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    Growing as a leader in church planting and children's ministry, one day becoming a pastor

    LEARNING PLAN

    Growing as a leader in church planting and children's ministry, one day becoming a pastor

    This learning plan equips aspiring pastors with the theological knowledge, practical skills, and leadership qualities needed to serve effectively in church planting and children's ministry. It provides a comprehensive pathway for spiritual leaders who feel called to establish new faith communities while nurturing the next generation of believers.

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    Spiritual LeadershipThe Cross and Christian MinistrySacred Rhythms: Beyond Sunday Faith12 sources

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    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Growing as a leader in church planting and children's ministry, one day becoming a pastor with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Growing as a leader in church planting and children's ministry, one day becoming a pastor.

    What You'll Learn

    • Develop a solid theological foundation for effective pastoral leadership
    • Master essential pastoral care and counseling skills for ministry contexts
    • Learn practical church planting strategies and community building techniques
    • Create engaging and transformative children's ministry programs
    • Cultivate spiritual formation and character development for long-term ministry success

    Establish a strong theological foundation for pastoral ministry and leadership that will guide your future service in both church planting and children's ministry.

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    Explore how Christian spiritual disciplines form a complete way of life that addresses fundamental human needs, connecting believers to God and each other through meaningful shared traditions.

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    Learn the essential skills of pastoral care, counseling, and discipleship that form the core of effective ministry leadership.

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