Summer School of Creative Skills Training

May 1st to May 30th, 2026

Transform Your Skills, Discover Your Purpose

Join us for an intensive 4-week program designed to equip you with practical skills, spiritual growth, and entrepreneurial knowledge. Our comprehensive curriculum combines hands-on training with personal development in a supportive, faith-centered environment.

Program Highlights

Spiritual Formation & Personal Growth
A hand reaching towards a bright light
A hand reaching towards a bright light

Instructors: Paul & Beulah (Kodaikanal) | Lenin & Jyothi (Vellore)

  • Introduction to knowing God and deepening personal fellowship

  • Growing in spiritual disciplines

  • Biblical reflections and discernment practices

  • Hands-on sessions to develop your spiritual life

Media & Digital Skills

Instructor: Dhruba Jyoti Das (Assam)

a desk with two monitors and a microphone
a desk with two monitors and a microphone
  • Photography fundamentals: composition, lighting, and technique

  • Hands-on photography sessions with real-world applications

  • Videography basics: camera handling and shot composition

  • Recording and editing skills for professional-quality content

Photography & Videography

Music Training
person playing black and white piano
person playing black and white piano

Instructors: Stephen Kumar (Chidambaram)

  • Introduction to keyboard and rhythm pad

  • Essential music theory for beginners

  • Hands-on practice sessions

  • Playing simple tunes and rhythm exercises

Keyboard & Guitar

Creative Arts & Woodworking

Instructors: Moses & Wife (Chennai) | Jonathan Chavan (Bangalore)

person using chisel while curving wood
person using chisel while curving wood
  • Woodwork safety and basic tools mastery

  • Simple woodworking projects from start to finish

  • Creative crafts: paper craft, clay modeling, and more

  • Upcycling techniques: creating decorative pieces from driftwood and waste wood

Micro-Enterprise & Sustainable Living
Groceries are arranged on a blue sofa.
Groceries are arranged on a blue sofa.

Instructors: Shadrach Daniel & Wife (Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh)

  • Detergent and shampoo making (theory and hands-on production)

  • Kitchen gardening techniques for home and market

  • Waste recycling and upcycling for profit

  • Creating sustainable income streams

Practical Business Skills

Natural Farming & Agribusiness

Instructors: Arul (Neyveli) | Nitin (Nagercoil)

green grass field under white sky during daytime
green grass field under white sky during daytime
  • Principles and methods of natural farming

  • Benefits of organic and regenerative agriculture

  • Business development: marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship

  • Creating viable small-scale agricultural businesses

Sports & Recreation
man on running field
man on running field

Instructors: Lenin Elijah (Vellore)

  • Volleyball and badminton: rules, techniques, and team play

  • Chess: strategies and tournament-level play

  • Physical fitness and team-building activities

Career Development

Instructor: Rufus George (Chennai)

  • Self-assessment and strengths discovery

  • Exploring career options aligned with your values

  • Goal setting and action planning

Career Counseling

Job Readiness

  • Professional resume building

  • Interview skills and preparation

  • Effective job search strategies

a person typing on a laptop on a desk
a person typing on a laptop on a desk
Entrepreneurship Track
man on running field
man on running field

Instructors: Dhruba Jyoti Das (Assam)

  • Business idea generation and validation

  • Feasibility studies and planning

  • Business registration and legal requirements

  • Marketing strategies and business launch support

For Aspiring Business Owners

Special Program Features

3-Day Kodaikanal Excursion

blue lemon sliced into two halves
blue lemon sliced into two halves
a close up of a red and green leafy plant
a close up of a red and green leafy plant
Project Showcase & Evaluation
  • Educational visit to a Christian-operated organic farm.

  • Practical insights from professionals in sustainable agriculture.

  • Guided by Arul (Neyveli) and Ajay Kuruvilla Jacob.

Experience a transformative learning journey to the beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal, including:

  • Demonstrate the skills you've developed.

  • Present your creative projects to peers and instructors.

  • Receive personalized feedback and evaluation.

  • Celebrate your growth and achievements.

Major Agenda

Program Leadership

Mr. Arul & Dr. Mrs. Asha Arul

people riding boat on body of water
people riding boat on body of water
Course Coordinators:
Prayer Coordination:

Regina, Leslie, Priya & Gladstone

Logistics Coordination:

Kishore

Who's and What's

What You'll Gain
Who Should Attend?

This program is perfect for:

  • Young adults seeking practical skills and spiritual growth

  • Those exploring career transitions or entrepreneurship

  • Individuals interested in sustainable living and farming

  • Anyone desiring to develop creative talents in a faith-based community

  • Hands-on skills in multiple disciplines

  • Spiritual formation and personal growth

  • Entrepreneurial knowledge and business training

  • Career guidance and job readiness

  • Community connections and mentorship

  • Certificate of completion

Ready to Join Us?

Program Dates: May 1-27, 2026

Duration: 4 weeks (intensive)

For more information about registration, fees, accommodation, and program details, please contact our coordination team.

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Invest in yourself. Develop your skills. Discover your calling.

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