Prepare Your Minds For Action | Madz Deyzel | 11 October 2026 Sunday Message: YouTube | iTunes | Spotify 1 Peter 1:13 ‘So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.” The KJV says, “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind.” To gird – to be unimpeded in movement by binding a flowing garment to your body with a belt. WHY...? • Prepare yourself for a fight or an enormous task. • Prepare to go into battle • Prepare to be mindful of this battleground. In biblical times, they knew this phrase = as the phrase means to tie up their tunic when going into battle = to avoid tripping up. The Scripture is relevant for today = we need to be consciously engaged with what happens in our minds. First, I want to share some mental health concepts, give you some practical tools for understanding your mind, apply it to Scripture, and show you practically what it means to engage in the mental fight! FIRST CONCEPT: “Whenever the needs for Security, Significance or Self-worth are threatened, it triggers emotions such as anger, anxiety or fear. Fear can cause rigidity – lack of flexibility Think about those spaces in your life being threatened?? SECOND CONCEPT: Is a great tool in psychology called the ABCDE model A. Activating Event – any trigger / threat / circumstances B. Belief – the story you tell yourself C. Consequent Emotion – the emotion – by-product of belief D. Dictated Behaviour – chosen self-protecting behaviour E. Effect THIRD - CONCEPT: MIND THE GAP WHY QUESTIONS: Vulnerable space for attack Eph 6:16 “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 “We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts (Neoma) and teach them to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 2:11 “..in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” (Neoma) 2 Corinthians 4:4 “Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds (Neoma) of those who don’t believe.” 2 Corinthians 11:3 “But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds (Neoma) may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.” The space the enemy wants to attack us is our Minds That is why we need to prepare our minds for action. In Genesis 37, we read about a large family with a threat in their lives that created destructive cycles that impacted them for many years. A threat to their security, significance or self-worth • Father = Jacob, who had twelve sons. • Ten of whom were very “threatened” by the second youngest, Joseph • Due 2 favouritism, Jacob “unwisely” showed him • This triggered huge anger in his brothers Gen 37:4 “But his brothers hated Joseph because their father loved him more than the rest of them. They couldn’t say a kind word to him.” On top of that, Joseph adds fuel to the fire… • He shares these dreams: he would rise to a position of king; how they would “bow” before him• The text goes on to say how this triggered a deep “hatred” in them. A. Activating Event = favouritism B. Belief – consider their WHY story… • There is something wrong with me – I’m not enough • That’s why I’m not loved; no favour shown to me. C. Consequent Emotion – hatred, resentment D. Dictated Behaviour – nasty speech, murder, slavery E. Effect = negative effect on the desire of heart… When we feel powerless, we often choose things that make us feel powerful. The brothers sold Joseph into slavery They lied to their father, showing him his blood-soaked cloak. Jacob goes into a deep depression The effect of their behaviour never made it better – it made it worse Genesis 37:35 “All his sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No," he said, “I will continue to mourn until I join my son in the grave.” So his father wept for him.” Note: What did the brothers focus on? …. The problem. Joseph three betrayals/threats / triggers / activating events 1. Joseph’s brothers - throw him in a pit and then sell him to some traders, who in turn sold him to a guy named Potiphar (a senior officer of Pharaoh - the king of Egypt), a victim of human trafficking. 2. Joseph has now worked his way up into a senior position in Potiphar’s house; Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce him numerous times, and Joseph denies her every time. She is angry and so accuses him of raping her, so he ends up back in prison – for years. 3. While in prison, he helps Pharaoh’s chief cupbearer, who was also in prison for a time, by interpreting a dream that comes true; Joseph asks him to remember him when he is released, but the cupbearer forgets him for two more years. (These three events happened over a 13-year time period.) A. = Activating Event Sold into slavery Falsely accused of rape Used and forgotten… B = THIS IS THE SPACE WHEN THOUGHT ATTACKS WILL COME AT YOU • This is your fault = bragged about your dreams • You are too young to be bowed down to = not good enough • People don’t care about you = you are nothing in prison • God is on your side – never leave nor forsake • He has a plan for you • God is sovereign & will work all things out Þ some thoughts bring = blame, insecurity & fear - DEATH Þ Some thoughts bring = peace, hope and comfort - LIFE We need to know the SOURCE of our thoughts… I do this by asking myself a simple question… Is it bringing me Life or Death? • Peace or Fear? • Reconciliation or Revenge? • Love or Hatred? • Forgiveness or Animosity? • Expanding or shrinking? • Humility or Pride? Here is the KEY moment… WHAT I CHOOSE TO AGREE WITH BRINGS LIFE OR DEATH The biggest scheme of the enemy to get you to believe that… Your value is based on behaviour… yours and or others. • Joseph’s brothers experienced rejection from their dad, Jacob Þ Death thoughts… I’m not enough, something wrong with me Þ Death emotions, of bitterness and revenge Þ Death behaviours: murderous ideas, selling brother into slavery & lies to their father (Which keeps them stuck in destructive cycles of behaviour.)