The Purpose of the Grace Life (Exchanged Life) Advanced training is three fold:
- to provide a deeper and more comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Exchange Life truths as taught in Scriptures;
- to promote an increasing appreciation of these truths so as to produce a transformed character manifested in a daily walk in dependence on the indwelling Christ and;
- to equip each student with the skills for living and communicating these truths in reliance on the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
GRACE LIFE ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING - Two weekends
THEME:
"EXPERIENCING SPIRITUAL MATURITY THROUGH THE WAY OF THE CROSS."
Prerequisite: Must have attended at least one Grace Life Conference OR agree to attend Grace Life Conference March 2 & 3 at Life Center (No cost to students).
WEEKEND # 1: SAT., JANUARY 28, SUNDAY, JANAURY 29 - from 2 pm – 8 pm each day;
WEEKEND #1 REPEATS FOR OVERFLOW ON FEBRUARY 11 AND 12
LITE SUPPER, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED ON EACH DAY
READING recommended PRIOR TO WEEKEND # 1
1. Read book LIFETIME GUARANTEE by Bill Gillham* 2. Read book THE NORMAL CHRISTIAN LIFE by Watchman Nee* 3. Memorize: GALATIANS 2:20 4. Write 1 to 2 short paragraphs on each book assigned above.
* Books, CD’s, and other requirements available on loan or may be purchased.
INTERACTIVE LECTURES FOR WEEKEND #1
1. Appropriation of the exchanged life in our everyday living. 2. Guilt, its nature and dealing with its manifestation in our life. 3. Forgiveness, the nature of, the need for, and the process of. 4. Video: Liberated in the Beloved, by Juan Carlos Ortiz
WEEKEND # 2: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26- from 2 pm – 8 pm each day.
LITE SUPPER, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED ON EACH DAY
READING AND LISTENING recommended PRIOR TO WEEKEND # 2
1. Read book THE CROSS OF CHRIST by John Best* 2. Listen to CD: "The Explosive Power of the Cross" by Paul Kramer 3. Read book RESOLVING MISUNDERSTANDINGS OF EXCHANGE LIFE by John Best* 4. Listen to CD’s (6) "Brokenness" by Charles Stanley 5. Memorize: Romans 5:15-19; Romans 12:1-2. 6. Write 1 to 2 short paragraphs on each book, booklet, CDs assigned above. 7. * Books, CD’s, and other requirements available on loan or may be purchased.
INTERACTIVE LECTURES FOR WEEKEND #2
1. The Cross of Christ and the Way of the Cross 2. Total Surrender/Brokenness 3. Resolving Misunderstandings of Exchanged Life 4. Video: "Deceptions of Passivity" by Lee LeFebre
FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE OTHER PARTS OR MODULES ARE PREVIEWED BELOW:
MODULE #2: "EXPERIENCING TRUE FREEDOM THROUGH IDENTITY IN CHRIST"
Acceptance in Christ: Assurance of our relationship with Christ; Security; Concepts of God; Law – old covenant; Grace – new covenant and our new identity.
MODULE #3: GRACE LIFE EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP WITH HANDS ON INTERACTION
The primary purpose of the Grace Life Workshop is to prepare those who understand the identification truths to share them effectively with others. It is not designed to produce vocational "Christian Counselors." Our desire is that, upon completing the training, you will know the truth of the Exchanged Life experientially and will be able to share it competently and comfortably with others as the Lord gives you opportunity. We trust your experience will be rewarding, uplifting, and transferable. This workshop or one previous is required prior to Part #4.
MODULE #4: DISCIPLESHIP COUNSELING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Biblical basis of exchanged life teaching; The nature of the flesh; Romans 5-8; Utilizing methods and goals of exchanged life counseling; Premarital, marital, divorce and remarriage; Understanding trauma, spiritual warfare, suicide; Personal counseling and co-counseling to develop communication and counseling skills along with practical experience. This is scheduled separately from part 4 weekends.
SUMMARY OF COSTS AND LITTLE DETAILS ABOUT ALL MODULES
All weekends offer a sequence of learning and experience. Each weekend builds on the previous that leads to Part 2, 3, and 4, ending in certification in discipleship counseling and discipleship. Each part has required reading, classroom instruction and interaction, memory work, and audio/video presentations. Each part (two weekends) offers 10 hours classroom instruction, with all 4 parts totaling 40 hours classroom instruction. Personal counseling and Co-Counseling is included with part 4, and is required unless one is only taking part 4 for teaching, speaking, or personal growth.
Cost: Tuition is $190.00 for each part 1, 2, & 3; (in-person or phone interview required) Each part consists of two weekends. Tuition for part #4 is $570.00 (includes personal 1:1 counseling and co-counseling supervision). Tuition for part #4 is $190.00 without the personal and co-counseling supervision. An additional application fee for part #4 is $25.00 (references required) if one seeks the final training for discipleship counseling.