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What is resource?

resource is a one-day-a-week course over 3 10 week terms, for those wanting to know the Bible better, to be equipped to reach our generation and to be equipped for faithful living and service. We recognise that in today’s churches in South Wales there is a great need to equip all believers for works of ministry and develop the next generation of Bible teachers who will faithfully pass on the word of God.

Where are When?

resource will be online, Tuesdays from 9am to 1.20pm. This will be over three 10 week terms following the School terms. Each day will start with a 30 mins of prayer and praise. Then will be followed by four sessions. Recordings will be made available for those needing to catch up later. There is an optional session at 2.00pm for those wishing to develop in teaching the Bible.

09.00 - 09.30 Prayer and Praise

09.30 - 10.20 Bible Overview

10.30 - 11.20 Bible Books

11.30 - 12.20 Modern World

12.30 - 13.20 Practical ministry

14.00 - 15.00 Workshop (Optional)

Who is resource for?

resource is for any Christian who has a desire to grow in their faith and to be equipped to pass on the Bible’s message to others. It is open to a wide variety of people ranging from gap-year students, those in work, those in retirement and those in ministry roles. The course is ideal for Ministry Apprentices and Trainees, as well as those working with children and youth ministries, home-group leaders and women’s ministries.

The course is open to men and women with evangelical convictions who want to be trained to serve. Applicants will be expected to have the support of their home church.

Content

Each week is divided into 4 main sessions (with an optional extra at the end of the day):

Bible Overview
Travelling from Genesis to Revelation, we get a bird’s eye view of the Bible. This enables students to bring together the story line of the Bible from Creation to the New Creation.

Christian Doctrine
This is where we draw together the ten foundational doctrines the Bible teaches concerning the nature of God, the person of Christ, His death and resurrection, the Word of God and the Return of Jesus.

Bible books
Over the year 6 books of the Bible will be studied in depth. These will be drawn from the major different types of literature in the Bible.

Modern World
These sessions look at the big apologetic and church life issues facing us in today’s world. It seeks to inform and equip students to face our generation with confidence.

Practical Ministries
These will cover a wide variety of subjects and contexts. Including developing life habits for growth, youth and children’s ministries, effective evangelism, women’s ministries, world missions and facing anxiety.

Cost & Programme

Crossroads will start on the 22nd of September.

The course cost will be £25 per term (£75 full year).

Terms Dates:

Autumn Term 2020: 22 Sep - 8 Dec (Half Term 26 Oct)
Spring Term 2020: 12 Jan - 23 Mar (Half Term 5 Feb)
Summer Term 2021: 17 Apr - 29 Jun (Half Term 31 May)

Programme for Autumn Term

What is resource?

resource is a one-day-a-week ministry training course for those wanting to know the Bible better, to be equipped to reach our generation, and equipped for faithful living and service. We recognise that our churches face a great need to develop the next generation of faithful Bible teachers, along with the responsibility to equip every believer for the work of ministry, so Resource is open to all, from trainees to retirees.

Resource practices a hybrid online training course that provides for those able to attend in-person and those joining via zoom.

Where and When?

resource meets in person and online, Tuesdays from 09:15 to 15:00. The course is made up of three 10-week terms in following the Welsh academic calendar. Each day starts with prayer, bible study and worship, followed by a workshop and four seminar-style teaching sessions. Recordings will be made available for catch-up.

09.15 Devotion & Prayer

09.30 Bible-Handling Workshop (for Full-Time students)

10.40 Bible Overview

11.40 Bible Book in Depth

12:30 Lunch

13.10 Practical Theology

14:10 Gospel Leadership

15:00 Close

Who is resource for?

resource is ideal for Ministry Apprentices and Trainees, as well as those working in children and youth ministry, home-group leaders or other teaching ministries. It is designed for any Christian who desires to grow in their faith and to be equipped to pass on the Bible’s message to others.

The course is also available for those in other countries and mission situations through our hybrid online approach, offering easy access to live teaching and group work.

The course is open to men and women with evangelical convictions who want to be trained to serve. Applicants will be expected to have the support of their home church.

Content

Each week is divided into 1 workshop and 4 seminar-style teaching sessions.

Workshop - Focused on spiritual formation and learning Bible-handling skills for a lifetime of ministry.

Bible Overview - Laying out the broader themes and story-lines of the Bible, giving students a grasp of how all Scripture fits together.

Bible Books in Depth - Studying key books of the Bible more slowly, these sessions focus on the different kinds of literature found in scripture (prophecy, Gospel, letters, apocalyptic, etc.) to give students a grounding in reading, interpreting and teaching God's word in all its richness.

Practical Theology - Exploring some of the essentials to a flourishing life in Christ, these sessions weave together various elements of Christian life and doctrine.

Gospel Leadership - These sessions look at the issues facing the church in today’s world, seeking to equip students to serve wisely in the Welsh context in our generation.

Cost & Programme

Course Fees .

For those in ministry training who are taking the full course, the cost of each term is £300. This includes:

The morning workshop along with four teaching sessions.
Copies of all required books.
Assessed activities/papers - one per term.
Access to recordings of all teaching sessions.
Graduation certificate of completion.

The cost for auditing the course is £150 per term. This includes:

Access to first the four teaching sessions each day.
Access to all recordings.
Graduation certificate of completion.

Please contact us if you need financial help with the fees.

Term Dates 2026-2027

Autumn Term: 22nd Sept. - 1st Dec. 2026 (Half term 27th Oct.)

Spring Term: 5th Jan. - 16th Mar. 2027 (Half term 17th Feb.)

Summer Term: 27th Apr. - 6th July 2027 (Half term 1st June)