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		<title>Pioneer mission practice</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Develop deeper understanding of the pioneer charism, explore pioneering mission spirituality and develop skills associated with pioneering mission around collaboration, facilitation, contextualisation, discernment and entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pioneer-mission-practice/">Pioneer mission practice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pioneer-mission-practice/">Pioneer mission practice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Introduction to the Bible</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An overview of the purpose, context and content of the Old and New Testaments. Get familiar with approaches to biblical study and consider how to engage biblical texts in mission and ministry.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-the-bible/">Introduction to the Bible</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-the-bible/">Introduction to the Bible</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mission and Evangelism</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Put the Bible into conversation with culture and gain greater understanding about your own practice of mission. Look at historical trends and current approaches to engaging and witnessing to the world around us, alongside practical engagement in mission (online with weekend residential).</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-and-evangelism/">Mission and Evangelism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-and-evangelism/">Mission and Evangelism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 13:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An introduction to key issues in both pastoral care and ethics, giving you the tools and theological framework to approach pastoral situations, as well as the space to reflect on your own views and experiences</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pastoral-care-ethics-and-ministry/">Pastoral Care, Ethics and Ministry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pastoral-care-ethics-and-ministry/">Pastoral Care, Ethics and Ministry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Foundations for Theology and Reflective Practice</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 14:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An introduction to contextual theology, principles and methods of reflection, and their place in mission and practice.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/foundations-of-theology-and-reflective-practice/">Foundations for Theology and Reflective Practice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>An introduction to contextual theology, principles and methods of reflection, and their place in mission and practice.</p>



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		<title>Pioneering Youth Work</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pioneering-youth-work/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 12:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An introduction to good practice in youth work, including key skills in relationships, communication, teaching, learning styles, administration and leadership, as well as the chance to develop these skills in your ministry setting. </p>
<p>Exploring play, informal education and/or non-formal education among young people and children, questioning and articulating their value and impact in practice. </p>
<p>Includes consideration of how children and young people learn and develop and approaches to working with challenging behaviour. </p>
<p>Exploring our understanding of the context of youth work and the values, practices and legal frameworks it entails from a Christian perspective, as well as considering methodologies for working with young people.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pioneering-youth-work/">Pioneering Youth Work</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>An introduction to good practice in youth work, including key skills in relationships, communication, teaching, learning styles, administration and leadership, as well as the chance to develop these skills in your ministry setting. </p>



<p>Exploring play, informal education and/or non-formal education among young people and children, questioning and articulating their value and impact in practice. </p>



<p>Includes consideration of how children and young people learn and develop and approaches to working with challenging behaviour. </p>



<p>Exploring our understanding of the context of youth work and the values, practices and legal frameworks it entails from a Christian perspective, as well as considering methodologies for working with young people.</p>



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