INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this course s for the students to grow in their knowledge of the Scriptural warrant for the Pastoral office and Ministry within the Church. Drawing from the whole of Scripture, but focusing on the teaching of the Apostle Paul the course aims to furnish the students with a comprehensive overview of the principles and practice of Pastoral Ministry.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is divided into eight lectures covering various aspects of the Pastoral Ministry from a portrait of a Pastor, to identifying elements and gifting for Call to Pastoral ministry, to the spiritual quality of a pastors personal life, to the Priorities of Pastoral Ministry, to the Pastor’s prayer life, to his preaching and Pastoral practice, concluding with a consideration of the difficulties and joys inherent in the Pastoral Office.
COURSE MATERIALS
The lecture notes are a full exposition for this course. The students are required to read them thoroughly along with the Scriptures. Students are also required to read John Stott’s commentaries on 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy & Titus. (If you do not have access to John Stott’s commentaries, you may use whatever commentaries on 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy & Titus that you have access to.)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To study Pastoral Principles & Practice with other students;
To acquire a detailed knowledge of Biblical teaching on the Office and Role of the Pastor;
To develop a deeper understanding of God’s work in this world;
To grow in knowledge of how God deals with His church;
To master the course in order to use it in preparation for preaching, teaching, and in pastoral ministry.
STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE This course has been organized into eight consecutive lessons. Whilst the lectures can be read in any order with profit, they form a developing outline of Pastoral principles and Practice as they are compiled in the course.
Course Requirements:
1. You must complete each lesson in the course. After you complete the requirements for a lesson/session, 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 at least 75 words. These posts will be counted as part of the writing requirement for the course so please write well thought out comments on what you are learning in the lesson. Please start your comment by referring to the course name and session or lesson number of the course. You also need to post comments on two other students recent comments on courses they are currently taking.
2. After completing all of the lessons in the course, you will need to write a 750 word paper on three things that have impacted you during the course and submit it using the Completed Coursework Upload form. At the Bachelor’s Degree Level, your paper must be well-written.
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Course Study Guide
