Online and in-person courses
Elam in Europe assists churches in three crucial levels of ministry to Iranians and Afghans: Raising disciples, Mobilising disciple-makers, Equipping emerging leaders.
We offer online as well as on-site courses and conferences. Please sign up for our emails to receive invitations.
Raising Disciples
The online discipleship courses all have varied programs of live Bible teaching, worship, prayer, testimonies and group discussions. The courses are conducted in close co-operation with local churches. Leaders from participating churches guide their Iranian/Afghan group members through the course and lead their people in the interactive group activities.
The Seven Signs course
The Seven Signs course exposes the divine nature of Jesus and what it means for us to live the new life of faith in Him.
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Duration and time: 7 Thursday evenings + one extra leader session from 1st February to 14th March, 18:30-21:00 CET (Leader session 25th January)
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Location: Online, we will be using the platforms Zoom and Telegram
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Language: Farsi with simultaneous translation to English or other languages if needed
The Heart of the Gospel
The Heart of the Gospel course explains the story of the Bible from Creation to Final Restoration - with Christ and salvation as the centre.
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Duration and time: 7 Thursday evenings + one extra leader session from 9th May to 20th June, 18:30-21:00 CEST
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Location: Online, we will be using the platforms Zoom and Telegram
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Language: Farsi with simultaneous translation to English or other languages by arrangement
The "I am" course
The "I am" course explores the character of Jesus and how His identity changes the identity of his disciples.
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Duration and time: 7 Thursday evenings + one extra leader session from 12th September to 31st October, 18:30-21:00 CEST
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Location: Online, we will be using the platforms Zoom and Telegram
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Language: Farsi with simultaneous translation to English or other languages by arrangement
Evangelism course
The Evangelism course inspires believers to share their faith within their personal relationships. The course equips them to explain their testimonies and share the Gospel message in a compelling way.
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Duration and time: 4 Tuesday evening sessions from 7th to 28th May, 18:30-21:00 CEST
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Location: Online, we will be using the platforms Zoom and Telegram
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Language: Farsi with simultaneous translation to English or other languages by arrangement
In-person courses and conferences take place in various locations, many in partnership with local churches.
New Life in Christ conference
A residential weekend seminar offered as follow-up for participants of online courses.
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Duration and time: Friday to Sunday several times throughout 2024
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Location: Varous locations
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Language: Farsi
Integration and Discipleship one-day conference
Partnering with local churches, we offer a two-track conference with the aim of encouraging and equipping local churches in Europe that have Iranian and Afghan members. For non-Farsi-speaking ministry workers, the ministry track offers seminars and workshops about cross-cultural ministry to Iranians and Afghans. The discipleship track offers Iranians and Afghans a programme of worship and basic Bible teaching in Farsi. Connect with us if you are interested in partnering with us to run this day conference in your area.
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Duration and time: on request one-day conference
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Location: Varous locations, hosted by local churches
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Language: host-language training track and Farsi discipleship track
Mobilising Disciple-makers
The Safar resource has been developed by Elam to mobilise disciple-makers in the Iran region. Originally only in Farsi, it is now available in English, German, Spanish and Pashto with more languages in the pipeline.
We offer training on how to use this valuable discipleship tool, ranging from an introductory webinar for your church or group to training for experienced disciplemakers. Connect with us to arrange a Safar introduction for your group or join us for the dates below.
Safar introduction
webinar
A webinar to introduce the Safar discipleship journe to non-Farsi-speaking ministry workers. This webinar will inspire and equip you to facilitate the spiritual growth of Iranian and Afghan new believers in your local church through one-to-one discipleship.
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Duration and time: 2-hour webinar, Tuesday, 12th March, 18:00 CET
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Location: Online, Zoom
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Language: English/German or other language by arrangement
This webinar will be repeated on Tuesday, 6th August, 18:00 CEST
Hamsafar
mentor
webinar
A three-session online course for experienced disciple-makers (co-travellers on the Safar journey) who have discipled several people through Safar and now wish to pass this skill to others.
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Duration and time: three Tuesday evenings, 4th, 11th and 18th June
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Location: Online, Zoom
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Language: Farsi with translation to English/German or other language by arrangement
This webinar will be repeated 19th November to 3rd December, 18:00 CET
Equipping Emerging Leaders
Leadership training
Elam in Europe offers training for emerging Iranian/Afghan leaders. The focus is Christian leadership, cultural understanding and ministry skills. The courses combine teaching with prayer, worship and interactive learning activities.
By invitation only - contact europe@elam.com for more information