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"Kitchen Table" Courses

The following classes will be taught and demonstrated through community meals, activities around the academy, corporate worship and prayer times, and one-on-one meetings with Academy staff.

Servanthood- This is a “kitchen table” course, that will be carried out throughout the entire 6-month term. As Kingdom leaders, we must be “servant-leaders” that are willing to sacrifice and put others first. Servanthood may take the form of working around the grounds, cooking for the other interns, or volunteering at a local ministry. Be prepared to get your hands dirty and learn new skills while serving others! And remember, always be a giver, not a taker.

Character & Discipline- This a ‘kitchen table’ course, to be imparted and absorbed during your time with us. It will involve issues of integrity, honor, respect, work ethic, financial probity, protocols and standards for personal relationships. Discipline will steer us towards ’self government’ which is a strong biblical principle, and lead us from good decisions into life long habits which will be able ‘to save our lives.’

Intimacy in Worship, Prayer, and Meditation- We will seek these God centered, life giving and life sustaining habits as we practice daily commitments both personally and in community. Our relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit is central to our lives and brings the release of passion which will bring us to our calling.

Prophetic Activation- This is a classroom and kitchen table course. We will look at the truth of life in the Spirit with His Graces and Gifts. We will actively seek immersion in these Graces and Gifts with full release. This will include Spiritual Warfare and a victorious life. You will be encouraged to be activated and become familiar with the sense and feel of ‘walking in the Spirit.’

 

Classroom Instruction

Each course below is covered over a span of about two weeks. Classes will be taught seminar style, with discussion, reading, study, and some assignments thrown in.

Discerning Life’s Calling- From day one we will be working and praying with you towards the day of release into your life`s calling. We will discover your gift set, what it is God has put in your heart to do, where He is calling you to do it and who He is calling you to do it with. We will strongly steer towards: ‘ Say Amen and make a Plan.’

New Covenant Realities- We will examine the difference the Cross of Christ made between the Old Covenant of law, performance and abstinence and the New Covenant of Grace, Forgiveness and godly extravagance. We will look at the ‘renewal’ of the Adamic Mandate in Christ. We will study what it means to be The Body of Christ – ‘God with skin on ‘ – and personal life in the spirit.

Kingdom Eschatology- This is a classroom course, that will cover the reality of the Victory of Christ and its implications for the Kingdom in the nations. Did Jesus Christ mean what he taught us to pray in The Lord`s Prayer?? We will review the development of ‘end times’ teaching in Church History and seek to bring clarity to Biblical teaching as we let the Bible interpret the Bible. Your belief system may well be challenged but we will learn what is means to bring the Kingdom ‘to Earth as it is in Heaven.’

Covenant & Community- This course will be both kitchen table and classroom. We will look at Covenants in the Bible, both from God to Man and also between us as God`s people. What is a covenant? Is it always for life? Is there a way out? What`s the point of covenant and is it important? Are there different kinds of covenant? What are the standards for covenant? When it comes to Community, we will seek to work out in daily life and routines our commitments to God and each other. Self sacrificing love is the basis. Community is a huge human void in today`s world and we must learn to incarnate this ideal.

Tabernacle of David- A classroom, kitchen table AND Life course!  What is the T of D?  What does it represent? We will study from an historical and prophetic  perspective the immense significance of  this challenging truth.  We will seek to commit to BE ‘ the tabernacle’  in our expression of the passion,  intimacy and  everyday  life of a warrior and worshiper. This is a life giving and life sustaining course!

Grace- An ‘amazing’ subject!  Again this is taught and caught and lived out!   Is it cheap?  Does it turn a blind eye? How much is too much? Is it a moral scandal?  What is the difference between ‘law’ and ‘grace?’   The revelation and impartation of Grace will change your life.

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Elements of Leadership-
Are leaders born or made? What does it mean to be a leader in today’s world. Discover the difference between self made leaders and those who are called of God to stand in an area of responsibility and leadership. You will learn the responsibilities of life, how do I manage my own life and become a steward of Gods principles. Part of the course will be kitchen table as well as classroom.

Team Building & Adventure- Gideon’s Three Hundred. David’s Mighty Men. The Disciples of Christ. As a Christian leader, building and maintaining teams will be critical to building and maintaining the Kingdom. This course will focus on leading groups, setting and accomplishing goals, and team dynamics, and doing it all with a spirit of adventure. This course will also provide a lead-in to a practicum, as we exercise what we’ve learned.

Oral & Written Communication- Clear communication is vital to church planters, pastors, and leaders. This course will primarily consist of two parts: first, each student must choose a topic to write a compelling story about, using words to paint a picture and move readers to action; then, the student will present the topic to the class and/or lead a discussion. We will also cover skills vital to building a network: including the use of multimedia, blogs, e-mail, and video.

Church Planting- The basic objective of our time together is to train and release Church Planters – people to build the Kingdom where it doesn’t exist. We will look at Bible models, current models, but above all seek to discern what Holy Spirit is saying to us individually about our own commission.

Pastoral Care & Equipping- We will learn from experienced Pastors  what the day to day responsibilities are, in order to oversee a healthy and growing local community of believers.  How the Pastors equip themselves and their people and how they build teams; how to have an influence on the local town or city and how to see a Christian profile raised; how to maintain vision and passion, week in, week out  and how to release people into ministry.

Release & Relationship- From day one we will be working with you on what it is God wants you to be and to do once you have completed the course. This is tied in with " Discerning Life`s Calling " and our desire to "say Amen and make a plan."  We will look at the ways that covenant and relationship would work as we continue to relate and work together. What part we can all play in seeking to be the 42nd generation?

 

Outside of the Classroom

Practicums- These weeks of activity will accompany the on going weekly practical application of what has been taught and caught. We will seek to plant churches, help ministries, and make an out-of-Spain visit. 

Part 1: Local Practicum – Interns will be encouraged to take the initiative and support already established ministries and local churches in their giftings and passions. Alternatively, they may fill a need and start something new–and at the same time build up local leaders to take on more responsibility if and when interns leave.

Part 2: Field Practicum – Only after successfully completing a local practicum, interns will be connected with churches and ministries outside of the local area. They will study and be discipled by an established pastor or leader, and will take a trip, either solo or in small teams, to get a feel of operating in the ministry and practicing what they’ve learned.

 

After Six Months …

After successful completion of all course requirements, you will be encouraged to "Say Amen and Make a Plan"–establish a church where God has called you, or build a business, or lead a ministry. Or all three! The leadership of G42 will continue to provide oversight, help, mentoring, and direction as desired.