• I failed = becomes I AM a failure…. • They divorced me = becomes I AM unlovable… • I got retrenched = I AM dispensable… If the enemy can get you to believe YOU ARE what you or others do then it sets you up to So the question is this – Why did Joseph not find himself hooked up in bitterness and revenge…??? The brothers focus on the Problem. Joseph focuses on the Promise Genesis 39:2 “The LORD was with Joseph…” Genesis 39:3 “His master saw that the LORD was with him...” Genesis 39:21 “But the LORD was with Joseph ....” Genesis 39:23 “Because the LORD was with Joseph....” The word LORD is written in capitals…“YEHOVA” This is the covenant-keeping God. The same God who had made a promise to Joseph’s great-grandfather… Abraham …that he and his descendants would be made into a great nation… God of Abraham, Issac & Jacob... Joseph focused on promises, not the problems or the prison (both victims, but what we focus on = victor) What LENSES are you looking at your THREATS through? THREE STEPS TO ‘AID’ A HEALTHY MINDSET 1. A = ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR EMOTIONS In any situation you find yourself in, accept and allow yourself to express what you are feeling in a healthy, constructive way. 2. I = IDENTIFY YOUR REALITY Understand the reality of the situation you're in. See it for what it is, HOWEVER, don’t allow this reality to define who you are. Question the source of your thoughts. 3. D = DEFINE YOURSELF BY TRUTH All truth is God’s truth. Make sure that His truth defines who you are. His truth becomes the basis for your new belief. Know the author of your beliefs. Put on truth lenses. We began by looking at 1 Peter 1:13, which told us to prepare our minds for action… to gird our loins… Eph 6:14 “Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armour of God’s righteousness.” “Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth.” KJV Loins – was the place the Hebrews thought the generative power resided – new life – reproduction. The way we prepare (gird our loins) is by putting on the BELT OF TRUTH... produces NEW LIFE Phil 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:8 “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honourable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” A Closing Prayer based on Truth Scriptures: [Psalm 27:11; 139:23 and Ephesians 1:16-18] Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out lie in me that offends You. I long to live a life that pleases You, where my hope & trust is placed in You! Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, the path of everlasting life, a path of truth, and show me what that looks like day by day. Lord, I pray for Your spiritual wisdom and insight so that I can continue to grow in the knowledge of You. May my heart be flooded with Your light and truth, so that I can have a confident hope in knowing that I am called and that I have a rich and glorious inheritance in You. Amen. Life Group Discussion Questions Peter says to “prepare your minds for action” (1 Peter 1:13). What might it look like to be more intentional about noticing and engaging with our thoughts this week? Madz described how threats to security, significance, or self-worth can trigger strong emotions. Think of a manageable everyday example: what was the activating event, what story or belief followed, and how did it affect your consequent emotions and behaviour? Joseph faced betrayal, false accusation, and being forgotten, yet Genesis repeatedly says, “The Lord was with Joseph.” How can we acknowledge pain or injustice without letting it define who we are? The AID tool is: Acknowledge your emotions, Identify your reality, Define yourself by truth. Which of these steps is most natural for you—and which might help you most when you feel threatened or overwhelmed? Madz invites us to notice whether our thoughts lead towards “life or death”—for example, peace or fear, reconciliation or revenge. How might Philippians 4:6–8 help us respond to difficult thoughts, and how can our group support one another without rushing to fix things? Helpful Resources Madz Deyzel— Edify EDIFY is an organization established by Madz Deyzel in 2019, founder of Grace Counselling, that partners with local churches to offer hope to communities struggling with mental health needs. Check out these links below for more from Madz: https://edify-buildingthesoul.com https://edify-buildingthesoul.com/resources/ https://edify-buildingthesoul.com/courses/the-wholeness-course/ Dr Andy Yarborough — The Well Clinic Dr Andy’s free resources include practical tools for emotional awareness, self-leadership and wholistic self-care. Particularly helpful are the Awareness Journal, Emotion and Parts Mapping, Holy Listening, and Rhythms of Wholistic Self-Care and Leadership. Explore Dr Andy Yarborough’s free resources Craig Groeschel Winning the War in Your Mind — practical help for identifying destructive thought patterns and renewing the mind. Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About - with Dr Wayne Chappelle — Groeschel shares his own experience of anxiety and burnout alongside practical psychological tools and biblical hope. It is especially relevant to this series because it brings together faith, mental health, and professional wisdom. Explore Craig Groeschel’s books Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart — a helpful guide to understanding and naming our emotions, developing emotional language, and building deeper connections. Learn more about Atlas of the Heart Peter Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - A helpful guide to integrating emotional maturity with Christian discipleship. The Emotionally Healthy Leader - Particularly useful for leaders navigating stress, boundaries and sustainable service. Emotionally Healthy resources These resources are intended for reflection, growth, and conversation. They are not substitutes for professional counselling, medical care, or crisis support when you need them.

Hope in Valley | Gail Molver | 04 October 2026 An honest conversation about depression Sunday Message: | YouTube | iTunes | Spotify Hope in the Valley | Extra (614 Podcast) YouTube | iTunes | Spotify The valley is real, and so is the Shepherd’s presence. (Ps 23) Gail shared openly from her own experience of grief and depression as someone still learning to walk through the valley After her family entered ministry in a rural community, Gail faced bereavement, miscarriage, isolation and growing pressures. Accustomed to “chin up” and carry on, she hid her pain behind “we’re all good” while trying to hold everything together. As her capacity diminished, she became withdrawn, irritable and unable to cope. Medical care and six weeks in hospital, including group therapy, became important in her recovery; it was a journey, not a quick fix. Her story busts the myths that Christians should not struggle with depression or that asking for help signals weak faith. In Lamentations 3, sorrow and hope sit together: the writer is downcast yet remembers God’s compassion. God remains present even when we cannot feel him; Romans 8:38–39 says nothing can separate us from God’s love. Prayer, Scripture, pastoral care and professional help need not compete. The right support is not identical for everyone; a qualified professional can help identify appropriate care. Key points: Depression is not a moral or spiritual failure. Name the struggle without shame The person is not the problem. One honest sentence to a safe person can open a path to support. Listen before fixing, judging, or explaining. Ask: “What would help right now?” Offer practical, ongoing care: a meal, childcare, a lift, gentle check-ins Professional support, pastoral care, prayer, medication where appropriate, rest and community may all help; Recovery takes time. NOTICE, BRING, RENEW, LIVE NOTICE what is happening without shame. BRING it to God and a safe person. RENEW over time through truth, wise care, and community. LIVE one small next step. References World Health Organization: Mental health — global context and definitions. South Africa: National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023–2030 — local policy context and the 15.9% estimate cited above. Treatment-gap figures vary by population, definition and method. The figures used here should not be collapsed into one universal claim; Helpful Resources Dr Andy Yarborough — The Well Clinic Dr Andy’s free resources include practical tools for emotional awareness, self-leadership and wholistic self-care. Particularly helpful are the Awareness Journal, Emotion and Parts Mapping, Holy Listening, and Rhythms of Wholistic Self-Care and Leadership. Explore Dr Andy Yarborough’s free resources Craig Groeschel Winning the War in Your Mind — practical help for identifying destructive thought patterns and renewing the mind. Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About - with Dr Wayne Chappelle — Groeschel shares his own experience of anxiety and burnout alongside practical psychological tools and biblical hope. It is especially relevant to this series because it brings together faith, mental health, and professional wisdom. Explore Craig Groeschel’s books Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart — a helpful guide to understanding and naming our emotions, developing emotional language, and building deeper connections. Learn more about Atlas of the Heart Peter Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - A helpful guide to integrating emotional maturity with Christian discipleship. The Emotionally Healthy Leader - Particularly useful for leaders navigating stress, boundaries and sustainable service. Emotionally Healthy resources These resources are intended for reflection, growth, and conversation. They are not substitutes for professional counselling, medical care, or crisis support when you need them.

