Training Units
Having been involved in local church ministry since 1974 it has been our observation that there are some essential, non-negotiable theological issues that are clearly indispensable in the pursuit, establishment and maintenance of a thoroughly biblical ministry.
These are the topics that make up the training units of ENW. Each unit consists of 20-22 hours of instruction. For more information on this material, see this brochure.
1. Foundations for Biblical Ministry
- The Mission of the Church
- The Doctrine of Biblical Sufficiency
- The Doctrine of Progressive Sanctification
- The Doctrine of Church Discipline
- The Doctrine of Church Membership
2. Foundations for Biblical Counseling
- Establishing the Biblical Basis for Biblical Counseling
- Do We Need Theology in Counseling?
- Developing a Theological Model for Word Ministry and Biblical Living
- One Anothering One Another
- Key Elements in Counseling
- Presuppositions for Biblical Counseling
- Case Studies
- The Theology of Feelings
- Forgiveness God’s Way
- Communicating the Bible Way
3. Foundations for the Christian Family
- The Basics of Marriage
- Simple Thoughts on the Home
- Conflict Resolution
- The Wife’s Role—Submission, Respect
- The Husband’s Role—Loving, Leading and Learning
- Biblical Principles of Sex
- Defining the Parental Role
- Admonishing and Nurturing Your Child
- The Manipulative Child
- The Bible, Teens and Sex
- Helping Your Child Have a Heart for God
4. Foundations for Pastoral Preaching
- Hermeneutics—Principles of Bible Study
- Homiletics—Planning, Preparation, Development, Organization and Presentation of Sermons
- Toward a Theological Examination of “The Call”: How God Engages and Authorizes Men for Ministry Today
5. Foundations for Pastoral / Church Administration
- Who I Am Determines What I Do (Pastor, Elder, Bishop)
- Biblical Goals and Priorities
- Time Management
- Flow Charts for Organization
- Church Organization Flow Chart
- “Three Component Mission” Ministry Evaluation
- Training Your People to Understand Pastoral Roles, Responsibilities and Priorities
- Leadership Detection, Development and Deployment
- The Office of Deacon
- The Christian Work Ethic
- Delegation
- Strategic Planning
- The Theology of Stewardship
6. Foundations for Knowing and Worshipping God
- The Attributes of God
- Worship
- What It Is
- Where It Takes Place
- When It Takes Place
- How to Do It
- Who Can Do It
- Applications of God’s Attributes to Life and Ministry
7. Foundations for Continued Growth and Maturity
- Characteristics of Biblical Love
- Developing a Biblical Mind: The Doctrine of Discernment or Learning to Think Like God
- God’s Will—Decision Making for the Christian
- 15 Privileges and Responsibilities of Every Church Member
- Premarital Counseling
- The Doctrine of Progressive Sanctification (Review)
- The Doctrine of Biblical Sufficiency (Review)
- The Doctrine of Church Discipline (Review)
8. Demonstrations of Expository Preaching
- 1 Samuel 1:1-4:1a—Five Messages
- Proverbs 1:1-2:22—Four Messages
- Romans 1:18-3:20—Eight Messages
9. Foundations for Ministering to Youth
- Staying Pure in an Impure Culture
- The Bible, Teens and Sex
- Before You Consider a Relationship
- Biblical Basis of Marriage
- Biblical Principles of Sex
- What in the World Is the World?
- Helping Those Who Struggle with Assurance
- Will You Love Your Wife?
- Will You Submit to Your Husband?
- What Is True Love?
- Those Who Lust for Approval
- Why Youth Need the Book of Proverbs
- Seven Admonitions for Youth from Proverbs
- Helping Your Teen Have a Heart for God
10. Foundations for Advanced Biblical Counseling
- Developing Good Communication
- Giving Reproof Wisely
- Receiving Reproof Well
- Pursuing a Biblical Conscience
- The Biblical Basis for Looking at Heart Idols
- Helping Angry People
- Helping People Who Worry
- Three Theological and Practical Principles for Dealing with Worry
11. Foundations for Advanced Biblical Counseling II
- Overcoming Evil with Good
- Developing a Theology of the Family
- The False Doctrine of the Carnal Christian
- Facing Temptation Biblically
- Breaking the Bondage of Sinful Hearts
- How to Grow Old with Grace
- Which Church Should I Join?
- Psalm 73—Correcting a Skewed Worldview
- The Scriptures Are Useful
12. Foundations for Biblical Leadership
- Nehemiah: The Profile of a Godly Leader
- Battling Feminist Theology
- God’s Kind of Leader at Home and Church
- Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
- Five Leadership Principles from 1 Samuel 14
- Effective Ministry Through Organization and Delegation
- Meeting Needs Without Neglecting Priorities
- Who I Am Determines What I Do
- Identifying Leadership Potential
- Deacon: Office of Service and Relief
- Pastors Train Pastors in the Context of Pastoral Ministry
13. Foundations for Intentional Participation in Local Church Body Life
- The Local Church—Foundational Truths
- Components of Early Church Life
- Using Your Spiritual Gifts—An Overview
- Biblical Principles Concerning Money and Giving
- The Doctrine of Church Membership
- Men Strengthening Men
- Building and Maintaining Unity in the Assembly
- Why the Doctrine of Forgiveness Is Not Liked by Some
- The Consequences of Refusing to Forgive
- The Theology of a Discipleship Ministry
- God’s People and Their Music
- Be a Good Learner
- How to Effectively Listen to Preaching
14. Foundations for Dealing with “Social Issues”
- How You Should Think and What You Should Do About Your Past
- The Doctrine of Man (Anthropology)
- Everyone Needs Hope
- The Cultural Doctrine of Self-Esteem, Self-Love & Self-Image
- Conquering the Sin of Lust
- Help for Eating Disorders (Anorexia & Bulimia)
- Work, Retirement and Related Issues
- Biblical Help for the “Stressed Out” Person
15. Foundations for Dealing with “Social Issues” II
- Replacing Sinful Pride with Christlike Humility
- Dethroning the “god” of Materialism
- Helping the Depressed Person
- Overcoming Fear that Debilitates
- Dealing with Guilt Biblically
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Survey of Secular Counseling Philosophies
- Helping the Perfectionist
Mini-Modules
ENW desires to provide a variety of options to the local church for equipping. For this reason, ENW offers the following Mini-Modules. Each is strategically designed and specifically formatted to focus on a particular area of Christian Living. Each Mini-Module is formatted for 7-10 hours of training.
1. Teens and Youth
2. The Gospel
3. Prayer & Scripture
4. Marriage & Family
5. Christian Parenting
6. The Christian Couple
7. Developing Relationships God’s Way
8. The Doctrine of Biblical Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
9. The Will of God
10. Counseling Presuppositions
11. Problem Solving
12. Leadership
Profile of a Godly Leader – Sample