The Lifestylez Training Centre is completely focused on teaching Biblical truths as to unite the Church by going back to the basic Biblical truth on all aspects that is currently dividing the Church. The biggest goal of the Lifestylez Training Centre is to make our students streetwise, as to be effective representatives of King Jesus here on earth. Students will be equipped with basic fundamental principles of the Word of God, so that needs can be met in all areas as Jesus Himself would have done.
One of the most significant steps you will ever take in our ministry is to join the Ministry A.G.E. Directive (A.G.E. stands for Amplification, Growth, and Extension). Going through the Ministry A.G.E. Directive is the quickest way to spiritually bring you up to speed with the rest of the church family. We also use the Ministry A.G.E. Directive to raise and develop all our future leaders. Basically, the Ministry A.G.E. Directive is a three-year course that will help you to develop a deeper and more intimate relationship with Christ, and to become more fruitful and productive as a Christian. This course will help you identify and Amplify your natural gifts and talents that God blessed you with, it will assist you in personal and spiritual Growth, and it will teach you to Extend those gifts to others and so advance the Kingdom of God.
Like the children of Israel who journeyed with God from Egypt to the Promised Land, we too are on a spiritual journey in Christ; and thus, we invite you to join us on this life changing journey as we pursue our God given vision and calling in Christ. Even though we are always mindful of our vision and destiny, we have come to realise that the journey itself is as important as the destination. God often uses the journey to prepare us for the destination; therefore, we really take this journey seriously. In fact, we take this journey so serious that we are not willing to walk with anyone who is not yet ready to make a covenant commitment to building authentic relationships, to developing a Kingdom family culture, to serving the vision and mission of Lifestyle Family Ministries, and to uphold our statement of faith. The Bible is clear that two cannot walk together unless they have agreed. (Amos 3:3)
This intensive, all-inclusive, three-year Ministry A.G.E. Directive is focused on the fivefold ministry according to Ephesians 4:11-16. Every year is comprised of three twelve-week semesters. The first semester starts in the third week af January and continues for twelve weeks. The seconds semester starts in May and ends in the middle of August, allowing a break in the middle of the semester for students whom have plans for the winter school holidays. The third and final semester starts in the middle of September and ends at the end of November. There will be a Graduation Ceremony during the first week of December for the students whom have successfully completed all the required courses for the full year.
The courses of each year build on the courses of the previous, and in order for a student to start the next years studies, all the required courses of the previous year must have successfully been completed. These courses will be available for students to attend individually outside of the Ministry A.G.E. Directive and each student will receive a certificate for the successful completion of each course, however, all courses will need to be completed to successfully complete a full year course. Certain individual courses might require completion of other courses as a prerequisite.
Lifestylez Training Centre Students will be able to effectively contribute to society in various fields after training. Students that do not complete the full three-year course will not graduate as a Ministry A.G.E. Directive Master, however, every individual course that has been completed will empower the student in that specific field, and bring them closer to graduation. Grace will be given to students who prove their willingness to learn and courses that were not completed or that were failed can be taken or retaken at a later stage over a total period of no more than five years.
When a student’s studies are completed, Lifestylez Family Ministries will assist him or her by placing the student in the field where they can start actively participating in preparing and reaping the harvest. Lifestylez Family Ministries aim to provide assistance in these areas in the form of finance, food, clothing, etc. that will enable the qualified student to care for the needy.
As with every military force, basic training is the first step to become an effective soldier. This takes the student through the basics of faith and is equally important to new believers and for those who have been saved for many years. For the new believer it will set you on the right path through teachings and training that emphasises and encourages individual relationships with God. For those who have been walking the faith road for many years, these courses will help you reignite the fire and passion for the Gospel and for those that are lost. Basic Training is part of the Membership Process and is a requirement for every person looking to become a part of Lifestylez Family Ministries.
General Training courses are provided on a regular basis and is designed to help every individual grow personally and spiritually. These courses are not a requirement but it is strongly recommended as it will empower every believer to lead a more victorious life and prosper through the continuous hardships that our current world is facing.
The first-year course is a total basic course and focuses on the essentials of ministry and calling identification. During this period the student will find his or her place within the Body of Christ. The first semester will focus on the basic Biblical doctrine, purposed to form the foundation of any Christian life. The second semester is aimed at the personal and spiritual growth of the individual by encouraging a personal relationship with the Holy Trinity. The third semester is where students will find their place within the Body of Christ and receive the basic training as to become a successful and active member of any corporate body of believers. This semester is all about learning to advance the Kingdom of God.
The second-year course is a much more intensive course, where students focuses and applies themselves only in the areas where they found themselves in the Body of Christ during the first year course. Everything needed to establish yourself in your ministry and calling will be covered in detail and every individual will also be trained for various positions of leadership within the Body of Christ in general.
The third-year course is where everything that the student has learnt the previous two years will be field-tested under strict supervision and guidance in a safe environment. During this time, it will be expected of the student to become actively involved in the community, and within their own individual ministries. Advanced ministry tools will be given and these courses will empower every student to head-up their own ministries and to spear-head training within the Body of Christ and advance into new territory for the Glory of the Kingdom of God.