FORM TRAINING

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“I have been massively impacted by what I’ve been through on Form. It really has made an amazing difference.” Izzy – Sheffield Graduate. Izzy went on to Cornwall to join a church pioneering work in the community with the elderly and youth with learning difficulties.

“My faith journey in this year has been truly significant. Like what everyone says, if you choose to give out a year to God, He will never fail to amaze you with what He can do.” Eden – Malaysian Post Graduate student. Eden has returned to Malaysia to plant an English speaking church.

“My hunger for him has been getting deeper. I find myself longing for him and his presence more and more. I would recommend it to young guys who are looking for their purpose in this kingdom, to grow in leadership and be part of a great movement of God.” Mikko – 25 from Finland. Mikko

joined the staff team at Crookes on the media team in September 2011.

“FORM is an excellent discipleship and equipping programme which offers students amazing opportunities for growth within the context of a vibrant, city changing church. It is Word and Spirit based and mission focused. I unreservedly recommend it.” Dr Mark Stibbe - Father’s Heart Trust

Form is an excellent, tried and tested way of deepening discipleship and getting equipped in Christian ministry and service. I commend it wholeheartedly. The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven Croft, Bishop of Sheffield.

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WHAT THEY’RE SAYING...

“Form has been the best year of my life so far” Sam – Sheffield Graduate. Sam now works in Town Planning

FORM IS A DISCIPLESHIP, LEADERSHIP AND MISSION TRAINING YEAR. Form is a training year with a proven track record. For 18 years we have been training young adults to fulfil their potential and transform lives. Form will equip you for life, for leadership and for mission. It’s a three day a week training experience based in the heart of one of the fastest growing churches in the UK. As a trainee you will become part of a pioneering ministry team developing your skills and shaping your character. You will gain experience at the heart of the church leading others; in preaching and teaching; in leading worship and pushing out in mission. You will receive personal investment through discipleship groups and one-to-one coaching. Discover more of who God has made you to be and how to be more effective in life, leadership and mission.

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WHAT IS FORM?

THINK LIVE LEAD TRANSFORM

HOW DOES FORM WORK?

YOUR WEEK

On Sundays you will serve on one of our teams at either the 11am or 7pm gathering getting involved in welcome, worship, hospitality, children, youth, prayer, or media. One of the gatherings on Sunday will be your opportunity to meet with God free from responsibility. The rest of the week is yours to volunteer or work in the local community to live out what you are learning and to help pay your way.

FORM TRAINING IS A 3 DAY-PER-WEEK PROGRAMME TUESDAY-THURSDAY.

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hours volunteering in ministry teams

hours of teaching

hour in Discipleship groups

hours dedicated to Mission

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WE ARE OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME AND LEARN ALONGSIDE SOME OF THE MOST PIONEERING LEADERS AND MINISTRIES IN THE COUNTRY

Form develops leaders: people of character and calibre who will make a difference; men and women who understand their faith; those who are prepared to follow Jesus and be part of the transformation of society.

We want to place our trainees in the heart of the church by connecting them with key ministry areas. This September, we will offer training opportunities in these five areas:

CHILDREN

YOUTH

EDEN

WORSHIP & MEDIA

STUDENTS

For more details about the ministry team placements see over the page...

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MINISTRY TEAMS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY -Invest in the lives of hundreds of children,

helping them develop a personal relationship with Jesus.

-Experience growing a church plant. -Disciple whole families as they encounter God for

the first time. -Work with Christian staff in local schools, bringing

the Gospel into the classroom. -Gain work experience in an 'outstanding' nursery. -Work in a ministry area that serves over 800 people.

CHILDREN

EDEN TEAM - FIR VALE -Spend a year as an Eden team member. -Live and work in a culturally, ethnically and

religiously diverse area. -Transform the Fir Vale community with the gospel

through action and words. -Be involved in wide range of mission including Love

Sheffield, detached youth work, city-wide youth initiatives and schools work.