Does God Care About My Mind | Gareth Nicholson | 27 September 2026 Catch Up on: | YouTube | iTunes | Spotify Take a listen to Dusty Bibles by Josiah Queen "Dusty Bibles, and brand new iPhones... and we wonder why we feel this way..." Are we facing a mental health crisis? What role is AI playing here?! We've seen the effects of social media on anxiety and loneliness... Technology is arguably neutral, but how we use it matters! The World Health Organization estimates that nearly one in seven people globally live with a mental disorder. South Africa’s National Mental Health Policy Framework 2023–2030 cites an estimate that 15.9% of South Africans experienced a mental or substance-use disorder in the previous 12 months. The care gap is massive. Estimates differ by population and method, but the South African Stress and Health study estimated a treatment gap of approximately 75% for common mental disorders. A later costing study estimated a gap of 91% among people unable to afford private healthcare. According to one illustrative care model, everyone has hurts, hang-ups, and habits and needs some healing. 5-8% of people require professional care 30% of people require structured support The rest require a safe place to process the ordinary stresses of life - washing those dirty dishes before they pile up and fall over with a crash! The Church can and should become a safe community where people are noticed, welcomed, listened to, prayed for, referred wisely, and not abandoned. Washing dishes! Proverbs 24:10 (CSB) "If you do nothing in a difficult time, your strength is limited." It's time to DO SOMETHING! We are going to build a framework to help people get the help they need, where we can, through training and equipping those who have a heart to help. “Does God care about my mind?” Yes, God cares about your mind because God cares about you! He cares about your thoughts, emotions, body, relationships, work, choices, habits, private life, and public life. Mental health is not a separate compartment from spiritual life. Psalm 23:3 says, “He refreshes my soul.” The Hebrew idea of soul (nephesh) speaks of the whole living person (mind, will, intellect, emotions, body) Paul prays in 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24: “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless…” In the Greek: Spirit - pneuma - the eternal part Soul - psyche - the mind/will/emotions Body - soma - physical body In the Old Testament, New Testament, and TODAY, God is restoring, renewing, and rebuilding! Here are four invitations to push through: Matthew 11:28–30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me… and you will find rest for your souls.” 1. Push through the NOTICING When was the last time you stopped to think about what you are thinking about? Some things we notice immediately. Other things we overlook because we are not paying attention, because they feel normal, or because we would rather not dig into them. Truth: We cannot change what we refuse to confront. You can choose to ignore warning signs for a while... but when the pressure comes, the pain follows. Ask: What am I feeling? What thoughts keep returning? What is happening in my body? What situations trigger a strong reaction? What am I trying not to notice? Have I started calling something “normal” simply because it has been present for a long time? The prayer of examen is a helpful practice to NOTICE - each evening before you go to sleep, ask these questions: Where did I experience life, connection, or grace today? Where did I feel drained, afraid, reactive, or disconnected? What thoughts, emotions, and body signals did I notice? What do I need to bring honestly to God or another person? What is one small faithful step for tomorrow? 2. Push through the BRINGING This is hard. Noticing is not enough if we continue to carry everything alone. Bring what you notice to God, and bring it to safe people, not just to A.I.! Struggling does not equal weak faith. David, Elijah, Jeremiah, and Jesus all show us that wrestling and faith can and do coexist! Freedom and healing are not the absence of a struggle. Freedom and healing the struggle in the presence of God, trusted people, and the right support. 3. Push through the RENEWING Renewal is hard! Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.” A yoke represents a way of learning and living under a Rabbi. Our lives often follow the direction of our strongest repeated thoughts, like ruts in a road Breaking free of the ruts and finding a new path. Romans 12:2 says: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Renewal takes time. It takes partnering with teh Holy Spirit. Common Lies: “I am alone.” “I am powerless.” “I am unlovable.” “I must carry everything myself.” “If I ask for help, people will reject me.” The process of renewal involes interrogating lies and replacing them with truth What is the lie I am believing? What is true in the light of Scripture? What would it look like to practise that truth today? Who can help me test my interpretation honestly? Healing may involve Scripture and prayer, wise pastoral or clinical help, medication, sleep, friendship, practical boundaries and community. It is not “prayer or professional help.” It may be several channels together; not every pathway is right for every person. 4. Push through the LIVING Matthew 11:29–30 in The Message says: “Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace… Keep company with me, and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” The goal is not to become someone who never struggles. It is to learn a different way of carrying life with honest dependence, healthy boundaries, mutual care and wise action. To live in the way of Jesus is to act from identity, values, mission and wisdom rather than compulsion, fear or reactivity. It is to practise what we are learning in ordinary relationships, work, rest, prayer and community. What might God be asking you to notice today? What might God be asking you to bring today, to him, to a person? Where might God be wanting to do some renewal work in you today? Where might God be inviting you to live differently today? Life Group discussion questions What makes it easier or harder for people to speak honestly about their mental and emotional health in Christian communities? Which is easiest for you to notice: your thoughts, emotions, body signals, or behaviour? Which is easiest to ignore? What is the difference between listening, fixing, and rescuing? Which lie “I am alone”, “I am powerless”, “I am unlovable,” or “I must carry everything” do you struggle with the most? How can prayer, Scripture, professional help, and community work together without one replacing the others? Try the first three questions of the examen together. What might we learn by reviewing a day prayerfully rather than critically? References World Health Organization: Mental health — global context and definitions. South Africa: National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2023–2030 — local policy context and the 15.9% estimate cited above. Treatment-gap figures vary by population, definition and method. The figures used here should not be collapsed into one universal claim; Helpful Resources Dr Andy Yarborough — The Well Clinic Dr Andy’s free resources include practical tools for emotional awareness, self-leadership and wholistic self-care. Particularly helpful are the Awareness Journal, Emotion and Parts Mapping, Holy Listening, and Rhythms of Wholistic Self-Care and Leadership. Explore Dr Andy Yarborough’s free resources Craig Groeschel Winning the War in Your Mind — practical help for identifying destructive thought patterns and renewing the mind. Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About - with Dr Wayne Chappelle — Groeschel shares his own experience of anxiety and burnout alongside practical psychological tools and biblical hope. It is especially relevant to this series because it brings together faith, mental health, and professional wisdom. Explore Craig Groeschel’s books Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart — a helpful guide to understanding and naming our emotions, developing emotional language, and building deeper connections. Learn more about Atlas of the Heart Peter Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - A helpful guide to integrating emotional maturity with Christian discipleship. The Emotionally Healthy Leader - Particularly useful for leaders navigating stress, boundaries and sustainable service. Emotionally Healthy resources These resources are intended for reflection, growth, and conversation. They are not substitutes for professional counselling, medical care, or crisis support when you need them.

