Welcome to the
Areté Classroom
Welcome 2025 Cohort
This is where you access the 2025 Foundations of Missionary Leadership Program.
You can access each of the four courses. Slides, videos of each lecture or intensive, and the required reading and further reading can be accessed here.
The quizzes can be accessed through the classroom, and papers are to be submitted through the classroom too.
Course 1
The Spirituality of Missionary Leadership
Course Description
This course explores the spiritual foundations of missionary leadership. It establishes a spirituality grounded in the initial proclamation (kerygma) of the love of God revealed in Christ.
Course 2
The Theological Foundations of Mission
Course Description
This course provides an overview of foundational theological principles of mission
Course 3
Ministerial Leadership:
Theory and Praxis
Course Description
In this course students will learn what leadership grounded in Christian faith is and begin to develop the leadership skills necessary for contemporary ministry.
Course 4
Practicum
Course Description
This course is divided into three elements. The ministry intensive explores the topics of understanding one’s gifts for ministry, prayer ministry, and evangelising conversations. The leadership intensive practicum helps students understand key leadership topics, including event management, budgeting, promotions, communications and risk management strategies. The final element is monthly mentoring sessions that provide an opportunity for students to reflect upon their practice of ministry in the light of what they are learning from the coursework.