Training Opportunities

The Bible calls us "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body
of Christ may be built up" (Ephesians 4.12).

One of the ways that we attempt to 'put teeth on' some of this conviction is through the growing leaders course.

Research shows that growing, healthy churches have effective
leadership at every level – from small group leaders to the
minister. We are committed to the health of GPC and seek to invest in leaders.

Growing Leaders
Growing Leaders is the latest practical resource from CPAS. It is more than just
another course. Over a year, its unique mix of teaching, mentoring and practical
application focuses on:

* leadership rooted in Christ
* deepening commitment to long-term service
* essential skills for the task.

CellUK
Being a cell church we also tap into courses provided by
CellUK for our cell leaders or potential cell leaders. We
believe that it is important to train our leaders and are willing to
invest in them as a church by paying for their training.

We also currently in the process of developing a home grown course for cell
leaders and potential cell leaders. This will be an eight week course and is hoped that it will run in early 2008.