1. Introduction

One of the characteristics of a living thing is that it grows. In like manner a believer expected to grow in the Lord. The will of God for the believer is that he should grow up to spiritual maturity. (Eph 4:14-15, 2Cor 13:9)


The ATS maturity course is designed to realize this will of God for the believer who is willing and ready to pay the price. It, among other things, examines the process of maturity, the purpose and benefits of spiritual maturity.

2. Course Objectives

• To see to it that believers learn and understand the content and the meaning of the Bible
• To ensure that believers see themselves, life and other people more clearly from God's perspective
• To ensure that believer's values become aligned with God's values.
• To see to it that people become more skilled (equipped) in serving God.
• To ensure that people become more like Christ.

Course contents.

Module 1.
Chapter 1. Strategies for developing believers to maturity
                6 Critical issues in spiritual maturity.

Module 2.

Building blocks for spiritual maturity.
Chapter 1         Biblical knowledge
Chapter 2         Perspective
Chapter 3         Trials and Temptation
Chapter 4         Conviction
Chapter 5         Faith
Chapter 6         Prayer
Chapter 7         Skills
Chapter 8         Conviction
Chapter 9         Character
Chapter 10       Pride- the Greatest enemy of character

Module 3

The Apostolic Doctrine
Chapter 1           The Foundation of Apostolic Doctrine
Chapter 2            Religion and Psychology
Chapter 3            Christ being formed in us
Chapter 4            The purpose of receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 5            Strong Evidence of Christ like character.
Chapter 6            The fear of the Lord.

3.  Course Expectations
At the end of this course, the student should have fully understood  and acquired  the basic tools for spiritual growth . He /She should be able to assess his new level against the stated objectives of the course and be convinced that they have - at least been 70% - accompolished.The completion of the course should activate a hunger for higher levels in the service of the Master and our Lord.

4.  Course Duration
The course is planned for completion in three months.