New Word Alive

Pwllheli, Wales

Training Tracks

  • Kinetic Christianity

    2009 / NWA1 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Kinetic Christianity - Krish Kandiah

    • Life in technicolour - why living missionally is the key to spiritual maturity - Krish Kandiah
      This seminar traces God?s intention for human life from Genesis to Revelation and explores the surprising breadth of God?s mission and our role in it. It offers practical help in hearing God?s call on our life and shows how mission is essential to human e

    • Viva La Vida - why thinking missionally is the key to understanding the gospel - Krish Kandiah
      This seminar examines how western Christians may have unwittingly deformed the gospel and explores how we can partner with our global church family to recover it. Looking at the practical challenges and opportunities of communicating Christ cross cultural

    • LOST? - why loving missionally is the key to real fellowship - Krish Kandiah
      How do we love missionally in a pluralist society. How can our friendships, online social networks, communities and families offer real opportunities for global mission to take place whether we are crossing the street or crossing the oceans. This seminar

    • Kingdom Come - why praying missionally is the hope for our world - Krish Kandiah
      This seminar explores how a biblical approach to God?s reign is vital for mature Christian prayer and action. It will include some practical help to serve and persevere in missional prayer - the heartbeat of relationship with God.

  • Medical Ethics

    2009 / NWA1 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Medical Ethics - Peter Saunders

    • Medical Ethics and the Bible - Peter Saunders
      Contemporary ethical dilemmas in medical ethics: Applying the Bible, finding Christian solutions and getting involved

    • Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Peter Saunders
      What is happening in parliament and in society? What does the Bible say? How can Christians respond?

    • Abortion - Peter Saunders
      Making abortion rare: Protecting babies, caring for women, answering the difficult questions and making a Christian difference

    • Embryos, Hybrids and Stem Cells - Peter Saunders
      Embryo research, pre-implantation diagnosis, hybrids and stem cells: Finding solutions to disease and disability that are scientifically and biblically sound

  • Big Truths for Little Children

    2009 / NWA1 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Big Truths for Little Children - Sam Osborne

    • God's Word and the World - Sam Osborne
      This is God's world. We'll think through some practical implications of this for the everyday life of a child.

    • God's Grace and the Gospel - Sam Osborne
      Our heart matters to God.? We?ll explore ways of moving beyond mere dos and don'ts in gospelling children.

    • 'Our God is a Great Big God' - Sam Osborne
      This Session was not suitable for Recording. An hour of interactive teaching focused on God our Creator.

    • 'Jesus Love is Very Wonderful' - Sam Osborne
      Bring your children and stay for an hour of interactive teaching focused on Jesus our Saviour.

  • A hard day's night? - Working in a fallen world for the glory of God

    2009 / NWA1 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      A hard day's night? - Working in a fallen world for the glory of God - John Stevens

    • Why do we work? [Missing intro] - John Stevens
      In the first seminar we will look at what the bible has to say about what work is and why we should work. We will see why work feels like a mixed blessing. This will provide a theological foundation for remainder of this series.

    • What work should we do? - John Stevens
      Living in a culture which offers us so much apparent choice and opportunity, how should we decide what work to do? This seminar will focus on how we can find the work that God would have us do. We will look not just as staring our careers, but also changi

    • How should we work? - John Stevens
      This seminar will consider the opportunities and challenges of work. What will it mean to work in a godly way, and what dangers must we watch out for in the work place. What will radical holiness and living to serve God?s glory look like at work?

    • How can we make the most of work? - John Stevens
      We often view people who go overseas to do a secular job as missionaries, yet we are less quick to see ourselves as missionaries and our workplace as a mission field. In this seminar we will be considering how we can make the most of the opportunities we

  • Responding to the Challenge of Islam

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Responding to the Challenge of Islam - Andy Bannister

    • Islam in Britain: Ideas and Ideologies - Andy Bannister
      A brief survey of the wide range of Muslim beliefs and practices in the UK, including a look at the political groups and ideologies represented

    • Sin, Suffering, Evil and Redemption - Andy Bannister
      What does Islam teach about sin and suffering: its causes and its solution. How does it differ from Christianity? And how as Christians can we engage with Muslims on this vital topic and open up room to present the Gospel.

