“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee” (1 Tim 4:16, KJV). In this vein, this paper will examine the validity of Charles Spurgeon’s theological foundations for Pastoral Ministry and their relevance for today’s pastor. A comprehensive analysis of two specific theological foundations from Spurgeon will corroborate their critical relevance for the success of today’s Pastoral Ministry. Spurgeon
|Running head: |1 | Signature Assignment: Case study Tanya L Reavis Fresno Pacific University |Running head: |2 | If the Jesus Christ we met in Matthew were to lead a church today in our city of Fresno, where would he build that church and how would he optimize the effect of his church in the community? If we rely on the lessons he taught in his ministry and the actions he took during his short life while spreading his word, we can easily formulate an answer and gain insight into what churches should be doing as representatives of his life and sacrifice. Living in North Fresno it always surprises me how many churches there are. How can that many people attend church? On the main block of the affluent suburban neighborhood I lived in, there were four churches, four on one block.
From this sourcebook, I was able grasp the importance of 3rd and 4th century church fathers to sound doctrine and Christian thought. Spiritual leaders should reflect a life of correct living and Godly lifestyle to be to be a worthy candidate as mentor and a example to other disciples Smither’s work is an excellent tool for undergraduate and graduate seminary students studying church history, historical theology, and mentoring concepts for
Introduction: A. Attention Getter: According to John Townsend, Ph.D., Christian Counseling or in other words Christian Therapy is defined as an active and specific involvement in your sanctification it’s not If about restoring your innocence; it’s about redeeming you. Some people come to counseling because they want to restore life to the way it used to be. B. Reason to Listen: Good Christian counseling combines modern methods of counseling with scriptural principles, using biblical truths as the reference point for integration.
Marvin Carbajal MLS 632 Professor John Murray What has happened to the Protestant Ethic, in the United States today? Is it alive and well, or has it been replaced by a different ethic? Develop your position in several well-supported paragraphs. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”. Corinthians 10:31.
Coaching helps people find greater fulfillment in life. Coaching is not counseling, mentoring, discipling or consulting. Each of these practices involves accountability, encouragement, and a commitment to growth (Collins, 2009, p. 17), but coaching is a unique process that encourages clients to make their own judgments and decisions (p. 18). The Christian coach places an emphasis on an eternal purpose (p. 22). Christian coaches bring a biblical worldview; live out their Christian faith; understand that they cannot be completely neutral; and pray regularly for their clients (pp 24-25).
With help from churches, community groups, corporations and many others, they are giving new hope to those in need. The funding sources would be financed by a revolving fund called “The Fund for Humanity.” Also comes from the new owners’ no-interest house payments. Under the trained supervision, individuals, corporations and groups, homeowners and volunteers build these homes. Also, with the help of Community Partnerships such as American Legion, African-American Baptist Mission Collaboration which is a partnership of five Baptist communities that represents more than 40,000 churches and more than 10 million Christians nationwide, and has grown into a strong partnership with Willow Creek Community Church that has a desire to help families in need. In addition, there are many Corporate Partnerships as well.
THEOLOGY OF MISSIONS A Paper Presented to Dr. Pederson Liberty Theological Seminary In partial fulfillment Of the requirements of GLST 500 By Kasey Espinosa January 29, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 Missions in the Old Testament 4 Missions in the New Testament 5 The Nature of God and Missions 6 Mission Theology relates to other aspects of Theology 7 Two key themes or Motifs of Mission Theology 8 Conclusion 9 Introduction Throughout the entire Bible any reader can tell that God is moving toward an ultimate purpose. In theological circles, it has been called the “Missio Dei”, or Mission of God. The mission of God is the idea that God wants to save mankind from
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy a Godly Process Liberty University Summary The article’s title, “Use of Prayer and Scripture in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” speaks to the substance of knowledge and understanding held within. The author addresses the use of thoughtful scientifically based inclusive of spirituality and more directly Christianity. Drawing from his experience and well received statistical data, the author Siang-Yang Tan imparts the positive impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) inclusive of prayer, scripture and Biblical focused processes on mental and emotional healing and well-being when applied in a thoughtful and principled manner. “In this article, I will describe the appropriate and ethical use of prayer, including inner healing prayer, and scripture or the Bible in a biblical, Christian approach to CBT that I have developed and practiced for over 25 years” (Tan, 2007). Tan addressed several areas
HOW GOD ORGANIZES PEOPLE FOR EFFECTIVE ACTION __________________ A Paper Presented to Dr. Morris L. Baker Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary __________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for DSMN 500-D06 LUO __________________ by Randall J. McDaniel November 29, 2011 Introduction When reading Scripture one will notice that it contains vast examples of the instructions given to God’s people especially during the time of the Israelite exodus out of the land of Egypt into the land promised to them by God. During this time of movement God did not leave the Israelites on their own to determine their course of action, instead He gave them an understanding on how He intended them to live by structuring their lives in accordance to His plans. The account of this great movement is a great task that in terms of logistics and leadership. During this movement God made sure that His leader, Moses, was properly equipped to handle this great task that was ahead of them. In the same way today God is ready to equip people to be leaders and take the ones under them to the next level in their lives by the principles given throughout Scripture.