the church is the living body of Christ consisting of those who confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and that the Lord uses His church to spread the gospel amongst the nations. Language Language in class is Sign Language. Reading and writing language is either Afrikaans or English depending on the needs of the student. Dogma We believe in the Holy Trinity, as revealed by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. We believe that He wants to save all people, including Aim Based on this foundation, we aim to train Deaf students to minister the Gospel in their own distinctive manner to different Deaf communities and denominations in order to lead them to Christ so that they can form part of the body of Christ. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 5

6 SHORT COURSES HIV / AIDS awareness training This four-day course was developed to make all information on HIV / Aids accessible to Deaf people. South Africa is currently the country with the highest infection rate in the world. Breaking the silence and the ignorance is critical if we were to overcome this epidemic. Discipleship training DCMA does short discipleship training for Deaf people who wants to learn more about the Bible. The material used in the courses are mainly from Veritas College International. Courses can be presented in a Deaf congregation or in Worcester. The following modules are taught: Module 1: Background on the Bible, the letters and preaching Module 2: Old Testament stories and children s ministry Module 3: Psalms, Wisdom literature and counseling Module 4: Gospels, Acts, Revelation and personal growth. Hearing ministers / pastors Hearing ministers / pastors in need of information about serving Deaf people can contact DCMA for a course tailored to suit their specific needs. Some of the topics that can be offered include: Basic Sign Language Christian signs focused on the ministry How to bring the Biblical message to Deaf people How can Deaf people be incorporated in a hearing congregation How to begin a ministry for the Deaf Social Competency training This course was developed to help Deaf people become more skilled in their personal and social lives. It is a three week course with at least two follow-up sessions. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 6

7 FULL TIME TRAINING COURSE Church leaders (One year course) Persons who do not want to be a full time minister / pastor, but want to broaden their knowledge of the Bible and become leaders in an existing congregation, can study for one year. You will receive a Certificate IV in Biblical Ministry from Veritas College International. Full time pastor / minister (4 year course) The persons who want to become full time ministers / pastors for the Deaf, must achieve the following qualifications from Veritas College International (taught at DCMA): 1 Certificate IV in Biblical Ministry 2 Diploma in Biblical Ministry 3 Advanced Diploma in Biblical Ministry 4 During the fourth year students also complete all extra work prescribed by their church denomination. Students who successfully complete the four years will be examined by their denomination and if found qualified will be legitimated to become ministers / pastors in that denomination. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 7

8 FACILITIES: CLASSES Classrooms and offices DCMA is situated in the Ou Meule building on the National Institute for the Deaf campus. All classes are equipped with technology to enable Deaf students to learn in the most Deaf Friendly way. NID Campus Students do practical in the local Deaf congregation situated on the NID Campus. The congregation serves a number of different Deaf groups. This includes children, youth, students, adults, multiple disabled Deaf people and the aged. Class times Spiritual growth: 08:00-09:00 Vocational training: 09:00-13:00 At least 2 hours homework per day. Practical ministry: According to church program Terms and holidays DCMA follow the Western Cape School terms and holidays. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 8

9 FACILITIES: HOSTELS DCMA will help you find a room in the hostel or on campus that will suit your needs. A variety of options are available for men and women. Die Stal is the men s hostel. Students have their own rooms. Students share a sitting room, bathroom facilities and kitchen (incl fridge, microwave, kettle, small stove and washing machine). Students with families can apply for family units. Cost of the units will vary according to the size of the unit. All rooms have: Bed Mattress Table Chair Cupboard Students must bring: Own bedding, pillow, blankets, etc Own cutlery and crockery Clothes (students must dress respectable during classes) Toiletries, towels, toiletpaper, washing powder, cleaning products, etc Own food and drinks*. * Students are responsible to make their own food and drinks. Hostel food is available at approximately R25 per day. If you order food, you must pay for the food at the end of the month. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 9

10 FEES AND FUNDING DCMA is a division of the National Institute for the Deaf, an Article 21 Company. Student fees 2015: Cert IV: R per year Diploma: R per year Adv Diploma: R per year Church year: R per year Grad Diploma: R per year The student must pay R2 000 when he / she registers at the beginning of the year. This does not include meals or accommodation. Hostel fees 2015: Boys hostel per room: R700 R800 depending on type of room Other units: R1 650 R3 000 depending on type of unit Students must contact DCMA when to arrange for accommodation. Students are responsible for their own meals. Contribution (for tax deduction) can be paid to: Institute for the Deaf (DCMA) ABSA Worcester. Acc no: Branch code: Limited bursaries are available. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 10

11 WHO CAN STUDY AT DCMA? ADMISSION CRITERIA: To study as a student at DCMA, a person must: 1. be Deaf / Hard of Hearing 2. be a believer in Jesus Christ with the calling to work full time for the Lord 3. be nominated by a Congregation / School for the Deaf or a Deaf club or a organization 4. be part of Deaf culture and communicate in Sign Language 5. be a spiritual leader 6. have average reading ability in Afrikaans / English (must read the Bible and understand what you read) 7. be called to full-time study 8. completed the Links 4 Life program at the NID College (or have relevant life skills contact us for more information) 9. agree to pay the study and hostel fees or organize that the study fees be paid for him / her by a party willing to sponsor him / her 10. be able to care for his / her own family (accept responsibility) 11. be responsible for own transport to and from DCMA Persons who apply will have to come for an interview and will only be admitted for an initial three month trial period after which either DCMA or the student can decide to terminate his / her studies without paying back the registration fee. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 11

