Short Courses

Please find below the Centre for Leadership Development 2012 short course programme.  We would love to have you and/or your leaders - current or emerging - join us for one of our courses.

Feel free to enquire about upcoming courses or request more information.

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Finance Training - 13-15 March 2012

This course, designed for New Zealand corps/centre business and finance administrators, will cover all that you may need to know about the Finance System including: Chart of Accounts, Processing Accounts Payable, Processing Income, Finance Policies & Procedures, Basic Accounting & Journals, Financial Statements, Technology One Financials, & Budgets.

Twelve Steps Workshop (Parts 1 & 2) - 26-29 March and 8-10 May 2012

Life in Christ is about freedom. This workshop, based on the Twelve Steps of AA, is about freedom in Christ. A workshop with the potential to change your life. For those wanting to move past the consequences of past sin and to help others find their freedom in Christ also. (A two-part workshop.)

'The Big Picture' Managers Training - 18-20 April 2012

How can you get money for that new programme your centre is developing? How can you get the best out of your staff? What can headquarters do to make your life easier? Explore these and other questions in this training for managers working in a Salvation Army context.

Community Ministries Training - 14-17 May 2012

These programmes are aimed at building skills, resources and networks for those working in community ministries roles. Selection criteria apply. Contact us to find out more.

Brengle Holiness Institute - 1-4 June 2012

We are called to live as children of light. This powerful and profound weekend experience will draw you fully into God’s light and empower you to live out a holiness that makes sense in your daily life.

Chaplaincy Training - 17-20 July 2012

These programmes are aimed at building skills, resources and networks for those working in chaplaincy roles. Selection criteria apply. Contact us to find out more.

Twelve Steps Workshop (Parts 1 & 2) - 6-9 August and 3-6 September 2012

Life in Christ is about freedom. This workshop, based on the Twelve Steps of AA, is about freedom in Christ. A workshop with the potential to change your life. For those wanting to move past the consequences of past sin and to help others find their freedom in Christ also. (A two-part workshop.)

TTTF Thought Matters conference - 17-19 August 2012

The purpose of the Tri-Territorial Theological Forum is to facilitate theological discussion within and beyond The Salvation Army in Australia and New Zealand. The next Thought Matters Conference will be hosted by the Australia Eastern Territory. More information will be out about that in the new year. The proceedings from the 2011 Thought Matters Conference will be published and available in 2012. We will let you know when those are available.

'The Big Picture' Managers Training - 7-9 November 2012

How can you get money for that new programme your centre is developing? How can you get the best out of your staff? What can headquarters do to make your life easier? Explore these and other questions in this training for managers working in a Salvation Army context.

Speaker 3.0 - 15-17 October (in Hamilton)

Communicating in an iPod YouTube world.

Speaker 3.0 is a three day communications course designed to unleash the power of your communication. Specifically designed for church leaders at all levels, this course tackles the challenge of preaching in today's media saturated world.

Foundations of Leadership - TBC 2012

A course that will enable emerging leaders to identify and build on their leadership skills, equipping them for current and potential leadership positions.

Available at Your Place

Talk to CLD about workshops and seminars to be offered at your place. Costs vary depending on length of courses and presenters used. Select from topics listed below, or talk to us to discuss your own requirements.

'The Bible's Big Story': A six-hour overview of the Scriptural narrative.

Communication and Assertiveness: A one day workshop exploring how we communicate and developing our skills for effective and assertive communication.

TSA 101: An introduction to The Salvation Army - mission, history, structure and theology.

12 Steps: The same great course that is offered onsite at BCM.

Officer Courses

Booth College of Mission also run a number of courses for officer development. These are for officers only, and attendance is generally by appointment.

Sessional Reunion - 27-29 January 2012
Pre-Retirement Seminar - 20-22 March 2012
10 Year Officer Review (NZ, Fiji and Tonga) - 28-31 May 2012
5 Year Officer Review (NZ) - 19-22 June 2012
1 Year Officer Review (NZ) - 23-26 October 2012