KERITH ACADEMY

give a year of your life?

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AThe Kerith Academy is a unique opportunity to grow in your relationship with God.

Are you ready?

K E R I T H A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 5 : 2 0 1 6

During this revealing course you

will learn more about the Bible

through classroom-based teaching

and become part of the team at

Kerith Community Church.

Through the training and serving,

this can be a year for you to nurture

your relationship with Jesus and to

take hold of the plans He has for you.

As we take time to build strong

foundations in our lives, we open

ourselves to the opportunity of being

used by God in huge ways.

Through the Academy we want

to provide an opportunity for

Christians locally, nationally

and from other nations to give a

year of their lives to receive both

practical and theological training

in an area of ministry, and be

equipped for the rest of their lives

to be more effective in serving

God. So, no matter where you’re

from, age or background, the

Academy is open to you.

If you are able to give a year of

your life to the Academy, then we

will commit to doing everything

we can to make it a life changing

year which could change the

trajectory of your life.

I am so excited that you are

considering the Kerith Academy

for 2015. By giving a year to be

part of the Kerith Academy you

are making a step that says to God

you are open and willing to learn,

grow and hear from Him. I know

that you can grow hugely in a

year, and this could be a year that

you will remember for the rest of

your life.

Simon BenhamSenior Pastor Kerith Community Church

Ben PocockKerith Academy Co-OrdinatorKerith Community Church

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There are two Training Days each week: Wednesday and Thursday. The training will take the form of lectures, seminars, discussion groups, debates and activities. There will also be times of ministry, worship and prayer together.

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As part of the training, there will be a mixture of spoken and written assignments to help in your learning.

You will be taught by a range of leaders from the Kerith community, external speakers and other leaders from Kerith Community Church. All of whom have their individual gifts, passions and professions, but are united in working to advance God’s Kingdom through the local church.

A sample of the training subjects include:• Old & New Testament Survey• Church Vision & Mission• Jesus• The Nature & Character of God• The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit• Personality Profiling• Leadership Development• Handling Personal Finances

SIMON BENHAMSimon is the Senior Pastor of Kerith Community Church, and has lead the church since 2007. Simon is the author of the ‘Peach and Coconut’, a book describing the ‘come as you are’ culture being created at the church. He also preaches at various Christian events and conferences across the country.

REV BEN DAV IESBen Davies was the Senior Pastor of Kerith Community Church for 43 years. As the Kerith Ambassador, he now preaches globally and helps develop pastors and leaders across the globe.

MICHAEL ROSS WATSONMichael has been a missionary with WEC, a pastor, a preacher and an excellent Bible teacher for nearly fifty years. With his wife Esther, he has ministered in various parts of the world but focused mainly on Indonesia and Singapore. PR

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Children (0-5yrs and 5-11yrs)Youth (11-18yrs)

CREATIVE ARTS (music, media, production, communication and more)

SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAMCAP (Christians Against Poverty) Debt CounsellingFoodbank - distributing food and befriending those in needKonnections - supporting disabled children and their familiesSocial Outreach Team

OPERATIONS TEAM Various areas (for example event management, course, catering, finance)

SITE SERVICES AND BUILDINGS TEAMS

MULTI-SITE the various locations our church meets in.strength

A diverse and experienced teaching team from within Kerith Community Church includes:

THE KERITH ACADEMY aims to help you in all areas of your life. Not only do we learn through hearing, but we learn through doing. You will spend 14 hours during the week serving at Kerith Community Church. Each student is assigned to a ‘Primary Ministry’ area, which is decided by the leadership team at Kerith according to your passions, gifts and skill set, as well as the availability and need of the ministry. The serving time is usually spread over Monday, Tuesday or Friday.As well as your Primary Ministry, you will be involved in serving other ministries, including the Site Services and Building team and Sunday’s volunteer team.

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As part of the Kerith Academy, the students will attend at least one external conference. This will confirmed at the beginning of the Academy year.Throughout the year, opportunities may arise to attend other conferences, either based on leadership, or your specific serving area.As an Academy student, you will also be involved in the various conferences that Kerith hosts (including the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit) by serving in one of the volunteer teams.

IRENE MOONEY2012/13 Academy studentI have always thought that the Academy was for young people on Gap Years and not for the “Oldies” in the church. I am definitely one of the “Oldies“ at 57 years old and already a Granny. I sometimes blog about it calling it Granny’s Gap Year !!

The Kerith Academy is not just about the teaching and serving. Throughout the year, you can throw yourself into the life of the church and invest in some great, deep friendships. We have small groups that meet throughout the week, courses that run through the year, and interest specific groups that meet to build relationships and have fun together. The Academy is an ideal time to meet new people from all walks of life and from all around the world.To help support you through your year, each student has a mentor; someone you can talk to, receive help from, and share how things are going.

The Kerith Academy runs from Wednesday 9th September 2015 to Sunday 24th July 2016, with holidays around Christmas and Easter, as well as 3 reading weeks throughout the year.

The cost for the Kerith Academy will be £1100 (this includes a £20 application fee). This will pay for the external conference(s) attended, teaching materials you will receive throughout the year and all administration costs.This can be paid in one lump sum (£1100), or paid in instalments after an initial payment of £230 on the 9th September 2015. If you wish to pay in instalments, please discuss this with the Kerith Academy Co-ordinator. Please do not let finances be a factor to stop you applying for the Academy-speak to the Kerith Academy Co-ordinator and we will do what we can to help.

The Kerith Academy is a volunteer arrangement with Kerith Community Church, and we recommend that you have a part-time job throughout the year to help yourself financially. Part of the application process will require you to say how you plan to fund your year.

Kerith Academy does not provide accommodation for students. However, if you require help finding accommodation, please let us know so we can do what we can to help.

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MARTA Church life is so exciting! God will teach, change, transform and use you every day. Honestly, the best year of my life so far. Prepare for FUN, because there is no boredom in Kerith! Academy Student 2012-13

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• A commitment to Jesus Christ as your Personal

Saviour. You will need to provide details of a pastoral referee who has known you for more than a year and is a part of your current church.

• You must be able to give a plan for how you intend to fund your year on Kerith Academy.

• An assessment made by the interviewers who agree that you will be able to complete the course.

• A competent grasp of both spoken and written English.

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APPLYINGPlease call, email us or send us a letter (contact details are on the last page) and we will send to you the application form and pastoral reference form to fill in or you can download them from the church website: www.kerith.co.uk/kerithacademy. Once we have received your application forms we will arrange for an interview likely to be held at Kerith Community Church. If a face-to-face interview is not possible, then a skype/phone interview can be arranged.There is a non-refundable application fee of £20 that each student must pay. This is taken off the total £1100 fee for the year.The closing date for applications is Sunday 16th August 2015, however we suggest applying as early as possible.Once you have sent back your application along with your £20 application fee, we will be in contact to discuss your application and further action. Kerith Community Church reserves the right to refuse your entry to the Academy.

AThe Kerith Academy is a unique opportunity for you to grow in your relationship with God.

Ready?

KERITH ACADEMY

is 2015 your time?

AMore info:www.kerith.co.uk/kerithacademy info@kerith.co.uk+ 44 (0) 1344 862699

Kerith Community ChurchThe Kerith CentreChurch RoadBracknellRG12 1EH