What is 'TEE'?

‘TEE’, which stands for Theological Education by Extension, is an effective but low cost system of learning and training within the local context, modelled on small groups led by trained tutors – compared, for instance, with the expensive and non-localised option of college courses.

SEAN's TEE materials are directed for use at 'grass roots' level - that is Christians in the local church, or 'every-member ministry' - to equip all God's people to be effective ambassadors for Jesus, society-changers, missionaries in the world outside the church, in the neighbourhood and in the all-important world of work.

TEE programmes aim to provide, from the scriptures and guided by the Holy Spirit, the tools, materials and structures needed for realistic in-service training of members and leaders of local congregations. Through this they grow and mature in their faith as well as discover and develop their gifts; thus they are able to exercise a more effective ministry, and the Lord is glorified - both in the church and in the world.

NOTE... In compiling this page, we would prefer this 'What is TEE?' section to be far more comprehensive. Although many TEE writers and users have a deep understanding and appreciation of what TEE is and how it operates, we have yet to write a concise page-long summary suitable for this brief introduction. So... hello out there! Have you a little more time than we have, to write such a piece? The whole ethos of www.sean.uk.net is to share and inform, so ...talk to us!

What is 'SEAN'?

SEAN's methodology

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