Progressing Together Progressing Together

Discipling for Change

  • English
  • Français
  • العربية
  • Español
  • Kabyle - ⵜⴰⵇⴱⴰⵢⵍⵉⵜ
  • Hausa
  • فارسی
  • اردو
  • Deutsch
  • हिन्दी
  • Swahili
MENUMENU
  • About Us
    • Why Choose this Program?
    • Vision and Core Values
    • Partner With Us
    • Progressing Together History
    • Host A Training Group
  • NEW! Group Leader Training Videos
  • For Teachers
    • Level 1 Teacher/Coordinators Page
    • Level 2 Teacher/Coordinator Page
  • Contact Page
MENUMENU
  • Our Programs:
  • Level 1
    • 101 Overview of the Bible
    • 102 Walking in the Light
    • 103 Growing in Christ
    • 104 The Church
    • 105 Persecution
    • 106 The Story of Salvation (Formerly 108)
    • 107 Discerning God’s Will (Formerly 106)
    • 108 Transformed Relationships (Formerly 107)
    • 109 Spiritual Warfare and the Occult
    • 110 A Life of Service
    • 111 Forgiveness and Reconciliation
  • Orality Version
  • Level 2
    • First Trimester
      • Bible Study Methods (BIBL 201)
      • Overview of Doctrine (DOCT201)
      • The Life of the Church (EGLI201)
      • Old Testament Survey (BIBL 210)
    • Second Trimester
      • Revelation & Inspiration of the Bible (DOCT202)
      • Family & Marriage: The Christian Model (PRAT203)
      • New Testament Survey (BIBL211)
      • Practical Ministry Elective (PMIN XXX)
    • Third Trimester
      • Character & qualities of a servant of God/Church Leadership (EGLI203)
      • Evangelism & Witness for Christ (PRAT 205)
      • The Doctrine of Salvation (DOCT 206)
    • Elective Courses
      • Genesis (BIBL202)
      • Exodus to Joshua (BIBL203)
      • From Judges to Malachi (BIBL204)
      • Epistle to the Romans (BIBL207)
      • The Prophets (BIBL 208)
      • Psalms, Proverbs, Job (BIBL209)
      • New Life in the Spirit (PRAT202)
      • The History of the Church (EGLI206)
  • Additional Resources
    • Preparation for Christian Baptism – NEW!
    • Why such a fuss about the Reformation?
    • Guide to the Faith & Life of Evangelical Churches
    • Genesis 1-3 in Tunisian Arabic
    • Knowing God and His Plan for Man
    • Go, Make Disciples
    • Discovery Course
    • Answers to Evolution

The Life of the Church (EGLI201)

Course objectives

To equip believers in newly responsive areas with a better understanding of the Church and their place in it, in order to make them more effective leaders and followers for the growth of God’s kingdom.

Course description

This course reviews the centrality of the Church Universal in God’s plans for reaching and transforming the world. It not only examines the theological place and importance of the Church, both local and universal, but also covers how it is supposed to function and grow as a closely knit organism would. Among the subjects studied are God’s covenants with mankind, both old and new, interaction among the believers, church leadership, Christ’s headship of the Church, the believer’s personal commitment to the group and its activities, the sacraments of communion and baptism, the place of spiritual gifting, maintaining unity, and the Church’s future as the bride of Christ.

Learning Outcomes

Content: By the end of the course, the student will be able:

  • To comprehend the glory, diversity and universality of the Church.
  • To recognise the church as central to God’s plan of salvation.
  • To understand the church in the New Testament as an extension of God’s people in the Old Testament.
  • To describe Christ’s headship of the church and how the church is his body in the world.
  • To recognise the place of the local church within the universal church.
  • To understand some essential elements of church life, as well as the Biblical foundation and meaning of the two sacraments instituted by Jesus.

Character: By the end of the course, the student will:

  • Embrace the reality of God’s love and care for the church and its centrality to his plans.
  • Show a desire to be part of a local church, contributing humbly to its growth and unity.
  • Show understanding of Christian community: keeping the bond of unity, humility, forgiveness and forbearance, giving and receiving rebuke in love, with mutual commitment and encouragement.

Competency: By the end of the course, the student will be able:

  • To participate in the sacraments in keeping with the theology & practice of one’s church.
  • Visualize the Church as the body of Christ, a living and active organism, whose health and growth depends on commitment to and practice of the two greatest commandments, found in Matthew 22:37-39.
DOWNLOAD COURSE NOW!

 

By downloading, using, and/or having Progressing Together material you agree to not change our material and represent it as your own or try to sell it in any way.

Message from the Director

We would love to help you grow in your knowledge of the Word of God. We pray that our course will encourage believers to grow TOGETHER in likeness with Christ. You can use this tool to teach to others what you have learned yourself and to make Christ known around you.

Mission Statement

Progressing Together exists to provide biblical discipleship and leadership training for believers in Christ in areas with limited access to training resources, and in so doing, to contribute to the spiritual growth and multiplication of the local church.

Contact Us!

We would love to hear from you! Please email us at [email protected]

Download Acrobat Reader

Click Here

Copyright © 2025 · Log in

  • English
  • Français
  • العربية
  • Español
  • Kabyle - ⵜⴰⵇⴱⴰⵢⵍⵉⵜ
  • Hausa
  • فارسی
  • اردو
  • Deutsch
  • हिन्दी
  • Swahili