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Maturing in Jesus - a vision of Campbelltown Angllican Churches

Sign up now to get a better handle of the bible. Campbelltown Anglican Churches will be running a workshop following the “Introduction to the Bible” study material as part of the Preliminary Theology Certificate (PTC). Registration officially closes on the 27th August, 2018 but this is flexible.

Enter Simon Twist as the coordinator on the rego form.

Let Simon know you are doing the course and we’ll meet on Sunday afternoons to learn together. We’ll work out a good time once we know who’s registered or interested.

Please talk to Simon for more details or check out and register at https://www.moore.edu.au/moore-distance/about-ptc/

Most ages and stages of life welcome. High School students would greatly benefit from this. If you are retired, there’s no better time to upskill yourself for Christian ministry.

December 27, 2017February 7, 2018

Summer Ministry Training Week

Summer Ministry Training Week 2018

As the year starts, we are inviting you to kick start your year serving Jesus with some input and training to spur you on. As a growing Christian community, we need to keep working at developing the gifts we have, further devoting ourselves to maturing in Jesus and promoting the Glory of God. This is what Summer Ministry Training Week is all about.

Feel free to come to one workshop; feel free to come to them all! The program is plentiful and diverse and gives you the opportunity to pick and choose the areas you need help and encouragement in or the ways in which you can help and serve others.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION
How to Deepen your Faith in 2018 – Simon Twist
Learn how to engage with God so you can deepen your trust in God and consider the opportunities available to you in 2018.

How to Make Church Awesome – Nigel Fortescue
Learn how to come to church ready to have an awesome time engaging with God and helping others to do the same.

Sharing Jesus – A 3 part workshop – Mick Bullen
Learn how to bring Jesus into the lives of friends a family through creative, gracious, calm Christian thinking. This three part series must be taken in order but you can do just Part 1 or Part 1&2.

How to read the Bible with kids – Simon Twist
Nurturing the faith of the little ones in your life is both an opportunity and a responsibility. Learn how to do it effectively and thoughtfully.

Pastoral Care with the Bible open – Leanne Burns
Learn how to lovingly engage in caring for others using the Bible. An opportunity to learn more about how to listen, think quickly, answer calmly & bring God’s love to those in need.

How to Read the Bible Aloud – Simon Twist
An opportunity for our church Bible readers and those thinking about joining the team to learn or refresh your skills in bringing God’s word alive to the congregation.

Song Writing (2 hours) – Rob Smith
Rob Smith is a well known Australian writer, singer and song writer who has collaborated with the EMU Team and many others over 3 decades. He will lead a 2 hour workshop on song writing basics.

Pastoral Care – Praying with others – Leanne Burns
Learn how to pray in the most difficult of situations, calling upon God for healing and help. An opportunity to learn more about how to listen, think quickly, answer calmly & bring God’s love to those in need.

How to Unlock the Old Testament – Nigel Fortescue
For many it’s a mystery, to others it’s just history but to the Christian it ought to be a place of refreshment and delight that leads you closer to Jesus. Come and learn how to understand and learn afresh from the Old Testament.

Why Porn Kills and How to Avoid it – Nigel Fortescue
We are surrounded by pornography and it is killing your brain, your relationships and your future. Come and hear some of the latest research and learn how to protect yourself and your children.

How to Minister to People with Addictions – Jason Moss
Everyone needs Jesus – including the complicated people in our lives. Come and hear Jason reflect on his ministry thus far and learn some practical skills for engaging with addicts.

Sound Desk Basics – Chris Bailey
Learn the basics to be able to run the sound desk at church or school. A must do for those interested in serving in production ministry.

Sound Desk – Upgrade your skills – Chris Bailey
Now you know how to turn it on and move some sliders, it’s time to understand the capability of the desk before you. A must do for those serving in production already or those who complete the basics workshop.

Science, Philosophy and Jesus: making sense of it all – Mick Bullen
How do you make sense of and share Jesus with a world that seems to move further and further away from him as it places new foundations on science and rational thought.

Insights into Aboriginal Culture and Ministry – Michael Duckett
Learn from Michael’s wealth of wisdom on Aboriginal Culture and Ministry and hear his challenge to engage more fully with the first Australians in our church and community.

Understanding Dementia (90 mins) – Cheryl Atkins
Learn what dementia is and how to engage with loved ones with dementia. A practical component on meaningful communication and connection with people with dementia will be included.

Register here.
DINNER WITH THEOLOGY SESSIONS
Each night we have the opportunity to share dinner together while being theologically stretched. The dinner sessions provide an opportunity for conversation around tables, a stretching talk and time for questions. Registration will be out soon and you can pay your $10 and we will do the rest.
GROWTH GROUP LAUNCH NIGHT
A night for all the members of our church – those in a Growth Group, those curious about joining one and those not yet in one but keen to stay in touch with a group so they can be connected with our Christian Community. Hear about plans for the year and be encouraged to make your Group great.

