Mobilization Methodologies

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Course Description:

This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the Harvestime vision to specific areas of ministry. Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this course.

Course Objectives:

  • Define mobilization.
  • Explain the difference between mobilization and manipulation.
  • Explain the relationship between mobilization and evangelism.
  • Summarize the Biblical basis of mobilization.
  • Discuss each of the following mobilizing spiritual forces:

The fire of God

The glory of God

Worship of God

Revival from God

  • Explain what it means to worship in spirit and truth.
  • Discuss how we are to worship God.
  • Identify Biblical principles of revival.
  • Explain how to mobilize passive people.
  • Explain how to handle failure.
  • Identify the Biblical principles of penetration revealed in the book of Joshua.
  • Identify the qualities necessary to be a mobilizer of others.
  • Mobilize your church on the basis of spiritual gifts.

Course Requirements:

  • Complete the Study Guide reading for each lesson.
  • Complete the Self-Test questions for each lesson. You do not need to send us your answers. Please remember that as students preparing for ministry, your calling is not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing the character that reflects Christ in all aspects of life. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to walk in integrity is by honestly and faithfully answering every self-test question in your coursework.
  • As you complete each chapter you need to go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and consist of at least fifty (50) words. Ensure that you start your comment with the course name and lesson number. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent course comments.
  • Complete the Lesson Assignments. Your answers are reviewed so please write well thought out answers..
  • After you have completed all of the Lessons, you will need to complete the Final Examination, the Final Paper and the Final Assignment.

Click on the link below for the Mobilization Methodologies Study Guide:

Mobilization Methodologies Course Guide

All of the ideas and principles conveyed by the instructor in this course are not necessarily held by the Online Bible Institute Network.

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Course Content

Lesson 1
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Define "manipulation.” Define "mobilize.” Explain the difference between spiritual mobilization and manipulation. Explain the difference between a passive and a mobilized person. Summarize the relationship between mobilization and evangelism. KEY VERSES: But Jesus called them unto Him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister. (Matthew 20:26)

  • Chapter 1

Lesson 2
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain how mobilization is divinely ordained. Identify descriptive Biblical terms implying mobilization. Identify a Biblical command for mobilization of believers. Explain how mobilization was practiced in the New Testament Church. List Old Testament examples of mobilization. Summarize what you learned about mobilization from the life of Gideon. KEY VERSE: Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the Word. (Acts 8:4)

Lesson 3
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Discuss spiritual parallels of the benefit of natural fire. Define "the fire of God.” Summarize what the Bible teaches about the fire of Pentecost. Identify purposes of the fire of God. Explain how to experience the fire of God. KEY VERSES: And when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from Heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house. And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house. And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshiped, and praised the Lord, saying, For He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. (II Chronicles 7:1-3)

Lesson 4
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Define "glory.” Identify the source of glory. Summarize characteristics of God's glory. Discuss where God reveals His glory. Receive "glory" as a gift from God. KEY VERSES: Arise, shine; for thy light is come; and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. (Isaiah 60:1-2)

Lesson 5
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Summarize the purposes of God's glory. KEY VERSE: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. (Isaiah 40:5)

Lesson 6
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain how to glorify God. Discuss the continuing cycle of giving and receiving glory. KEY VERSE: Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? (John 11:40)

Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain why the glory of God departs from His people. Summarize events and their spiritual significance when the ark was at each of the following locations: Ebenezer Aphek Ashdod Gath Ekron Beth-shemesh Kirjath-Jearim Jerusalem Identify four things necessary for the return of God's glory. KEY VERSE: Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouting, and with sound of cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps. (I Chronicles 15:28)

Lesson 8
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain what is meant by "restoring the tabernacle of David.” Provide Scriptural references where the restoration is prophesied. Explain when it will be restored. Explain how it will be restored. Summarize how the restoration of the tabernacle of David relates to you. KEY VERSE: I will build again the tabernacle of David which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof. (Acts 15:16)

Lesson 9
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verses from memory. Define worship. Explain what it means to worship in spirit. Explain what it means to worship in truth. Summarize three reasons why we worship. Explain the pattern of worship. List five results of worship. Identify five types of worship. Give a Scripture reference which explains how to prepare for worship. Explain when we are to worship. Explain where we are to worship. KEY VERSES: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God is a Spirit; and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:23-24)

Lesson 10
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Summarize what the Bible teaches about how to worship. Explain the relationship between the fire, the glory, and worship. KEY VERSE: Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with stringed instruments and organs. (Psalms 150:4)

Lesson 11
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Define revival. Explain how we can prepare for revival. Recognize when revival is needed. Discuss evidences of a backslidden condition. Give a New Testament example of the type of man God uses to bring revival. Summarize the obstacles to revival. KEY VERSE: Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:9)

Lesson 12
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify principles of revival evident in the Old Testament record. KEY VERSE: Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples; and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. (I Corinthians 10:11)

Lesson 13
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. List seven principles of revival illustrated in the Old Testament record. Provide a Biblical reference which explains God's plan for revival. List four things believers must do if they are to experience revival. Summarize three things God will do in response. KEY VERSE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (II Chronicles 7:14)

Lesson 14
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify an Old Testament example of a man used by God to mobilize others. Summarize the qualities necessary for a "mobilizer.” KEY VERSE: Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt; but I wholly followed the Lord my God. (Joshua 14:8)

Lesson 15
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain four natural examples of spiritual truth necessary for mobilization. List three reasons why believers do not progress from "milk" to "meat" of the Word of God. Explain how a believer can move from the "milk" to the "meat" of the Word of God. KEY VERSE: Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection... (Hebrews 6:1)

Lesson 16
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify four reasons for spiritual defeat. Summarize the results of spiritual defeat. Explain the four steps of the remedy for recovery. KEY VERSE: And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil who are taken captive of him at his will. (II Timothy 2:26)

Lesson 17
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Identify four reasons for spiritual defeat. Summarize the results of spiritual defeat. Explain the four steps of the remedy for recovery. KEY VERSE: And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil who are taken captive of him at his will. (II Timothy 2:26)

Lesson 18
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain why it is important to conquer spiritual giants in your life. Identify three cities where a "few giants" remained. Explain the results of leaving the giants in these three cities. List seven techniques for killing spiritual giants. KEY VERSE: There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel; only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod there remained (a few of them). (Joshua 11:22)

Lesson 19
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Write the Key Verse from memory. Explain what is meant by "gift-based" mobilization. Mobilize your church on the basis of spiritual gifts. Explain how evaluation reveals if a person is properly placed in ministry. Identify the key to using spiritual gifts. KEY VERSE: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. (I Corinthians 12:1)

Final Exam, Final Paper, and Final Assignment

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