AOG Queensland

The Pastors Intensive Series is a three-day Seminar dealing with many aspects of the practical side of church life and ministry, and also focuses on areas that enhance the development of the pastor’s personal life.

We run Series 1 and Series II, which are rotated annually but it doesn’t matter in which order they are completed.

They were developed to orientate those tracking to Ordination with the Australian Christian Churches but are now playing major role in providing refresher in-service training for our current ministers.

For those who currently hold a PMC it is now a National ACC requirement that the PMC holder complete at least one of the Series before Ordination (and strongly encouraged to do both).

While no requirement currently exists for OMC holders, it is highly recommended that such ministers complete these Intensives to maintain currency.

For general enquiries regarding Pastors Intensives, contact Ps Gary Swenson on 0412 487 822 or email: gswenson@optusnet.com.au

For more information regarding registration, contact the State Office on 07) 3496 1486 or email: admin@qldacc.org.au

1. Purpose of the Service

To assist the State President & Executives reach their goal of Stronger churches, Stronger Pastors.

To provide assistance in identifying the obstacles preventing our churches from going to the next level- numerically & also in health & strength

To assist Pastors/Leaders overcome these obstacles.

2. The Content

We address such issues as :-

a. The hallmarks of a healthy well balanced Pastor & healthy church
b. Understanding – Ministry gifting, Personality/Temperament strengths & weaknesses
c. The various role changes of the Senior Pastor in a growing church
d. Transitioning a Pastor to a Pastor/Leader
e. Pastor's leadership style – the decision making process, the Criteria for selecting the Board/Elders & their function, increasing the Senior Pastors leadership influence, dealing with power brokers in your Church.
f. Discipleship, Mentoring, Empowering, Identifying & Developing of leaders
g. Understanding the Life Cycle of a Church
h. Going to the next level – a Slogan or Core passion (Identifying key growth issues)
i. Assessing the Senior Pastor/Elders/key leaders (survey questionnaire)
j. Understanding the ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE REQUIRED TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL such as: Core Values – Mission Statement – Vision statement – Statement of Intent – Analysing where the church is NOW – Visioning where we want to be – Strategic Planning – Organisation – Objectives- Action Plan – K.P.I’s – etc.
k. Marriage & the Ministry
l. FINISHING STRONG
m. Succession Planning
n. How to handle stress & prevent Burnout

These subjects can be outlined at Regional meetings. The subject on organisational structures (j) has followed Ps. John Hunt's session on addressing our improvement in “SYSTEMS”

We work with individual churches or small workshops of 10-12 Pastors from different Churches.

For bookings:
please contact John Lewis
Email :- admin@qldacc.org.au
Mobile : - 0412 805 344

Churches are becoming more complex in their need to remain compliant with a wide variety of Local, State and Commonwealth Government Laws.

This seminar is developed to assist churches with both information and tools that can assist a church complete a review of the most common areas they will face as they interface with governments and their agencies.

It spans 5 hours of informational visual presentations on areas such as Governance, Child Protection Policies, Fringe Benefit Tax Issues, Insurance and much more. Each church leaves with a checklist that can be locally adapted and other resource information. Numbers are kept small so individual questions can be addressed.

Who should attend?
Senior Pastors, Administrators, Board members, team members involved in policy development, Youth and Children’s workers.

For more information, please contact Sabrina Scott on (07) 3851 3774 or e-mail: sabrina@ncq.org.au.

Developed as part of the ACC National Indigenous Initiative, these seminars are designed to introduce non-Indigenous Pastors to aspects of Indigenous culture and provide ideas and perspectives that will help them open a dialogue on ways to reach their local Indigenous community and even look to partner with more remote workers and communities.

It will break current perceptions, address misinformation and encourage pastors to engage in partnership to see our First People reached with the Gospel and churches planted. Hear not only information, but also testimonies from Indigenous pastors and workers on their work and story.

For more information, please contact Sabrina Scott on (07) 3851 3774 or e-mail: sabrina@ncq.org.au.

All churches are required to have an operating Board.

This seminar allows issues relating to Church Boards and Governance to be discussed and addressed. It provides initial training for current and new Board members on their obligations, liabilities and practice. It explains basic church set up and structure and addresses proper Board behaviour.

Held generally in the evenings, it allows the Pastor to bring their Board and other team members for instruction and information on their role within the local church.

This is not a seminar to just send a representative as it has its greatest effect when the Pastor and their team participate together providing a basic format for team dialogue and discussion.

For more information, please contact Sabrina Scott on (07) 3851 3774 or e-mail: sabrina@ncq.org.au.

Emerging Leaders is one of the great initiatives to come out of our State and has been the impetus for many key young people progressing in leadership and ministry throughout Queensland.

The Australian Christian Churches are the envy of other movements because of our abundance of sharp, hot for God young leaders coming through the ranks. This has not been accidental. Each year more than 100 key young leaders gather for three days of leadership teaching and impartation.The feedback from both the participants and the pastors who send them is phenomenally positive.

