A Basic Introduction to Church Leadership Training
Many people find themselves at a time where the future is unclear. Perhaps you’re a student who has recently got your degree, or perhaps you’re recently retired. Maybe you’ve been laid off from work and are discouraged at being unemployed, but equally disheartened by the type of work opportunities available. In times like these, we frequently look for an alternative course of action. A group known as DNA (dna-uk.org) are providing a “third way” - an opportunity to make good use of your youth work gap year by entering a discipleship christian course.
DNA are providing an 11 month long experience of complete immersion into Christian Discipleship, ranging from October to August. This is seen as a “year in with God, not a year out.”, requiring the participant to dwell within a Christian environment - either within your own church if you presently attend one, or an assigned church if you are not presently a fellow member of a church. Your typical day will involve helping out with the day to day activities of the church, and to be coached by its members in bible studies. The course guarantees faith in action, so those who sign up can expect a very practical experience of living their faith, and not merely the study of it.
Further plus points of the courses include:-
- being risky, radical and life altering
- assisting 18 year olds upwards, with no age limit
- preparing you for church based leadership
- your growth in character, skills and understanding
- dependence on the person and power of the Holy Spirit in and through you
- supplying an accredited programme via the National Open College Network
There are 3 varieties of course open : Track 1 is the most popular entry point to DNA - it is the most complete DNA expereince. The overwhelming majority of individuals choose this as the best pick for them. Track 2 is more suited to you if taking a whole gap year is not practically possible. This could be for issues such as work or family commitments. Track 2 therefore proffers some tractability. Track 3 proffers people the opportunity of joining us for as many particular training sessions or days as they want.
