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Courses

These are all courses designed for use in small groups or across the whole church.

All would give individuals a new perspective on the Bible and help shift a congregation's focus from being inward to outward-looking, as well as giving an opportunity to explore a range of options for local engagement.

Which course is right for me?

To work out which course will work best for you and your situation why not compare the key elements of five courses in this course comparison list.


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Amos

God's word to a world of injustice
The aim of this series of six-session home group studies, written by Jon Kuhrt, is to grapple with the challenge of Amos - in which we see clearly God’s anger about the idolatry and injustice that scars his world - and ask what it means for us today. 

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Published by:
Jon Kuhrt, Livability

Christians against Poverty money course

CAP Money is a comprehensive yet simple money management course to help anyone get, and then stay, in control of their finances.  Trained money coaches help delegates work through a three session DVD-based course to address their work through their finances. Money Coach training for local churches takes place regularly around the UK.

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Published by:
CAP


Discovery

A practical, problem-solving process for the local church
Discovery comes in the form of sets of postcards, a CD-Rom and a facilitator’s guide which together help members of a church gain skills and understanding of how to set up small projects and initiatives in their communities.

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Published by:
Tearfund

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Engaging Our Communities

A series of three training sessions for church-related community involvement.
Designed for use in groups of ten and above, the sessions look at: preparing for action, researching communities and exploring models of action.

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Published by:
Livability

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Just People

The six-week interactive course on poverty and social justice
Incorporating teaching and stories on DVD, take-home actions and a day of action, Just People is designed to be both a theological examination of what the Bible says about social justice and a chance to put that belief into action.

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Published by:
Tearfund / Livability

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Love is a Verb

A learning resource to inspire and equip Christians to put their faith into action in tough places.

The course looks at three priorities - making room, freeing captives and seeking justice. There are two courses starting October 2010 in London. Dvds may be purchased separately on incarnational living, hospitality and mentoring. Other dvds on gangs and working with prostitutes will be available during Autumn 2010 and the course will eventually be online.

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Square Mile

Square Mile aims to help and inspire Christians to see the whole of their lives as mission and focuses on four areas: Mercy, Influence, Life discipleship and Evangelism.

The initiative includes a four-week DVD course for small groups, a personal journal for personal challenge and inspiration, as well as tools to put what has been learnt into practice.

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Why Social Action

A four-week course looking at the basics of community mission, or social action.
Looking at what the Bible has to say about social justice, what that means for all of us and why it should be at the heart of every local church's mission.

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Published by:
Livability

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Faith in Action

An American four-week church-wide campaign encouraging congregations to think in terms of 'don't go to church, be the church'.
Small group and leadership resources encourage an outward-focus and heart to serve. The initiative culminates in a Sunday when services are canceled and the entire congregation gets involved with projects with the local community.

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Published by:
World Vision / Outreach