Christianity Explored
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One life. What’s it all about? Christianity Explored gives you time to think about the big questions of life, and to explore the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith – Jesus Christ. Discover the real Jesus on a 7-week journey through the Gospel of Mark. This flexible resource can be used with individuals or groups of any size to present a life-changing message of forgiveness and new life.
DVD which features 14 subtitled languages, Leader’s Guide (substantial large A5 format) and handbook. Gospel of Mark. Further information via leaders’ website www.ceministries.org which includes training material for the leader’s team. Latter recommended as whole day training or three evenings. Online version and App available.
Revamped for 2106: ‘Stunning new look. Same trusted content. Flexible for any setting.’
Course is seven sessions long, including a day away:
120 minutes per session including meal/food. Universal, Prison, Youth and Children’s versions available.
Adult, enquirers
£20.00 (DVD); £3.00 (handbook); £9.50 (Leader’s Guide) Kindle editions slightly cheaper.
Very good. Glossy books and engaging DVD.
Very clear. Background study for leaders also features.
Extensive notes, including how to choose a leader, train a team, involve the church, understand evangelism, having the right expectations and put on pre-course appetizer events for non-churchgoers. Training includes: Why evangelize?; Being a leader; identity, mission and call in Mark's Gospel; Getting our expectations right. Pre-course and post-course advice and notes also. Leader's notes aim to prepare leaders in all ways, including dealing with challenging behaviour from group members. Layout very clear and accessible. Simple session format of meal, Bible study, DVD/talk, discussion. Day away focus is on Listening, Asking and Choosing Wisely.
The course itself advises `Leaders should be mature Christians who are able to teach, encourage discussion and care for guests.' The leader's preparation notes pull no punches in underlining the commitment and effort involved. Team needed too.
Clearly set-out handbook with space for writing notes. No expectation of prayer, worship etc. Bible study to do between sessions also provided. A few biblical words explained in footnotes.
Attractively-produced DVD presented by Rico Tice. Varied backgrounds and images.
Significant amount – much to read, digest and prepare. Team training and church preparation.
www.ceministries.org for leaders and www.christianityexplored.org for participants. Extra material and publicity included.
No.
Discussion-based, and honesty encouraged.
Mix of reading, listening, and discussing. All material based on Gospel of Mark. So participants need to find this approach accessible. No hands-on. DVD includes images, not just talking head. Follow-up material for participants has more Bible study to do at home.
Logical progression through each session but flexibility and response to group encouraged. Talk notes could include adapting material to group, rather than using DVD.
Group encouraged to engage with follow-up material in between sessions, with opportunity to bring questions to next session.
DVD/talk is based on the biblical theme.
DVD/talk is more theme-based, but rest is presented in a read-questions-discuss format.
Focus is on understanding the basic Christian Gospel message, and deciding how to respond.
Straight-forward evangelical approach. Holy Spirit seen as enabling repentance and life as a Christian.
Focus is on understanding the basic Christian Gospel message, and deciding how to respond.
Material aimed at explaining Christian faith clearly, with no pressure to respond, but opportunity given. God's love and grace are the foundation, but no sugar-coating of message or of cost of becoming a disciple.
See above.
Focus is on understanding and responding to the gospel message. Day away includes opportunity for local Christians to tell their story.
Implicit in structure of course, which involves inviting people to it, and supporting it along the way. Also in the presentation of the gospel which spells out that we must respond one way or another.
Not a focus.
Not a focus.
Implicit as above.