School of Ministry - Every Nation Europe

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School of Ministry2017 Prospectus

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Every Nation School of Ministry, Europe2017 Prospectus 1

Thank you for your interest in the Every Nation School of Ministry - Europe. We are a community of disciples growing and learning together for greater effectiveness in leadership and ministry in Europe. God is doing amazing things in this continent, and we are delighted to come alongside you on the journey of fulfilling your destiny.

This prospectus explains how you can be part of this incredible adventure. We have included an overview of the two training programmes available, the curriculum structure, and the training process developed to equip you as a minister of the gospel. Our approach is comprehensive: we focus on developing leaders with strong theological foundations and practical ministry skills.

In addition to personal learning, you will be part of a lively student community. During your time at the Every Nation School of Ministry, you will establish significant relationships with other ministers called to reach Europe with the gospel. One of our core values is family, and we thrive with the key relationships that enhance our effectiveness and longevity in our God-given calling. We are excited about our partnership together as you pursue God’s call on your life.

Equipping leaders for effective ministry in Europe

Welcome

Tom Jackson Director

Every Nation School of Ministry, Europe.


OverviewOne school, two programmes

WhyEurope remains a strategic mission field for God’s harvest, being home to many global top-100 universities. To plant Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, socially responsible churches and campus ministries in the key educational, cultural, and business centres on this continent, we need high-capacity leaders. The Every Nation School of Ministry, Europe (ENSM) exists to equip leaders for effective ministry in Europe. Using a multi-platform approach including residentials, distance studying, local church ministry and expert/mentor input, we will offer a Core Curriculum with specialised ministry tracks. Built around the Every Nation Leadership 215 Curriculum, ENSM presents a clear pathway for those called to full-time ministry.

WhatWe offer two programmes at the ENSM: a Certificate Programme open to anyone with their senior pastor’s approval and actively involved in serving their local church, and an Audit Programme for those who are already in full-time ministry and who have been through one of our pastor/church-planter boot camps. Here are the highlights of the programmes:

Go and make disciples of all nations

Matthew 28:19

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15

The Certificate Programme

The AuditProgramme

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The Certificate Programme is an eighteen-month comprehensive programme for equipping ministers of the gospel. Most of the course is completed at home through personal study and cohort-based video conversations whilst continuing your usual work or ministry. In addition, you will participate in two compulsory residentials. This Certificate Programme is for those called to both vocational and lay ministry and is a prerequisite for ordination in Every Nation Europe.

We have designed the programme to be built around specific outcomes for effective leadership:

First, there is a Core Curriculum of thirteen distance learning courses. This is completed by everyone through personal study. The material will be consolidated through a monthly video meeting with your web-based cohort and a course assignment.

Second, each student will enrol in a ministry track designed to facilitate growth in a specific area of ministry. This includes a quarterly track video meeting and supplemental reading. Finally, both the Core Curriculum and ministry tracks are enhanced through the two residential weeks with live teaching, group discussions, and personal reflection. All learning platforms are designed to be collaborative and participatory.

The following tracks for specialised training and equipping in a specific area of ministry are available to choose from:

The Cerfiticate Programme

Campus MinistryPastor

Church Planter

Local Church

Ministries

Cross- Cultural Ministry


Here are the key features of the Certificate Programme:

1. It is built around the Leadership 215 Core Curriculum (the minimum global theological standard for ordination in Every Nation):

- Students participate in monthly cohort-based video conversations structured around the Core Curriculum.- There is supplemental reading around the key topics covered by the Core Curriculum.

2. Ministry Track Equipping:- Students participate in quarterly video conversations facilitated by your ministry track leader.- There is supplemental reading in your ministry track.

3. Two residential weeks:- These include lectures, presentations, and group discussions.- The content includes both Core Curriculum and ministry track topics.

4. Local-church based ministry:- You will be involved in an area of practical ministry in your local church.- You will complete a local-church based ministry project approved by your senior pastor.

5. Graduation! - On completion of the course and ministry project you will be eligible to graduate at the European leadership summit.

The Audit ProgrammeThe Audit Programme is available for current senior pastors, ordained ministers and full-time ministers who have completed a EN Europe Pastors Boot Camp or Every Nation ministry school. This programme includes the Core Curriculum only. Those who enrol in the Audit Programme will be able to track their progress through our online learning management system.

