The Great Commission Practicum
Equipping Small Group Leaders for New Testament DiscipleMaking
“… go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” –Matthew 28:19, ESV
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MINISTRY VISION
BelievingthattheGreatCommission canbeadvanced byfellowbelieversworkingtogetherforspiritualmultiplication, wearecommitted topartnering withchurchesthatareled toparticipate inNewTestamentdisciplemaking.OurLord taughtus,saying,,
“Andotherseedsfellintogoodsoilandproducedgrain, growingupandincreasingandyieldingthirtyfold andsixtyfold andahundredfold”(Mark4:8,ESV).
Laymovementshavedemonstrated thataspiritualpassionfor servingChristrunsdeepinthe heartsofaverylargenumber of dedicated NorthAmerican Christians.Webelievethosecommitted churchmembers caneffectivelybeequipped toexperience andmodela lifestyleofconsistentspiritualgrowth,personal witness, andrelationalministry.Forthatreason,TheGreat CommissionPracticum’sinstructionfocusesondynamic Christ-centeredtrainingthatmultipliesnaturally.This Ephesians 4:11–12initiativeiscarriedoutthrough each church’ssmallgroupteaching ministry. Our partnership’shighlyintentional NewTestamentdisciple-makingprocesswillbepresented to small group Bible study leaders nextJanuary andMay, 2016.
STEPSTOWARDSUSTAINED
NEW TESTAMENTDISCIPLE-MAKING
First
Invitedchurches may send their small group Bible study leaderstoTheCove for training in TheGreat CommissionPracticum’s equipping process.Theywilllearnhow thepracticum uniquely combines teaching withone-to-onetrainingtoproduce evangelistic multiplication. Thisministryisaccomplished throughalifestyleofspiritualgrowthandNewTestament disciplemaking.
Second
Inpreparationfor their disciplemaking ministries, those equipped at The Cove will returntotheir churches prepared toinitiate:
•TheGreatCommissionPracticum’ssmallgroup instructioninBecomingADisciple-Makercombined with“Operation Multiplication’s”one-to-onetraining in lifestyle witness and New Testament disciplemaking.
•Anewmemberprocesswhichclosesachurch’sbackdoorwhile preparingsuccessive spiritual generations toservein theGreatCommission.
REGISTRATION
ToregisterforTheGreatCommissionPracticumatthe
BillyGrahamTrainingCenteratTheCove(January 28-29, 2016 or for May11-12, 2016), you maycall1-800-950-2092between the hours of9:00am-5:00pm ET, Monday-Friday.
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
– 1 Corinthians 11:1
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Cost to attend The Great Commission Practicum– (Thursday or Wednesday 1:00 p.m. –Friday or Thursdayat 3:00 p.m.):
January 28th-29thor May 11th-12th– Registration Rates for 2016PER PERSON
Double Occupancy Room
(Rate includes lodging at The Cove, 3 meals, and all materials) / All Inclusive rate: Double occupancy $199 per person, materials included ($174 Early Bird Special)
PER PERSON
Single Occupancy Room
(Rate includes lodging at The Cove, 3 meals, and all materials) / All Inclusive Rate: Single occupancy $240 per person. ($215 Early Bird Special)
DAY RATE - PER PERSON
(Rate includes registration,3 meals, and all materials) / Day Rate is $124including materials ($99 EarlyBird Special)
DISCOUNTS / EarlyBird Special. If pre-registeredbefore January 21, 2016or May4, 2016 respectively,each confrencee will receive a $25 discount.
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Note: On-site lodging at The Cove is limited and fills quickly. Guests staying off-site will need to make their own lodging arrangements. The cost for guests staying off-site will be $124($99 Early Bird) per person which includes all meals and materials.PAYMENTS: A $75 deposit per person is required upon registration. Any remaining fees may also be paid at that time but must be paid in full no less than 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival. Failure to prepay 30 days in advance will result in the loss of your deposit and the cancellation of your program/lodging space. Refunds requested prior to the 30-day deadline are eligible for a full refund. A reminder will be sent via letter or email approximately three weeks prior to the start of the event.
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