Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.”

We suggest that you equip yourself when you become a Christian. Knowledge is of utmost importance when trying to get through the daily hurdles of your new life in Christ. There will be times you fail and times you triumph, but ultimately you will grow and become stronger.

A gold miner doesn’t sit at home with all the equipment, hoping they will discover gold, no, he goes out and put an effort in to mine deep until he finds gold. So must we, as Christians dig deep into the Word of God to discover wonderful gems that will encourage us and help us grow spiritually.

Of course every course is not perfect, but do not throw the fish out with the bones. Take what speaks to you, and measure everything against the Bible, and you will find value in what you learn.

John 14:18-21 "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you ....... In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him."

Here are a few suggestions :-

Alpha Course:
This is for every new Christian. You will find the answer to almost any question you have here: Who is Jesus? Why did He die? Is Christianity relevant in my life? What am I doing on earth? Why is there suffering in the world? Is there more to life than this? How can we have faith? Why and how do I pray? How does God guide us? Who is the Holy Spirit? What about the church? How can I make the most of the rest of my Life?

In 1990 Nicky Gumbel re-designed this course for new Christians, primarily for those outside the church who would not consider themselves as Christians. The talks aim to cover the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. Click here for more information, and here to see Nicky Gumbel in action.

Networks Course:
If you are a Christian, but is unsure of your spiritual gifts and how to apply them to serve God’s work best, this course is for you! Order the books here! Network, the leading course for discovering spiritual gifts and empowering people for ministry, is developed in partnership with the Willow Creek Association. Churches will see increased participation, greater effectiveness, more enthusiasm, and less burn-out in their congregation. Believers in their church will discover the spiritual gifts God has given them. They will have a better understanding of God's will for their lives because of gaining a better understanding of who God created them to be.

PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE
What purpose do I have in life - Do I even have a purpose? We have a distinct purpose and if we do not fulfil that purpose, we will keep on chasing after wind and be unsatisfied with our lives. God wants us to have a full life. Rick Warren has put together a wonderful book with easy steps guiding you to find your purpose in life: Visit Purpose Driven Life