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
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The Intensive
III.
The Incubator
IV.
The Christian Leadership 360 Survey and Debrief
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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 8 of 16
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
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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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How To Register 14 of 16
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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