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Tereo is the Ancient Greek word for “keep”. In John 17 Jesus is praying to His Father before his arrest. In the prayer he requests many things, but the word “keep” shows itself multiple times. He prays that God “keep” them in His name so that they may be one. He then prays that “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.” These prayers reveal to us Jesus’ desire for our lives. That we pursue God as He leads us towards Himself, and that we are not removed from this world, but remain. We have work to do here on earth. And the word “keep” reminds us of that.
31 Credit Certificate
Accredited by Rocky Mountain College
$0 COST PER STUDENT
Made possible by Stillwood’s volunteer program
PROGRAM DETAILS
Every summer Stillwood has worked hard to recruit hundreds of volunteers to minister in our children’s camp programs. While there are many that would love to be involved, the reality of paying for college programs is a real concern. As we are passionate about developing youth and young adults for their own future(s), we’ve decided to build it into our volunteer model.
That is why this program exists. We want to offer the ability for young adults to get a quality college education, be part of a thriving ministry, and have no debt at the end of their experience. This 1-year program has three distinct focuses:
Leadership & Discipleship: While all of Stillwood’s programs are geared towards growing as a person and leader, this program takes that growth to new heights. Several courses, along with onsite leadership experience, are directly geared towards leadership and personal growth.
Biblical Knowledge: This is where Christian life starts – in scripture. We feel that a deep understanding of scripture is important. 12 credits are dedicated to Bible and theology understanding. This is done from a multi-denominational standpoint exploring many theological traditions and interpretations.
Practical Ministry: Some of the course work, and all the volunteers hours performed at Stillwood, are done amid an active ministry. Student involvement will include running important parts of Stillwood’s programming.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
TEREO’s financial plan is the reason we think our program should exist. There are plenty of one-year certificate programs that offer a quality educational experience. However, the number one issue with most postsecondary education is the cost involved. In response to this, Stillwood created TEREO, a tuition-free program providing an opportunity for students to complete a year of genuine-college level education without building any debt. That being said, tuition-free does not mean easy: students will volunteer in various capacities while simultaneously completing their courses. The following are the financial details for an individual in the program.
PROGRAM COSTS
Participants in the TEREO program are required to volunteer a total of 1075 hours over the course of 10 months (September through June), and complete one summer as part of our Summer Crew. Volunteer hours will be coordinated by Stillwood’s leadership team. During this time, Stillwood will provide the following:
Tuition, paid directly to Rocky Mountain College
Room & Board
Textbooks
Student Cash Stipend ($50 paid to each student weekly)
*Note that the Tuition, as well as the Student Cash Stipend, will be taxable benefits and will need to be claimed for Income Tax Purposes
DETAILS AND ASSUMPTIONS
Students must volunteer 1 summer for Stillwood to complete the requirements for TEREO. This can be completed the summer before or after their program.
Every week a student will receive $50 to spend according to their needs.
Stillwood will pay for (and own) books.
AUG/SEPT
Orientation (End of August)
LDR109 Camp Ministry Basics (year-long)
IDS100 Christian Faith and Practice I
Expect FT ministry volunteer hours
OCTOBER
Continue IDS100
HTH274 Leadership Principles
Expect FT ministry volunteer hours
NOVEMBER
Continue IDS100
BBL100 Intro to the Bible
IDS101 Christian Faith and Practice II
Expect PT ministry volunteer hours
DECEMBER
Continue IDS101
Expect Low ministry volunteer hours
Christmas Break
JANUARY
Continue IDS101
BBL220 Pentateuch
LDR110 Discipling Others
Expect Low ministry volunteer hours
FEBRUARY
Continue LDR110
CSP130 Christian Spirituality
Expect Low ministry volunteer hours
MARCH
Continue LDR110
HTH180 Christian Mind
BBL211 Synoptic Gospels
Expect PT ministry volunteer hours
APRIL
Continue BBL211
Expect FT ministry volunteer hours
MAY
Continue BBL211
Expect FT ministry volunteer hours
JUNE/JULY
LDR109 (finishes with summer crew training)
Expect FT ministry volunteer hours
Helping prepare for summer season
Jump into Summer Crew!
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Live Module Courses
Live courses are delivered as a module (meaning 1 week of instruction time, plus 3 weeks of preparation/ assignments). The course may be front loaded (work needs to be done before classes start), back loaded (work is completed after the classes) or a combination. For each 3 credit course, RMC expects that the average student will require 105 hours to complete, including classroom time.
Half of the courses are planned to be live and require a minimum number of students in the program. If the minimum is not achieved, the course will be online. Live courses run from 8 am to 4 pm leaving little free time during the day.
