CM 164 · B.Th. English syllabus

Life And Work Of A Pastor

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Christian ministry · CM 164

Life And Work Of A Pastor

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Course description

This course explores the many dimensions of pastoral ministry from a biblical standpoint, with the goal of equipping students to function effectively as pastoral leaders within the contemporary culture. This course will explore many facets of pastoral ministry from a biblical framework, to equip each student to experience fruitfulness as a pastoral leader in today's culture as a shepherd, spiritual guide, theologian, and missional leader.

Course objectives

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

Understand the personal and relational dynamics of Pastoral ministry.

Develop a biblical and theological vision for Pastoral ministry

To engage with issues, challenges, and obstacles toward faithful and effective Pastoral ministry

To better prepared to engage in the practice of a biblically-based and theologically-driven ministry.

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UNIT I: Pastoral MinisterUNIT II: Pastoral MinistryUNIT II: Pastoral Theology

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How would you balance pastoral responsibilities, family relationships and personal discipline? Use a fictional week and explain a boundary that protects care and accountability.

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Design a sustainable pastoral week

Create a sample schedule balancing Word, prayer, administration, education, community service and rest. Discuss how you would respond to a fictional interruption without pretending one schedule suits every pastor.

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Pastoral identity, ministry practice and pastoral theologyOnly a financial ledgerOnly a history of ancient empires

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CM 164 Life And Work Of A Pastor

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 164: LIFE AND WORK OF A PASTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION This course explores the many dimensions of pastoral ministry from a biblical standpoint, with the goal of equipping students to function effectively as pastoral leaders within the contemporary culture. This course will explore many facets of pastoral ministry from a biblical framework, to equip each student to experience fruitfulness as a pastoral leader in today's culture as a shepherd, spiritual guide, theologian, and missional leader. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: Understand the personal and relational dynamics of Pastoral ministry. Develop a biblical and theological vision for Pastoral ministry To engage with issues, challenges, and obstacles toward faithful and effective Pastoral ministry To better prepared to engage in the practice of a biblically-based and theologically-driven ministry. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Pastoral Minister 1. Pastor: Call, Identity, Qualifications, Ordination 2. Pastor's Personality: Family, Congregation, Church Board, Community 3. Pastoral Responsibility 4. Pastor's Personal Discipline: Schedule, Life, Apparel, Poise, Mannerisms, Conduct 5. Pastoral Minister as Leader 6. Challenges of being a Pastoral Minister UNIT II: Pastoral Ministry 1. Nature and Function of Pastoral Ministry 2. Pastoral Ministry: Vocation and Role 3. Biblical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry 4. Ministry through Word, Prayer and Sacrament 5. Pastoral Administration 6. Pastoral Counselling 7. Ministry to the Wider Society 8. Crisis Ministry UNIT II: Pastoral Theology 1. Definition, Necessity and Goal of Pastoral Theology 2. Importance of Pastoral Theology 3. Pastor as Educator - Sunday School, Youth, Women, Men and Bible Study Group BIBLIOGRAPHY Bisagno, John. Pastor's Handbook. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 2011. Bryant, James W and Mac Brunson. The New Guidebook for Pastors. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 2007. Croft, Brian. The Pastor's Ministry: Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2015. Cutrer, William R. The Church Leader's Handbook: A Guide to Counseling Families and Individuals in Crisis. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2009. Hawkins, O. S. The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2012. Hughes, R. Kent. The Pastor's Book: A Comprehensive and Pastoral Guide to Ministry. Wheaton, Ill: Crossway, 2015. Laniak, Timothy S. Shepherds after My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP, 2006. MacArthur, John. Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically. Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson, 2005. Murphy, Thomas. Pastoral Theology: The Pastor in the various duties of his office. Whitefish, MT: Kessinger Publishing, 2002. Stott, John. The Living Church: Convictions of a Lifelong Pastor. Downers Grove, Ill: IVP, 2007. Willimon, William A. Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry. Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2002. Wingard, Charles Malcolm. Help for the New Pastor: Practical Advice for Your First Year of Ministry. Phillipsburg: P&R, 2018. Witmer, Timothy. The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in your Church. Phillipsburg: P&R, 2010.

Faculty review notes: The source labels both Pastoral Ministry and Pastoral Theology UNIT II. Their original sequence is retained.

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