Training at ECU
...train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
(1 Timothy 4:7-8)
At the core of our activities is training in godliness. We are well “trained” in godlessness when we conform to the patterns of this world. So our desire is to be transformed by the renewing of our minds through the Scriptures as we train each other to be godly. To that end we run training groups to think God's thoughts after him as we look at doctrine, and ministry issues. We also train each other in practical skills of evangelism and ministry (e.g. leading better bible studies, learning a simple gospel outline, evangelistic bible studies etc)
Training Components - Autumn Session 2012
Part 1 - Common Hour
Beginning in week 2, the common hour will be from 12:30-1:30pm on Tuesdays in 19.G016.
The aim of the common hour is to tackle a broad range of ministry topics and issues
The first block of training will be on the 4 solas:
- Week 3 - Grace alone
- Week 4 - Christ alone
- Week 5 - Scripture alone
- Week 6 - Faith alone
Part 2 - Ministry Courses
The ministry courses component is so that you can be trained thoroughly in one specific area of ministry
The courses range in cost from $10-$15 to cover course material.
From 1:30pm to 2:30pm we run the following options:
- Know and Tell the Gospel - train in understanding and explaining the Gospel (in 19.G020)
- Follow up - learn how to help a new believer or young Christian grow
- The Bible Overview - learn how the whole bible fits together and train in fitting together different parts of the bible.