Description

CLI – Christian Leadership Institute: Module 3.0 Biblical Foundations

This module, as well as the next module (4.0) cover the two technical competencies of this Certificate. The candidate will be assessed as to their current level of biblical knowledge, which will include biblical knowledge, biblical interpretation, as well as their ability to communicate biblical truth with others in relevant ways. All of these are necessary skills which need to be built upon the personal and relational foundations laid in the last two modules.

Competency 3.10 Biblical Knowledge: Description and Rationale

Having a firm grasp of the content of the Bible is crucial for the leader who feels called to serve the body of Christ. They must be able to faithfully handle the word of truth in order to help others do the same. While this competency focuses on the actual biblical content, as other competencies have already assessed, it is important for the candidate to also internalize and “live” this Word if they are going to be effective leaders within the church. Factual knowledge is important, but only a starting point. The Word of Truth needs to become experiential knowledge as well.

The Authors

Doug Friesen is a pastor, teacher, church planter, mentor, ministry coach, and director of CLIMB, an organization that facilitates innovative ministries in Canada. Phil Jeske (PhD) is a missionary teacher, author, ministry coach and president of ICM, an international mission organization.  They are both specialists in their field of leadership development and travel internationally coaching teams within the Ministry Coaching Network (MCNet). They have a passion to mentor the next generation of servant leaders and help ministry teams start innovative ministries that will impact their nations. Both they and their wives  live near Vancouver, Canada with their grown children and grandchildren.