Flourish
Course Information
Equipping and strengthening those engaged in ministry to women
Designed for women who are serving their local church in ministry to women, to encourage and further prepare them for spiritually effective service.
Teaching combines in-depth theological study with practical training on how to apply it to real-life situations that women in ministry face.
The Flourish Course Year 1 is offered most years in London and at other locations
This course includes study of Old and New Testaments and Doctrine alongside practical issues such as evangelism, engaging with culture in a Biblical way, pastoral care in hurt and conflict, helping women to grow spiritually and supporting them in singleness, marriage, and parenting. Taught sessions are directly applied to each individual’s situation through discussions with their mentor. Our students greatly value the relationships with other women in ministry that they develop through the course, whether their tutors and mentors or fellow students. There are no exams or essays to write, however set pre-reading helps maximise the benefit of the lectures. This course is a stand-alone course, but many women choose to add a second year to focus on additional areas of ministry in greater depth.
The Flourish Course Year 2 is offered every two or three years
This course is intended for students who have completed Flourish to challenge, inform, and encourage them as we seek to train women to minister to women.
The format of Flourish Year 2 is similar to the first year, with nine days of teaching through the year accompanied by meetings with a mentor. The content picks up from Flourish and develops Biblical themes such as Worship in the Temple and in the New Testament, and how that applies in the church today (i.e. ‘How do we use Psalms in personal and corporate worship?’ or ‘How do we understand apocalyptic literature in Old and New Testaments, and what difference does our view of the New Creation make to Christian life now?’).
In addition to these, we look at ethical issues, such as fertility treatment and care at the end of life, and we see how the Scriptures’ teaching on the body relates to contemporary issues of gender and sexuality. We examine the relationship of the Law to the ministry of the Spirit, and how we can encourage one another to grow in faith and godliness. How can we engage in youth ministry, or cross-cultural evangelism?
Flourish Year 2 course does not happen every year. The next Flourish Year 2 Course is not expected to begin until September 2028.
For the academic year 2025/26 the programme will be delivered at two locations:
- London at London Seminary on Wednesdays.
- Nottingham at Arnold Road Church on Thursdays.
We strongly believe that you will get the greatest benefit from the Flourish courses by attending in person. However, Flourish will also be available for participants to access individually by Zoom if required. The cost for the course will remain the same however you access it.
2025 - 2026 Flourish Course Dates
London
The London Flourish course will be held on Wednesdays at London Seminary, London N3 3SQ on the following dates:
2025
15 October
05 November
03 December
2026
21 January
11 February
11 March
22 April
20 May
10 June
Midlands
The Midlands Flourish will be held in Nottingham at Arnold Road Church on Thursdays on the following dates:
2025
18 September
16 October
20 November
11 December
2026
15 January
05 February
19 March
14 May
11 June
