Training Church Planters and Leaders

Training Church Planters and Leaders AN OVERVIEW OF OUR 2022 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHURCH PLANTERS AND MINISTRY LEADERS

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Contents I.

Introduction

II.

The Intensive

III.

The Incubator

IV.

The Christian Leadership 360 Survey and Debrief

V.

The Post-Intensive Cohorts

VI.

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Introduction 3 of 16

Introduction

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Planning and leading with spiritual depth, strategic clarity, increasing agility, and a bias towards practical action and implementation

There are many models and ways in which churches need to be planted in Japan. This re ects the diversity of our

City to City Japan (CTCJ) provides initial training in the

context and the fact that planting is not a one-size- ts-all

above areas of formation, for church planters and ministry

thing. Experience suggests that church plants in the

leaders, through the following distinct programs:

Japanese context are most fruitful when they give attention to some common areas of formation and

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The Intensive and Assessment

preparation:

2. The Incubator 3. The Christian Leadership 360 Survey and Debrief

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Operating with clear and realistic expectations

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Embedding healthy practices for spiritual formation

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4. The Post-Intensive Cohorts

and care

Each program involves time for peer-to-peer coaching,

Researching and understanding the particular

personal spiritual formation, application of ideas to real-

demographic, ethnographic, and spiritual contours of

world problems and hands-on training that combines

the context and community being planted into

theology, church leadership theory, and best practice in

Engaging well with key stakeholders—including the

adult learning.

church planting team, sending church or network, prayer supporters, and nancial backers Experimenting with strategies for missional engagement in word and deed that suit the realities of the context, church planting team, and leader

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The Intensive and Assessment Process 5 of 16

The Intensive

In 2022 there is an intensive scheduled for September 26 — October 7. You can nd more information about the Intensive at https://citytocityjapan.com/intensive

The Intensive is the o cial entry point into the CTCJ ecosystem for potential planters. The two week Intensive

Please note that applicants for the Intensive must

provides a robust initial investment in you and your

undertake an in-depth assessment process before being

aspiration to church plant.

accepted as participants.

The Japanese Intensive primarily focuses on individual church planters, partners, or teams who are in the initial processes of growing a church or ministry within Japan.

Church planters who are ready to apply gospel-centred principles and concepts to their building process, and keen to join a global community of leaders, are encouraged to apply for the Japanese Intensive.

Over the course of two weeks, the Intensive emphasises: 1.

theological vision

2. the priority of ongoing personal appropriation of the gospel in your own life

The hope is that we build an organisation, culture, and a set of resources before the Lord. God will provide the fire, so that we can see gospel movement and revival — Steve Shackelford Chief Executive Officer for Redeemer City to City

3. the need to develop contextualised ministry design 4. the pursuit of your church planting dream with a robust and holistic city vision

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Assessment Process

2. The Church Planter 360 Survey The second stage incorporates a 360 survey. Each applicant, along with their allocated referees, will be

This assessment process involves ve key stages: 1. The Application The rst stage is the applicants completion of an online

invited to complete an online survey.

3. The Debrief The third stage involves an applicant meeting with one

form, which can be found at https://

of our accredited assessors, in-person or via video

citytocityjapan.com/intensive/application

conference, for a one-to-one debrief. Using a set of standardised questions, the assessor will dig deeper

Along with their own online form, the applicant must

into the initial application and debrief the applicant on

allocate six referees:

the results of their 360 survey. The assessor will then produce a report on each applicant, which will be of

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1 recruiter

value to the applicants coach.

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1 spouse (if applicable)

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1 senior minister/leader

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1 colleague/peer

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2 disciples/trainees

The applicant then contacts each referee, requesting them to complete an online reference form. Please

4. Applicant Selection The fourth stage requires a panel of fair-minded assessors to make a nal decision regarding selection.

5. Offer and Acceptance The nal stage entails an invitation to the candidate

note that spouses of applicants will also undergo a

from the Director of CTCJ, inviting them to join the

general assessment and informal debrief with a

Intensive program. Applicants then formally accept the

member of Parakaleo.

o er and attend the Intensive.

