become a gold leader
is god calling you to be a gold leader?
We are looking for people in the local church who have a desire and potential to lead others to grow in their faith. Churches which want to offer our courses should identify such leaders. We are then committed to help train them (either in person or via Zoom) to understand their role as group facilitators. Each course also comes with a Leader's Guide to help the leader.
At level 1 and level 2, we are looking for people with the ability to facilitate group discussion and a desire for that to be a place of Christian discipleship. At level 3, the leader needs some knowledge of theology. We normally say that this should be the equivalent of at least one year's theological study so that they are able to help people through some of the more difficult questions. If you can't find anyone suitable to lead, then we can see if there are other local people with suitable qualifications to lead a group at level 3.
Qualities of a gOLD leader
A Learner, by studying the course alongside the student and agreeing to upgrade his/her own skills and knowledge including regular attendance at leader workshops.
A Facilitator of student learning, by encouraging students to express their opinions and to respect those of others.
A Mentor, by seeking to enable students to grow in their faith and knowledge of the Lord Jesus and in their involvement in mission and ministry.
An Administrator, by organising and keeping appropriate records and marking student’ quizzes and assignments according to the guidelines and at the appropriate time.
resources for gOLD leaders
You are not alone, we are committed to train and support our GOLD Leaders through regular workshops, fellowship and prayer.
To find out more on when we are running workshops, click here. Please also read in further detail on the role of a GOLD leader.
requirements for GOLD leaders
GOLD leaders should:
Maturity in Christianity - Be a mature Christian with a desire to enable others to grow and flourish in their faith.
An Ambassador - Promote GOLD project’s values and vision within the local church, as well as commitment to mission and ministry within the wider church, (see statement of faith below).
Statement of Faith - Adhere to the following statement of faith (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland):
“We acknowledge God’s revelation in Christ, confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures, and, in obedience to God’s will and in the power of the Holy Spirit commit ourselves:
To seek a deepening of our communion with Christ and with one another in the Church, which is his body; and
To fulfil our mission to proclaim the Gospel by common witness and service in the world to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, get in touch now.