Course Description

Christians are saved not just for eternal life (John 3:16). We are to become effective ambassadors of Christ (2 Cor 5:20) who can participate in God’s creative and redemptive purposes in our workplaces, churches, and societies. Our roles in this mission are bound up with how Christ has shaped our lives, training, experiences and even transitions. It is also informed by the talents he has called us stewards. This takes much discernment of the Spirit’s guidance.

Discerning your Life facilitates this process by providing biblical insights to how our work and lives matter for God’s mission of transforming the world. It will also provide analytical frameworks, tools, and spiritual mentoring to aid our discernment of how we can how we fulfil our ambassadorial role.

++ Note: The course fees are higher to cover the cost of a one-to-one personal coaching session and a one-to-one spiritual direction session.


[1.5 credits, GC Core Course]



Registration closing date:
22 Feb 2025

Register

  • Dates : 2025

    (Tuesdays)

    Feb:     25
    Mar: 11, 25
    Apr: *12, 29

  • Time

    7:15pm –10:00pm
    10am-5pm (Apr 12)

  • Location

    Online via Zoom (with Blended Learning)

    On-site (Spiritual Direction session)

    On-site Address: BGST, 50, Kallang Pudding Road,
    #07-01
    AMA Building, Singapore 349326

Melanie has diverse experience supporting ministries, start-ups, and training organizations in operations, finance, administration, teaching, worship, and communications. She holds a Master of Theology from AGST Alliance and an accounting degree. She works with impact funds and invests herself in several reimagining church initiatives. She enjoys a good laugh and finds pleasure in the simple things of life.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    General

    • Course Syllabus

    • Orientation Course & Library Access
  • 2

    Introduction to Discerning Your Life Module Live (Zoom)

    • Introduction to Discerning Your Life Module

    • The Prayer of Examen

    • Guidelines for Sharing and Listening
  • 3

    Four Foundations for Discernment Live (Zoom)

    • Four Foundations for Discernment

    • Course Text: Viv Thomas, Wisdom Road
  • 4

    Our Frameworks in Discernment Live (Zoom)

    • Our Frameworks in Discernment Live (Zoom)

    • David Ford, The Shape of Living (Chapter 1: Faces and Voices)

    • Community of the Heart Reflection Exercise
  • 5

    Our Stories in Discernment Live (F2F)

    • Our Stories in Discernment

    • David Ford, The Shape of Living (Chapter 2: Vocations and Compulsions)

    • Pre-work: Lifeline Mapping Exercise

    • Lifeline Canvas

    • 10 Areas of Noticing

    • 10 Areas of Noticing (excel spreadsheet)
  • 6

    Our Habits for Discernment Live (F2F)

    • Our Habits for Discernment
  • 7

    Discernment in Transitions Live (Zoom)

    • Discernment in Transitions
  • 8

    One-to-one Spiritual Direction

    • To synthesise your learning and bring your decisions into co-discernment
  • 9

    Course Evaluation

    • Course Evaluation Form