Online Courses
Online courses are delivered asynchronously, which means each student can be self-paced. The delivery model is more flexible, as it can be completed in smaller increments of time. This allows for the student group to be divided up – some students could be working on the course while other students are hosting a guest group on site. Courses run for a maximum of 15 weeks, although can be completed sooner if concentrated effort is given. RMC’s expectation is that an online course requires the average student 105 hours (for a 3 credit course) to complete, using a variety of teaching methods (videos, PowerPoint presentations, reading, reflective experiences, assignments, exams, quizzes, etc…)
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Two Courses, 3 Credits each
ONLINE COURSE. These courses (IDS100/IDS101) provide a survey of the basic Christian doctrines: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, the Scriptures, humanity, sin, salvation, the Church, and last things. These courses combine theology and ethics so that the student understands from a biblical perspective why we believe what we believe and do what we do. Biblical truth is shown to be the foundation of our ethical decisions to help us live and do ministry in our contemporary culture.
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3 Credits
IN PERSON MODULE. An exploration of the biblical principles of leadership, and their application to our North American lifestyle. Significant time is spent discussing the character of Christian leadership and its effect on leadership styles, roles and purposes.
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3 Credits
IN PERSON MODULE. An introduction to the Christian Bible that provides students with a knowledge of: the storyline or principal events in the Old and New Testaments (together with a timeline); distinctive features of the various literary genres within the Bible; the historical contexts of biblical events and writings; central theological themes; the historical formation of the Christian canon; and Christian views regarding the inspiration of the Bible.
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3 Credits
IN PERSON MODULE. Christian spirituality often is not clearly understood at a level that can be practiced. The classic understanding of Christian spirituality is no longer acceptable to many Christians in the postmodern context. What kind of spirituality does Jesus intend us to live today? There are so many options and not all of them can be put together in a complementary way; many flatly contradict each other. How is a Christian to encounter God today?
This course will identify the essentials of the gospel and discipleship in our actual lived lives, and engage students in practices that work to produce saints in our present postmodern setting.
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3 Credits
IN PERSON MODULE. A foundational study of the first five books of the Bible with emphasis on its various developing themes, such as creation, sin, redemption, law, land, blessing and curses, and covenant. Included are character studies of representative persons such Abraham, Moses, Hagar and Jacob. The Sinai event and tabernacle worship are studied in relation to Christian faith today, while implications for Christian discipleship are drawn from Israel’s wilderness experience and sanctification of time. Themes will be analyzed and discussed with a view to appropriate application to New Testament theology and group and personal spiritual formation.
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3 Credits
ONLINE COURSE. This course explores what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what it takes to make disciples. Beginning with the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20), students will differentiate between being a Christian and being a disciple. Through personal experience, students will gain confidence and satisfaction in their own growth as a disciple. Then, students will put that experience into practice by nurturing the spiritual growth in a person that they are discipling. Various related topics will also be covered.
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3 Credits
IN PERSON MODULE. This course compares the Christian worldview with others, including Naturalism and Pantheism. It provides a framework to understand and critique contemporary studies in psychology, sociology, natural science and philosophy.
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3 Credits
ONLINE COURSE. An introductory study of the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke, with the goal of knowing the Christ to whom they bear witness more deeply. Attention will be given to what these gospels share in common, what is unique to each, and to various important topics and themes of these gospels. During this course students will develop skill in gospel interpretation through attention to their historical, literary, and theological features.
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3 Credits
IN PERSON DIRECTED STUDY. This is a course that introduces students to the basic details of camp ministry. Elements include activity training, active leadership development/training, and the creation or cultivation of Stillwood ministry curriculum elements. This starts with orientation and concludes with the conclusion of summer crew training.
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1 Credit
IN PERSON. This credit is given for the ministry service volunteer hours performed at Stillwood. It requires 100 hours of ministry experience, plus reflection about that practice. The main objective of this course is learning servant leadership.
For more details on courses or current schedules for upcoming TEREO seasons, contact TEREO@stillwood.ca. Note that schedules are subject to change as per the needs of Stillwood’s programs.
STILLWOOD VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Students in the TEREO program will be involved in all areas of camp. As general volunteers at Stillwood they will report to the TEREO director. Foremost for all Stillwood volunteers is to maintain an environment conducive to furthering Stillwood’s mission & core values. Stillwood’s mission statement is: We exist to lead people to experience transformation in Jesus. Stillwood’s Core Values are: discipleship, evangelism, integrity, excellence, relationships & community.
JOB DUTIES
Initiate and facilitate the completion of projects that help Stillwood further its mission and values.
To lead and instruct Stillwood activities.
To organize and implement summer camp programs and retreats.
Aid in housekeeping, cooking & facilities projects as needed.
Ensure that guests and colleagues are communicated to in a friendly manner, putting the concerns of others before personal gain.
Serve as a team to achieve Stillwood’s mission and objectives.
Stillwood management may assign additional tasks. These tasks will be required unless it is unsafe to perform these tasks.
REQUIREMENTS
BCMB Camp Society’s government mandated charitable status is predicated upon advancing/teaching the tenets of Christianity. As such Stillwood follows & teaches the MB confession of faith. Stillwood employees are not to engage in activities that would hinder or jeopardize our ability to teach the MB confession of faith. The MB Confession of Faith can be found here https://bcmb.org/about/our-confession-of-faith/
Complete criminal record checks and all volunteer training procedures.
Demonstrate or have experience in serving in teams of 5-10 people.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.
High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to serve effectively in a diverse environment.