    • Jesus in Islam - Andy Bannister
      Muslims are fond of saying that they "respect Jesus" and, indeed, he appears in over 90 qur'anic verses. But what does Islam say about him? How do Muslims understand his role? Can can we use the Islamic Jesus as starting point for conversations with our M

    • Questions and Answers - Andy Bannister
      A time of general Q&A where any question, on any aspect of Islam --- from beliefs and practices, to history and theology, to apologetics and evangelism --- can be asked.

  • Connecting with Cultures

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Connecting with Cultures - Gavin McGrath

    • What in the world is culture? - Gavin McGrath
      What is the 'big deal' about looking at culture. We'll consider some of the classic ways Christians have looked at culture and ask if some ways are better than others. Along the way, we'll look, watch and listen to cultural samples.

    • What do cultures tell us? - Gavin McGrath
      Again we'll look, watch and listen to some cultural samples but now with some beginning questions that can help us "listen" or "decode" what cultures tell us about: being human, making moral choices, deciding what's praiseworthy and why something just doe

    • Should we even bother with cultures? - Gavin McGrath
      We look at the "humanity" of our cultures and show why denying culture, dismissing culture, despising culture and even delighting in culture isn't the best Christian option. Instead, we'll engage with cultures seriously out of compassion for others and o

    • Connecting with cultures - Gavin McGrath
      Here are some practical suggestions about starting film discussion evenings, book reading groups, visiting art galleries and theatres and the Cyber world --- all with the aim of equipping you to "connect with cultures" with an engaging and compassionate a

  • Guys, Girls, God: relating God's way

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Guys, Girls, God: relating God's way - Tim Dennis & Bethaney Walker, Jo Mackenzie & Tim Rudge

    • Guys and Girls relating to God [Technical Problems] - Tim Dennis & Bethaney Walker
      How do we relate to God and what are the practical implications for guys and girls?

    • Guys and girls relating to each other - Tim Dennis & Bethaney Walker
      Fact: guys and girls are different, so how do we relate to each other and serve each other well?

    • Guys, girls and sexuality (1) [Low quality] - Jo Mackenzie & Tim Rudge
      Sexuality is a sensitive and deeply personal subject; how do we understand our own sexuality and relate to that of others?

    • Guys, girls and sexuality (2) - Jo Mackenzie & Tim Rudge
      A continuation of yesterday's seminar with an opportunity to ask questions on the whole seminar track.

  • Transforming broken lives

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Transforming broken lives - Dewi Hughes

    • Transforming broken lives (1) - Dewi Hughes
      Some biblical foundations for Christian social action

    • Transforming broken lives (2) - Dewi Hughes
      Understanding and responding to disasters

    • Transforming broken lives (3) - Dewi Hughes
      Church and community transformation

    • Transforming broken lives (4) - Dewi Hughes
      Speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves

  • MySpace

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      MySpace - Dave Gobbett & Jodi Hinds, Linda Marshall & Lewis Green

    • MyNetwork: Facebook, Friendships & Family - Dave Gobbett & Jodi Hinds
      'I am who I am because of everyone.' How are you shaped by your relationships: real, virtual or with God's family?

    • MyCourse: Physiology, Photography or Political Science? - Linda Marshall & Lewis Green
      Isn't God just interested in "Christian stuff" like CU or church? How can Jesus be Lord in my course?

    • MyMoney: Cash Flow or Credit Crunch? - Linda Marshall & Lewis Green
      How does God "take my silver and my gold" when I don?t have it in the first place!? And what about student debt?

    • MyPlay: Biblical Command or Worldly Distraction - Dave Gobbett & Jodi Hinds
      In a student culture driven by the 24hour party, is it wrong for the Christian to have fun? What role should pleasure-seeking have in the life of the Christian? How are we to be distinct from our unbelieving friends?

  • More precious than gold

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      More precious than gold - Alison Williams & Mike Chalmers, Sara Adamson & Jim Walford, Paul Jump & Kay Dawson, Reuben Hunter & Katie Taylor

    • Listening in - Alison Williams & Mike Chalmers
      How to read a letter

    • Meeting Jesus - Sara Adamson & Jim Walford
      How to read the gospels

    • Songs of the heart - Paul Jump & Kay Dawson
      How to read the Psalms

    • Looking into the future - Reuben Hunter & Katie Taylor
      How to read prophecy

  • Wired for Witness

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Wired for Witness - Graham Daniels & Pete Nicholas

    • What is the Gospel - Graham Daniels & Pete Nicholas
      You think you know it, but how clear are you? Let's make sure

    • Cringe Free Conversation! - Graham Daniels & Pete Nicholas
      How to introduce the gospel naturally in everyday situations

    • Crossing the Pain Line - Graham Daniels & Pete Nicholas
      Having the confidence to talk of judgment and Hell.

