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| Seminars & consulting services offered by WCG's ministry
development team
Find information here about...WCG's Ministry Development Team (MDT) offers GC2 seminars & consulting services to equip pastors, leaders, workers and congregations for participation with Jesus in his Great Commandment - Great Commission (GC2) ministry. The seminars & consulting services offered by the MDT are listed below and in the MDT brochure. Currently scheduled seminars are listed online at WCG events, Generations Ministries, Church Multiplication Ministries and Reconciliation Ministries.
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MDT seminarsThe following MDT seminars address various aspects of GC2 ministry and are offered in several interactive formats:
Theology & Spiritual Formation SeminarsWCG Trinitarian, Christ-centered TheologyThis day-long workshop discusses the theological vision that has been embraced by the WCG. This theology is a "framework" that undergirds all WCG teaching, which seeks to be faithful to Jesus Christ in union with the Father and Spirit (as the second person of the Trinity) and, through his incarnation, life, death, resurrection and ascension, in union with all humanity. The workshop discusses the history of Trinitarian Theology and its basis in the Holy Scriptures which are given to reveal the Lord Jesus Christ. Lots of opportunity is given in the workshop for Q&A.Spiritual Formation for PastorsRelating the practice of spiritual disciplines to the unique demands in the life of pastors, this seminar helps pastors learn how to develop practical strategies for spiritual growth specific to their personality, pastoral ministry and life circumstances.ACCM Spiritual Formation intensiveThis two-day seminar from Ambassador College of Christian Ministry (ACCM), explores spiritual formation as a ‘whole-life’ experience that enhances personal and corporate growth in Christ. See the ACCM Intensives flyer.Church Health & Development SeminarsThe Everyday CommandmentThis seminar teaches how to fulfill the ‘Everyday Commandment’ by sharing God’s love in appropriate and practical ways in everyday life.The Everyday CommissionThis seminar helps participants understand the mission that Jesus gave his church. It provides practical guidelines for every congregation and every believer to participate actively and effectively every day in this mission to make disciples who make disciples.Disciplemaking FoundationsThis seminar explores disciplemaking environments - 'places’ where the Spirit works within congregations and ministry segments to bring people to birth in Christ and maturity as Christ’s followers. The seminar identifies the key characteristics (‘foundations’) of such environments and helps participants discover practical ways to develop and strengthen those foundations in their ministry context.Strategic Planning for CongregationsThis seminar helps participants in Kingdom-oriented strategic planning related to their congregation: discovering core values, defining a compelling vision and clear mission, and setting meaningful missional goals that lead toward effectiveness in disciplemaking.Purposeful ProgrammingThis seminar helps participants learn how to effectively plan and conduct disciplemaking events (winning the unchurched, building believers, equipping ministry workers, multiplying new leaders).Small groupsThis seminar explains the importance of small groups, defines the various types of small groups, and describes methods for starting, leading, sustaining and multiplying small groups.Assimilating New PeopleThis seminar helps participants learn how to develop environments and ministries that will encourage visitors to return to the weekly worship service and become active members.Ministry Life SeminarsThe Minister’s FamilyThis seminar helps ministry families develop a holistic and balanced approach to living their lives in Christ. It addresses a minister’s marriage, children, finances, ministry demands and spiritual growth.Ministry Skill SeminarsTeaching Christian DoctrineA survey of WCG doctrines and how to preach and teach them through expository sermons and Bible studies.Teaching Christian HistoryA survey of the history of the Christians church from A.D. 69 to modern times.Servant LeadershipThe key characteristics of Christ-like ministry leadership.ACCM Christian Leadership intensiveThis two-day seminar from Ambassador College of Christian Ministry (ACCM), explores how Christian leadership flows out of the indwelling Christ as an expression of our participation in the life of Father, Son and Spirit. The following leadership elements are addressed: spiritual foundations for leadership, self-understanding, servant leadership, communications skills, team dynamics, pastoral life and self-care. See the ACCM Intensives flyer.Preaching that TransformsHow to develop and deliver expository sermons that change lives.Note: to help with preaching, Ministry Development provides Sermon Series - a weekly exegetical outline of a passage of Scripture - usually in a series covering a book of the Bible. It's a compilation of various commentaries. To add your name to the email distribution list, send your request to Ted Johnston. Relationship StylesIdentifying and understanding each person's ‘relationship style’ and understanding how the various styles interrelate in a ministry team. This seminar will help you learn to celebrate and capitalize on the different styles that are part of God’s gifting to your team.Team-buildingHow to develop and lead effective ministry teams.Collaborative Decision-makingHow to use a collaborative planning/decision-making process in your congregation—with the members and within the leadership teams.Leading ChangeUnderstanding the dynamics of change and how to lead people through change.Managing ConflictUnderstanding the dynamics of conflict, your personal conflict management style and how to use conflict as a powerful tool for growth.Providing Pastoral CareHelpful tips for effective pastoral care (listening, encouraging, visiting, prayer).Conducting Church CeremoniesHow to conduct weddings, funerals, communion services, baptisms and other Christian ceremonies.Providing Culturally Relevant WorshipHow to develop worship services that help your missional target group encounter Jesus in a biblically appropriate and culturally relevant manner.Leading Worship TeamsGathering, training and leading an effective worship teams in your congregation.Teaching SkillsUnderstanding and applying various teaching techniques.ACCM Life & Teachings of Jesus intensiveThis two-day seminar from Ambassador College of Christian Ministry (ACCM), explores the person, teachings and work of Jesus, drawn from the four Gospels. The class helps students encounter the Incarnate Word through the written Word, teaching students to analyze and describe selected passages of the Gospels, explain the meaning, and propose contemporary applications. See the ACCM