Want to deepen your theological understanding and learn about the values that shape Commission churches?
Theology for Ministry gives those leading, or preparing to lead, in any capacity within Commission Churches an opportunity to explore Commission's own theological values. The training programme is deliberately structured to make this teaching practical and will include an opportunity at each training day to think through how what you're learning applies to your own ministry area.
Syllabus Overview
Where Theology for Life (level 1) explores foundational Christian beliefs, framed by the Nicene Creed, Theology for Ministry (level 2) narrows down to our movement's theological distinctives, framed by Commission's theological values that all our churches hold to. You can view them here.
Commission Theological Values
Word-based
Holy Spirit
Grace-filled
Complementarian
Elders in each local church
Ephesians 4 ministries
Servant-hearted
Local-church focused
Mission expressed both locally and globally
Compassion Ministries
Committed relationships
Who should apply?
For all those who are in positions of leadership and influence within a Commission church (or who feel called to this for the future), who have not completed an equivalent programme in the past.
Who is delivering the training?
Theology for Ministry will be facilitated by Tim Suffield, drawing on an array of proven leaders and trainers from within our family of churches.
Course Details
Location
Hope Church, Winchester
Duration
11 Saturdays from September to July
Session Times
9:30 am-4:00pm
£500
*10% to be paid on submission of application
Cost
Application Deadline
Applications open 30th April 2026
We want to make sure this course is as open and accessible as possible. If you have a specific accessibility need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at training@commission.global
Accessibility
All applications are subject to Commission's Training Terms & Conditions which can be found HERE.
For any queries about this course please contact training@commission.global or call +44 1202 132701
Contact
What our Students say…
“The range of gifted speakers were so easy to listen to, and I’m going to miss being inspired in my faith and ministry role every month!”
“I came away with a ton of helpful notes and a healthy challenge for myself and our Church.”
“Loving this course, so much to learn and such a privilege to be able to learn from such great teachers, feeling blessed...”
Find out more about Training For Ministry
Course Leader
Tim Suffield
Tim is the eldership team leader at Harvest Church in Alton. He is just completing a Research Master's in Theology at the University of Birmingham. He also is a founding editor of Eucharisma and a writer published at Mere Orthodoxy and Theopolis among others, as well as blogging regularly at nuakh. Tim is married to Helen.
Training Dates
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2025
13th September
11th October
8th November
13th December
2026
17th January
28th February
14th March
25th April
16th May
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Dates coming soon.