    • Just do it! - Graham Daniels & Pete Nicholas
      Practicing what you've learnt and getting ready to give it a go next week

  • Turning the world upside down

    2009 / NWA1 / Student Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Turning the world upside down - Jim Paul & Ellis Potter

    • The importance of asking questions - Jim Paul & Ellis Potter
      A four year old asks over 200 questions per day,?but many adults hardly ever do! How can we learn to be better questioners?

    • Jesus: the stranger who asks questions - Jim Paul & Ellis Potter
      People came to Jesus seeking answers but instead he asked questions and told stories. What can we learn from the Master apologist?

    • Apologetics Part 1: asking questions with truth and love - Jim Paul & Ellis Potter
      How can we learn to love our friends with the questions we ask and the answers we give?

    • Apologetics Part II: asking questions with truth and love - Jim Paul & Ellis Potter
      How can we learn to love our friends with the questions we ask and the answers we give?

  • Parenting Teenagers

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Parenting Teenagers - John & Ann Benton

    • What is a mother supposed to be - John & Ann Benton
      Reclaiming the significance of being a mother to teenagers

    • Father figures for teenagers? - John & Ann Benton
      How to be a helpful head of the home

    • Wisdom - the teenagers greatest need - John & Ann Benton
      Why they need it, how to get it

    • When they've more cool than cute - John & Ann Benton
      Key strategies with teenagers

  • Youth - in the way?

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Youth - in the way? - Dave Fenton & Mel Lacy

    • The Current scene - Dave Fenton & Mel Lacy
      Are we in terminal decline or are there signs of hope

    • The 11+ world - Dave Fenton & Mel Lacy
      What are the cultural pressures on our young people - are they all negative?

    • No lone rangers !!! - Dave Fenton & Mel Lacy
      Working out a strategy for what we need to do from 0 to 18 and how we do it together

    • Teach / Train / Model / Serve / Have Fun ??? - Dave Fenton & Mel Lacy
      What should be our ministry priorities with young people if they are to become mature disciples

  • Always Prepared

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Always Prepared - Paul Williams

    • Conviction in evangelism - Paul Williams
      What is the gospel? Without conviction in the gospel we are likely to change the message or refuse to speak out for Jesus

    • Confidence in evangelism - Paul Williams
      Having confidence in evangelism helps us to be bold in taking the every day evangelistic opportunities?life presents us

    • Christ Centered evangelism - Paul Williams
      Jesus is at the heart of the Christian faith yet we often find ourselves talking about other things in evangelism

    • Compassion in evangelism - Paul Williams
      We may have all the tools in the box, but without love we will fail to be really effective personal workers

  • Help!

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Help! - Peter & Gwen Hicks

    • Being - and suffering - Peter & Gwen Hicks
      Who we are means more than what we say or do - especially in situations where there seem to be no answers

    • Loving - and bent loves - Peter & Gwen Hicks
      The greatest thing we can offer: the love of God in us - and helping those who are enslaved by corrupt loves

    • Listening - and load lifting - Peter & Gwen Hicks
      Becoming better listeners - and helping with burdens of pressure, fear, guilt, rejection, and the like

    • Speaking - and specifics - Peter & Gwen Hicks
      What we could say and how we could say it - and some specific issues chosen by seminar participants

  • How God changes people

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      How God changes people - Tim Rudge & Jo Mackenzie

    • Understanding God's change plan for our lives - Tim Rudge & Jo Mackenzie
      How God changes us and why we don't experience it

    • Getting to the heart of the problem - Tim Rudge & Jo Mackenzie
      How our hearts can be set free from sinful desires

    • Preaching the Gospel to yourself - Tim Rudge & Jo Mackenzie
      How truth sets us from the lies that enslave us.