12 APPLICATION PROCEDURE PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: All students: 1. Fill in an application forms with the correct information 2. Add all the documents required in the application form 3. Ask your church / Deaf organization to fill in the appropriate form* 4. Send completed application forms to DCMA 5. Be willing to be interviewed International students: 1. Get a valid passport 2. Get a study permit in your home country using own funds 3. Open a bank account 4. Get a medical aid fund and take responsibility to pay monthly installments * Persons cannot apply for studies themselves. A Deaf congregation / Deaf club or spiritual group must introduce the person to DCMA and be willing to witness that the person have the above mentioned qualities. This organization stays responsible for the student throughout his / her studies and also afterwards. Any person or organization may contact DCMA for more information and / or applications forms. ONLY IF ALL THE ABOVE IS IN ORDER, WILL A PERSON BE ADMITTED TO DCMA FOR A TRIAL PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 12

13 COURSE CONTENT Courses (see explanation of courses in following pages): Certificate IV in Biblical Ministry (Veritas College International) Diploma in Biblical Ministry (Veritas College International) Advanced Diploma in Biblical Ministry (Veritas College International) Church Specific Year Vocational Graduate Diploma in Biblical Ministry (Veritas College International) Further study options: Students can further their studies and achieve a doctorate in Biblical Ministry through Veritas College International. Practical work Students do practical from their first year in a variety of Deaf communities with a variety of Deaf population groups to ensure they are prepared for ministry in different contexts. For more detail, see each year group. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 13

14 CERTIFICATE IV IN BIBLICAL MINISTRY The qualification focuses on the specific skills that you need to interpret the Bible, and how to use them in ministry. These include the following: 1. NT101 - Interpret the New Testament Epistles 2. NT102 - Identify the Communication Situation and Central Message of the New Testament Epistles 3. OT101 - Interpret the Pentateuch and Old Testament historical books 4. OT102 - Identify the Communication Situation and Central Message of the Pentateuch and Old Testament 5. THE101 - Interpret the Ten Commandments and make Biblical ethical decisions 6. SPI101 - Understand, apply and demonstrate spiritual change and growth 7. MIN101 - Prepare and deliver a short Biblical message 8. MIN102 - Prepare and lead a Bible study 9. MIN103 - Do Biblical evangelism 10. MIN104 - Develop a strategy for improving the dynamics of church life within a small group 11. MIN105 - Promote family relationships Practical work: Observe activities of the congregation Outreach to other congregations for the Deaf Do evangelism work N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 14

15 DIPLOMA IN BIBLICAL MINISTRY The qualification is designed to focus on the specific skills that you will need to interpret the Bible and to use them in ministry. A total of fourteen units needs to be completed. Units: 1. OT201 - Interpret the Psalms 2. OT202 - Interpret the Old Testament wisdom books 3. OT203 - Interpret the Old Testament prophetic books 4. OT204 - Identify the communication situation and central message of the Old Testament prophetic books 5. NT201 - Interpret the Synoptic Gospels, John's Gospel and Acts 6. NT202 - Interpret the book of Revelation 7. NT203 - Identify the communication situation and central message of the Gospels, Acts and Revelation 8. THE201 - Provide ethical and prophetic answers for the church on issues in society 9. THE202 - Provide answers for the church on world view 10. MIN201 - Plan and lead the prayer, praise and worship segments of a church meeting 11. MIN202 - Provide biblically based pastoral care to individuals 12. MIN203 - Develop a personal and a ministry stewardship plan 13. MIN204 - Develop and apply a biblically based model of church leadership 14. MINN205-MIN208- Prepare and deliver a series of messages or Biblical teaching sessions Practical work: Preach to adults, children and multiple disabled Deaf People Lead a small group Outreach to Deaf communities and schools in South Africa N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 15

16 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BIBLICAL MINISTRY The Advanced Diploma of Biblical Ministry is further training in Christian ministry that follows the Diploma of Biblical Ministry. It comprises eight units. The first two units are specifically designed to build you up in ministry. The remaining six units comprise a major project, which is designed to be appropriate to your particular ministry and gifting. The project requires you to plan a significant advance in your ministry, implement it and evaluate it. It is based on the project methodology that is typical in Master and Doctor of Ministry programs. What will I learn? 1. SPI301 - Apply spiritual growth in a leadership role 2. MIN301 - Apply biblical principles in a leadership role 3. MIN302 - Do strategic planning for a ministry project 4. MIN303 - Identify context and needs for a ministry project 5. MIN304 - Mobilize personnel for a ministry project 6. MIN305 - Manage resources for a ministry project 7. MIN306 - Implement a ministry project 8. MIN307 - Evaluate the ministry project Practical work: Preach a serious of sermons Lead church services Take responsibility for a church activity Lead a small group Outreach to Deaf communities in / outside South Africa N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 16

