Strand Groups
Strand groups are the heart of Engage. In your strand group you'll learn a model for understanding and teaching the Bible. At the end of the conference, you will present a Bible study or talk to your group.
01
Strand
New Testament
In Strand 1 you'll build the foundational skills to understand, apply and teach a Bible passage from the New Testament.
02
Strand
Biblical Theology
In Strand 2 you'll delve into an Old Testament passage and learn the Biblical Theology model that will help you teach the Bible to others.
03
Strand
Systematic Theology
In Strand 3 you'll learn how to understand and explore what the Bible says about any given topic by focusing on Systematic Theology.
04
Strand
Christian Ethics
In Strand 4 you’ll learn and put into practice a Christian ethical framework that will help you understand how Christians can approach ethical issues.
5a
Strand
Teaching a series
In Strand 5a you’ll build on the strands you've completed and explore how to teach a book of the Bible in a sermon or talk series by studying one book of the Bible in detail.
5b
Strand
Giving a Bible talk
In Strand 5b you'll learn the skills to deliver an engaging Bible talk including crafting and communication skills so you are more confident in teaching the Bible publicly in your ministry.
*requirements apply
NTE alignment
The strands align with those taught at the AFES National Training Event (NTE). Any strands you have completed at these conferences will be recognised at Engage and you must complete strands in order. During the registration process you can let us know which strands you have already done and you will be allocated to the next strand.
Ministry apprentice & Bible College Students
If you are a ministry apprentice or Bible college student, you can choose a strand that fits your current needs. This can be requested in the registration form and we will try our best to make it work.