    • Practical strategies to reinforce change - Tim Rudge & Jo Mackenzie
      How we fight the battle to live for Christ with joy

  • Medical Ethics

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Medical Ethics - Andrew Fergusson

    • Medical Ethics and the Bible - Andrew Fergusson
      Contemporary ethical dilemmas in medical ethics: Applying the Bible, finding Christian solutions and getting involved

    • Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide - Andrew Fergusson
      What is happening in parliament and in society? What does the Bible say? How can Christians respond?

    • Abortion - Andrew Fergusson
      Making abortion rare: Protecting babies, caring for women, answering the difficult questions and making a Christian difference

    • Embryos, Hybrids and Stem Cells - Andrew Fergusson
      Embryo research, pre-implantation diagnosis, hybrids and stem cells: Finding solutions to disease and disability that are scientifically and biblically sound

  • The Gospel - Our Model for Marriage

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      The Gospel - Our Model for Marriage - Doug & Nancy Olsen

    • God's design for marriage - Doug & Nancy Olsen
      Marriage - "just a piece of paper"? We echo Jesus and go back to the Garden.

    • Gospel roles in marriage - Doug & Nancy Olsen
      As we relate to one another in marriage we mirror the gospel.

    • Communication - the life-blood of marriage - Doug & Nancy Olsen
      How can we communicate better? How can we use conflict to 'grow up' in Christ?

    • Our ministry for God in marriage - Doug & Nancy Olsen
      God has brought us together - therefore our priorities must be his. How does this work out in daily life?

  • Working without Wilting

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Working without Wilting - Jago Wynne

    • A God's-eye view on your work - Jago Wynne
      What can we learn about our work from the Bible? Is God really interested in it? Come and determine God's purpose for you when you're at work.

    • Surviving the highs and lows of your work - Jago Wynne
      We experience promotion or success and we get puffed up. We experience redundancy or dissatisfaction and we get pulled down. How can our faith stand firm in the rollercoaster world of work?

    • Surviving the challenges and temptations of your work - Jago Wynne
      Money, sex and power... and much more besides. Think through how to negotiate the many minefields of the working world, and respond with Christ-like actions and attitudes.

    • Flourishing for Christ in your work - Jago Wynne
      Come and get a vision for how you can glorify God in your work, and make sure this is rooted in reality through an extended question time with a panel of workers from a variety of occupations.

  • Preaching that Connects

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Preaching that Connects - David Jackman

    • The Art of Listening - David Jackman
      Developing our ability to understand the meaning of a Bible passage, in its contexts, so as to preach it accurately and with conviction.

    • The Tools of Analysis - David Jackman
      How do different types of Biblical literature "work" and how can we uncover their intended significance?

    • The Skills of Application - David Jackman
      How can we proclaim the intended message of a text, so as to bring about life change, in our hearers and churches?

    • The Craft of Construction - David Jackman
      Following the process of preparation through, from the study desk to the pulpit.

  • God's lavish grace

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      God's lavish grace - Terry Virgo

    • Grace to reign in life - Terry Virgo
      Maybe you are one of those Christians who wonder if you are doing enough to deserve God's pleasure and earn His acceptance. Maybe clouds of condemnation trouble you and drive you into ever-increasing activity. This session will focus on the truth that Chr

    • Grace to be free from sin's power - Terry Virgo
      It's one thing to know that you are forgiven but how do you get free from the power of sin and from past habits and thought patterns that have dominated your life? Jesus promised that the truth would set you free and the truth is that you have died to you

    • Grace to stay fresh in serving the Living God - Terry Virgo
      Grace sets you free from mere religious duty and routine. Having cleansed your conscience through the blood of Christ, you are now free to serve the living God with joy and purpose.

    • Grace teaches us to say 'No'. - Terry Virgo
      Some people speak of 'cheap grace' thinking that in offering grace God is dropping the bar and making allowance for failure. In contrast, Paul tells us that grace teaches us to say 'no'. In this session we will see how grace not only frees us but teaches

  • Lost for Words

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Lost for Words - Lee McMunn

    • Let's start at the beginning - Lee McMunn
      Discover 'why' and 'how' we should answer peoples' questions about Christianity. Find out how to persuade someone that God exists.

    • Defending the Bible - Lee McMunn
      Discover how to answer a person who thinks the Bible is unreliable, full of contradictions and unscientific.