17 CHURCH SPECIFIC YEAR Churches working with DCMA: Apostolic Faith Mission Dutch Reformed Church Uniting Reformed Church of South Africa Reformed Church of Zimbabwe The Reformed Curriculum contains the following subjects: II Missiology III Church and community involvement IV Church Law, meetings and procedures V Pastoral Ministry VI Church service and Communication VII Systematic Theology VIII Reformed Church history *Do practical training in different Deaf Reformed congregations The Apostolic Faith Mission curriculum is as follows: Module 1: The key concepts of Pentecostal Dogmatics Module 2: The History of the Pentecostal / Charismatic Movement and the AFM of SA Module 3: Church Management Module 4: The Constitution of The AFM of SA Module 5: Developing and practicing liturgy Module 6: Integrating Church Leadership Principles *Do practical training in different Deaf AFM congregations N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 17

18 VOCATIONAL GRADUATE DIPLOMA The Vocational Graduate Diploma in Biblical Ministry is a graduate ministry qualification in Christian ministry, comprising nine units. The first two units are specifically designed to build you up in ministry. The third is about raising new leaders. The remaining six units comprise a major project, which is designed to be appropriate to your particular ministry and gifting. The project requires you to plan a significant advance in your ministry, implement it, and evaluate it. It is based on the project methodology that is typical of Master and Doctor of Ministry programs. What will I learn? 1. SPI501 - Apply spiritual growth in a senior leadership role 2. MIN501 - Apply biblical principles of leadership 3. MIN502 - Raise next generation of leaders 4. MIN503 - Analyze context and needs 5. MIN504 - Do strategic planning for ministry 6. MIN505 - Mobilize personnel for ministry 7. MIN506 - Manage resources for ministry 8. MIN507 - Implement ministry program 9. MIN508 - Evaluate the ministry N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 18

19 SPIRITUAL GROWTH Students are encouraged to grow spiritually. Building their relationship and trust in God is a very important part of the curriculum. DCMA has a spiritual advisor who is responsible for developing a curriculum for spiritual growth. This includes: Daily devotion (Power Hour) Spiritual mentorship and personal guidance Teaching and practicing spiritual disciplines Annual retraite Church year celebrations N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 19

20 SKILLS TRAINING Life Skills training: Students are required to complete a year of skills training before coming to DCMA or have the necessary skills. The Links 4 Life program focuses on the following skills: Literacy Communication Numeracy Life skills Computer Skills Students who feel that they have the necessary skills can apply for an evaluation. DCMA skills training: All training are done on a train-the-trainer basis in order to equip students to do this training in their future Deaf communities. Support Raising HIV and AIDS training Emotional intelligence Social Competency Model Occupational skills: Students are trained in a variety of skills to enable them to generate an income and help others to do the same: Entrepreneurial skills Farming God s Way Brick making Bread baking N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 20

21 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT In order to become well balanced members of society, students have to have well rounded, healthy personalities. Students are assessed and challenged twice a year in the following areas of their lives in order to promote positive mental health and personal growth: Interpersonal relationships Work and study Religion Culture Daily life skills Personal hygiene Sexuality Communication Self assessment Free time Students are encouraged to focus on particular growth areas in their lives. With the support and encouragement from fellow students, mentors and lecturers positive changes can occur. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 21

22 DEAF MINISTRY SUPPORT Ordained Deaf pastors / ministers need to decide where they will start or join a ministry. DCMA support them in this process. Some start their own ministry, other pastors join an existing ministry. A few of our graduates work at schools for the Deaf at youth workers / skills trainers. DCMA support the Deaf pastors / ministers after graduation in the following ways: Help to start a ministry Create support networks Do follow-up visits Host an annual camp for graduated students Provide further training opportunities. Encourage the attendance of conferences like DEF. Develop training / ministry material for Deaf congregations. N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 22

23 STAFF AND MANAGEMENT DCMA is a division of the National Institute for the Deaf. Chairperson of management committee: Mr Natale Roelofse Head: Rev Jan Oberholzer (lecturer) Course Coordinator: Rev Mia Lintvelt (lecturer) Community development officer: Mrs Hanlie Visser Faculty Secretary: Mrs Nadia Conradie Part Time Lecturers: Past Dirk Venter (AFM) Past Phumie Jemane (AFM) Past Hennie Burger (AFM) Rev Jaco van Wyk (DRC) Rev Freddie Ayford (URC) Spiritual Advisor: Rev Andri Eloff Partners Veritas College International Dutch Reformed Church Apostolic Faith Mission Uniting Reformed Church of South Africa Deaf Friendly Deaf Ecumenical Forum NetACT Reformed Church of Zimbabwe Reformed Church of Swaziland N I D D E A F C H R I S T I A N M I N I S T R Y A F R I C A 23

24 CAMPUS LOCATION DCMA is located in Worcester, South Africa. It is a small town in the Western Cape. It is on the campus of the National Institute for the Deaf. Worcester DEAF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AFRICA DCMA NID 4 30 De la Bat Road WORCESTER 6850 Phone: Fax: dcma@nid.org.za