THE ICARE ACADEMY COURSE PROSPECTUS

The church that I see is a global church. I see a global family: One house with many rooms, outworking a unified vision. I see a church apostolic in calling, and visionary in nature; committed to boldly impacting millions for Christ in significant 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 - filled with a vision that inspires and influences 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 find 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 reflect such a passion for Christ that others sense His magnificence 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, film, 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 unified 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 flourish. 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 influence 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-filled 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

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CONTENTS8 WHAT IS THE ICARE ACADEMY9 ICARE ACADEMY- WHAT’S INVOLVED?11 PASTORAL STREAM13 PRODUCTION STREAM15 PERFORMING ARTS STREAM17 A WEEK AS AN ACADEMY MEMBER19 COURSE DATES19 TUITION FEES20 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS20 APPLICATION PROCESS

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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 the solution to those challenges.

All participants will receive leadership development, biblical teaching and one-on-one mentoring. Alongside this, participants choose one of the three streams available within the programme. These are

‘pastoral’, ‘production’ and ‘performing arts’.

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 members to become a ‘once-in-a-generation leaders in their 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, leadership skills and lifestyle. Our purpose is to grow disciples, raise leaders and see them healthy in spirit, soul and body; equipping 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 performing arts. 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 PASTORThis stream will cover:• 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 fulfill 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 MANAGERThis stream will cover:• 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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PERFORMING ARTS 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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PERFORMING ARTS FACULTY HEAD: KIRSTY TRINIDADPOSITION: CREATIVE DIRECTORThis stream will cover:• Singing, Songwriting and Music• Dance• Graphic design• Photography• Videography• TV and Media

The performing arts stream is for members who want to learn and develop their creative gifts, including on-stage performance and behind-the-scenes work in TV and media. This

area of the programme aims to develop natural creative gifts in performance that can go on to be used for a greater purpose. This includes ICARE presentations that provide members with opportunities to utilise their unique gifts.

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.

EVENING COLLEGE On a weekly basis, Academy members will 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 ‘youth encounter nights’ and other events aimed at reaching young people and building relationships.

SUNDAYS All Academy members are required 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 performing arts 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.

Performing arts and production members will also be required to attend a fortnightly creative team night.

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 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 - JuneTerm 4- July - September

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• Y&F Tour• Hillsong London Youth Camp• ‘Power House SummerFest’ or the ‘Velocity Big Weekend’

COURSE DATES

TUITION FEESTuition fees for Sept 2014 – Sept 2015: £1200

This also covers: a retreat for all Academy members; books; teaching from external communicators; all Hillsong event registration fees; ICARE Academy merchandise.

To secure a place in the ICARE Academy we require all potential members complete and return an application form by June 1st 2014.

If places are still available we will ask potential members to attend an interview and pay a non-returnable deposit of £300. We will also take up references and carry out a DBS check (for safeguarding purposes since we are working with young people).

The remaining balance of £900 can be paid using one of the three payment options below:

Payment option 1

Balance paid in full by August 31st 2014.

Payment option 2Balance paid over three terms.Three further payments of £300 to be paid by Jan 1st, April 1st and July 1st 2015

Payment option 3Balance paid over 10 months.Ten payments of £90 paid monthly from July 1st – April 1st 2015.

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 two people as referees, one from Hillsong and one from outside) and return by post to Alex Blythe by June 1st 2014. Contact details can be found at the bottom of the application form. (Please note not all applicants will be accepted onto the ICARE Academy as places are limited).

Step 2: A member of the Academy Team will meet with your church team leader to discuss your application

Step 3: You will be asked to attend an informal interview with one or two of the Academy Team, after which you will be asked to pay a non-returnable deposit of £300 to secure your place (provided all checks are clear).

Step 4: We will take up references and run a DBS check.

Step 5: We will confirm your place and discuss your payment plan for remaining tuition fees.

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

PERSONAL DETAILSPlease write clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS. Please circle where appropriate.

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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