Intensives flyer.Administrative Skills for Church LeadersBasic administrative skills such as time management, delegation, managing email, using computer programs, filing, financial reporting and phone calls.Computer Skills for Church Leaders and WorkersAn in-depth look at the basic computer skills needed to use Word, Outlook, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, iMIS and other computer programs helpful in WCG pastoral ministry.The Nuts-and-Bolts of WCG Church AdministrationAn overview and explanation of the polices and procedures outlined in the WCG Church Administration Manual.The Nuts-and-Bolts of WCG Church FinancesAn overview and explanation of the polices and procedures outlined in the WCG Financial Management Manual and related software manuals.Building or Buying a Church BuildingHow to evaluate your church building needs and understanding key issues related to buying, constructing and maintaining church buildings.Generations Ministries (GenMin) SeminarsThe GenMin national development team offers seminars to equip Christians of all ages to reach out with Jesus’ life-changing love to disciple the young (children, teens and young adults), support parents, strengthen marriages and mentor a new generation of church servants (workers and leaders). The following seminars are currently offered: ConnectionThis seminar explores defining characteristics (foundations) of ministries that help young people (children and teens) celebrate their connection in Jesus to the love and life of the triune God. Through five hours of instruction and discussion, Connection helps ministry workers, ministry leaders, pastors and parents identify effective ways (in their contexts) to help young people both experience and express Jesus Christ – finding in and through him the full expression of God's love, person, story, will, people and purpose. This seminar is a great place to start in building new or growing existing ministries that reach out with God's transforming love to disciple children, teens and/or young adults. For more information on this seminar click here.Servants PassageThis program is a two-year long "journey" of exploration and growing in ministry with Jesus. It includes three weekend ‘intensives’ taught by Generations Ministries staff. The time between intensives involves church-based ‘learning communities’ that use Servants Passage tools to equip ministry workers, ministry leaders and pastoral leaders. For more information on this program click here.Grace-based ParentingThis seminar helps Christian parents develop approaches and skills for parenting that is based in grace—God’s unconditional love in Christ for sinners (including children and teens). The seminar is highly interactive, giving opportunity for parents to share their frustrations and victories and thus learn from one another. For more information on this seminar click here.Growing Children’s MinistriesHow to start and develop ministries that minister to pre-teens (toddlers through middle-school). It examines principles and details related to facilities, teaching curricula and staffing.Marriage BuilderThis seminar helps Christian married couples build stronger bonds of Christ-centered love. It deals with issues of understanding (and capitalizing on) differences, communication styles and marriage ‘seasons’ (marriage over the adult life span). This seminar will help married couples draw closer and work together to make a good marriage even better.Church Multiplication Ministries (CMM) SeminarsThe CMM national development team offers the following seminars related to planting and developing new churches: Essentials of Church MultiplicationThis seminar explores:
Church Multiplication: Sponsoring New Faith CommunitiesThis seminar teaches senior pastors how to caste a vision for supporting church multiplication initiatives. Participants learn how to overcome objections to church multiplication and how to support new faith communities.Assessor TrainingThis two-day event teaches participants how to assess potential church plant leaders. Participants learn how to evaluate prospective planter self-assessments tools and how to conduct assessment interviews. Training includes participation in a genuine assessment interview.Church Multiplication Leadership TrainingThis 4-day event prepares potential church plant leaders for starting new churches. The essentials of vision, mission, strategic planning, core group development and “going public” are explored. Office of Reconciliation Ministries (ORM) SeminarsORM staff offer seminars to help participants mend broken relationships by removing walls and building bridges. Through open dialogue, participants are led to find positive solutions to the difficult issues that separate people (racism, sexism, conflict, etc.). Click here to download the ORM brochure (PDF) |
MDT consulting servicesMDT individualized consulting services provide assistance in four ministry areas: General ministry issuesReview of Senior Pastor performance: Assisting district pastoral leaders and senior pastors in evaluating senior pastor job performance. We use an assessment tool designed to help senior pastors recognize areas of effectiveness in ministry as well as identify areas where growth is needed. Survey of congregational growth and development: Assisting senior pastors and pastoral teams in evaluating their congregation's GC2 health. We use an assessment tool to help pastors and ministry leaders measure the progress of the congregation in advancing its disciplemaking mission. The survey validates areas in which the congregation is healthy and identifies areas for growth. Conflict mediation: Providing trained conflict mediators to assist congregations in dealing with difficult interpersonal conflict. Church MultiplicationConsulting concerning the planting and developing of new churches.Generations MinistriesConsulting concerning ministries for children, teens, young adults, parents, married couples, seniors and emerging church servants (workers and leaders).Reconciliation MinistriesConsulting concerning racial, ethnic and other reconciliation challenges and opportunities.All consulting services are available through email exchange, teleconference, web-conference and personal visit. Scheduling MDT seminars & consulting servicesWe encourage district pastoral leaders, pastors, and leaders of local church and denominational ministries to contact the MDT to schedule seminars and/or consulting services in their area. Contact may be made in the following ways (and see contact information below):
Contacting the MDTThe MDT team may be contacted as follows (and click on highlighted names for developer biographies):
CostsThe MDT seeks to make high quality seminars & consulting services affordably available to WCG district networks, congregations and ministry teams. The standard cost arrangement is as follows (the MDT trainer/consultant will help you determine exact costs):
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