ResultOur aim is to develop effective leaders with strong theological foundations and practical ministry skills. Whether your calling is to lead a church, plant a church, be a campus or cross-cultural missionary, or to serve faithfully in a local church, you will grow in leadership capacity, Christian character, theological perspective and ministry skill. Along with training in a specific area of ministry, you will receive a well-rounded grounding in core areas of Christian knowledge.


Core CurriculumLeadership 215

Contributors and Teachers:Paul Barker, Nixon Ng, Margot Youssef

3. Systematic Theology 1This course will introduce the student to systematic theology in general, and to two major fundamental doctrines of the Christian Faith presented in a systematic manner. These consist of revelation (which includes Scripture) and theology proper (which includes the attributes of God and the Trinity).

Contributors and Teachers:Bruce Fidler

4. Systematic Theology 2This course will introduce the student to three major fundamental doctrines of the Christian Faith presented in a systematic manner. These consist of Christology (the doctrine of the Lord Jesus Christ), Pneumatology (the doctrine of the Holy Spirit) and Anthropology (the doctrine of humanity).

Contributors and Teachers:Bruce Fidler

5. Systematic Theology 3This course introduces the student to three fundamental doctrines of systematic theology: Soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), Ecclesiology (the doctrine of the church), and Eschatology (the doctrine of last things). These three interconnected areas of theology describe the unfolding of God’s plan for His people: He redeems them by Christ, He

builds them into His church, and He brings them into their eternal destiny. The restoration purposes God began in the garden will be brought to completion at the return of Christ.

Contributors and Teachers:Tom Jackson, Timothy Loh

6. Church HistoryThis course covers the history of the universal church until the present, and Every Nation’s position within that history. The course aims to instruct, equip, and inspire the student to understand and use historical perspectives in current contextual challenges.

Contributors and Teachers:William Murrell

7. Survey of World ReligionsThis course is designed to equip the student with an understanding of different beliefs and religions, and principles of engaging those who adhere to them.

Contributors and Teachers:Jun Divierte, Dr Brian Miller, William Murrell, Dr Winston Reyes

All ENSM students from both the Certificate and Audit Programmes will take the following courses:

Introduction Course

This course teaches the mission, values, and culture of Every Nation. It is designed to empower leaders to pass these on to the upcoming and next-generation leaders.

Contributors and Teachers:Russ Austin, Joseph Bonifacio, Dr Rice Broocks, Frank Christie, Dr Jun Escosas, Brett Fuller, Adam Mabry, Steve Murrell, Mye Nunag, Roger Pearce, Reggie Roberson, Kevin York

1. Old Testament SurveyThis course will provide the student with a general overview of each Old Testament book. It aims to give the student a grasp of the chronological development of the redemption story, and an understanding of the Old Testament’s central theological themes.

Contributors and Teachers:Paul Barker, Noel Landicho

2. New Testament SurveyThis course will provide background information about the authorship, style, and purpose of each New Testament book. It aims to equip the student with deeper insight of the gospel for practical implementation in becoming an effective minister and preacher.


8. ApologeticsThis course covers the different approaches to presenting the Christian faith. It aims to highlight the importance of a defense for Christianity, and to equip the student to integrate apologetics into both evangelism and everyday encounters.

Contributors and Teachers:Dr Brian Miller

9. HermeneuticsThis course is designed to help the student read the Bible as it is meant to be read. This course aims to increase proficiency in reading, analysing, interpreting, and studying the Bible.

Contributors and Teachers:Paul Barker, Timothy Loh, Nixon Ng

10. HomileticsThis course is designed to discuss the heart and principles of preaching, both practical and spiritual.

Contributors and Teachers:Paul Barker, Nixon Ng

11. LeadershipThis course teaches what it means to be a leader, how to develop new leaders, and how to sustain multi-generational leadership.

Contributors and Teachers:Joseph Bonifacio, Steve Murrell, Kevin York

12. Spirit-Empowered MinistryThis course is designed to help the student understand the Person and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the disciples, to be able to move and minister in the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the preaching of the gospel and the edification of the church, as well as to honour and cultivate a relationship with the Holy Spirit to be in step with Him as He leads us in co-labouring with Christ.

Contributors and Teachers:Manny Carlos, Bruce Fidler, Gilbert Foliente, Edgar Gorre, Jojo Henson, Jim Laffoon, Reggie Roberson

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The Ministry Tracks 5 track options

Campus Ministry

PastorChurch Planter

Local Church

Ministries

Cross- Cultural Ministry

Certificate Programme students will sign up for one track to allow specific application of the Core Curriculum for their ministry.