How does it work

Pastors of local churches are encouraged to identify and invite young leaders in their churches to attend a 3 day intensive. Pastors are most welcome to attend with their young leaders. (Encouraged)!!

Currently these camps are run annually in both the north and south of the State.

Intended outcomes

* Opportunity for defining moment/s. Older leaders often call this a burning bush experience, referring to the meeting God had with Moses that undeniably convinced him of God's plan for his life.
* Keys to effectiveness in serving their local Senior Pastor’s vision
* Real life ‘Vital Keys’, from Senior Pastors, that will ensure longevity in their call and leadership for God
* A place to initiate and build friendships with likeminded leaders that they will, more than likely, serve with over decades of time in the body of Christ in Australia and beyond.

Emerging Leaders is run by Senior Pastors. The learning environment is that of Fathers to sons, (generic/gender neutral term).

Enquiries for Rockhampton and North, please contact Ps James Macpherson - Calvary Christian Church - email: James.Macpherson@calvarycc.org.au
- (07) 4722 9260.

Enquiries for Gladstone and South, please contact Ps Mike Warman - Parkland Christian Centre - email: mike@parklandschurch.org - (07) 3802 1426

For more information regarding registration, please contact the State Office - (07) 3496 1486 - email: admin@qldacc.org.au

The “Total Access” Coaching and Mentoring Program is unique in that it attempts to lead the way in innovation for coaching and mentoring. The program is what could be described as ‘organization’ or ‘institutional’ mentoring, that involves not one on one mentoring, but a leader and the organization undertaking the coaching and mentoring. Ipswich Region Community Church as a whole has the vision to do this and is involved.

The components of the ‘Total Access program are as follows:

1. Monthly CDs, DVDs, articles, and other resources directly relating to the development of their leadership gift.

2. A book to read every 2nd month

3. The participants have access to Mark Edwards or any member of the team.

4. Once per year the mentoring group gets together for two days where there is face-to-face personal mentoring and coaching by not only by Mark Edwards, but by staff and other practitioners.

5. A preaching Clinic is also conducted to assist the participants in their ability to communicate and preach.

The cost of the program for individuals being $300 and an additional cost of $75 for the spouse. Costs are kept to a minimum so as many pastors can be included as possible.

Total Access receives expressions of interest for participation in the program through the year, with applications due in December. All applications are prayerfully considered, and places are offered early in the year, with the program commencing in February.

Please see below some comments regarding Total Access Mentoring:

"During 2008 I had the privilege of being a participant in the Mentoring Program run by Ps Mark Edwards. I found the experience to be encouraging and enriching. I was particularly grateful that I was required to read books that you don't find at the local Christian book store. Mark did a wonderful job of getting me to think 'outside the square'. I find it so easy to get consumed with what's going on in my own church. The Mentoring Program stimulated and enlarged my thinking while remaining very practical and related to issues that I face on a regular basis. If 'leaders are learners' then this Program has helped me to learn and, so, to lead."
Murray Averill
Nexus Church

“I believe this mentoring course has been the best course Ross and I have undertaken for years. It has developed an appreciation for self development and self care in ministry. And has a refreshing approach to Body, Soul and Spirit care for a minister and wife. The reading material also gives a chance to learn and expand new skills in communication and practical help in preparing sermons.”
Mary Davie
Bayside Church

For enquiries about the program, please contact Ipswich Region Community Church and speak to the Senior Minister’s Program Co-Ordinator on 07 3288 0611 or email mark.edwards@ircc.org.au.

Vision

In support of the Australian Christian Churches’ plan/commitment to build stronger churches and stronger leaders, we aim to support the Senior Pastor by strengthening and building the second pillar of our churches through experienced mentoring, training and education.

What is the 2nd Pillar

The ACC in Queensland and Northern Territory have developed 2nd Pillar to assist Church Administrators, Business and General Managers and those doing administration and management in their role within church life.

It offers forums, training sessions, resource information and connectivity in areas of management and business that can resource and serve those working in those areas within a local church setting.

As a new initiative of ACC Qld, it was developed to address the growing levels of responsibility placed on churches and their management team to meet the current secular expectations in all areas of legislation and business practice and it is focussing on awareness and skilling as its primary function.

The 2nd Pillar Objectives

1. Creation of strategic relationships and networks

2. Delivery of professional development

3. Establishment of open communication channels

4. Formulation of resources

5. To build strong lasting relationships that support and build each other in ministry.

Current Members of the Committee

Neil Scott (ACC QLD)
Brett Mullen (Metro Church Toowoomba) Chairman
John Kendall (Calvary Church Townsville)
Paul Watson (Calvary Church Townsville)
Ben Stubbs (New Hope Church Toowoomba)
Duane Van Vuuren (Bowen Christian Family Centre)
Jordan Meade (Metro Church Gold Coast)