Local Church Responsibility
The decision to follow the mandate of Jesus Christ in training leadership by participating in the Basic Training program should not be entered lightly. In order to maintain a successful program, the support of the congregation is essential. The Governing Board must, therefore, officially approve the enrollment of the church in the Basic Training program, and the pastor must complete the Center Leader training. Enrollment entitles your church to membership in this program. The church may discontinue or resume participation at any time. If a pastoral change occurs, the new pastor only needs to complete the Center Leader’s training and the program continues. As students complete the program, they may be certified as center leaders to new groups of students, reproducing their skills in others. The enrollment fee entitles the church to free upgrades. As replacement courses and new materials are developed, center leaders will be notified and may request the leader’s guides free of charge. Enrollment (completing the Church Application form, Governing Board approval, and payment of the enrollment fee) entitles your church to use the program perpetually with an unlimited number of students. To receive the Basic Training program Start-up Kit, containing enrollment forms, center leader training materials, the first student book, and all of the leader’s guides for the program, call the Service Center using their toll-free number: 1 (877) 284-3262. Center Leader Responsibility
Center leaders are not teachers, at least not in the usual sense of the word. Most of the learning is done by studying the programmed texts. The real value of the training program comes as a result of effective, lively group discussion. The center leader facilitates these important weekly discussions. While not “teaching” the class, the center leader must guide the students in discussing what they have learned through the textbook and help them make appropriate application to their personal life and ministry. The center leader must complete the Center Leader’s Manual which teaches how to lead group discussions and administrate the Basic Training program. The leader must work completely through the first student book before leading a class. Because Basic Training is administered through the local church, the pastor must be trained as a center leader. He may then appoint another staff member or leader to administrate the program. Each person appointed to lead a group must complete the prescribed training. Student Responsibility
• Each student should be a member or adherent of an Alliance church.
• Each student must submit a completed application and pay a one-time registration fee.
• Each student is responsible to purchase a copy of the study materials for each course.