-Regular input and support from the Eden Team Leader.

-Develop and grow a specific area of responsibility on your ‘Ministry day’.

EDEN

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WORSHIP & MEDIA TEAM -Be part of a fast growing and exciting media team. -Develop your IT, computing, media and innovation

skills. -Do you want to grow as a worship leader? -Receive investment as a leader both in character and

skills. -Be involved in developing the worship life of

Crookes growing an area of responsibility on your ‘Ministry day.’

WORSHIP & MEDIA

YOUTH TEAM -Passionate for youth work? -Be an integral part of a growing youth team. -Pioneer new areas of ministry. -Have opportunity to disciple, lead and mentor young

people. -Mission opportunities in detached work, a drop in

café, love Sheffield and Fir Vale. -Be invested in by Youth leaders.

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STUDENT MINISTRY -Gain experience in mission and outreach to university students. -Be invested in by the Student Church Leaders. -Learn to raise up other leaders through cell and

cluster huddles. -Meet and work with other top student leaders from

around the U.K. -Play a leading part in a dynamic community of 300+

Students.

STUDENTS

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THE FORM TRAINING YEAR

FORM OVERVIEW

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The Form year finishes with trainee reviews, a final weekend retreat and graduation

Before Easter Form goes on an overseas mission - its a chance to serve the poor and marginalised in a culture and context very different from our own.

The Form year follows the same pattern and our school terms with a week off at half tern and two weeks break at Christmas and Easter

In June we serve at Pilgrimage [www.pilgrimageuk.org] our international conference developing missional communities

Form begins with a weekend retreat - a chance to get to know one another, to tell our stories, to pray with one another and meet with God.

FORM BEGINS AT THE START OF SEPTEMBER AND RUNS THROUGH UNTIL MID JUNE.

OVERSEAS MISSION

A key part of the year is our overseas mission trip. We have links with mission teams operating around the world in some of the poorest communities. Each year the trainees raise funds and go and serve alongside these teams.

In previous years we have served in Ghana, Romania, Uganda, Vietnam, Switzerland and Northern Ireland.

Join the adventure this coming year

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DR. ALAN WARD FORM TEAM LEADER

Alan has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, studied Theology at St John's Nottingham and is currently training part time for Baptist Ministry. He has been part of the church for a long time and has worked in many areas of ministry.

THE TEAM

JAMES NORRIS - FORM ASSISTANT LEADER James did a Mathematics Masters degree in Sheffield and has previously been in student cluster and cell leadership. After doing Form himself, he now leads alongside Alan and is part of the School of Theology team.

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TEACHERS

Our extensive teaching team is drawn from our wide network and includes:

MICK WOODHEAD - TEAM RECTOR STC MARK RUSSELL– CEO CHURCH ARMY RT REV STEPHEN CROFT - BISHOP OF SHEFFIELD

ANDY HAWTHORNE - THE MESSAGE TRUST

Other teachers are drawn from across the church. Pioneering leaders of ministries including: Children and Families; Youth; Students; Young Adults; Pastoral Team; Creative Media; Worship; Eden and our Management team. See our website for more details.

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THE COST

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FORM FEES ARE £950 FOR THE YEAR (OR £95/MONTH FOR 10 MONTHS). The fees include everything during your Form year: retreats, teaching notes, meals, weekly missions, ministry involvement, and transport.

OTHER COSTS The overseas mission trip is additional but trainees fundraise together to cover costs. The Form Team with help trainees to find accommodation in local rented housing but they are expected to cover their own living costs. These will be in the region of £400-500 / month which includes food and household bills. The total cost for year will be in the region of £5500-£6000 Previous Form Trainees have all found part time work and covered their costs. A list of previous employers will be made available. In addition some have received support from friends, family and their home churches.

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tel. +44(0)114 2671090 email. formtraining@stthomascrookes.org web. www.stthomascrookes.org/training

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