Pastor’s TrackTrack leader: Wolfgang “Wolfi” Eckleben

About WolfiWolfgang “Wolfi” Eckleben, together with his wife Alison, is the senior pastor of Every Nation Church London, a thriving Christian church of many nationalities which they planted in 1993.

Having never been to London before, and knowing no-one, they arrived at Heathrow Airport on the 4th of September 1993 with their “two backpacks and a vision.” After a very difficult and seeming unfruitful first year, there was a breakthrough, and the church has been flourishing in many areas of ministry since, including planting seven further churches out of the original congregation.

Wolfi also functions as the Regional Director of the Europe region of Every Nation, and sits on the Every Nation International Apostolic team.

Pastor’s Track The Bible uses the analogy of a shepherd to describe those tasked with the responsibility for leading, feeding, and protecting God’s flock. This track equips participants to lead local congregations: your leadership capacity will be expanded, your character developed, your spirituality deepened, your theological foundations strengthened and your ministry skills enhanced.

• Personal Spiritual Vitality

• Understanding the role and function of pastors

• Theological Foundations (Gospel and Church)

• Local church leadership

• Local church preaching ministry

• Local church discipleship

• Best practices

• Team building, human resources, finances

• Family and ministry

• And much more


Church Planter’s TrackTrack leader: Trevor Botha

About TrevorTrevor is the pastor of Every Nation Gent church, Belgium where he is currently based with his wife and their four children.

He grew up in South Africa and moved to England at age 25 where he joined Every Nation. Since then he has been involved in church plants in China, England and Belgium.

Church Planter’s TrackWe will reach Europe with the gospel through planting Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, socially responsible churches in the key educational, cultural, and business centres of the continent. You will be equipped and prepared to effectively navigate the church planting process from conception and birth to development and growth. In addition to growing in leadership, character, theology and skill, this track focuses on the theological foundations and many best practices that undergird the church plant process.

• Understanding the ABC3 Process

• Understanding the Planting Process

• Preparation for planting

• Developing a Christ Centred, Spirit-empowered, Socially Responsible vision

• Developing a Philosophy of Ministry

• Practical considerations and Best Practices:

• Funding, launching, leading

• And much more


Campus Minister’s TrackTrack leader: Matt Rasch

About MattMatt Rasch, alongside his wife Christy, are the pastors of Every Nation Marseille church in Marseille, France. This is a young and dynamic church filled with French people and internationals, as well as university students.

Matt and Christy arrived in Europe in 2005 after 10 years of campus and pastoral ministry in Texas, in the USA. Since then, they have lived and done university campus ministry and church planting in Austria, Hungary, and France. As well, they have been happy to serve many amazing churches and campus ministries around Europe. Their current vision is to plant churches in France, reaching the nearby university campuses.

Matt oversees the Europe region of Every Nation Campus and sits on the Regional Leadership Team in Europe.

Campus Minister’s Track Europe will be transformed as we reach university students with the gospel. Jesus told us to make disciples of all nations, and this includes the university campus. Campus ministry is a specialised calling requiring not only great character, solid theology, and unique leadership ability; it also involves specialised application in the areas of evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development. Further, we must be able to effectively and thoughtfully engage the unique secularised postmodern context of Europe. This track will equip you with the skills and concepts necessary to be an effective minister of the gospel to Europe’s universities.

• How to start and lead a campus ministry

• Evangelism in University context

• Discipleship in University context

• Student ministry and building community

• Understanding the Philosophical, Cultural, and Spiritual Dynamics of Europe

• Personal spiritual vitality

• Working well with your local church

• Funding Your Ministry

• And much more


Local Church Ministries TrackTrack leader: Daniel Smart

About DanielDaniel is executive pastor at Every Nation Church London where he manages the church staff team and oversees ministry in the Hammersmith congregation. Daniel joined the church in 1995 while a student at university. With his wife, Amanda, he led campus and worship ministry for a number of years before becoming a full-time pastor in 2005 with particular focus on discipleship and pastoral ministry.

Daniel is still a passionate worshipper and musician, leading regularly along with his two teenage sons. Most of all, Daniel loves to help people experience God in a life-changing way, and be empowered to live a great life of purpose so that the church grows and the world is changed.

Local Church Ministries Track Most people are not called to lead churches, but many people are called to lead church-based ministries. We want every dimension of local churches to win, to be highly effective, and to work synergistically together under the leadership of local church pastors. Church teams will be strengthened and enhanced as core members of church teams grow in leadership capacity, develop character, establish theological foundations, and learn practical skills related to their area of calling and ministry. This track offers students the ability to concentrate and grow in key local church areas including worship leading, youth ministry, children’s ministry, and administration.

