Each topic will be covered on one weekend per month starting in May.
EXPLORE A1 –
The Abundant Christian Life 26-27 May 2023
We are born with questions about life etched in our hearts and this course seeks to answer these questions from a biblical perspective. We will look at how mankind got into such a mess and God’s amazing rescue plan – how God not only wants to save us but also wants to heal us and set us on the right course for our lives.
EXPLORE A2 –
Deeper Intimacy with God 23-24 June 2023
This course is all about helping us come to know more of God and connect to Him in a deeper way. It will look at His character and nature and explore how we can have an intimate relationship with Him and seek to deal with the blockages that get in the way of knowing Him the way He really is.
EXPLORE A3 –
The Power of Forgiveness 28-29 July 2023
The Kingdom principle of forgiveness is one which has a profound impact on our lives. As we both receive God’s forgiveness for our own sinful actions and also extend forgiveness to those who have hurt us, we begin to experience God’s transformation and healing. This course will explore the truth, challenges and steps to freedom through forgiveness.
EXPLORE A4 –
Overcoming Rejection and Betrayal 25-26 August 2023
Even though the Bible tells us that God loves all He has created, and that when we accept Jesus as our Saviour we are fully part of God’s family again, we can still find it so hard to believe. This course will explore how rejection came into the world, how it can impact our lives and how to move on from rejection to acceptance.
EXPLORE A5 –
Exposing the Snares of the Enemy 1 29-30 Sept 2023
In this course we will explore what the Bible says about Satan and the demonic, spiritual warfare and how the enemy can gain a stronghold in a person’s life. Jesus came to set the captives free and this course teaches how to step into the spiritual freedom through deliverance in Jesus’ name.
EXPLORE A6 – Healing from Inner Hurt and
Pain 27-28 October 2023
In this course we will investigate how God made each person and how the various parts of our being work together to develop the whole person-hood. This course will explain both how to untangle some of the causes and effects of inner damage and how to apply God’s truth and restorative power into the lives of those who need inner healing.
EXPLORE A Encounter (Enrolled Explorers only) Sunday 29 October 2023
EXPLORE A7 – Overcoming Fear And Anxiety 24-25 November 2023
For many of us fear and anxiety are regular companions along our life journey. This course will share how the Lord longs to show us the freedom that is in Him when we can learn to fully trust Him and bring the worries of our heart to Him. There will be teaching on steps to finding freedom in Jesus’ name and opportunity for prayer ministry.
EXPLORE A8 – Restoring the Human Spirit 26-27 January 2024 (Subject to possible change)
This course takes a deeper look into the functions of the human spirit. Exploring the scriptures, we will discover how the human spirit can be affected by the issues of our past, and affect our life today. We will also how to open ourselves up to the healing touch of Jesus - an essential element of God’s restorative plan for each of us.
EXPLORE A9 – Navigating Difficult Relationships 23-24 February 2024 (Subject to possible change)
When God made us in His image, He made us relational human beings, created to live in dynamic relationship with both Himself as well as one another. This course will help you in finding God’s way forward for your relationships and in receiving healing from wounds inflicted through relationships in the past that were not as God intended.
EXPLORE A10 - Healing Workshop 29-30 March 2024 (Subject to possible change)
A dynamic workshop exclusively for EXPLORE delegates giving the opportunity to practice what was taught in the previous 9 courses under supervision.
COST OF EXPLORE, AND PAYMENT OPTIONS AND PROCEDURE
The cost of Explore is R475 per course for those attending at Shere and/or online, payable before each weekend. Should you elect to pre-order a packed lunch at R80, the total cost will be R555
You can also choose to pay in full in advance before the Explore Programme starts.
Full Payment: R4,750.00
Full Payment (with Meals Package): R5,550.00
Please however let us know should you not be able to attend a course and whether you will be requiring a packed lunch at R80.
PAYMENTS & BOOKINGS
Please book and pay online for each of the individual EXPLORE weekend courses, unless you have paid in full in advance, where the optional R80 per meal cost would apply additionally per weekend attended at Shere.
To book go to the Ellel website
https://ellel.org/za/calendar/ and book directly.
Booking Procedure:
Select the EXPLORE A course on our calendar of events online, or follow the link we email you e.g. The Big Picture
Click on Book Online (The red icon to the right of the page)
Click on Start and follow the prompts until the booking is complete
e.g. Select how many people are coming and the Course price etc.
PLEASE NOTE: After payment, the course link and notes will be emailed to you.
