Advanced Institute of Ministry
Equipping Lay Ministers and Raising Next-Generation Leaders for Team Leadership and the Missional Growth of the Church
What is AIM all about?
The Advanced Institute of Ministry’s objective is Equipping Lay Ministers and Raising Next-Generation Leaders for Team Leadership and the Missional Growth of the Church.
Jesus demonstrated that effective kingdom leadership was always focused on the Great Commission and propelled by the Great Commandment. Yet his method in the limited three years of his earthly journey was training twelve faithful and healthy leaders who continued his vision and focus after he departed.
AIM was founded to raise teams of healthy lay leaders who will lead the church in the footsteps of the Lord toward healthy spiritual fruitfulness.
AIM’s training programme has three components:
Experienced Leaders
Ministry Advancement Programme
(MAP)
Retooling and revitalisation of experienced leaders
(5 months)
Emerging Leaders
Ministry Emergence Programme
(MEP)
Raising next-generation leaders
(4 months)
Lifelong Learning
Ministry Skills Seminar
(MSS)
For lifelong development
Philosophy of AIM
AIM has a single focus – to further the mission of Christ in our generation.
Our method is the renewing of godly and healthy leaders who will work well as a team together with the pastorate to lead the church of Jesus Christ.
One of AIM’s leadership training goal is developing good team work.
The plurality of biblical church leadership mandates that, as church leaders, we need to run together in one direction. In order to do that, we need to learn to harness the diverse strength of team members in three key areas: convictions (Biblical thinking), character (Christlikeness) and competence (Spirit-filled abilities). A team that can synergise diverse strengths is aligned well to advance our Lord’s Great Commission to the ends of the earth.
Church Leadership is a calling to integrate three areas – Conviction, Character, and Competence. In the process, we will grow in both the outworking of giftings/talents as well as intimacy in our inner lives. This growth in the external and internal arenas of our lives will give us spiritual authority in alignment with God’s calling in our churches.
AIM leadership training incorporates theological reflection.
In the face of changing cultural norms and challenging geo-political situations facing the church today, Christian Leadership is made more effective through theological reflection of the times. Theological reflection cultivates rootedness in perspectives, formation of inner life, and prayerful actions. The outcome is an integrated competence between the inner spiritual formation and the development of external ministerial skills. The end result is the equipping of the church to engage more effectively with current issues of our times.
AIM helps leaders to develop perspective of looking at the larger picture of the kingdom and not just focus on their own local churches.
Cooperation is a key uniqueness in AIM because it believes that inter church synergies is critical in accomplishing the Great Commission of God in this generation. The cohort emphasis of a minimum of two or more churches enable leaders from various churches to come together to grow with each other, learn from one another, and serve together for the purpose of advancing the gospel to the ends of the age.
One cohort consists of at least 2 churches.
Contact Details
For any enquiries regarding AIM, please send an email to:
Dr Fong Choon Sam
Senior Director of AIM
[email protected]
What is AIM ?
The Advanced Institute of Ministry’s objective is Equipping Lay Ministers and Raising Next-Generation Leaders for Team Leadership and the Missional Growth of the Church.
Jesus demonstrated that effective kingdom leadership was always focused on the Great Commission and propelled by the Great Commandment. Yet his method in the limited three years of his earthly journey was training twelve faithful and healthy leaders who continued his vision and focus after he departed.
AIM was founded to raise teams of healthy lay leaders who will lead the church in the footsteps of the Lord toward healthy spiritual fruitfulness.
AIM’s training programme currently offers:
Ministry Advancement Programme (MAP)
Our Objectives
Developed in consultation with pastors, MAP provides structured training for experienced lay leaders—deacons, elders, council members, and ministry heads—equipping them with the spiritual depth and ministry skills needed to lead and strengthen missional churches.
Stronger lay leaders. Healthier churches. Greater gospel impact.
MAP 1
MAP 2
WHOLENESS & FORMATION
Sessions 1 & 2
Personal spiritual formation shapes healthy and effective ministry
Understand your spiritual pathways, deepen your relationship with God, and develop life-giving spiritual disciplines for sustained growth
EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY LEADERS
Sessions 3 & 4
Healthy leadership begins with emotional awareness
Better understand your own emotions & those of others, while developing greater resilience, healthy boundaries, & self-care practices for sustainable ministry
THE CHURCH: A REINTRODUCTION
Sessions 5 & 6
Rediscover the beauty & significance of the Church as the Bride of Christ.
Drawing especially from the Letter to the Ephesians & church history, revisit the biblical foundations of the Church & renew your understanding of her identity, calling, & mission
SPRITUAL LEADERSHIP
Sessions 7 & 8
Move from “doing before being” to “being before doing.”
Explore the character & foundations of spiritual leadership, lead from a deepening relationship with God & align what you do with who you are becoming in Christ
ELECTIVES
Sessions 9 & 10
Led by experienced guest teachers & practitioners
Practical skills equipping for leadership, ministry, & working effectively with others
ELECTIVES
Sessions 1 to 10
Led by experienced guest teachers & practitioners
Practical skills equipping for leadership, ministry, & working effectively with others
SAMPLE ELECTIVES
- Lay Counselling
- Stewardship & Church Giving
- Church Conflict Management
- Becoming a Sending Church
- Nurturing Small Churches
- Leading Church Meetings
- Rest & Work
- Digital Technology in Ministry
- The New Testament for Lay Leaders Series (5 sessions)
- The Old Testament for Lay Leaders Series (5 sessions)
MAP 2
ELECTIVES
Sessions 1 to 10
Led by experienced guest teachers & practitioners
Practical skills equipping for leadership, ministry, & working effectively with others
SAMPLE ELECTIVES
- Lay Counselling
- Stewardship & Church Giving
- Church Conflict Management
- Becoming a Sending Church
- Nurturing Small Churches
- Leading Church Meetings
- Rest & Work
- Digital Technology in Ministry
- The New Testament for Lay Leaders Series (5 sessions)
- The Old Testament for Lay Leaders Series (5 sessions)
DURATION & COST
First 10 Sessions over 5 Months (MAP 1)
2 Sessions per month, alternating on-site & online
10 Sessions of Elective Seminars (MAP 2)
Participants continue learning through elective seminars offered at various times throughout the year
CERTIFICATION & CREDIT
Certificate of Ministry upon completing total 20 sessions (MAP 1 and 2)^
^Graduates may waive up to 2 credit hours for full- or part-time study in BTS diploma and degree programmes.
FEES
$250 for MAP 1
$25 per subsequent elective session
Contact Details
For any enquiries regarding AIM, please send an email to:
Dr Fong Choon Sam
Senior Director of AIM
[email protected]