    • What about other religions? - Lee McMunn
      Discover more about what other religions believe and how to speak about the uniqueness of Jesus in a convincing way.

    • The most personal question of all - Lee McMunn
      Discover what the Bible says about God and human suffering and learn how to communicate these truths persuasively and sensitively.

  • The Gospel and the Urban Poor

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      The Gospel and the Urban Poor - Tim Chester

    • The culture of the urban poor - Tim Chester
      Explore the culture of the urban poor and think through what might be involved in adapting to this culture.

    • Evangelism and the urban poor - Tim Chester
      Explore how we can use the presenting issues of people's lives to proclaim the gospel by seeing them as windows to the affections of the heart.

    • Discipleship and the urban poor - Tim Chester
      Explore how we can teach the word of God to people who don?t learn by reading and discover how it might change the way we approach the Bible.

    • The church and the urban poor - Tim Chester
      Explore how the church can serve the poor by being a community of grace and welcome.

  • Connecting with culture

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Connecting with culture - Tony Watkins & Fiona Stewart

    • Thinking about culture - Tony Watkins & Fiona Stewart
      How should Christians view today's world? How can we get to grips with the beliefs and values that surround us?

    • Culture 2.0 - Tony Watkins & Fiona Stewart
      Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogging... time-wasters or valuable opportunity? Making sense of?our ever-changing culture and making our presence felt.

    • Responding to culture - Tony Watkins & Fiona Stewart
      Films, television and books explore life's deepest questions. How can we unravel their messages, and sift good answers from bad?

    • Immersed in culture - Tony Watkins & Fiona Stewart
      Sink or swim? We are cultural beings, made to live creative lives, but how do we do this in a way that honours God?

  • Mission Matters

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Mission Matters - Tim Houghton

    • Why bother? - Tim Houghton
      Why is God's global mission essential and urgent? What is essential in global mission? What can we do?

    • What's in a word? - Tim Houghton
      Partnership - a Bible model for dynamic engagement in mission. What does this mean for the local church and individual Christians?

    • Easier said than done? - Tim Houghton
      How can we be informed about, pray for, get more involved in and build commitment to God's global mission?

    • Don't just sit there - Tim Houghton
      God's global mission needs people. How can we play our part in equipping, encouraging and sending workers into the harvest field?

  • Handling the Bible

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Handling the Bible - Robin Sydserff

    • Basic Navigation - Robin Sydserff
      Getting a handle on the Bible's authorship, big story-line, main characters and structure.

    • Literary Diversity - Robin Sydserff
      Getting a handle on the different types of literature in the Bible, with a particular focus on the Psalms and Gospels.

    • Context is Key - Robin Sydserff
      Asking the right 'context' questions, unlocks the meaning of a passage: Why is this book in the Bible? Why is this passage in the book? In this seminar, we?ll look, in particular, at New Testament letters.

    • Relevant Application - Robin Sydserff
      What does this passage mean for us, now? Understanding the key steps to building relevant application. Once again, our main focus will be New Testament Letters.

  • Understanding & reaching Muslims in Britain

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    • Series
      Understanding & reaching Muslims in Britain - Jay Smith

    • An introduction to Islam in Britain - Jay Smith
      A look at where Islam came from historically, where it is today, what impact it is making in Britain, and how we can meet the challenge.

    • The hermeneutical key - where we differ theologically - Jay Smith
      A brief analysis of 14 areas which Islam and Christianity seem to share in common, followed by how we differ, and what then needs to be said.

    • The Qur'an versus the Bible - Jay Smith
      An internal and external historical analysis of the Qur'an and the Bible, asking how we then as Christians assess both scriptures.

    • FAQ's - Islamic questions and answers - Jay Smith
      Quick and easy answers to the most often asked questions Muslims pose to Christians, and those that Christians need to pose to Muslims

  • Issues of Pastoral Care

    2009 / NWA1 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    We will look at the big picture of how we are to care for each other as Christians. We hope to encourage one another to believe that God can equip and use us.

    • Series
      Issues of Pastoral Care - Rupert Bentley-Taylor

    • The Example Of Christ - Rupert Bentley-Taylor
      We will consider the only perfect example of caring for others and see some of the lessons that we can learn and apply from the Master Himself.

