Copyright ©  Prothesis 2011 – Designed by Abel Loedolff

The Prothesis blueprint:

THE MAKING OF AN ARROW

Phase 3: The arrowhead gives penetration ability

Impacting the world through the Holy Spirit


Metaphor 4: The arrowhead is fitted


Process 6:  Developing a Christ-Centred World view - Being sharpened to make an impact on the world

Module 15: A Christ-centred World view

- Two Kingdoms; End times; World history; The world’s philosophies; Value of man; Morality; Economy, Education, Justice, Community; The Church

Outcomes

- Sharpened to impact the world for the Lord.

- Understanding the worldly systems.


Process 7:  Being equipped for the hard realities of life

Module 16: Survivor Camp

Module 17: Relationships

Outcomes

- Relationships, marriage and family life.


Continuous processes throughout phase 3:

   Family: Learning to serve one another

Team building: The servant-hood phase

Life skills: Development of discernment; Handling of extremely difficult and emotional stretching situations.









Phase 4: The arrow in the quiver, the sword concealed in God’s hand – Living out of the secret place with God

Deepening in relationship and intimacy with God, only doing the will of the Father - Is 49:2, 6b, 8-13


Metaphor 5: God hides the arrow in His quiver – “He has made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of His hand He has concealed me”


Process 8: Growing into full dependence on and intimacy with God

Module 18: A-level Christianity

Module 19: The Journey

Module 20: History Makers – Accepting the mandate to make a difference in the world

Module 21: Coastal retreat

Outcomes

- Intimacy with God; Equipped for ministry; Mature; Ready and motivated to leave.


Additions to enrich the course

1. Coaching groups

2. “Wild at heart” for the guys and “Captivating” for the girls

3. Worship


Continuous processes throughout phase 4:

Family: Maturing: outward focus

Team building: Outward vision and multiplication

Life skills: Living balanced, body, soul and spirit.

Phase 1: The flight gives stability and direction

God the Father’s Character in every disciple


Metaphor 1: Cutting the shaft of the arrow from the tree


Process 1: The call to discipleship and commitment

Module 1: The Kick Start Camp

Outcomes:

- Understanding the true cost of being a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ

Process 2:  Finding a new identity in Christ

Module 2: Sharing life histories; inner healing

Module 3: The Christian foundation

Module 4: The spiritual disciplines

Module 5: Team building - Fusion Camp

Outcomes:

- True identity in Christ; Free from peer pressure; Good self image


Metaphor 2: Stripping the bark of the shaft, sanding and straightening it in the fire. Fitting the flight to give stability and direction.


Process 3: Character development

Module 6: Character

Module 7: Fanie Botha Hiking trail

Outcomes:

- Character and commitment to God’s processes


Continuous processes throughout phase 1:

  Family: Belonging, safety and having fun

Team building: Getting to know one another

Life skills: Developing character and stability; Emotional intelligence; Self leadership.




Phase 2: The shaft: Body of the arrow - Potential and purpose

Purpose and calling in Christ revealed


Metaphor 3: Oiling the shaft to make it strong and flexible


Process 4: Discovering and release of potential

Module 8: Hearing God’s voice

Module 9: The High ropes course

Module 10: Potential and purpose

Module 11: Leadership development

Outcomes:

- The shaft, the body of the arrow - my life, part of the body of Christ - where I fit in

- Developing courage

- Understanding potential and purpose

- Career guidance

- Leadership development

Process 5: Influence through expression

Module 12: Creation vs. Evolution

Module 13: Creativity

Module 14: The Arts

Outcomes:

- Understanding the power of influence


Continuous processes throughout phase 2:

  Family: Synergy:  Valuing the differences

Team building: The conflict phase

Life skills: Conflict; Communication skills; Emotional management; Speaking skills; Budget; Financial planning


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