• For those leading youth, children’s, worship, or administrative ministry

• Biblical and theological foundations for this ministry

• How local church ministries fit in the disciple-making process

• Best practices that supporting both faithfulness and effectiveness

• Integration of biblical/theological perspectives with local church vision

• Building and leading teams

• Working well with your senior pastor

• Spiritual vitality for long-term fruitfulness

• And much more


Cross-Cultural Ministry TrackTrack leader: Tom Jackson

About TomTom is the founding and lead pastor of Centrepoint Church in Scotland. He started ministry as a campus minister in North Carolina but following a unique open door into the Soviet Union devoted significant time to church planting in Ukraine. Together with his wife and six daughters, they have followed God’s calling in crossing several cultural boundaries.

Tom serves on the Regional Leadership Team in Europe.

Cross-cultural Ministry Track Europe is basket of many cultures; even some nations and key cities are distinctly multicultural. The call of Jesus to the nations implies cross-cultural ministry. There is still a vital role for cross-cultural missionaries to play in gospel advance in Europe. Whether reaching a new part of your city or joining a church plant team in another country, many of us need to learn the art of cracking a cultural code while remaining faithful to the gospel. This track is designed to equip people for cross-cultural ministry as part of a church or missions team. For missionaries coming to Europe from other nations this is a great introduction to ministry in Europe.

• Understanding the European context

• The biblical basis for contextualisation

• Understanding and applying cultural exegesis

• Gospel and Church in cross-cultural perspective

• Opportunities and Challenges in Cross-cultural ministry

• Effective participation on multi-cultural teams

• Practical considerations in cross-cultural ministry

• And much more

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Distance Learning

Our Core Curriculum is delivered via distance learning using the Every Nation Leadership 215 platform. Each month you will complete a course including twelve 40-minute lectures with accompanying manual. Additionally, each month you will typically read one book associated with that month’s course. To help consolidate the learning, you will write a short paper on that month’s topic.

Collaborative Learning

Cohort: Each month you will participate in a 90-minute cohort conversation around that month’s curriculum content and reading, hosted by an Every Nation leader. In addition to connecting with other students and growing with your fellow cohort members, these monthly conversations will help consolidate information and explore practical application in specific ministry contexts.

Ministry Track: Additionally, you will participate in a quarterly web meeting with your track. You will do a presentation, discuss key findings from your reading, and receive input from the track leader.

Practical Learning

Our focus is on developing leaders equipped for effective ministry with theological foundations and practical ministry skills. Throughout your enrollment you will be participating in ministry with your local church. The culmination of the programme is a ministry project you design and lead in conjunction with your senior pastor.

Two Intensive Residential Weeks

The Certificate Programme is framed by two short residentials, one near the beginning of the programme and one at the end. The residentials include both general input for everyone and specialised ministry track equipping. The lecturers are gifted experts and current leaders in ministry. Additionally there is ample opportunity for collaborative learning in a highly-interactive classroom and small-group format. Further, the relationships built over these weeks are invaluable for a life-time of ministry. These weeks are intense, but the impartation and input is life-changing.

The Methods of LearningThe Certificate Programme is delivered through 4 platforms


Time commitment

ENSM is accessible to busy professionals and full-time ministers. By setting aside around 6 hours a week for personal study, and some additional time monthly for online mentoring and preparation of assessed work, the course can be completed:

• 3 hours/week online Core Curriculum

• 3 hours/week reading

• 1.5 hours monthly in a web-based cohort mentoring

• 1.5 hours quarterly web-based track mentoring

• 1 graded assessment per course

Note: these are estimates

Practical Ministry Outcome

Depending on your ministry track, there are various outcomes that may obtain from completing the programme. For some, ENSM will lead directly to full-time ministry as a campus minister, church planter, or local church minister. For others, this will enhance your effectiveness in your current ministry and prepare you for the next step. Part of going through the ENSM process is discerning God’s will, confirming his calling, and making plans for what God has next.

