Titus Project is a 3-month program designed to develop SBS graduates in communication skills and equip them for teaching and preaching on the mission field.
The Titus Project program is 12 weeks long, and consists of:
-Training & Preparation (3 weeks)
-Outreach (8 weeks)
-Debriefing (1 week)
Training and Preperation Phase:
During the Training and Preparation phase, participants receive training in how to put together and present a lecture, with opportunities to practice and receive feedback. We also cover learning styles, how to illustrate effectively, teaching cross-culturally, and other communication-related topics.
During the Outreach phase, teams consisting of 3-4 people each are sent out to teach and preach, training up church leaders around the world in God's Word. Teaching usually consists of passing on the tools of the Inductive Method, and teaching through a variety of books of the Bible. Other speaking opportunities may include teaching Biblical topics or preaching. Outreach locations vary - here we are mostly focused on countries in Southeast and Central Asia.
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Vision:
We are dedicated to training church leaders throughout the world in the Word of God. To accomplish this, we develop SBS graduates in teaching and preaching, and mobilize them where Bible teaching is greatly needed.
Throughout the world, the need for Bible training and Bible teachers is immense! Take, for example:
Eastern Europe - In one particular place, after the Iron Curtain fell, thousands of people got saved and 200 churches sprang up in the area. A few years later, the number of churches was down to 20 because of the lack of Bible training.
Vietnam - a group of 1400 pastors beg for Bible training, but have to be turned down because there are not enough trained Bible teachers available to go.
Indonesia - an informal survey is conducted asking believers what their greatest need is. Without hesitation, the reply is, "Bible teachers".
China - this nation alone has 1.3 billion people! The underground church is spreading so rapidly that the need for solid Bible teachers is overwhelming.
Nepal - 100,000 Bhutanese refugees are stuck without electricity, have minimal food rations, and live in bamboo huts wallpapered with newspaper to keep the dust out. Without any way to leave their situation, one pastor prayed and fasted for 5 years for God to send some Bible teachers to them.
Titus Project was born out of a vision to bring Bible training to areas of the world such as the above. We aim to provide training for pastors, church leaders, and church planters in the Word of God, so they can more effectively study their Bibles and minister to their congregations. We especially desire to provide training to those who do not have access to Bible training or those who cannot leave their congregation to attend training.
The training Titus offers in these areas consists of passing on the tools of the Inductive Method, teaching inductively through a variety of books, Bible overview, and a variety of Biblical topics.
The Program:
Titus Project's Program consists of 3 phases:
1. Training & Preparation (3 weeks)
2. Outreach (8 weeks)
3. Debriefing (1 week) Training & Preparation: This phase is held on-site at YWAM's training center in DanShui.
During these 3 weeks, participants learn the basic fundamentals of teaching and communicating effectively. Each participant will also have the opportunity to practice teaching and will receive feedback to help them grow in confidence and ability. Classes are bilingual in English and Mandarin, and students may do their teaching practicals using either English or Mandarin.
Topics covered:
-How to prepare a lecture
-Presenting your lecture (verbal & non-verbal communication)
-Illustrating your lecture -Learning Styles
-How to teach the Inductive Method
-Illustrating the Inductive Method
-Inductive Method teaching practical
-Sermon/Bible Study practical
-Teaching through a translator
-Team Dynamics
-Selected readings and discussions
Outreach:
Following the 3 weeks of training and preparation, participants are sent out in teams of 3-4 people each. Here, each person has the chance to teach and grow in their communication skills, applying what they learned during the training time. Teaching topics include the Inductive Method, teaching inductively through various books of the Bible, Bible Overview, and various Biblical topics. Outreach locations vary. We are mainly focused in sending teams from here to Southeast and Central Asia.
What will you gain from Titus?
After completing the Titus program, participants will have grown in their confidence and ability to communicate more effectively through teaching and preaching. You will know how to go about putting a teaching together, how to illustrate and present it, and see your own teaching style develop. God may also likely clarify during this time whether you have a long-term calling to teaching and preaching His Word! You will bless church leaders around the world who have limited opportunities to get Bible teaching and training. You will be blessed and challenged meeting and fellowshipping with believers from other cultures and areas of the world.
Who can attend?
Any SBS graduate from around the world may join us!
If you have a heart to teach the Bible, but feel you could use some extra training and equipping in how to go about it, or just aren't quite ready to venture out on your own yet - then Titus would be great for you!
Prerequisites: CCM 311, 312, 313 (School of Biblical Studies)
Note: You will need to be able to use either English or Mandarin for teaching.
