THE ICARE ACADEMY COURSE PROSPECTUS2015/2016

The church that I see is a global church. I see a global family: One house with many rooms, outworking a unifi ed vision. I see a church apostolic in calling, and visionary in nature; committed to boldly impacting millions for Christ in signifi cant cities and nations throughout the earth with the greatest of all causes - the Cause of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I see a church that champions the cause of local churches everywhere; encouraging them to be all that God has called them to be. A Church that refuses to be content with the triumphs of the past, but is constantly looking towards the future - fi lled with a vision that inspires and infl uences many.

Positioned in the heart of culture, in great diverse urban centres, I see buildings that struggle to contain the increase of all that God is doing; occupying land and places that are miraculous in provision and impossible to ignore.

I see a church that is big enough to dream on a global scale, yet personal enough for every ONE

to fi nd their place. I see a church that beckons ‘WELCOME HOME’ to every man, woman and child that walks through the doors.

The church that I see is a worshipping church whose songs refl ect such a passion for Christ that others sense His magnifi cence and power. A distinct sound that emanates from a healthy church, contagious in spirit - creating music that resounds from villages and tribes to great cities and nations.

I see a church that is constantly innovative: A church that leads the communication of a timeless message through media, fi lm, and technology. A church with a message beamed to people around the globe through their television screens, bringing JESUS into homes, palaces and prisons alike.

I see a church with a world-class college that raises, equips, and empowers generations of young, anointed leaders from across the globe. Graduates who serve God in all walks of life, released to salt the earth with dynamic ministries

THE CHURCH I NOW SEE

THE CHURCH I NOW SEEand churches throughout the continents of the world.

I see a church graced with layers of ‘once-in-a-generation’ type leaders - who are naturally gifted, spiritually potent and genuinely humble. Leaders who will pay the price and count the cost of impacting cities and nations with great, God-glorifying churches.

I see a church whose leadership is unifi ed in their commitment to the authenticity, credibility and quality of its heart. Leaders who dare to be themselves, yet live secure in the knowledge that “what they are part of is bigger than the part they play.”

I see a church committed to an innovative NETWORK that connects hundreds of thousands of pastors and leaders and equips them to fl ourish. A network committed to the apostolic anointing of leaders who are desperate to see the Church of Jesus Christ rise up to live the un-lived life within her… His glorious Church.

I see like-spirited churches in cities of infl uence that exemplify faithfulness manifested in bricks and mortar. Churches with supernatural provision of buildings and properties standing as beacons of light that bring glory to God and hope to humanity.

I see a church that loves God, loves people and loves life. Youthful in spirit; generous at heart; faith-fi lled in confession; loving in nature and inclusive in expression.

Yes, the church that I see is committed to bringing the love and hope of Christ to impossible situations through the preaching of the Gospel and a mandate that drives us to do all we can to bring help and solution to a needy world. Whose head is Jesus, help is the Holy Spirit and whose focus is the Great Commission.

- Brian Houston 2014

NOTE FROMDAN & CHARLIEBLYTHE

We are excited by your interest in joining The ICARE Academy!

We are passionate to see the next generation rising up, stepping into their God-given destiny and impacting the world around them.

We believe in you and we want to see young people like you step up and step out, because you have the potential to reach, inspire and influence the young people of London.

We want this year to be a year of transformation for you. We want to see you grow in your relationship with Jesus, step out in your God-given gifting, and develop your skills as a leader.

The ICARE academy is a unique ‘once-in-a lifetime’ opportunity so why not make the investment and experience God working in you and through you.

Love Dan & Charlie Blythe

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“LET’S TELL LONDON ABOUT JESUS”GARY CLARKESENIOR PASTOR HILLSONG LONDON

CONTENTS8 WHAT IS THE ICARE ACADEMY9 ICARE ACADEMY- WHAT’S INVOLVED?11 PASTORAL STREAM13 PRODUCTION STREAM15 CREATIVE STREAM17 A WEEK AS AN ACADEMY MEMBER19 ICARE TESTIMONIALS21 COURSE DATES21 TUITION FEES22 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS22 APPLICATION PROCESS

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NOTE FROMALEX BLYTHE

It has been a huge honour and privilege for me to be involved with the ICARE Academy over the past year, and I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to undertake another year of investing into young leaders and building the House of God with them.

I am passionate about creating and building something that can have a large and long lasting impact on young people in England. I want to see a generation of youth rise up and take ownership for their future with a grounded faith in Jesus. I see the ICARE Academy as the first step toward something significant as it is through the Academy that we have an opportunity to reach young people in their schools. The ICARE Academy is an opportunity to learn, grow and develop into major influencers of today’s world.

