This module introduces us to the diversity of biblical literature. It enables us to engage critically with it, relate it to its historical context and explore how our own context affects our reading of the text. By looking at the whole picture and at selected texts, we will have the opportunity to reflect on its meaning for our own lives, the ministry and mission of our churches, and the life of our communities.

This module introduces us to the diversity of biblical literature. It enables us to engage critically with it, relate it to its historical context and explore how our own context affects our reading of the text. By looking at the whole picture and at selected texts, we will have the opportunity to reflect on its meaning for our own lives, the ministry and mission of our churches, and the life of our communities.

How do we read the New Testament in context in order to engage biblical texts in missional living? After exploring the Old Testament, we look at the diversity of the New Testament Literature, its historical context and contemplate on how our own context affects our reading of the text. By looking at the whole picture and at selected texts, we will have time and space to reflect on its meaning for our own lives, the ministry and mission of our churches, and the community life around us.

How do we read the New Testament in context in order to engage biblical texts in missional living? After exploring the Old Testament, we look at the diversity of the New Testament Literature, its historical context and contemplate on how our own context affects our reading of the text. By looking at the whole picture and at selected texts, we will have time and space to reflect on its meaning for our own lives, the ministry and mission of our churches, and the community life around us.  

This module looks at the kind of issues that inevitably arise in the ongoing life and organisation of a local church. We will look at different styles and models of leadership, including the principles and practice of working as part of a team, and develop skills needed for such tasks as vision building and conflict resolution. Attention will also be given to some of the specific tasks expected of those exercising leadership in a Baptist church, such as the responsibilities of being a trustee of the buildings

This module looks at the kind of issues that inevitably arise in the ongoing life and organisation of a local church. We will look at different styles and models of leadership, including the principles and practice of working as part of a team, and develop skills needed for such tasks as vision building and conflict resolution. Attention will also be given to some of the specific tasks expected of those exercising leadership in a Baptist church, such as the responsibilities of being a trustee of the buildings