Taking on a leadership role in Christian ministry is never easy. Whether you are leading a small group, teaching a Sunday school class, serving as a missionary, or pastoring a church… establishing deep roots in God’s Word is essential to serving effectively and glorifying the Lord.
Open the Bible for Leaders is a free, unique, video-based training platform carefully designed to equip leaders of all sorts with a solid Biblical foundation & practical, actionable guidance for establishing fruitful gospel ministry for the long haul. In addition, leaders who’ve participated say that it has given them inspiration for their walk with God and refreshment when they’ve grown weary.
In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he provides commands that provide the foundation for all Open the Bible for Leaders content—watch your life, watch your doctrine, and stir up the gifts in you.
Training modules currently available include:
Watch Your Life (Pastor Colin Smith)—Learn foundational truths to help you obey the command to watch your life closely (1 Timothy 4:16).
Grasp the Gospel (Dr. Scott Lothery)—What is the gospel, and how can we best prepare ourselves to effectively share it with those we are leading?
Training modules coming later this summer:
Watch Your Doctrine (Pastor Colin Smith)—Lesson titles include Knowing God, God Speaks, Ruined by Sin, Regeneration by the Spirit, Redemption by the Blood, and Justification by Faith
There are three ways to engage Open the Bible for Leaders training:
As an Individual. Go at your own pace and go deeper with bonus content and assignments.
As a Group. Participate with your small group or ministry team. Select a facilitator among your group & go deeper together with helpful discussion questions, optional bonus content, and recommended assignments.
With an Open the Bible for Leaders Cohort. (Coming soon!) Join an online cohort for live group discussion, assignment review, and prayer.
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