What's It About?
The Greenhouse is a new initiative aimed at inspiring and nurturing young Christian leaders. It's designed to enthuse and equip people for Christian leadership at all levels, by teaching important biblical truths and invaluable practical skills.
Who's It For?
The Greenhouse is primarily for Christians who want to be better equipped to serve in positions of leadership and in whom others have recognized leadership potential.
Why Sign Up?
If you suspect that God has given you gifts and desires which suggest some kind of leadership role, either now or in the future, then we would strongly encourage you to sign up. If you're not sure what Christian leadership involves and whether it's for you, but you're curious to find out, then we would also encourage you to sign up. In either case, please complete and return the attached application form.
What If I Don't?
If you don't sign up, you are still welcome to attend any of the teaching sessions you think will be helpful to you as a Christian. However, the course materials will only be provided to those who have signed up.
What's the Cost?
The main cost will be in terms of time. The Greenhouse will be running on Thursdays, 8pm-9:15pm, for 36 weeks of the year (usually in 4-week blocks with at least a week's break between). But we firmly believe that you will reap the benefits of your investment many times over — and not only you, but also the church as a whole. On the financial side, we're suggesting a donation of £10 to cover the cost of materials for those able to afford it.
Where & When?
The Greenhouse will be held in the lounge or lower hall of Charlotte Chapel, on Thursday evenings from 8pm-9:15pm. See programme below for dates.
What's the Programme?
The first year's programme consists of nine modules, covering various topics of importance for Christian leaders. Each module consists of four teaching sessions. Each session will typically involve 45-60 minutes of teaching from the front, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion.
Module 1: Gospel Ministry and Christian Leadership
What is gospel ministry — and what does a gospel worker look like?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "Two Goals, Two Priorities, Two Expectations" A session expounding the basic contours of gospel ministry. |
28/09/2006 | Colin Adams |
| 2. "The Character of the Gospel Worker" A session examining the personal attributes of a faithful gospel worker. |
05/10/2006 | Craig Dyer |
| 3. "A Biblical Picture of Leadership" A session discussing what the Bible teaches about leadership. |
12/10/2006 | Peter Grainger |
| 4. "The Nuts and Bolts of Leadership" A session discussing some of the practicalities of Christian leadership. |
19/10/2006 | Rodney Stout |
Module 2: What the Gospel is Not
What exactly is the good news — and what are some of the ‘spiritual forgeries'?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "What the Basic Problem is Not" A session clarifying the biblical doctrine of sin by examining some faulty ideas about the basic human problem. |
02/11/2006 | Bob Fyall |
| 2. "What Jesus Did Not Come to Do" A session clarifying the biblical doctrine of the atonement by examining some faulty ideas about Jesus' redemptive work. |
09/11/2006 | James Anderson |
| 3. "What Being Born Again is Not" A session clarifying the biblical doctrine of conversion by examining some faulty ideas about what it means to become a Christian. |
16/11/2006 | Colin Adams |
| 4. "What the Christian Life is Not" A session clarifying the biblical doctrine of sanctification by examining some faulty ideas about what it means to live as a Christian. |
23/11/2006 | Kenny Armstrong |
Module 3: "I Believe" (The Apostles' Creed)
What are the basic biblical beliefs of Christians — and why are they believed?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "God the Father, God the Creator" What do Christians believe about God? |
07/12/2006 | James Anderson |
| 2. "Jesus Christ: Born, Crucified, Raised, Ascended" What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ? |
14/12/2006 | James Anderson |
| 3. "The Spirit and the Church" What do Christians believe about the Holy Spirit and the Church? |
11/01/2007 | James Anderson |
| 4. "Salvation: Past, Present, Future" What do Christians believe about salvation? |
18/01/2007 | James Anderson |
Module 4: Sword Skills
How can we best study and apply the Bible, both individually and in groups?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "Men Spoke From God" (2 Peter 1:21) A session on what the Bible teaches about the Bible. |
01/02/2007 | Peter Grainger |
| 2. "Let the Reader Understand" (Mark 13:14) A session on principles of biblical interpretation. |
08/02/2007 | Peter Grainger |
| 3. "Do What It Says" (James 1:22) A session on principles of biblical application. |
15/02/2007 | Colin Adams |
| 4. "They Examined the Scriptures" (Acts 17:17) A session on preparing and leading group Bible studies. |
22/02/2007 | David Armstrong |
Module 5: God's Household
What is a biblical understanding of the church?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "The Bride of Christ" A session on the biblical view of the church (both universal and local). |
08/03/2007 | Tim Bridges |
| 2. "Eyes and Ears, Hands and Feet" A session on the importance, benefits, and responsibilities of church membership. |
15/03/2007 | Alex Watt |
| 3. "Shepherds and Servants" A session on the biblical view of church leadership. |
22/03/2007 | Peter Grainger |
| 4. "Tough Love" A session on the biblical view of church discipline. |
29/03/2007 | Rodney Stout |
Module 6: Hot Potatoes
What does the Bible have to say about some controversial issues?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "The Gifts of the Spirit" A session on what the Bible teaches about spiritual gifts. |
12/04/2007 | TBC |
| 2. "The Sovereignty of God" A session on what the Bible teaches about providence and predestination. |
19/04/2007 | James Anderson |
| 3. "Love, Marriage, Sex" A session on what the Bible teaches about male-female relationships. |
26/04/2007 | Derek Prime |
| 4. "The Uniqueness of Christ" A session on what the Bible teaches about other religions and the unevangelized. |
03/05/2007 | Alex McLellan |
Module 7: Heroes of the Faith
What can we learn from some of the Christians who changed the world?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "Athanasius: Champion of the Truth about Jesus" | 17/05/2007 | Chris Ross |
| 2. "Martin Luther: Champion of the Gospel of Grace" | 24/05/2007 | Chris Ross |
| 3. "William Carey: Champion of the Great Commission" | 31/05/2007 | Chris Ross |
| 4. "Amy Carmichael: Champion of the Mercy of God" | 07/06/2007 | Chris Ross |
Module 8: "Therefore Go"
How can we serve effectively in evangelism and mission work?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "Gossiping the Gospel" A practical session on sharing your Christian faith. |
21/06/2007 | Joshua Horden |
| 2. "Up Front and Personal" A practical session on preparing and delivering an effective evangelistic talk. |
28/06/2007 | Peter Grainger |
| 3. "Welcome to the Kingdom" A practical session on leading someone to Christ and doing follow-up discipleship. |
05/07/2007 | Rodney Stout |
| 4. "Your Call is Important to Us" A practical session on discerning and responding to God's call to mission service. |
12/07/2007 | David Miller |
Module 9: Reasons to Believe
How do we answer some of the basic questions people ask about Christianity?
| Session | Date | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. "Is Anyone Out There?" Reasons to believe that the God of the Bible really exists. |
26/07/2007 | James Anderson |
| 2. "God's Bestseller" Reasons to believe that the Bible really is divinely inspired. |
02/08/2007 | James Anderson |
| 3. "Back to Life, Back to Reality" Reasons to believe that Jesus really rose from the dead. |
06/09/2007 | James Anderson |
| 4. "The Enigma of Evil" Reasons to believe that suffering and evil point us to God rather than away from God. |
13/09/2007 | James Anderson |
How Do I Get More Information?
Please email greenhouse@charlottechapel.org for further details or to obtain a sign-up form.
