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Learning the Practices of Ministry

This course is a study of contemporary concepts of spiritual leadership with emphases on communication, decision making, conflict management, delegation, financial accountability, stewardship, and operational procedures.

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Course Description

The need for material that presents a practical approach to ministry is paramount. That need is fulfilled in the lessons of this course. Individuals eminently qualified to address these issues offer patterns and applications out of their experiences. The suggestions offered here are both Biblical and practical. Such important subjects as planning a worship service, administering the sacraments, conducting weddings and funerals, attending to the daily tasks that befall a pastor, and many other relevant matters ministers face every day are covered in this volume. For those just starting in the ministry, this is an invaluable resource. For those who are already actively involved in ministry, this course serves as a refresher course. Both groups can glean information that will enlarge their service for the Lord.

Course Lesson Titles

How Do I Know My Calling?
How Does the Church Understand Its Culture?
What is the Outreach Process?
What is the Connecting (Community) Process?
What is the Faith (Character) Development Process?
What is the Expressive-Response Process?
How is Service (Calling) Developed?
How are Systems Created for Ministry?
How Does a Pastor Plan a Worship Service?
How Does a Pastor Administer the Sacraments?
How Does a Pastor Conduct Family Ministry?
How Does a Pastor Bring Comfort?
How Does a Pastor Serve as an Administrator? (Part 1)
How Does a Pastor Serve as an Administrator? (Part 2)

What is the Pastor’s Role in Finances of the Church?
What is the Pastor’s Role in Promoting Stewardship?
How are Financial Reports Created?
What is the Relationship Between the Church and Taxes?
What is the Relationship Between the Church and Legal Issues?
Voice
Vision: Seeing the Ministry of the Church
Organization: Structures for the Church’s Ministry (Part 1)
Organization: Structures for the Church’s Ministry (Part 2)
Involvement: Joins People with God’s Work (Part 1)
Involvement: Joins People with God’s Work (Part 2)
Involvement: Joins People with God’s Work (Part 3)
Care: Shows God’s Love for People
Evangelism: Reaches Local and Global Community with the Gospel

Testimonials

Course reviews

I appreciate how the books and study guides complement the videos. The instruction is both efficient and passionate.

Kenneth Brewster

I believe this course is well-designed and has been refined over time. It addresses, in a straightforward manner, the questions and concerns an aspiring pastor might have in today's world.

Joshua Edwards