John Mark Curriculum

WHAT IS THE JOHN MARK CURRICULUM?

The John Mark Curriculum is designed to help people who are planting churches cross-culturally among America’s urban poor. Some potential church planters may want to enroll to better understand their future vocation.

The John Mark Curriculum represents course work oriented around the five distinct roles on a church plant team: Volunteer, Support, Primary, Team Leader, Multiple Team Leader.

For each role, there are three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced so church planters can sharpen their skills over time.

The number of modules required for each Course increases depending upon the demands of each role.

The material can be self-directed or can be completed in teams, large groups, or as an organization.

The John Mark Curriculum comes with everything needed to facilitate completion, including instructions, learning points for all 40 modules, papers, tests, and test keys. Also included are 12 videos and 13 books that are required viewing or reading for the Basic level.

The cost for all these materials is $295 plus shipping.

ORDERING INFORMATION:

e-mail: JMC@worldimpact.org

World Impact, Inc.
Attn: John Mark Curriculum
2001 South Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90007

(323) 735-1137
(323) 735-2576 fax

In Canada:

World Impact of Canada
Attn: John Mark Curriculum
PO Box 12085
Murrayville RPO
Langley, BC
V3A 9J5

JOHN MARK CURRICULUM MODULES

• Understanding Culture
• The Dynamics of Teamwork
• Orienting Volunteers
• Introduction to the Church
• Understanding the Roles of a Church Planting Team
• Introduction to the Poor
• Using Wisdom in Ministry
• Introduction to Urban Mission
• Leading a Small Group
• Transitioning Leadership
• Leading A Church Plant Team
• Understanding an Affirmation of Faith
• Age Level Characteristics
• History of Missions
• Attend School for Urban Cross-Cultural Church Planting
• Chartering Church Plant Teams
• Attend Church Multiplication Training Center Boot Camp
• Participate in Church Plant
• Church Planting Strategy
• Classic Missionary Texts (“Baker’s Dozen”)
• Biblical Counseling
• Crowns of Beauty/Operation Jericho Conferences
• Evangelism
• Developing Effective Partnerships
• Follow-up
• Coach at a School for Urban Cross-Cultural Church Planting
• Host a Volunteer Orientation Session
• Introduction to the John Mark Curriculum
• Introduction to School for Urban Cross-Cultural Church Planting
• Mentoring a Primary Team Member
• Mentoring a Team Leader
• Seeking Ordination
• Reading Out of Ashes by Dr. Keith Phillips
• Complete Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Course
• Respecting Christian Heritages
• Sharing Your Faith
• Discipleship
• The Nehemiah Team Orientation
• The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) Training
• Urban Mission Orientation

Roles of the Church Plant Team

Volunteer Team Members:

Helpers who participate in one or more church plant activities (single or multiple events) and whose commitment level may vary.

Support Team Member:

Team members whose contribution is made at strategic points in the church planting process based on gifts, schedules, or proximity (i.e. “Special Forces”).

Primary Team Member:

Team members whose membership on the team is a primary assignment demanding significant ministry time and energy; commitment is generally until the church is planted.

Team Leader Definition:

Leader of cross-cultural church plant team.

Multiple Team Leader:

Facilitator and coordinator of teams who provides training, counsel, resources, and support to team leaders.