Training for Leadership and Ministry (TLM) is our core programme for equipping and coaching all-new and emerging leaders in our church family. This is a training programme and not simply a ‘taught’ course.

Our hope is that all who complete TLM will receive the necessary skills and knowledge to share the Biblical values of Commission, and to carry the vision we have as a church family. As opposed to the emphasis of Level 1 (Theology for Life) which covers doctrine core to all Evangelical Christianity, at Level 2 we are focussing upon areas of theology and leadership distinct to Commission.

This course aims to do more than simply ‘teach’ on the practices and theologies that make us distinct as a family of churches, but also to ‘train’ you as you seek to equip and lead others.

Applications for this course will open in April 2026

Syllabus Overview

This two-part course will consist of a morning leadership workshop where students share assignment work together and afternoon sessions with guest speakers from across the Commission Family of Churches. This unique approach will give students the opportunity to have a practical incubator to develop their own ministry plans, discipleship relationships and learn from their peers in the morning Leadership workshops. There will be several projects that will allow students to present their creativity and ministry visions. 

Ministry training modules

  • Ascension Gifts: apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher

  • Charismatic Gifts: Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14

  • Deacons and Elders

  • Serving in the Local Church

  • The Baptism of The Holy Spirit

  • Complementarian Theology:  A Biblical Overview

  • Church History

  • Diversity in Leadership

  • World Mission

  • Teaching and Preaching

  • Sacraments: Baptism and The Lord’s Supper

  • Philosophies of Ministry and Contextualisation 

  • Pastoral care in the local church

  • Social justice and ministry to the poor

  • Children and Youth Work

  • Church Planting

Ministry training modules

  • Understanding leaderships styles and techniques

  • Effective leadership

  • Personal and organizational vision

  • Understanding team dynamics and team giftings

  • Casting vision in a ministry context

  • Organizing and communicating a strategic vision

  • Understanding relationships within team dynamics

  • Effectively leading people with diverse giftings

Who should apply?

For all those who are in positions of leadership and influence within a Commission church (or who feel called to this for the future), who have not completed an equivalent programme in the past. 

Who is delivering the training?

Training for Leadership and Ministry will be facilitated by Adam Watson, drawing on an array of proven leaders and trainers from within our family of churches.

Course Details

Location

Hope Church, Winchester

Two years, running monthly on a Saturday, from September - May each academic year

Length

Session Times

9:30 am-4:00pm

Cost

£750 per year

Application Deadline

The application window has closed.

We want to make sure this course is as open and accessible as possible. If you have a specific accessibility need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at training@commission.global

Accessibility

Contact

For any queries about this course please contact training@commission.global or call +44 1202 132701

 

What our Students say…

“The range of gifted speakers were so easy to listen to, and I’m going to miss being inspired in my faith and ministry role every month!”

“I came away with a ton of helpful notes and a healthy challenge for myself and our Church.”

“Loving this course, so much to learn and such a privilege to be able to learn from such great teachers, feeling blessed...”

Find out more about Training For Leadership and Ministry

Course Leader

Adam Watson

Adam is currently a Church Planter in Central London and Commission Trainer. He received a BA from Texas State University, a Masters of Arts in Christians Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently studying for his Doctorate of Educational Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary with a focus on international and missional training residencies. Adam has served as a pastor, missionary, and educator for the last 12 years. He is married to Laura, they have one daughter Lucy and a son Jack. 

Adam serves Commission as the TLM host, and is working with Commission in partnership with New International. 


Blog: watsonsuk.com/blog

Training Dates

  • 21st September 2024

    19th October 2024

    23rd November 2024

    14th December 2024

    18th January 2025

    8th February 2025

    8th March 2025

    26th April 2025

    17th May 2025

  • 2025

    13th September

    11th October

    8th November

    13th December

    2026

    17th January

    28th February

    14th March

    25th April

    16th May