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Those applying to ENSM will have completed their local church discipleship pathway and will be actively serving in a leadership role. Many people will participate in a local-church based internship along with completing their ENSM studies. Whereas a bachelor’s degree is not a prerequisite, most people entering ENSM will have completed university. Each local church has a pathway by which people called by God can be equipped, empowered and placed in ministry. Although there are a variety of ways by which people respond to God’s call into full-time ministry, here are three typical pathways:

University InternshipFunding

Local Church Internship &

ENSM

Campus Ministry Pathway

Ministry Partnership Development

with Job

Local Church Staff

Preparation for ENSM Ministry pathways

Local Church Ministry

ENSM

Church Planter’s

Assessment

Church Planter’s Pathway

Planter’s Boot Camp

Partnership Development

Volunteer/Team Leader

Internship/ ENSM

Local Church Ministry Pathway

Planting

Local Church Leader

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To apply to ENSM, please consult with your church leadership as your pastor will be required to provide a reference in support of your application. Once you have decided to apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the ENSM website. You’ll be taken to a payment page where there are two options.

For all prospective students:

Step 1: Submit your details along with the application fee (or enrolement fee for Audit Programme students); a full application form and pastor’s reference form will be emailed to you.

Step 2: Complete the Student Application Form and email to [email protected]

Step 3: Forward the Pastor’s Reference Form to your pastor. Please note that we will only accept pastor’s reference forms directly from the pastor.

Step 4: Once we have received your application payment, student application form, and pastor’s reference form, you will be sent an email confirming that your application is being processed.

Step 5: On review of your application you will receive an email confirming whether or not your application has been successful.

Applications for the 2017 intake open on 15th May 2017. All student applications and pastor references must be submitted by 10 September 2017. ENSM starts on 1st October 2017.

Everyone accepted into the programme will receive an ENSM Resource Packet according to the schedule noted below. This includes information and study guides to maximise your learning during the programme, along with assessments and assignments to be completed prior to the first residential week. It also includes an introduction to our virtual learning environment. By completing these assessments and engaging learning pathways, you will be building a foundation to get the most benefit from the ENSM.

For Audit Programme students only:

On confirmation of a successful application to the Audit Programme, you will receive access to the course material and online learning programme to track your progress. Audit Programme students will have 36 months from time of enrolment to complete the audit course.

What Happens Next? Application and enrolment


Certificate ProgrammeENSM fees cover all tuition costs, participation in cohort and track meetings, online access to Core Curriculum, costs for the two residentials (including accommodation, meals, and special events). The fees do not cover resources such as text books that need to be purchased for studies or transport to and from the residentials. Please note that the introduction packet and access to the curriculum is only made available once we have received your first fee payment.

The 2017 intake fees (Euros) for the Certificate Programme are as follows

Application Fee: €25

Course fee: €1440

This can be paid:

• by semester for a discount (two payments of €700)

OR

• monthly (18 payments of €80)

Audit ProgrammeENSM fees grant access to the Leadership 215 curriculum and the web-based learning management system to verify completion of the course material.

The 2017 intake fees (Euros) for the Audit Programme are as follows

Course fee (one off payment on registration): €50

Fees and payment deadlines

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The residentials will occur at the start and end of each academic year.Note: Students are required to attend both residentials.

15 May 2017 Applications open

10 September 2017 Application deadline

18 September 2017 Acceptance deadline

21 September 2017 First fee payment due

25 September 2017 Information packs sent to students

1 October 2017 Semester 1begins

2 October 2017 Welcome webinar

2nd week in February 2018 Residential 1

1 July 2018 Study break

1 September 2018 Semester 2 begins

2nd week in February 2019 Residential 2

1 March 2019 Programme Completion

Residential Accommodation Accommodation, food and special events while at the residentials are covered in the student fees.

Transport to residentialsStudents are responsible for transportation to the residential week venue. Any transportation within the week is included in the cost of the programme.

Should you have any queries regarding fees or applications, please contact [email protected]

ENSM 2017/2018 Term DatesCertificate Programme students only

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The harvest is in Europe plentiful, and all across this great continent churches are more committed than ever to raise workers to serve as missionaries, church planters, campus ministers, and in many other vocational ministry roles. At the same time it is critical that those who are saying yes to God’s great calling on their lives are effectively equipped for the ministry, and this is our passion through the Every Nation School of Ministry in Europe. I highly recommend this School as an effective opportunity for anyone who desires to prepare themselves for a vocational ministry role. The breadth and depth of teaching, combined with the practical ministry application and the rich relational connections through the cohorts and residential weeks, ensure that you get the very best training to prepare you to fulfil your calling.

Wolfgang EcklebenFounder and Senior Pastor: Every Nation Church LondonRegional Director: Every Nation Europe

188 Hammersmith RoadLondonW6 7DJUnited Kingdom

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