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Follow Jesus. Know your true identity. Grow in freedom. Go live with purpose. The Free Church Leadership College exists to form redemptive leaders who may go on to plant churches or make a difference through kingdom-shaped business leadership. Reckless leaders make selfish, unwise decisions. Responsible leaders do what is right. Redemptive leaders go beyond, following the way of Jesus: they sacrifice so others can win. Our three-year journey brings together Theology, Leadership, Practical Ministry and Spiritual Formation. Each year has eight modules—two in each pillar. Every module brings the four pillars together, with one primary focus. Students learn in community, practise what they are learning, and receive feedback along the way. - Year 1 — FOLLOW Build foundations in the Gospel and the story of Scripture. Explore identity, calling, character, spiritual practices and healthy relationships. Begin serving with humility, learning how teams work and connecting your gifts with work, mission and community life. Year 1 is for anyone who wants to grow as a follower of Jesus and develop as a leader. You do not need a leadership title or previous leadership experience to apply. Modules include: Essential Theology Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Practices Identity, Calling and Self-Leadership Serving Well: Hospitality and Ministry Foundations Scripture Narrative Character, Emotional and Relational Health Redemptive Leadership and Collaborative Teams Vocation, Mission, Evangelism and Disciple-Making Students begin learning to read Scripture in context, practise sustainable spiritual rhythms, serve safely and respectfully, listen to community, and lead under supervision. Year 2 — LEAD Take on growing responsibility with support and accountability. Explore biblical foundations, Christian ethics, leadership under pressure, stewardship of power and resources, coaching, mission, ministry gifts, pastoral presence, conflict and communication. Modules Include: Biblical Foundations for Leaders and Christian Ethics Jesus-Shaped Leadership and Stewarding Power The Inner Life of a Leader: Rhythms, Prayer and Resilience Developing Others and Redemptive Teams Mission, the Holy Spirit, Gifts and Ministry Roles Pastoral Presence, Facilitation and Care Boundaries Integrity, Conflict, Accountability and Repair Preaching, Service-Leading and Ministry Communication Students practise delegation, coaching, team communication and supervised ministry leadership. They are introduced to basic ministry-budget accountability through a bounded, supervised exercise. Year 3 — MULTIPLY Connect biblical mission and responsible Scripture interpretation with community listening, strategy and healthy ministry systems. Learn how to design a sustainable initiative, lead through complexity, develop others, and prepare a responsible handover. Modules include: Biblical Theology of Mission and the Church Discernment, Calling and a Sustainable Life of Service Healthy Teams, Systems, Governance and Stewardship Community Listening, Ministry Initiation and Enterprise Design Hermeneutics and Vocation in Public Life Faithfulness in Complexity: Character, Care and Resilience Mentoring, Apprenticeship and Succession Redemptive Capstone and Community Practice Students complete a supervised capstone shaped with a partner or mentor. It may focus on a church, ministry or church-planting context, marketplace/business initiative, mission, or community project. The work includes feedback, appropriate safeguards, evaluation, and a handover or next-step plan. Choose your learning pathway In-Person (±20hrs/week) The in-person pathway offers learning and formation in community, alongside supervised ministry practice and community-based application. The draft 2027 rhythm is: Monday: 10:00–14:00 — learning, formation and application Tuesday: 10:00–14:00 — learning, formation and application Wednesday: 08:00–12:00 — community outing; venue and transport arrangements to be confirmed Thursday: 10:00–14:00 — learning, formation and application Sunday: supervised ministry practice with a Serve Team; roster and service times vary In-Person Skills Studio Each week, in-person students will join a Skills Studio. This is a practical learning lab that connects learning with real ministry, work and community life. Through short workshops, clinics, guest conversations and peer practice, students develop skills in areas such as: Communication, listening, public speaking and feedback Teamwork, facilitation, delegation and conflict practice CVs, interviews, professional communication and personal budgeting Community listening, project design, enterprise thinking and pitching Ministry planning, budgeting basics, evaluation and handover Digital responsibility, wellbeing and sustainable work habits Supervised ministry practice In-person students learn through supervised service with Free Church teams and community partners. Students have opportunities to observe, practise appropriate tasks and receive feedback. Responsibility grows over time—from learning and serving, to leading a bounded task, to developing others and planning handovers. Online Asynchronous Learning (±3hrs/week) The online pathway is for students who cannot attend in person but want to follow the same core learning journey. It combines recorded teaching and online resources with cohort discussion and practical application in a local church. Online students should connect with a local church and identify a pastor or ministry leader to support and supervise their learning and ministry practice. Local placements and feedback arrangements must be agreed before practice begins. 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