    • The Example Of Paul - Rupert Bentley-Taylor
      Paul was more than a great theologian, evangelist and teacher. He was a consummate carer for others. We will learn a great deal from watching him in action as he writes to Philemon.

    • Making It Happen - Rupert Bentley-Taylor
      How should pastoral care actually work in our church or CU? Could I really have a part to play?

    • Identity - Rupert Bentley-Taylor
      Who am I? How do?I find contentment? What makes us godly men and women, secure in who we are?

  • From Small Talk to Big Talk

    2009 / NWA1 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    We will be looking at how evangelism can be a thrilling lifestyle for the Christian, seeing how God can significantly use us

    • Series
      From Small Talk to Big Talk - Roger Carswell

    • Explaining the gospel on the back of an envelope - Roger Carswell
      We will look at ways to simply get across the gospel message, even to people who know very little about Christianity.

    • Sharing the gospel with people we may never see again. [missing a story in the middle] - Roger Carswell
      We will discover the joys of seeing each day as going on God's errands, and speaking of Jesus without embarrassment.

    • Proclaiming the gospel to friends, family and colleagues [Missing Second Half] - Roger Carswell
      Friendship Evangelism can be hard!? We will look at how we can tell those we know and love most of all about Jesus.

    • Ensuring that your church is seeing regular conversions to Christ [Missing Intro] - Roger Carswell
      We will see what can be done, under God, to develop your church into a fruitful evangelistic centre

  • Changing People

    2009 / NWA1 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    Through the gospel, God can bring about real and lasting change in our lives that leads us away from sin to become more like Jesus

    • Series
      Changing People - Neil Powell & Paula Love

    • How does God want me to change? - Neil Powell & Paula Love
      How are God?s priorities in changing us different from our own? Will he change us?

    • How will God change me? - Neil Powell & Paula Love
      We?ve tried to change and failed but how will God work to change us? What is our part?

    • How can God change my heart's desires? - Neil Powell & Paula Love
      How can God change us to love and trust him rather than anything else?

    • How can God use me to change others? - Neil Powell & Paula Love
      How can God use us to bring about real and lasting change in our own lives and those of others?

  • Engaging with God

    2009 / NWA2 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    Engaging with God

    • Series
      Engaging with God - Marcus Honeysett

    • Delight yourself in the Lord - Marcus Honeysett
      Prizing, pursuing, gazing, seeking, saturating, worship. Finding joy for our souls in making much of God

    • Speaking to God - Marcus Honeysett
      God loves it when we pray, so why is it so hard sometimes? Lots of practical help for getting to know God better

    • Bible enjoyed - Marcus Honeysett
      Loving the Word of God. How to make the Bible your daily delight and joy

    • The hope of the world - Marcus Honeysett
      The local church is the hope of the world. Why you should be thrilled to belong to the people of God

  • Adult Seminar Tracks

    2010

    • Event Pass (2s and under for the Pre School/Creche programme)
      Valid for Pre school/Creche programme at New Word Alive (13-18 April 2010)

  • Parenting: the first eleven years

    2010 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    The first eleven years are a mixture of fun, fire fighting, exhaustion, exhilaration, muddling on and messing up. These seminars aim to be realistic and practical as, together, we explore how to navigate these early years and put the building blockes in place for the teenage years.

    • Series
      Parenting: the first eleven years - Robyn and Sally Sydserff

    • Nurturing children in a Christian family - Robyn and Sally Sydserff
      We will explore how being stewards of our children as God?s gift to us leads to our responsibility as parents. We?ll also discuss the basic building blocks of: discipline, communication, family time, fun, time with God, and church family.

    • Key relationships - Robyn and Sally Sydserff
      We will examine the different key relationships going on: mum and dad setting a godly example, children and parents, children and friends, and most of all children and God.

  • Third Age ministry

    2010 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    We will explore the current situation with those in the Third Age, look at what is happening and attempt to construct a vision for what could be done.

    • Series
      Third Age ministry - Dave Fenton

    • The world as we know it - Dave Fenton
      Population trends, current initiatives and potential. What should we expect to be happening with this group of people?

    • The world as it could be - Dave Fenton
      A vision for gospel ministry with this age. Is it mission or maintenance and how should it be structured?

  • Leading a small group

    2010 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    Training and equipping leaders of home groups to lead small group Bible studies and care for the people in their groups.