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016

Growth Spurt Videos

Various videos prepared for the Growth Spurt events.

Introduction video – Listen. approx. 4min 15sec

Introduction video – Part 1 of 3 – Parable of the Soils. approx 51sec

Introduction video – Part 2 of 3 – Listen. The Parable Explained. approx 59sec

Introduction video – Part 3 of 3 – Tuning into God’s Voice. approx 2min 35sec

November 3, 2015August 3, 2021

Great Chapters of Theology

This page hosts sample papers and sermons for distribution in the Start Living course.

Session and Topic	Sermons	Book Chapters (links to these chapters have been removed)
Session One: Grace	What’s The Big Deal With God? (Romans 5:8) From Death to Life (Ephesians 2:1-10)	Knowing-God-JI-Packer-Chapter13-The-Grace-of-God
Session Two: Prayer	Does God Really Listen? (Luke 18:1-8)	A Call to Spiritual Reformation – Carson – Chapter 1
Session Three: Christ Alone	Choose the Master Who Cares (Romans 6:15-23)	Guidance and the Voice of God – Jensen and Payne – chapter 8
Session Four: The Trinity	The Trinity and Our Faith – John Stott	Mere Christianity – C.S. Lewis – Part 4 on the Trinity
Session Five: The Word of God	The Effectiveness of Scripture – John Piper	Digging Deeper – Nigel Beynon and Andrew Sach – Chapter 1
Session Six: Faith	Show Me Your Faith (James 2:14-26)	Discipline Of Grace – Jerry Bridges – Chapter 4
Session Seven: Church	How We Grow The Church – Richard Coekin (Ephesians 4:1-16	Total Church – Tim Chester – Why Community
Session Eight: Mission	What is Conversion? – Mark Dever	The Gospel And Personal Evangelism – Mark Dever – Chapter 4 – How Should We Evangelize

June 23, 2015April 2, 2019

A Christian Pathway

What will your next step be?

This question assumes that you are ready to take a step somewhere. Campbelltown Anglican Churches have put together a simple pathway to help you take your next step in the right direction. Jesus said, “This is eternal life: that they know you (God) and the One you have sent (Jesus Christ).” Eternal life, in one sense, begins and continues in the knowledge of God as communicated to us by Jesus Christ.

Each of the pathway stations described below leads to the next step. Choosing which place to begin is as simple as answering the self-diagnostic questions below…

Do you want to get to know the Anglican Church in Campbelltown better?

Getting to know the ministry staff, the regular events that occur in and around the church and the main objective or mission of the church is a great place to start. Whether you are new to the faith or simply new to this church, this is an excellent place to begin. ‘O Board’ is usually an evening event that runs several times throughout the year. Held in the church hall, supper is provided and some great information about the church and how to connect well within it. If you feel newish to this church and want to feel more a part of the community, start here. To find out when the next ‘On Board’ event is held and for more information, click here.

Do you want to discover what Jesus really said and did?

‘Exploring Christ’ is a really special course that takes participants right back to the events of Jesus’ life. There are four sessions which go for about 90 minutes each. Usually these are run on a Sunday afternoon but occasionally are held on week nights. The course emphasises knowing the true God through the way he has communicated to us. For more information and to find out when the next course is being run, click here.

Do you want to move forward in your faith?

Following Jesus as your Lord and Saviour is what life is all about! ‘Firm Foundations’ is an eight week exploration for opening up several life changing things about being a disciple of Christ. This course is for new and old Christians alike. It unpacks eight amazing things that every Christian ought to know in order to start living and growing in Christ. Find out more here.

Do you want to join a Growth Group and grow in maturity together with other Christians?

It makes sense. The bible not only loves community, it endorses and assumes that Christians will meet together in order to build one another up in the faith. Sure, Sunday services do this but meeting in smaller groups provides stronger relationships which are caring and perfect for coaching one another in walking faithfully with the LORD. It is all about coaching and caring. Growth Groups meet in homes and church meeting rooms throughout the week to pray together, read the bible and discuss how to live out and grow stronger in the Christian faith. Find out more about Growth Groups here.

Going Further

The above four steps in our Christian pathway are just the beginning – they are the bread and butter of moving forward in the Christian faith. There are plenty of ways to keep on growing and we provide many opportunities to learn more about God through His word. Campbelltown Anglican Churches run classes throughout the year with special focuses. We also offer private study material and ways for you to dig deeper into God’s word. At this point, it would be worth talking to one of our ministry staff about what is next for you. None of us ought to stand still for too long. Inquire today to work out how to keep on moving!