Course Program
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Motivation
With what motivation do we pursue the calling on our life? Is it for our own ends, or for Kingdom purposes? This foundation module will consider issues of our identity, our understanding of the gift of spiritual adoption, the cycle of grace and the aspects of the performance mindset. Our relationships with our heavenly Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, our earthly parents, our gender and our friends will also be covered.
Character
It is only safe for us to grow in spiritual giftings if our characters develop at the same, or a faster rate than our giftings. The newspapers are full of examples of Christians whose characters have not kept pace with their giftings, making them open to all kinds of issues of sin, poor teaching and deception. In this module we will evaluate our own characters and the areas where we need to grow to be more Christ-like.
Leadership
Using both church and business models of leadership, each intern will assess his or her leadership potential and style. We will consider the fundamental role of leaders to enable others to achieve their full potential. Interns will be provided with practical opportunities to lead within the business and within outreach organisations. Each intern will be given a mentor who will work with them throughout the programme to identify and grow their leadership potential.
Prophecy
The art of hearing God is a pre-requisite to walking in whole life Christianity. This module will cover the role of prophecy, study the biblical teaching on prophetic gifting and use the prophetic maturity continuum as a framwork for equipping individuals to grow in their prophetic gifts. Presence operates a prophetic service to non-Christians called 'Spiritual Readings' and interns will practice their giftings in this setting.
Dreams and Visions
Thoughout the bible, and today, God talks to people through dreams and visions - or 'night parables'. Interns will study the language of dreams in the bible, and learn how to understand and interpret dreams. Presence uses dream interpretation as a mechanism for evangelism and interns will join 'dream teams' going out to offer dream interpretation to non-Christians.
Intercession
Prayer with a purpose. Interns will learn how to listen to the plans and purposes of the Holy Spirit and then how to intercede for those issues such that God's desired plans can be achieved. A variety of models of intercession will be covered by the course, including the importance of symbolism and symbolic acts during intercession. Interns will lead intercession meetings and make use of the intercession room in the Urban Retreat.
Service
This module focuses on the Christian discipline of service. The requirement to favour others above ourselves, and to undertake activities with no expectation of reward or glory. We will consider models of service and provide practical opportunities through our outreach partners and within the Presence businesses to practice this discipline.
Evangelism
A review of the biblical approach to evangelism as seen in the life of Jesus and the Acts of the Apostles, contrasted with more recent models. This module will focus on the primary focus for evangelism to be 'intentional' and the role of prophecy in finding the right approach for different situations.
Healing
Jesus healed all those that were brought to Him, and in this module we will evaluate biblical models of healing and the prevalence of the healing ministry today. We will compare modern teaching from Healing Rooms and Henry Wright and provide numerous opportunities for interns to practice operating in healing gifts, both with Christians and non-Christians.
Deliverance
Teaching will be provided on the Two Kingdoms and the structure of the angelic and demonic realms. Interns will taught their authority to operate in this area and the guidelines which enable deliverance to take place in a safe setting. Should interns operate in deliverance ministry during their internship it will always be under the direct guiance of an experienced Presence leader.
Achieving Your Destiny
Whilst the entire intern programme has been designed to enable individuals to understand their destiny, to grow in the giftings required to achieve it and to build characters able to sustain the journey, this module provides an opportunity to specifically explore and review these issues.