Church at Three Rivers
We are a faith family gathering in downtown Hinton, West Virginia and multiplying to the nations.
The ACADEMY
For Church Health & Multiplication
Level 100
Level 200
Level 400
Level 300
Church at Three Rivers has begun a new initiative that will equip and train current and future pastors and church planters. The Academy has four levels that will be offered throughout the year. While each level builds on the previous one, they may be taken out of order. There are no prerequisites.
Level 100: Introduction
Length: 1 Day
Location: Ethnê House
Sessions include:
"Church Health & Multiplication: God's Purpose, Our Mission"
An examination of the place of the church in God's eternal purposes. Developing a biblical theology of the church.
"The Church in West Virginia: Nearly Hell, Almost Heaven"
What is the spiritual climate of WV? What is the current status of evangelical churches in WV? What is unique to ministry in Appalachian culture?
"Baptist Cooperation: Partnering for Mission"
Baptist distinctives of congregationalism and cooperation.
Southern Baptist history and current strategies.
Explanation of Southern Baptist entities and state conventions.
"Church Planters: Overseers, Elders & Shepherds"
What does it mean to be a "church planter?" What's involved? Do you need to be "called" to it? What education is needed? What leadership qualities are necessary?
"Next Steps: Where do I go from Here?"
In light of this course, what's next? What additional training opportunities are there for me? What churches, organization or partnerships should I be aware of? How can I learn more?
In addition, this course will include:
Group Sessions
Individual Planning
A Panel Discussion
Next course: March, 2016
Level 200
Chestnut Revival, 0.1 miles away
Chestnut Revival is a Coffee & Tea Shop with two bed and breakfast rooms. The hospitality and food are excellent.
For more info visit, www.chestnutrevival.com
or call 304.466.1377.
The Guest House Inn, 0.2 miles away
The Guest House Inn is located in Downtown Hinton which makes it on of the closest lodging option to the Ethnê House. The Guest House is a “boutique hotel with the warmth of a bed and breakfast” and would be a great place for a smaller adult group stay.
For more info visit, www.guesthousewv.com
or call 304.466.8100.
The Sandman Motel, 4 miles away
Located beside Hinton's famous Dairy Queen, the Sandman is a quaint local situated on the bank of the New River.
For more info call 304.466.1700
Bluestone State Park, 8 miles away
Just 15 minute drive south of Hinton are 26 modern cabins and several campground equipped with electric hookup and bathouses.
For more info visit www.bluestonesp.com or call 304.466.2805.
Pipestem State Park, 14 miles away
Pipestem is a 25 minute drive from downtown Hinton and offers a wide variety of lodging accommodations. You can choose from 143 lodge rooms, 26 modern cabins and 82 tent/camper sites.
For more info visit, www.pipestemresort.com or 304.466.1800.
Lodging Options
Length: 1 Day
Location: Ethnê House
Sessions Include:
"Our Mission Mandate: Your mission should you choose to accept it is..."
An overview of the continuity and discontinuity between the mission of God, the mission of the Church and the mission of Christians and why it matters to how we do church.
"Our Church is not Your Church: Avoiding the cookie cutter pressure to copy ‘successful churches.’"
A study of recent church fads and models, concluding with an encouragement for a thoughtful, contextualized approach to church health and multiplication.
"Developing Your Plan: Make your vision tangible, readable, and supportable."
Clarifying, condensing and critiquing the ideas in your head and communicating them coherently through visual and verbal mediums. Learning how to creatively present your vision in a digestible format.
"Assembling a Team: Recruiting, training and empowering."
How to recognize and appreciate various personalities. How to handle conflict resolution and growing pains.
"Creating a Community Profile"
How to do research in order to identify demographics, idols and the status of Christianity in your town.
"Teamwork Technology: Utilizing technology for productivity, accountability and collaboration."
Demonstrating multiple programs such as: Asana, Planning Center and Proclaim.
"Prayer in the Life of a Church: Depending on God in the good times and bad."
How to implement prayer strategies in your planning, meetings and worship gatherings
Level 300
TDB
Level 400
TDB