Partnering with the Church in China to determine which ministry insights and methods most need to be covered in Training Seminars requires continual dialogue and curriculum assessment.  In line with China Partner’s value for God’s Word (the Bible), prayer, and honoring God in everything, all curriculum places an importance on these in the daily lives of the leaders being trained with the development of a personal relationship with the Lord stressed above all.  With the help of several international pastors and para-church leaders, China Partner has developed the following four core training courses: Evangelism, Pastoral Care, Discipleship and Christian Leadership.  Each course has a parallel workbook, available in both Chinese and English, which are made available to Training Seminar participants as the hosting training center, church, or seminary is able.  Other courses have been developed as needs are expressed by Chinese Church leadership and as individuals with expertise are available to teach (and/or write) them.  The following are brief overviews of the four core training courses China Partner teaches during Training Seminars.
 
Evangelism

• Evangelism and the Evangelistic Message
  
• The God Who Reveals Himself (Apologetics)
  
• The Authority of the Bible and the Nature of God in Evangelism
  
• Man's Need - Sin and Separation
  
• Man's Response - Repentance and Faith
  
• Man's Response - The Invitation, Decision, and Follow-up
  
• The Person and Work of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit in Evangelism
  
• The Evangelistic Ministry of Jesus
  
• Making the Message Relevant to the Listener - Preparation
  
• Making the Message Relevant to the Listener - Presentation
  
• Maintaining Spiritual Freshness through a Devotional Life of Prayer and Study
  

 
Pastoral Care

• The Pastor and Pastoral Care in the Church
  
• The History and Importance of Small Groups in the Church
  
• The Profile of a Small Group
  
• Small Group Structures and Leadership
  
• Pastoral Care through Encouragement, Exhortation, and Enlightenment
  

 
Biblical Principles of Effective Christian Leadership

• The Profile of a Leader (Spiritual Leadership Defined)
  
• The Priorities of a Leader (Vital Essentials to Succeed)
  
• The Preparation of a Leader (Disciplines for Personal Development)
  
• The Pressures on a Leader (Dealing with Perils and Problems)
  
• Practical wisdom for pastoral leadership including:
  • Enjoying the Call of God
    
  • Preaching the Word of God
    
  • Shepherding the people of God
    
  • Working with other Leaders
    

 
Discipleship

• The Call of a Disciple
  
• When Christ comes Calling
  
• Choosing a Disciple
  
• Some needed qualities in a discipleship relationship
  
• The rewards of discipleship
  
• Simon Peter discipled by the Master