I am committed to sowing what I have into each and every Academy member. My desire is to push and challenge Academy members to become all they aspire to be, but also to become all God has called them to be.

If you have a heart for building God’s church and would like to grow in practical skills and knowledge of God and his word, come and join us for an awesome life changing year.

Alex BlytheICARE Academy Director

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WHAT IS THEICARE ACADEMY?

The ICARE Academy was birthed out of the ICARE Revolution, a movement of young people who care about those around them; who stand up for what’s right and work to make a difference in the world. The ICARE Revolution values and believes in all young people, irrespective of race, religion, background or experience in life.

The ICARE Academy is a year long programme for those who have a heart for God and a heart for young people.

ICARE goes into schools, speaking to young people about everyday challenges in life, equipping and empowering them to step out, make good choices, and be a catalyst for change.

All participants will receive leadership development, ministry training, theology teaching and close leadership and mentoring from the Hillsong London staff team. Alongside this, participants choose one

of the three streams available within the programme. These are ‘pastoral’, ‘production’ and ‘creative’.

Academy members will also be involved in the pioneering and delivering of our ICARE schools programme to young people across London.

The aim of the Academy is to inspire, grow and shape participants to seek and serve God and extend His kingdom. We are committed to supporting and developing each Academy member to become a ‘once-in-a-generation-leader’ in their life settings.

Over the year, we aim to build a team of effective, innovative leaders who will reach a multitude of young people and lead them to Jesus.

We only have fifteen places available so please don’t miss this great opportunity. This is your year to step out, step up and receive all that God has in store for you!

The Ministry Training element of the programme aims to see members established in the essentials for Christian living and ministry. Themes will include: understanding theology, applying the Bible, living with purpose and creating a Jesus focused lifestyle. Our mission is to grow disciples, raise leaders and equip them for life and the outworking of their call to serve in God’s house and influence their world.

The Leadership Development element takes members on a learning journey, developing key leadership qualities and skills needed to lead with excellence and build the house of God.

The programme is designed to equip Academy members to lead in every sphere of life. However, the focus is predominantly on leadership and ministry development within a local church setting, and outreach into local communities.

MINISTRY TRAINING LEADERSHIP TRAINING

ICARE ACADEMYWHAT’S INVOLVED?

The ICARE Academy has a huge desire to see all members grow in their personal relationship and spiritual walk with God.

We know that to reach people for Jesus, we need to have a real and vital relationship with Him. We will provide every Academy member with a mentor who will meet regularly to encourage and challenge him or her to press into God on a personal level!

We hope that all Academy graduates will be inspired to pursue a future serving and advancing the Kingdom of God.

All Academy members can choose from one of three streams provided- pastoral, production and creative. They will learn and develop their skills and knowledge in their chosen area over the year.

Learning from our well-experienced and skilled mentors, members will be given the opportunity to put what they learn into practice. These streams will serve to increase the capabilities of Academy members as they reach out to young people through ‘ICARE in schools’ as well as in their future settings.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ACADEMY STREAMS

ICARE ACADEMYWHAT’S INVOLVED?

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PASTORAL STREAM"There are over 1.5 million young people in London and our mission is to see a young generation rise up and be all they can be through Jesus Christ."

PASTORAL FACULTY HEAD: PHIL KYEIPOSITION: YOUTH PASTORAreas members can explore are:• Discipleship• Pastoral leadership• Mentoring• Speaking and communication

The pastoral stream is for members who have a heart for public speaking and journeying with young people to enable them to become more like Jesus.

Academy members will gain experience and knowledge of reaching young people through discipleship and mentoring, school chaplaincy, public speaking and communication.

This area of the programme develops pastoral skills and offers opportunities to influence young people on a personal level. Academy members on the pastoral stream

will MC the ICARE presentation and become a regular support to various schools in and around London.

‘ICARE started back in 2009 with the simple vision of empowering young people to realise and fulfil their God given potential. Motivated by a Times magazine article titled 'unhappy unloved and out of control' which depicted young London as a generation destined for failure, we believed otherwise and decided to do something about it.

There are over 1.5 million young people in London and our mission is to see a young generation rise up and be all they can be through Jesus Christ.

Over the last six years we have seen our unique presentation delivered to more than 50,000 students in over 75 schools across London. We have seen thousands of young people make decisions to follow Jesus. We believe that’s just the tip of the iceberg! The ICARE Academy will enable us to go into more schools, reach more young people, and see thousands more find a life-changing relationship with Jesus.’

– Phil Kyei

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"there is no greater fulfilment in life than being able to use one’s skills and talents to build God’s house."