BANKING DETAILS:
Ellel Ministries South Africa, Standard Bank Ltd, Branch: Castle Walk Pretoria, Account no 01 220 9511, Account Type: Cheque, Branch Code: 01-46-45-00, SWIFT Code: SB ZA ZA JJ
Standard Bank’s Physical Address: Castle Walk Branch, Corner Nossob & Swakop Streets, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 0048, Gauteng, RSA
ELLEL SOUTH AFRICA PHYSICAL AND POSTAL ADDRESS:
Ellel Ministries South Africa, Plot 32 / 1, James Ave, Shere Agricultural Holdings, Pretoria East, 0081
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
Unfortunately we do not cater for any special dietary requirements. A pre-packed set lunch will be provided on Saturday to those who have elected this option at Shere House
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Statement on Restricted Services:
Ellel Ministries International exists to teach the principles and practice of Christianity so that Christians may be drawn into a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ. For an understanding of the Christian beliefs and ethos of Ellel Ministries International please see “What we believe” at
ellel.org/wwb, before signing your application form. Enquires about or clarification on what we believe can be directed to
compliance.za@ellel.org. We are open to all who are seeking Jesus Christ and who wish to benefit from this ministry and who seek to use our services for this purpose. We reserve the right to not allow our services to be used in a way that is contrary to our Christian beliefs and ethos (and therefore potentially harmful to those our ministry seeks to help).
House Rules for Shere House & Online Events:
To avoid conflict with our ministry purposes and our Christian beliefs and for the safe-guarding, comfort and spiritual welfare of our guests and the team, the following are not permitted on this course:
• Verbal abuse, aggressive, deceptive, fraudulent, invasive messages or any other messages/communication that contain explicit or graphic descriptions or accounts of sexual acts;
• Any unlawful or religious practices (including occult/witchcraft) that are not consistent with our Christian beliefs and ethos;
• Forwarding the Zoom link to any party
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You further agree to adhere to:
• Explore Confidentiality Agreement:
During your attendance on this course you may become party to confidential information from other students or guests arising from group work, discussions and even testimonies. This information must remain confidential at all times, during and after your attendance. You hereby agree not to divulge information about any team and delegate without their personal consent and to use any contact details in a discreet and confidential manner.
• All online protocols, safety and ethics:
If two family members/people sharing a room have signed up for Explore online they are welcome to use 1 device for the teachings on Friday evening together. However, to adhere to our confidentiality clause please connect on separate devices on Saturday after lunch. Please use headphones.
You are solely responsible for providing, at your own expense, all equipment necessary to access the event, including a computer and your own internet access (including payment of telephone service fees associated with such access, as applicable).
The online portion of an event is held through the Zoom platform. A reliable broadband internet connection is required. For minimum the system requirements from Zoom, visit the following pages:
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https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-LinuxIf you are unsure whether something may fall outside activity permitted, please seek guidance beforehand from the relevant centre. For further information on the Christian beliefs and ethos of Ellel Ministries International, including our understanding of marriage, see “What we believe” at
ellel.org/wwb and our statement of faith.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Cancellation before the Thursday prior to the course will result in a full refund / credit for another Explore (A or B) course during your Explore cycle, no refund will be given thereafter. No refund will be given for non-attendance. In the event of a major technological problem that prevents or interrupts our transmission of the event, such as a power outage at the Ellel broadcast site, we will make the teaching available or issue an event credit. The credit may be applied to any Ellel event and is valid for one year from the credit’s date of issue.
Accommodation:
Limited accommodation is available on a shared basis. Please enquire about costs. It includes a light breakfast of cereals, and tea/coffee, as well as a towel and linen. Dinners are not provided but a fridge and microwave are available, and there are various restaurants and stores in the vicinity. Accommodation at Shere House is subject to availability and the right of admission is reserved. Should you need accommodation for the weekend contact the office directly to determine availability and book via e-mail before each course. Payment for accommodation would need to be made via EFT and the proof sent to
bookings@ellel.org.za prior to the event
Use of Electronic Equipment:
Please note that guests using any of their own portable electronic devices, including items such as lap top computers, chargers and hair dryers, do so entirely at their own risk. Ellel Ministries will not in any way be held responsible for any loss of, or damage to, or injury or damage resulting from, the use of such items. Please note that the electricity supply runs at 220 volts.
Disclaimer Policy:
Ellel Ministries Shere House has beautiful facilities and while we endeavour to make your stay as pleasant as possible, we cannot take any responsibility for any losses or injuries incurred while at Shere House. We also regret that no young children or pets are allowed on the property. We pray that you will have a wonderful stay and enjoy the peace & tranquillity with which the Lord has so greatly blessed us! Right of Admission is reserved.
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compliance.za@ellel.org. We will treat your information with respect.
Protection of Personal Information
Please note that Ellel Ministries will only use the information you provide in this Application Form for legitimate business administration necessary to achieve our aims and purposes for this programme and is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 as well as our Privacy Policy. We need this information to assess your application, to enrol you on the programme, to administer the programme, to correspond with you and keep you informed, for audit and record keeping, and other business purposes. We will safeguard your information, and not keep it for longer than required.
Please note that the hosting of an event will be subject to any governmental protocols at the time of the event.