Course Description
This inspiring course calls theological educators, pastors, and ministry leaders back to the heart of Christian formation: not merely transferring information, but transferring life and truth. Drawing on the discipleship patterns of Jesus, Paul, Eli, and the Samaritan woman, it explores how ordinary believers and institutions can shape extraordinary Kingdom leaders through intentional relationships, authentic example, and Spirit-empowered investment.
Participants will discover how to move beyond classroom instruction into holistic mentorship—walking with students, modelling Christlike character, nurturing spiritual hunger, and equipping them for real-world ministry. The course also examines the changing landscape of learning in a digital age, showing how methods and technologies may change while the unchanging gospel message remains central. Through biblical reflection, real-life stories, practical mentoring frameworks, and institutional strategy, participants will be challenged to become the “Eli” who helps a Samuel recognize God’s voice, the “Paul” who pours life into a Timothy, and the “Walt” whose simple investment changes the direction of a generation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain biblical life-and-truth transfer — Articulate the difference between merely teaching information and mentoring people toward Christlike transformation, drawing on Jesus’ call for disciples to “be with him” and the Great Commission’s call to teach obedience.
- Apply Jesus’ discipleship model — Use the principles of selection, association, consecration, impartation, demonstration, delegation, supervision, and reproduction to design intentional mentoring relationships and ministry-training processes.
- Model authentic Christlike character — Demonstrate humility, spiritual integrity, prayerfulness, and openness in personal example, recognising that students are formed as much by a mentor’s life as by their teaching.
- Integrate theology, spiritual formation, and ministry practice — Equip students through sound biblical teaching, discernment of God’s voice, character development, and hands-on ministry experience.
- Develop a practical mentoring strategy — Create a context-sensitive plan for investing in emerging leaders—Timothys, Samuels, and Tituses—while adapting methods and technologies without compromising the unchanging gospel message.