Theology of Pastoral Ministry – LEAD 635
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
A study of the different phases of the daily work of the pastor. Attention is given to the call, character, leadership, and responsibilities of the pastor. Opportunities are also given for the student to practice methods of pastoral work.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
The calling and responsibility of a man of God is one to be taken soberly. LEAD 635 prepares the pastoral student so that he can successfully fulfill his role in the sight of his Lord and His people.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
Discussions (4)
The student will post a thread of at least 400 words to the forum topic presented for the assigned module: week. The student will reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates using at least 200 words for each reply to complete the discussion for the topic during the same module: week. Please read the instructions included in the Assignment Instructions section of the Course Content carefully. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E)
Pastoral Interview Assignment
The student will interview a pastor with significant experience, either as a senior pastor or as an associate or youth pastor, and provide a transcript of the conversation (3–5 pages), listing the questions and describing the pastor’s responses. The student must also include a 1-page summary of what he/she learned through the interview. (CLOs: B, C, E)
Call and Qualifications Analysis Assignment
Using the MacArthur text, the student must submit a well-written 5-page document analyzing his/her personal call to ministry according to the instructions provided. (CLOs: A, C)
Personal Prayer Analysis Assignment
The student must submit a well-written 3–5-page to include a table analysis of chosen Scripture as it relates to prayer according to the instructions provided. (CLOs: C, E)
Book Critique: Spurgeon Assignment
The student will read assigned chapters of the Spurgeon text and submit a well-written, 3–5-page critique according to the instructions provided. (CLOs: A, B, F)
Book Critique: MacArthur Assignment
The student will read assigned chapters of the MacArthur text and submit a well-written, 3–5-page critique according to the instructions provided. (CLOs: A, B, F)
