LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Influential Experiences of Charles Spurgeon’s Theological Foundations for Pastoral Ministry Submitted to Dr. Rodney Anderson in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of Introduction to Seminary Studies SEMI 500 – B28 LUO Introduction to Seminary Studies by Carol P. Strain September 14, 2014 Charles Spurgeon’s Theological Foundations for Pastoral Ministry I. Influential Experiences A. Grandfather B. Reading C. Puritanism D. Calvinism II. Biblical and Theological Foundations A. Salvation – Justification of Faith B.
Book Review: Christian Coaching Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality Liberty University Abstract Dr. Collins book, Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality is written as a foundational tool for anyone [Christian or Non-Christian] who is or desires to be a Life Coach. It is also relevant to those who are curious to learn about and understand what “life coaching’ is. It further guides the reader through the process and design of an implementation plan; discusses the broad scope of trends and specializations or niches within the field of coaching. Collins also gives the reader a seven part model for the practice of coaching which covers such areas as foundation, skills, assessment, vision, strategy, specialties, and practice. This book is designed to serve as a reference book within the broadest spectrum of the coaching industry.
1 Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders Book Review Sheila R. Peacock Student ID: L24943396 History of the Christian Church I CHHI 520 B04 Prof. John Landers September 20, 2012 2 Smither, Edward L. Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2008. Edward L. Smither, an associate Professor Church History and Intercultural Studies at Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary, presents the life and works of Augustine, a legacy, of the past and present-day. The book is informative, well-written, and well-documented account of Aurelius Augustinus (354-430). An historical account of the person, character, and works of Augustine, a mentor, are addressed in various
INFORMATIVE SPEECH OUTLINE Anthony Briggs COMS 101-B03 June 23, 2014 Organization: Topical Pattern Audience analysis: My audience will consists of two women and one man, all who are College students and African Americans as well. One of the women attend Liberty University as well, the other women is a student at Central Piedmont Community College and the Man attends Mount Olive University. -- Topic: The career that I decided to put my focus on for the informative speech is Christian Counseling, being that counseling can be a platform for Promoting the mental and emotional well-being for any one in need Spiritual guidance and help to turn their lives around. Rhetorical Purpose: To inform my audience about Christian Counseling Redemptive Purpose: To inform my audience how Christian Counseling can be a platform for promoting the mental, and emotional well-being for people, which is something that God values (Jonah 2:57; Peter 5:7; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 119:1-176) I. Introduction: A.
Book Review Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential Into Reality Gary R Collins, PhD. Julie Donahue Liberty University LIFC 501-D03 Abstract Dr. Gary Collins divides Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality into seven sections: foundations of Christian coaching, skills of Christian coaching; assessment in Christian coaching; vision in Christian coaching; strategy, action, and obstacles in Christian coaching, specialties in Christian coaching; and the practice of Christian coaching. In this paper, I will summarize the key points of the book, share my personal response to the material, and describe how I will apply the material to my work as a life coach. In Part 1: Foundations of Christian Coaching, Collins defines coaching; describes a good coach; discusses the process of changing, and relates coaching to leadership. Coaching helps people find greater fulfillment in life.
BOOK REVIEW Rashad Woods CCHI 520: History of Christianity Instructor: Dr. John Landers April 21, 2013 In his book, Augustine as Mentor: A Model for Preparing Spiritual Leaders, Dr. Edward Smither provides an in depth perspective on mentoring spiritual leaders. Using Aurelius Augustine as the central figure, Dr. Smither’s provides a framework for mentorship and discipleship for the 21st century. His primary focus is for spiritual leaders who desire to mentor and develop others. The main theme of this book is evidently stated by Smither’s in the preface “Many pastors today, especially in the West, are struggling in isolation without a pastor to nurture their souls” (Smither, V). For leaders to establish relationships with their disciples Dr. Smither’s provides mentoring model which includes eight core principles: The Group, The Mentor as Disciple, Selection, The Mentor-Disciple Relationship, Sound Teaching, Modeling and Involving in Ministry, Releasing to Ministry, and Resourcing Leaders (Smither, 13-23).
Article Critique Article Critique of “The Believer’s Church” by Jason G. Duesing Article Critique In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For The Course CHHI 665 Liberty Baptist Theological seminary By Dedra Duty Lynchburg, Virginia Saturday, February 1, 2014 Introduction The article, “The Believer’s Church: A Natural Resource Worth Conserving” by Jason G. Duesing will be summarized and critiqued in this paper. After critiquing the strengths and weaknesses of this article, a conclusion concerning the overall effectiveness of this article will be given. Summary of Article The article by Duesing is about the need for the people of God to “preserve and protect the doctrine of the church.” In the article he begins by comparing the need to preserve the doctrine of believers to the need Roosevelt felt in preserving our nation’s natural resources. Duesing says, “Roosevelt was not concerned with any immediate threat to the existence of the growing nation, but rather the present population’s reckless indifference toward a vital problem that threatened its future existence.” Duesing makes this comparison by saying that the church is also at this state of indifference in allowing doctrine of the believer’s church to be overlooked and not taken as serious. The author gives a brief definition of what the believer’s church is saying, “the resource the Bible gives for serving as a vehicle to protect and deliver the Gospel to future generations.” He continues explaining his
By Nathan Henderson Presented to Dr. Jensen in Partial fulfillment of the requirements for CO 751 July 31, 2014 An Integration of REBT and Christian Counseling By Nathan Henderson Presented to Dr. Jensen in Partial fulfillment of the requirements for CO 751 July 31, 2014 An Integration of REBT and Christian Counseling Contents Introduction 3-6 A Quick Glimpse at the History and Development 6-8 Importance to the Field of Counseling 8-10 Difference in Worldview 10-11 ABC Model and Christian Compatibility 11-12 View of Human Nature 13 Client-Therapist Relationship 14 Rejection of Medical Model of Assessment 14-15 Important Elements of Counselor Function, Identity, and Ethics 15-16 Biblical
Personal Reflection Paper In my first discussion question that I answered for this course I said that the difference between thinking and critical thinking was the way that we act upon a thought. I also said that a critical thinker will ask more questions to have a better idea about a particular issue. According to Elder (2009), “It is the art of analyzing and evaluating with the goal of improving thought.” (p.9). During this course I have learned many interesting subjects in relation to critical thinking, but there are three that I found to be most significant. The first one is that individuality means more than claiming independence, it means achieving it by acknowledging the influences that have shaped my thinking, by sorting and evaluating my ideas and attitudes, and finally by choosing the best ideas by resisting the pressure of habit and by changing the ways that I think because the evidence tells me to do so.
Self-leadership in its basic form is the leadership of oneself. However, how one leads themselves and if they do so effectively determines whether their leadership journey will become a transformational one (Neck, Manz, & Houghton, 2017). This transformational journey of self-leadership must begin by discovering one’s vocation, mastering mindfulness, and feeding one’s curiosity as these three tools lay the foundation from upon which to build. Self-Leadership Self-leadership is how one influences themselves to achieve their goals or objectives. It is grounded in behavioral and cognitive strategies and “addresses not only how but also what and why” to aid in positivity and productivity (Neck et al., 2017).