Couples for Christ, Sydney, Australia

DETAILED LIST OF PASTORAL FORMATION COURSES

BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENT NO. OF MEM- H/HOLD OTHER

TALKS BERS* LEADERS LEADERS
1. Christian Life Program (CLP) 13 Y Y Y
a. Orientation Talk
b. Who is Jesus Christ
c. What It Means to be a Christian
d. Repentance and Faith
e. The Christian Ideal - Loving God
f. Loving Your Neighbour
g. The Christian Family
h. Life in the Holy Spirit
i. Receiving the Power of the Holy Spirit
( Baptism )
j. Growing in the Spirit
k. Life and Mission of CFC
l. Dedication and Commitment ( Graduation )

AFTER THREE(3) MONTHS:

1. Covenant Orientation 4 Y Y Y
a. The Covenant
b. Strengthening of Family Life
c. Prayer and Scripture
d. Christian Culture in CFC
2. Evangelisation Training 2 Y Y Y
a. The Great Commission
b. Evangelization in CFC
3. Financial Stewardship 1 Y Y Y

4. Tongues Workshop 1 Y Y Y

AFTER SIX(6) MONTHS:

1. Marriage Enrichment Retreat I (MER 1) 7 Y Y Y

a. Serving God Through Christian Marriage
b. The Christian Couple as a Pastoral Team
c. The Role of a Christian Husband
d. The Role of a Christian Wife
e. Effective Communication in Marriage
f. Healing Our Marriages
g. Building Our Homes for God
2. Effective Communication 2 Y Y Y
(Speakers’ Training)
3. Corporate Worship Workshop 1 Y Y Y
4. Training on Spiritual Gifts 4 Y Y Y

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1. Healing Workshop 1 Y Y Y

2. Christian Personal Relationship 6 Y Y Y

a. Learning to Love One Another
b. Honour and Respect
c. Taming the Tongue
d. Correction
e. Working Out Difficulties in CFC
f. Relating With People Outside of CFC
3. Foundations for Christian Living 12 OPT Y Y
a. Sons and Daughters of God
b. Brothers and Sisters in the Lord
c. Growing in Faith
d. Knowing God’s Will
e. Overcoming the World
f. Overcoming the Flesh
g. Overcoming the Work of Evil Spirits
h. Repairing Wrongdoing
i. The Christian and Money
j. Headship and Submission
k. Faithfulness and Order
l. Unity in Christ
4. Living as a People of God 6 OPT Y Y
a. Our Basic Commitment
b. Functioning as a Body
c. Governance and Personal Direction
d. Peace and Discipline
e. Unity and Disagreement
f. Our Personal Responsibility
5. The Christian and His Emotions 6 OPT OPT Y
a. Emotions in Our Christian Life
b. Christian Love and Human Desire
c. True and False Humility
d. Guilt and Repentance
e. Righteous and Unrighteous Anger
f. Fear
6. Fruit of the Holy Spirit 6 OPT OPT Y
a. The Image of God
b. Love and Discipline
c. Meekness and Aggression
d. Joy and Sorrow
e. Faithfulness and Self-Control
f. Patience and Suffering

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7. Marriage Enrichment Retreat II (MER 2) 6 Y Y Y
a. What Makes a Christian Marriage Work
b. Unity in Marriage
c. Communication
d. Sex in Marriage
e. Christian Parenting
f. Empowering Our Marriage
8. CFC Elders Power Weekend 6 N/A Y Y
a. The Power to See ( The Vision )
b. Rekindling the Passion
c. The Power to Heal
d. The Power to Love
e. Living As A People of Joy
f. The Power to Serve

OTHER COURSES:

1. Facilitators Training 3 Y OPT OPT

a. Evangelisation and Spiritual Warfare
b. What is a CLP
c. How to Handle a Discussion Group
2. Household Leaders Training (HLT) 16 N/A YES for OPT
H/Hold
I. Orientation of New Household Leaders Heads
a. Being a Servant
b. The Household: Purpose, Dynamics and
Leadership
c. Being Leaders of Households
d. Building a Relationship With Your Members

II. Character & Life of a Servant

a. Zeal for Righteousness
b. Good Example
c. Singlemindedness for God
d. Brotherly Love

III. Building Up the Brethren

a. Evangelistic Headship
b. The Ministry of Encouragement
c. Correction - A Pastoral Tool
d. The Power to Intercede

IV. Growing As A Servant

a. Prayer
b. Faith in God
c. Humble Leadership
d. Evaluation

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3. Unit Leaders Training (ULT) 12 N/A N/A YES for
Unit
I. Our Call Heads
a. The Unit Head as a Pastoral Leader
b. Shepherds After God’s Own Heart
c. Being a Burden or a Blessing

II. Our Means

a. The Prayer of Power
b. Called to Discipleship
c. Total Surrender to God

III. Our Personal Situation

a. Fit for the Fight
b. Earthly and Heavenly Treasure
c. On Fire or Burned Out?

IV. Pastoral Challenges

a. Problems as Gateway to Mature Leadership
b. Unity Among Brethren
c. Kingdom Relationships

4. Chapter Leaders Training (CLT) N/A N/A YES for

a. Orientation Chapter
b. The Role of Elders in CFC Heads
c. The Elder as a Shepherd
d. Our Multi-Faceted Identity
e. The Humility of a Christian Leader
f. The Character of an Elder
g. Maturity of Character
h. Perseverance
i. The Deceitful Bow – Dangers in Pastoral Life

NOTE: * Those courses marked "OPT" are optional, others are "Y" ( YES, it is a requirement ),
"N/A" means "not applicable".

For any updates/amendments to this copy, please contact:

CFC Sydney and Oceania Office

Suite 5, 95-97 Main St Blacktown 2148
P O Box 6808 Blacktown 2148
Phone: (02) 9831-4044
Fax: (02) 9831-4066

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