    • Series
      Leading a small group - Nigel Styles & Elspeth Pitt

    • What is a small group for? - Nigel Styles & Elspeth Pitt
      If a home group is like mini-church, who are the pastors, and how do they pastor?

    • Understanding a Bible passage - Nigel Styles & Elspeth Pitt
      Studying a Bible passage to get to the heart of what it means.

    • Preparing to lead a small group Bible study - Nigel Styles & Elspeth Pitt
      How to ask questions in a group study that will help everyone apply the Bible correctly.

    • Caring for group members - Nigel Styles & Elspeth Pitt
      How should small groups care for one another, and how can leaders encourage this to happen?

  • Children's work in church

    2010 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    Sessions to give a chance to review our church’s children’s work and ourselves. What should we do, and why should we do it?

    • Series
      Children's work in church - Dave Gidney & Ed Drew

    • Children: their place in the church - Dave Gidney & Ed Drew
      Starting with the Bible, chasing through statistics and changes in society, we will look at the place of the child in church. We will ask ourselves "What is it, and what should it be?"

    • Working with 5-7's - Dave Gidney & Ed Drew
      Looking at age-appropriateness, we will construct exciting Biblical programmes relevant to our modern 5-7?s. What works, what doesn?t and why?

    • Working with 8-11's - Dave Gidney & Ed Drew
      How can we teach the Bible faithfully, in a way that engages, interests and excites 8-11 year olds? How can we avoid the twin dangers of being biblical but dull or bland but engaging?

    • Working with parents - Dave Gidney & Ed Drew
      The Bible teaches that responsibility for children lies principally with their parents. How should that be reflected in the way we run our children's programmes and how might children's work be the gateway for parents becoming committed to church?

  • Mission in the modern world

    2010 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    We know we should be engaged in God's mission, but where do we start? These seminars will give an overview of mission work helping us orientate ourselves and show us realistic ways we and our chuches can get involved.

    • Series
      Mission in the modern world - Lindsay Brown, Dr Michael Schluter

    • Why should we bother with mission, and how is it going anway? - Lindsay Brown
      Hear an overview of the state of the church from areas of spectacular growth to tough persecution. Why should we get involved?

    • The challenge of Islam - Lindsay Brown
      How should we understand the world of Islam and what challenges does it pose for Christian mission in this century?

    • What if they never hear? - Lindsay Brown
      Which people groups have never heard the gospel, or don't have God's word in their own language? What is being done about it?

    • How does my church get involved in God's mission? - Lindsay Brown
      Practical steps and fresh ideas on getting your church mobilised in mission, including the pros and cons of short-term mission programmes.

    • Personal decisions - Dr Michael Schluter
      What difference does it make to our view of career, money, sex, roots and family, when we look at life through a relational lens?

    • The workplace - Dr Michael Schluter
      In public, private, and third sector organisations, how can Christians be effective ?relational managers?, mirroring God?s character in the workplace?

    • Public life - Dr Michael Schluter
      How can health, education, criminal justice, business and finance be organised so as to build the kind of relationships across society that God requires?

    • Church life - Dr Michael Schluter
      In what ways can we more effectively model close, compassionate and just relationships to wider society in and through our churches?

  • Relational thinking

    2010 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    A biblical agenda for 21st century social transformation.

    • Series
      Relational thinking - Dr Michael Schluter

    • The workplace - Dr Michael Schluter
      In public, private, and third sector organisations, how can Christians be effective ?relational managers?, mirroring God?s character in the workplace?

    • Public life - Dr Michael Schluter
      How can health, education, criminal justice, business and finance be organised so as to build the kind of relationships across society that God requires?

    • Church life - Dr Michael Schluter
      In what ways can we more effectively model close, compassionate and just relationships to wider society in and through our churches?

  • A Rough Guide to preaching

    2010 / Adult Seminar Tracks

    ‘I’ve been asked to preach but no-one has ever helped me to do it.’ These 4 seminars provide a practical introduction to the task of preaching, designed for those starting out on this great calling.

    • Series
      A Rough Guide to preaching - Richard Coekin

    • Interpreting the Text - Richard Coekin
      Interpreting the Text

    • Considering the Context - Richard Coekin
      Considering the Context

    • Establishing the Applications - Richard Coekin
      Establishing the Applications