Proclaiming Jesus Christ
(Intensive School for Lay Preachers and others)
Are you...
- Keen to in deepen your knowledge and understanding of Scripture?
- Interested in (or already) preaching or leading in your local congregation?
- Undertaking a Period of Discernment?
- Wanting to update your Bible and Leadership skills?
Then the Proclaiming Jesus Christ Intensive School is for you!
The ELM Centre is committed to providing learning opportunities for those seeking accreditation as Lay Preachers as well as those who wish to update their knowledge for Lay Ministry Leadership.
This is one of 4 modules:
- Proclaiming Jesus Christ (Christology)
- Exploring the Old Testament (OT Foundations)
- Exploring the New Testament (NT Foundations)
- Talking Faith (Theology—Uniting Church Perspectives)
Skills related to proclamation of God's good news and leading worshipping communities will be incorporated in each of these modules. Students who attend all 4 modules will also have completed the study components for Worship and Preaching.
These Lay Preacher modules will be competency based and use multiple methods of learning and assessment including reflections, journaling, group and individual presentations, film, workshops and lectures.
Some pre-reading (and pre-viewing of two DVD lectures) will be required and there is an expectation that some preparatory work will be undertaken and brought to the LP School. The first assignment, is due on Day 1. You will need to bring this completed to the School. More information will be given on enrolment.
The Set Text is "Faith Seeking Understanding" (by D. Migliore), available from Kentigern Books (02 9894 5364) or bookshop@kentigern.com.au. (Please note, we have provided the first compulsory reading from this text in your Course Reader notes, so you can get started as soon as you enrol while you wait for your textbook!) It is also available on GoogleBooks.
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Some preparation and review...
(Note: When you enrol, you will be sent a Course Reader with instructions about Pre-Course reading and Assignment work. You are also asked to view 2 DVD lectures in advance.)
Part of the course will also involve viewing the film, 'Romero'. The You-Tube links are found below. DVDs are also held by several Presbyteries.
- Romero (Part 11 - conclusion)
An additional DVD is watched during the course. This documentary is about the historical Jesus and how we have come to understand him as 'the Christ'. You can re-view it by following this link:
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Here is a sample of the work done by students:
Litany of the Lord
(by students at the Glen Innes Proclaiming Jesus Christ Intensive, Friday 25th September, 2009)
In a time when many want to claim supremacy…
In the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
We acclaim Jesus as the Lord of the Church
In a world where social change can be difficult to accept…
In the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
We acclaim Jesus as the Lord of the Church
The community will come together in unity…
In the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
We acclaim Jesus as the Lord of the Church
As a people in community with others…
In the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
We acclaim Jesus as the Lord of the Church!
