Preparation for Mission A six month intensive training programme based in King’s Community Church, Southampton, UK

As King’s Community Church, we have a passion to extend the kingdom of God among the nations and so fulfil our part in the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Vision

The vision behind this training programme is to connect with people, especially internationals, who have a similar passion to serve Jesus Christ. Vision

We believe we can help equip such people with both a Biblical understanding of the purposes of God in the earth and with practical ministry skills … Vision

* To lead churches * Plant new churches * Take the gospel across culturally unreached people groups Vision

The course will not just be classroom study, but will take place in the context of a dynamic growing local church in which it will be possible to gain ‘hands on’ experiences in various activities to practically develop various ministry skills. Course

THEOLOGICALMINISTRY SKILLSCROSS-CULTURAL How to Study the Bible Interpreting the Bible 20 Transforming Truths Ephesians The Incomparable Christ Heartbeats of the Church: Ephesians Servant Leadership and Authority Vision, Faith, Grace Christian Leader’s Marriage Leadership faith and Vision Overview of Missions History of Christianity Apostolic ministry Cross-cultural Studies Priority of Ministry with the Poor Course: 2 September – 13 December 2013

Accommodation will be in a shared house ‘Glenbourne’ where there are ten beds, a communal lounge, kitchen-dining room and a large study room or living in church members’ homes. Accommodation

Living with other participants is an excellent way of learning from people from different cultures through living life together. Accommodation