Educating Christians

Journeys is a five week video series designed to introduce Christianity to people in the 21st Century, presented by Rob Harley, a professional television journalist. He presents a unique blend of stories about faith, told by regular people whose lives have been impacted by God. The videos feature powerful interviews about spiritual encounters, and show how faith works at ‘street level’. Published in 2003.

Settings
Small groups in homes, Large group presentation with small group conversations.

Styles of Learning
Documentary video clips, conversation

Number of sessions
5

Length of sessions
1 hour

Aims
Introducing seekers to the spiritual dimension of life and giving an overview of what it might mean to follow Jesus.

Theological Perspective
Evangelical

Age Group
Young Adult, Adult

Specific leadership requirements
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Country of origin
New Zealand

Available in languages other than English
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Resources provided
A video/DVD course designed to run for five weeks
Five Participant’s Guides. Extra books are available for purchase.
Promotional video/DVD (5mins) outlining the highlights of the course.
A Leader’s Guide on how to run the course.
An instructional video/DVD for leaders.
Invite Cards
A3 Posters

Where to purchase

Church Resources Australia

Great Journeys Resources, Box 91229, Auckland Mail Centre, New Zealand
Level 2, 300 Great South Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
Ph +64 9 520 6401 . Fax +64 9 520 6401

Or from Koorong in Australia.

Cost (not counting packaging and postage)
The Journeys Video Kit – $289 (+p&p)
The Journeys DVD Kit – $299 (+p&p)
Extra Leaders Guides – $10 each
Extra Participants Guides – $5.95 each
Video Duo Set with 1 Leader’s Guide (only available to groups who have purchased a complete kit) – $85.00
DVD Duo Set with 1 Leader’s Guide (only available to groups who have purchased a complete kit) – $90.00
Invite Cards – $12.50 (pk of 50)
A3 Posters – $6.00 (pk of 5)

Technology needed
DVD/Video player, Television/Projector

Web site
www.greatjourneys.co.nz

National/Regional Advisors
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Uniting Church Congregations using Journeys

Albert St, Wesley Mission Brisbane
Tallebudgera, Gold Coast
Redcliffe

Content

Is there a spiritual side to me?
If God and heaven exist what are they like?
Does this faith thing work in real life?
Does God have real power to change things?
Crossing the line – what’s that like?