Online and on-site 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 consist of eight evening sessions which include prayer, worship, Bible teaching and group discussion. the courses are conducted in close co-operation with local church leaders. Local ministry leaders guide the group sessions with their own Iranian/Afghan church members. Group leaders are invited to participate in additional support sessions with the team.
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 faigh in Him.
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Duration and time: 8 Thursday evenings from 25th of January to 14th of March, 18:30-21:00 CET
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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 Core of the Gospel
The Core 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: 8 Thursday evenings from 2nd of May to 20th of 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: 8 Thursday evenings from 12th of September to 31st of 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
On-site 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, 12th of March, 18:00 CET
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Location: Online, Zoom
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Language: English/German or other language by arrangement
Hamsafar Webinar
A three-session online course for experienced hamsafars (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 of June
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Location: Online, Zoom
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Language: Farsi with translation to English/German or other language by arrangement
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