| Students and staff of the Center for Christian Leadership at graduation, May, 2003. |
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| Class | Dates | Teacher(s) | Description |
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| Orientation | Sep 3-6, 2002 | All faculty | Introduces the staff and students. We will present the course of study that the students will follow over the next two years. |
| Bible Study Methods | Sep 8-21, 2002 | Peter Bowers | The 1st year students will be taught principles for effectively studying God's Word. Using Howard Hendrick's Living By The Book and Robertson McQuilkin's Understanding and Applying the Bible, they will experience the riches of God's Word through hands-on observation, interpretation and application. The goal of the class is the result of correct understanding of Scripture: a changed life. |
| Biblical Communication | Sep 29-Oct 12 2002 | David Beatty | Knowing what the Bible says and choosing to obey it is key to living the Christian life yourself. Knowing how to communicate that biblical message effectively to others is a vital link in the chain of developing Christian Leaders. This class is essential for deepening the church in Albania. |
| Biblical Counseling (Retreat) |
Oct 20-26 2002 | Shepherds | The 2nd year students will have the Biblical Counseling class (retreat format) |
| LECTURE: Biblical Survey ASSIGN: How to Study dhe Bible |
Nov 3-16 2002 | Peter Bowers | |
| Walk-Thru the Bible Conference | Nov 17-23 2002 | Richard Leland | 1st and 2nd year students and others being invited will learn how to better teach by having a life-change impact through the Seven Laws of the Learner. |
| Theology | Dec 1-14 2002 | Greg Herrick | A knowledge of the essentials of the faith is key to effective leadership in the faith. This class will introduce students to the "Queen of Sciences" on a basic, practical level. |
| Discipleship | Jan 5-18 2003 | TBA | The 1st year students will be presented to A biblical assessment of discipleship with classes aimed at developing a students interpersonal, mentoring, and group facilitation skills. |
| Ethics | Jan 19-25 2003 | TBA | Introduction to Christian Ethics for 2nd year students |
| Church History / Cults / Apologetics | Feb 2-15 2003 | Gerond Kolonja & Art Ware | Church History / Cults / The students will be taught principles for defending their faith, specifically in an Albanian context. 1st year students |
| Leadership Dynamics I | Mar 2-8 2003 | James Neathery | Leadership Dynamics provides a provocative
learning experience for the student to understand leadership from a
Biblical perspective, gain insight from a variety of texts and leaders,
evaluate him/herself in the context of peer relationships, and to craft
a strategic plan for ministry in the safety of the classroom. Required
Reading. 1st year students Class Notes Master Plan of Evangelism |
| Leadership Dynamics (Retreat) | Mar 9-15 2003 | James Neathery | Leadership Dynamics retreat for 1st year students |
| Children's Teaching | Mar 16-22 2003 | Bekka Neigh CEF |
Children's Teaching for 2nd year students |
| Church Planting | Mar 29-Apr 5 2003 | Livingstone & Curlin | 1st year students |
| Muslim Evangelism | Apr 20-26 2003 | Gerond Kolonja | Since many or our students will be ministering in areas where Islam is the primary religion, it is important for them to understand the people they are going to serve. This class, taught by veteran Christar workers, will show the students the basic tenets of Islam, characteristics of Muslim culture, and ways for us as Believers to effectively minister to others. |
| Marriage and Family | Apr 27-May 3 2003 | TBA | Probably one of the most visible manifestations of our Christian life is in our marriage and in our family. And yet so often this is the last place where we see true life-change into the likeness of Christ. This class will encourage students to follow biblical teaching in their own marriage and family as well as teaching them how to help others in this vital area. |
| 11-14 Dr. Richards Conference | May 11-17 2003 | TBA | |
| Pastoral Care (Retreat) | May 18-24 2003 | Jack Dabney | For 2nd year students. So often young leaders in the church have no idea what pastoral care is all about. Veteran pastor Jack Dabney shares what it means to be a pastor and how to really care for the flock God has given to you. |
| Spiritual Retreat | May 25-31 2003 | DTS team | This class will be a retreat format, which will focus in on the students' spiritual life. We do not want to train for ministry without giving proper emphasis to that which should be the wellspring of ministry - our relationship with the Lord. During this class the students will be encouraged in their personal walks with the Lord as well as shown ways to maintain that relationship in the midst of lives of service. |
| Graduation | Graduation of the class of 2003!!! |
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Second year students, Elisabeta Kita and Anula Nebia along with Jim Neathery, Matthew Wright, and Shkelqim Gjata on a ministry trip to Pejë, Kosova - September 2000 |
In the second year of training the CCL uses a variety of means to achieve its goal of trained and employable leaders able to sustain life in a tough economy; able to plant churches in remote villages.
All students are instructed in basic typing and computer knowledge while attending classes the first year. The second year builds on those skills and they are given a choice of vocational opportunities to master. Working off the voucher system, the student and his mentor make decisions together as to what would be the next step. The CCL has been developing solid relationships with employers to give students needed experience in various fields. Also, small business development ventures are in discussion. It is the CCL's aim to provide strategic advocacy to the students at this crucial development stage.
Concurrent with the vocational training is the ministry internship program. Depending on a students needs they are matched with a mature christian leader who can help them in a single or a wide-range of ministry skills and areas of wisdom development.