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Plenary Sessions
Consultation Introductions – Audio recording
The Shape of Brethren Ecclesiology – David Smith
- Essence of the Church – what is the essence of our churches?
Powerpoint and notes – Essence of the Church Powerpoint and Notes - Expression of the Church – What should be the resulting expression of our churches?
Powerpoint and notes – Expression of the Church Powerpoint and Notes - Evaluating the church – How do we assess our current situations?
Powerpoint and notes – Evaluating the church Powerpoints and Notes
Training for Growth with Depth, Honour and Integrity – Jonathan Lamb
- Deep Roots – Fruitful Branches – Colossians 1:28-2:7
Audio recording PS-JL 1 - Growth that Pleases God – 1 Thessalonians
- Growth in Unity and Maturity – Ephesians 4
- Growth through Biblical Preaching – Powerpoint
Workshops
Day 2
2.1 Doing local theology – Ronnie Magpayo (Philippines)
2.2a Synergistic Relationship between the biblical institutes and churches notes – José Omar Telmo (Argentina)
2.2b Synergistic Relationship Between the biblical institutes and churches powerpoints
2.3a Reaching Out to Muslims ppt– Simeon Havyarimana (Burundi)
2.3b Reaching out to Muslim -Notes
2.4a Developing Biblical Eldership ppt – Chuck Gianotti (USA)
2.4b Developing Biblical Eldership Worksheet
2.5a Women as Students and Trainers in Theological Education ppts– Erika Raigné (Argentina/UK)
2.5b Women as Students and Trainers in Theological Education notes
2.6 Developing non-formal training of preachers -Jonathan Lamb (UK)
2.7a Square Pegs in Round Holes ppt – Training for full-time service in Brethren churches – Jonathan Newell (UK)
2.7b Square Pegs in Round Holes – Notes
Day 3
3.1 Leadership skills in local church communication – Alexander Strauch (USA)
3.2a Accreditation Matters USA ppt – Lisa Beatty
3.2b Accreditation Matters UK ppt – Simon Marshall
3.3a Strengthening Discipleship in the Local Church Questions – Terry Wilson (USA)
3.3b Strengthening Discipleship in the Local Church ppt
3.3c Strengthening Discipleship in the Local Church Notes
3.4 Christian Response to Suffering and persecution Powerpoint – Shahbaz Masih (Pakistan)
3.5 Gender Issues Across the Globe – Ben Matthew (USA)
3.6 Exploring the Gaps – Workshop Handout – David Smith (Australia)
3.7a Training for today’s key challenges for gospel mission across the globe Powerpoint – Russell Thorp (NZ), Claudio Quinteros (Argentina), Valentin Hrihorciuc (Romania)
3.7b Training for today’s key challenges for gospel mission across the globe Notes
Day 4
4.1 Development of the BTN Theologians Forum – Franklin Jabini (Suriname)
4.2 WRITING AND PUBLISHING FOR LOCAL CHURCHES – Neil Summerton (UK)
Additional Resources
- Guidelines on Governance by Neil Summerton