Built for everyday believers
Equip Everyday People to Lead and Disciple
A plug-and-play learning series designed for people in the pew—guided by your leadership, grounded in the whole story of Scripture.
Foundation
The Bible’s Big Story
Scripture as one mission: God bringing His children “home.”
- Old Testament: God forms a witnessing people.
- New Testament: Jesus restores and sends the Church.
Building
The Church Through History
How believers lived on that foundation: growth under pressure, clarified beliefs, reformations, global mission, renewal.
Aesthetic
Our Testimony (Theology)
What our life together communicates: Who is God? Who are we? What’s broken—and how does Christ heal? What is the Church and its witness?
Who It’s For
- People in the pew: small-group participants, team members, emerging leaders, curious seekers.
- Hosts & facilitators (pastors or lay leaders): guide the process and multiply mentors—no seminary training required.
How It Works
- Gather a group (people in the pew + a trusted host—pastor, elder, or lay leader).
- Watch a ~50-minute teaching with Dr. Wayne Brouwer.
- Discuss & practice with the host guide, handouts, and a mid-week follow-up.
Flexible format: living rooms, classrooms, or Zoom. Low prep, high engagement.
What Your People Will Gain
- Clarity in the storyline of Scripture (OT → NT as one mission).
- Confidence to follow Jesus in everyday life and invite others along.
- Practical rhythms for prayer, Scripture, sacraments, ethics, and witness.
- Courage to serve, lead a table, or mentor someone new.
What Your Leaders Get
- A ready path you can deploy anywhere.
- Low-prep guides, handouts, and weekly practices.
- Shared language for teaching, decisions, and culture change.
- Leadership multiplication without bottlenecks.
Aligned with CLC competencies: Bible, history, sacraments, ethics, integrity/call, preaching, theology, congregational leadership.
Developed by Church Leadership Center • Primary instructor: Dr. Wayne Brouwer