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The Incubator

Unit 4. Gospel Discipleship, Mission, and City Impact This unit covers evangelistic networking and discipling people with an integrative (non-dualistic) vision of the

The Incubator provides ongoing input and support for

Christian life. It includes examining how churches can

church planters, alongside other ministry leaders seeking

equip Christians to contribute distinctively to culture.

to grow and develop themselves and their church. Over twelve months, the Incubator cycles through four units—

The Incubator operates with a “ ipped classroom”

with each unit consisting of 2 modules:

methodology, providing access to content ahead of each module, before meeting in-person once every month.

Unit 1. Gospel Theology and Spirituality This unit covers how the gospel is a “third way” that di ers from both religion and irreligion, the concept of grace renewal dynamics, and the personal life of a

In 2022, we will be o ering Incubators in Tokyo and Osaka. We also hope to add options for Incubators in other cities in due course.

gospel-centred leader.

Osaka

Tokyo

Unit 2. Gospel Contextualisation This unit covers cultural engagement, and

22nd Feb 10:00-13:00

04th Mar 10:00-13:00

contextualisation.

29th Mar 10:00-13:00

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13th Dec 10:00-13:00

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Unit 3. Gospel Communication and Community This unit covers pastoral conversations and con ict, and designing ministry to foster corporate renewal in the context of community.

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Christian Leadership 360 Survey and Debrief 10 of 16

The Christian Leadership 360 survey and debrief exists to

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a summary of perceptions by capability

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detailed feedback by behaviour

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space for re ection

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an action plan

help church planters applying for the Intensive gain a clear picture of their strengths, limitations, capacity, resources

The Christian Leadership 360 survey and debrief is

and needs for leadership development (using a tailor-

intended to lead into an ongoing coaching relationship, in

made pro le).

which a trained and approved CTCJ ‘gospel’ coach accompanies the assessed in their planting or

The survey takes the capabilities that are most relevant to

revitalisation journey. This journey begins after the

the role of church planting and gives feedback against

Intensive in a focused, one-on-one relationship over the

observable behaviours relevant to the role. By engaging feedback from multiple angles, the assessed are able to

rst two years of a church plant or church revitalisation project.

consider the impact of their behaviour from several perspectives. They are helped to re ect on where their strengths are most clearly seen, and where there is most need of development.

Throughout the report there are moments to pause and re ect on what the data is revealing, and to consider how those around the assessed perceive their behaviour.

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The Christian Leadership 360 Survey and Debrief

The report provides:

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The Post-Intensive Cohorts

Preaching Cohorts This six-part cohort gives you increased clarity and equips you to achieve grace-enabled transformation through your preaching. You will lay a conceptual

Following the Japanese Intensive, and serving as an

foundation for this through presentations on Timothy

accompaniment to the Incubator, CTCJ o ers a number of

Keller’s model and principles for preaching. Alongside

cohorts which specialise on speci c topics. These cohorts

other church planters and ministry leaders, you will

allow church planters and ministry leaders to dig a little

access purpose-built resources and focus on applying

deeper, while also providing pastoral principles and tools

what you are learning to your actual sermons.

to assist with implementation City to City Japan currently o ers the following cohorts in

Faith and Work Cohorts This six-part cohort helps church planters and ministry

Japanese and English:

leaders explore renewal at work, and provides pastoral principles and tools to assist with implementation. The

Prayer Cohorts This twelve-week cohort encourages church planters

vision is to see Japan ooded with believers who are

and ministry leaders to pray with honesty, faith, and

the work they do. You will be assisted in implementing

hope through times of crisis. Watch God move in and

and embeding Faith and Work ministries to suit your

through your prayer stories as you bring your desires

context, and will be introduced to the work of the Light

and needs before him. As well as accountability, prayer

Project.

being transformed by Jesus at work, and transforming

cohorts o er an oasis of fellowship amongst busy lifestyles—a safe place to be real and hopeful in the

Further cohorts will be introduced later in the year,

presence of God.

including topics such as governance and nances, counseling, and the Arts .

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Program Fees •

City to City Japan Intensive: ¥30,000

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Christian Leadership 360 Survey & Debrief: ¥20,000

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Incubator: ¥30,000 — with a 50% discount for CTCJ assessed church planters (group rates also available if you want to bring your team/key leaders)

Contact For more information, or to get involved, speak to Chika (Project Manager for CTCJ) at chika@citytocityjapan.com or visit our website: https://www.citytocityjapan.com City to City Japan Ogimachi 2 Meito-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 465-0076 Japan

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https://www.citytocityjapan.com

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