PRODUCTION STREAM

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PRODUCTION STREAMFACULTY HEAD: RICHARD HARRISPOSITION: PRODUCTION PROJECT MANAGERAreas members can explore are:• Sound • Lighting• Logistics• Producing• Set design

The Production stream is for Academy members who want to develop and improve their skills in this area, whether it be sound or light engineering, visual and set design, or event logistics. Those who have a passion for creating, building, or producing, will love this stream!

Academy members will learn and work alongside our highly skilled production team. This team are regularly involved in producing events, performances and presentations in some of Europe’s largest and most well known theatres.

Academy members will get to put their skills into action and the ICARE presentations in schools will provide opportunities to reach new creative heights when it comes to production.

Before joining Hillsong staff at the beginning of 2014 as the Production Project Manager, I worked as a live sound engineer on a number of events and productions, including ‘BBC Question Time’, ‘The One Show’, ‘Daley and Devlin’ and ‘Daughter.’ Prior to this I studied Electrical Engineering at Cambridge University.

The ICARE Academy provides an incredible opportunity for young people to grow both technically and spiritually. I believe there is no greater fulfilment in life than being able to use one’s skills and talents to build God’s house. The ICSRE Academy is a brilliant environment in which to develop personal skills and gifting, as well as being part of something much bigger than oneself. Everyone will be amazed at where this experience can take them!

– Richard Harris

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CREATIVE STREAM"Icare Academy is an opportunity for young people to influence and impact the world around them using ‘what’s in their hands."

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CREATIVE STREAM FACULTY HEAD: KIRSTY TRINIDADPOSITION: CREATIVE DIRECTORAreas members can explore are: • Singing, Songwriting and Music• Dance• Graphic design• Photography• Videography• TV and Media

The Creative stream is for members who want to learn and develop their creative gifts, including on-stage performance, behind-the-scenes work in TV and media, and gain an understanding

of the creative process of building ideas and putting a concept into reality. This area of the programme aims to develop natural creative gifts that can go on to be used for a greater purpose…

Academy members will work with our creative directors and highly skilled creative team.

I have always had a love for performing arts because they allow artistically inclined people to express themselves creatively.

I have worked in the music and entertainment industry for over ten years. My main areas of expertise are dance, choreography and creative direction.

I am excited about the ICARE Academy because it provides the perfect environment to develop young people’s talents; to nurture them in their gifting and encourage them to use their creativity and skills for a cause much greater than themselves. This is an opportunity for young people to influence and impact the world around them using ‘what’s in their hands.’

– Kirsty Trinidad

A WEEK AS AACADEMY MEMBER

SCHOOLSDuring the week, Academy members will go into a variety of London schools delivering the ICARE presentation to the young people. Academy members will use their ‘specialised stream skills’ to develop and build the ICARE presentations, designed to reach young people and increase opportunities in schools.

LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASSAcademy members will attend a weekly ‘leadership masterclass.’ These sessions will provide a learning journey where key leadership qualities and skills can be developed, in order to be better equipped to ‘lead with excellence’ and build the house of God.

MINISTRY SCHOOLOn a weekly basis, Academy members will have the opportunity to attend ‘Hillsong Evening College’ which offers a wide range of short, life-changing courses designed to increase ministry skills.

YOUTHAll Academy members will be involved in building the youth ministry within the life of the church. They will attend the monthly ‘Y&F nights’ and other events aimed at reaching young people and building relationships.

SUNDAYS All Academy members are encouraged to serve one of the Sunday services. Members are encouraged to serve either Fuel (11-14 year olds) or Wildlife (15-18 year olds). This builds relationships with the young people already part of the church, and those reached through ICARE in schools. All members will be encouraged to attend another service as part of the congregation.

ONE ON ONE MENTORINGEach Academy member will be mentored by a key leader in the church, who will walk out the year alongside him or her. Mentors will help members develop a deeper spiritual walk with Jesus, as well as assisting in the setting of goals and objectives.

SPECIALISED PROJECTSAcademy members from all streams may be asked to assist with specialised church projects throughout the year. These will give unique opportunities for Academy members to utilise their gifts and skills within the life of the church.

REHEARSALSAcademy members on the creative stream will be required to attend rehearsals during the week for upcoming events and performances. This gives the opportunity to shadow skilled creative leaders and to bring all performances up to a standard of excellence.

Creative and production members will also be required to attend the ‘BIG 4’ creative team nights throughout the year.

