CM 161 · B.Th. English syllabus

Introduction To Evangelism

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Christian ministry · CM 161

Introduction To Evangelism

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Course description

This course will train students to be thoughtful and passionate evangelists and to understand and use biblical principles and methods of church outreach. Emphasis is placed on having a deep desire to reach the lost for Christ. Personal, relational and corporate (organic) evangelism and motivating the laity for ministry will be considered. This course examines the theological principles and practical ministry strategies involved in evangelism and discipleship. Several models of evangelism and discipleship will be explored, including both the content and the methods.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

The student will be able to present a full explanation of the gospel message, including an introduction, an organized outline of gospel content, attendant biblical references and illustrations, a conclusion and a follow-up strategy.

The student will be exposed to various models of church evangelism.

The student will be able to diagnose some of the cultural barriers that make the gospel presentation difficult today and give answers as to how to overcome these barriers.

Identify and interpret various components evident in evangelism and discipleship as a process through class discussion.

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UNIT I: Understanding of EvangelismUNIT II: Approaches to Evangelism

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How can clarity about your faith be combined with respectful listening and freedom from pressure? Consider a fictional encounter with someone who declines further conversation.

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Design a respectful outreach conversation

Create a fictional conversation with listening questions, a clear explanation and an optional follow-up. Identify cultural barriers and explain how you would respect consent and the listener's response.

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Evangelism and discipleship as a processEvangelism with no concern for cultural barriersCommunication without any listening

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CM 161 Introduction To Evangelism

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. CM 161: INTRODUCTION TO EVANGELISM COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will train students to be thoughtful and passionate evangelists and to understand and use biblical principles and methods of church outreach. Emphasis is placed on having a deep desire to reach the lost for Christ. Personal, relational and corporate (organic) evangelism and motivating the laity for ministry will be considered. This course examines the theological principles and practical ministry strategies involved in evangelism and discipleship. Several models of evangelism and discipleship will be explored, including both the content and the methods. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: The student will be able to present a full explanation of the gospel message, including an introduction, an organized outline of gospel content, attendant biblical references and illustrations, a conclusion and a follow-up strategy. The student will be exposed to various models of church evangelism. The student will be able to diagnose some of the cultural barriers that make the gospel presentation difficult today and give answers as to how to overcome these barriers. Identify and interpret various components evident in evangelism and discipleship as a process through class discussion. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Understanding of Evangelism 1. Definition, Purpose and Message of Evangelism 2. Qualification of an Evangelist 3. Jesus Christ and Personal Evangelism 4. Role of Holy Spirit in Evangelism 5. Theology of Evangelism in the Early Christianity 6. Conversion, Discipleship and Evangelism UNIT II: Approaches to Evangelism Personal Evangelism Worship Evangelism Mass Evangelism Church Evangelism Literature Evangelism Child Evangelism Hospital Evangelism Mass Media Evangelism Prison Evangelism Friendship Evangelism Evangelism in the Changing Context of India BIBLIOGRAPHY Adeney, Frances. Graceful Evangelism: Christian Witness in a Complex World. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2010. Bowen, John P. Evangelism for 'Normal' People. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2002. Carson, Donald A., ed. Telling the Truth: Evangelizing Postmoderns. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002. Chilcote, Paul and Laceye Warner. The Study of Evangelism: Exploring a Missional Practice of the Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008. Everts, Don, Doug Schaupp & Val Gordon. Breaking the Huddle: How Your Community Can Grow Its Witness. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2016. Hull, Bill. The Complete Book of Discipleship: On Being and Making Followers of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress, 2006. Smith, Gordon. Transforming Conversion: Rethinking the Language and Contours of Christian Initiation. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010.

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