Course curriculum

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    Welcome to your A2A Ministry Manual!

    • How to access the A2A Ministry Manual
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    1. About A2A

    • About the Acts 2 Alliance - A2A Ltd

    • A2A Distinctives

    • A2A Cultural Distinctives

    • A2A Values

    • A2A Vision

    • A2A Mission

    • A2A Goals

    • The Culture of A2A

    • Statement of Faith of A2A
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    2. A2A Policies & Procedures

    • A2A Movement Leadership

    • A2A Affiliation Policy

    • A2A Credential Policy - CATEGORIES OF MINISTER’S CREDENTIALS

    • A2A Credential Policy - APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIALS

    • A2A Credential Policy - MINISTER’S SPOUSE CREDENTIAL APPLICATION

    • A2A Credential Policy - QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF ALL CREDENTIALED MINISTERS

    • A2A Credential Policy - RENEWAL OF CREDENTIALED MINISTERS

    • A2A Credential Policy - ONGOING MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT

    • A2A Credential Policy - ONGOING SUPERVISION AND MENTORING

    • A2A Credential Policy - GENERAL

    • Financial Policy

    • Discipline of Ministers

    • The A2A Mentoring Process

    • Guidelines for Setting a pastor's remuneration

    • ENHANCE – A2A CHURCH CONSULTANCY

    • The A2A Network

    • The A2A Network - Memorandum of Understanding

    • A2A and Micro Church Networks
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    3. Code of Conduct

    • A2A Code of Conduct

    • About Codes of Conduct

    • Implementation of A2A's Code of Conduct

    • Terms

    • The Foundation of Ethics

    • Scope of our Ethics and Professional Ethics - Wholesome Relationships

    • Scope of our Ethics and Professional Ethics - Financial Prudence

    • Scope of our Ethics and Professional Ethics - Transparent Integrity

    • Professional Ministry Ethics Conduct Conforming to Scripture

    • Principles - Case Studies n Ethical Ministry
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    4. Position Statements

    • Position Statements Introduction

    • Euthanasia

    • Homosexuality, Lesbianism and Transgender

    • Abortion

    • Pornography

    • Gambling

    • Alcohol

    • I.V.F.

    • Divorce and Remarriage

    • Domestic Abuse
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    5. Guidelines for Ministerial & Administration Functions

    • Confidentiality

    • Creating Safer Churches - Keeping Children & Vulnerable People Safe

    • Weddings Introduction

    • Weddings Preliminaries & Process for Officiating a Marriage

    • Weddings - Preparation for Marriage

    • Weddings - Order of Service

    • Funerals

    • Dedication of Children

    • Water Baptism

    • Minister's Remuneration Principles

    • Church Finances
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    6. Risk Management for Churches

    • Selection of Staff

    • Counselling Practices

    • Failure to Report Child Abuse

    • Securities Act Violations

    • Employment Act Violations

    • Undue Influence in Estate Matters

    • Personal Liability of Church Board Members

    • Know Your Recruits
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    7. Forms and Appendixes

    • Application for A2A Minister's Credential

    • Credential Application Form

    • Supporting Spousal Form for Credential Application

    • Application for Church Affiliation with A2A

    • Application Form for Church Affiliation

    • Application for Annual renewal of A2A Minister's Credentials

    • The A2A Network

    • The A2A Network - Memorandum of Understanding

    • Accountability Checklist for Mentors

    • Accountability Checklist for Mentors Worksheet

    • A2A Ministerial Code of Conduct

    • Agreement to the A2A Ministerial Code of Conduct

    • A2A Ministerial Code of Conduct
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    8. A2A Rules

    • A2A Rules