The ICARE Academy provides a variety of opportunities for personal growth through teaching, mentoring and practical experience. These are a few of the things Academy members will typically be involved in each week:

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“The best part of the Academy I would say is simply the surrounding wisdom. We are learning from the best and it's inspired me to work to that benchmark of excellence. The passion for the house is incredible and I can feed off it and apply it to all areas of ICARE.”

“You should join the Academy if you want to make a difference by putting your gifts in place for others. There is always more room for growth for new areas that you won't even see in yourself right now. I am constantly excited whenever I do ICARE because I never know what's coming or opportunities will come.”

“I wanted to be a part of the ICARE Academy because as soon as Charlie spoke about it at team night, I felt straight away like God was like yup do that. ICARE Academy is literally a collective of everything I love in one!”

“Through the Academy I have learnt a lot about myself, I have developed my creative skills and furthered my knowledge of Jesus. Learning through serving, it’s fun! We are helping youth in more ways than we can imagine.”

“I put my career on hold so I could be a part of the ICARE Academy, and already it’s been better then I could imagine, I’d encourage anyone to do the Academy”

PHIL DAWSON MAUREEN FRANCIS

ICARE ACADEMYTESTIMONIALS

“I wanted to be a part of the ICARE Academy because I have a heart to use my gifts to build the house and ICARE was one of the best opportunities to do that. ICARE enables me to use my gifts to make a difference.”

“Through the ICARE Academy I have learnt a lot about leadership and how to channel my skills and be more effective with how I use them.”

“I love having the freedom to create and build ideas with the opportunity to turn them into a reality.”

“I was praying for an opportunity to do something that could change people's perception of church. I was given the ICARE Academy prospectus and as I read it through I felt the Holy Spirit put it on my heart that the ICARE was where I was supposed to be, using my skills for the glory of God.”

“The best thing about ICARE is seeing and being involved with a community of people in three different streams all with different skills, all using their skills for the same goal in changing situations and schools.”

TASH FISHER AINSLEY WESTON

ICARE ACADEMYTESTIMONIALS

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The ICARE Academy will open for new members each September and has a four term structure as follows: Term 1- September- DecemberTerm 2- January- MarchTerm 3- April- July

Academy members will be encouraged to take 20 days over the year as holiday. All holiday is to be agreed with the ICARE Academy Coordinator.

All Academy members will be involved in the following events during the year:• Y&F Conference• Hillsong London Youth Camp• ‘Power House SummerFest’ or the ‘Velocity Big Weekend’

COURSE DATES

TUITION FEESTuition fees for Sept 2015-July 2016: £1500

This also covers: a retreat for all Academy members; books; teaching from external communicator; ICARE Academy merchandise.

To secure a place in the ICARE Academy we require all potential members complete and return an application form by May 1st 2015.

If places are still available we will ask potential members to attend an interview and if successful from this interview we will take up references and carry out a DBS check (for safeguarding purposes since we are working with young people. If invited to join the Academy, members will be required to pay a non-returnable deposit of £300 by July 31st 2015.

The remaining balance of £1200 can be paid using one of the three payment options below:

Payment option 1Balance paid in full by August 31st 2015.

Payment option 2Balance paid over three terms.Three further payments of £400 to be paid by September 1st 2015, January 1st 2016 and April 1st 2016.

Payment option 3Balance paid over 10 months.Ten payments of £120 paid monthly from September 1st 2015 – June 1st 2016.

Academy members do not require any academic qualifications to be a part of the ICARE Academy, but we do expect all applicants to:

• be aged 18 or over • be a committed Christian, having Jesus as their Lord and Saviour• be recommended by a Hillsong church team leader• have a proficient level of written and spoken English to complete all parts of the tuition • have a payment plan in place to cover Academy fees and other living costs

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION PROCESSStep 1: Complete the application form (naming you’re a current or previous leader from Hillsong as a referee) and return to Alex Blythe by May 1st 2015. Contact details can be found at the bottom of the application form. (Please note not all applications will be accepted onto the ICARE Academy as places are limited).

Step 2: You will be asked to attend an informal interview with one or more of the ICARE Academy team.

Step 3: A member of the ICARE Academy team will discuss your application with your church leader referenced in your application.

Step 4: DBS checks will be undertaken.

Step 5: Providing all checks are clear and you are invited to join the ICARE Academy 2015-2016, you will be asked to pay a non-returnable deposit of £300 to secure your place on the Academy. Once deposit is paid, we will confirm your place and discuss your payment plan for remaining tuition fees.

Please complete this application form to apply for the ICARE Academy.

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RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO:

ICARE ACADEMYHillsong Church London,425 New Kings Road,Putney, London, SW6 4RN

TEL: 020 73849200EMAIL: alex.blythe@hillsong.co.uk