Couples for Christ, Sydney, Australia

OUTLINE OF CFC FORMATION COURSES FOR LEADERS & MEMBERS

( Updated as of 30 July 2004 )

No. of H/Hold Other

No. BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENT Talks Members Leaders Leaders

1 Christian Life Program ( CLP ) 13 Y Y Y

a- Orientation Talk
b- God's Love
c- Who is Jesus Christ
d- What It Means to be a Christian
e- Repentance & Faith
f- The Christian Ideal - Loving God
g- Loving Your Neighbour
h- The Christian Family
I- Receiving the Power of the Holy Spirit
j- Growing in the Spirit
k- Life and Mission of CFC
l- Dedication & Commitment

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 Evangelization 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 I ) 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

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 ( or Speakers Training )
a- Communication & Public Speaking
b- Practicing & Delivering Your Talk
3 Corporate Worship Workshop 1 Y Y Y
4 Training on Spiritual Gifts 4 Y Y Y
a- What are Spiritual Gifts
b- Gift of Healing
c- Gift of Prophecy
d- Gift of Praise & Tongues

AFTER ONE(1) YEAR

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 & 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 & 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

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 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

7 Marriage Enrichment Retreat II ( MER II ) 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- Evangelization & Spiritual Warfare
b- What is a CLP?
c- How to Handle a Discussion Group

2 Household Leaders Training ( HLT ) 14 N/A Y Y

2a Orientation of New Household Leaders
a- Being a Servant
b- The Household: Purpose, Dynamics &
Leadership
c- Being Leaders of Households
d- Building a Relationship With Your Members

2b Character & Life of a Servant

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

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2c Building Up the Brethren
a- Evangelistic Headship
b- The Ministry of Encouragement
c- Correction - A Pastoral Tool
d- The Power to Intercede

2d Growing As A Servant
a- Prayer
b- Faith in God
c- Humble Leadership
d- Evaluation

3 Unit Leaders Training ( ULT ) 12 NA NA Y

3a Our Call for UL
a- The Unit Head as a Pastoral Leader
b- Shepherds After God's Own Heart
c- Being a Burden or a Blessing

3b Our Means
a- The Prayer of Power
b- Called to Discipleship
c- Total Surrender to God

3c Our Personal Situation

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

3d Pastoral Challenges
a- Problems as Gateway to Mature Leadership
b- Unity Among Brethren
c- Kingdom Relationships

4 Chapter Leaders Training ( CLT ) 9 NA NA Y

a- Orientation for CHL
b- The Role of Elders in CFC
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

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