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.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DISCIPLESHIP IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Submitted to Dr. B.R. Lowman in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of DSMN 500-D14 Discipleship by Keisha L. Hairston April 24, 2015 It is the Holy Spirit who brings Christ to the individuals. It is the Spirit who builds up the church by gathering the individuals, even though in Christ, the whole building is already complete. Holy Spirit creates the community of the members of the body. The Lord is the Spirit.
Are you leading by the “Strength of Your Character”? The worship pastor commented that he is trying to lead by the strength of character, for certain. He feels whether he does or not will be revealed in the future when his time has ended. Integrity, he notes, is a very important character to obtain. It is a goal not only in ministry but, even more importantly, at home and in every aspect of life.
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
250-500 words Calvin seeks to enroll students who will succeed in and contribute to a Christian learning environment. With this in mind, please write about how your faith relates to Calvin’s mission as a Christian college, and how this will guide your activities and academic pursuits. Why is Calvin a good fit for your college experience and your future? “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 This was the great commission given by Jesus before he ascended to heaven.
Jesus was our best example of love and service. He loved and lived to do the will of His Father. He had an assignment from God. He had to complete his assignment in a short time. You find Him busy about His father’s business.
Questions 1. How did Grand Canyon University come to be as it is today? In the 40’s a Baptist priest yearned to educate people in a faith based environment then came GCU. It has grown and is not longer apart of the Baptist church in which founded it but still carries the same values that it started. What is its culture and traditions?
Apart from other sects of Christian faith, seen within the baptism with the Holy Spirit that enables them to live an empowered life. The empowerment is derived from applied subsets of the bible, which similar acts were often noted during the first five books of the New Testament (Apostles), they describe their “movement” as Apostolic. A described by Peter Adair(1967) the members of the Holiness Church in Scrabble, West Virginia are related in a manor of doctrine and worship, sharing a literal interpretation of the bible and an informality of approach. Meetings were held several times a week, lasting between four and six hours long. Durkheim’s views of “concept of the sacred” and “religious functionalism” of the social institution can be understood through the ritual of worship.
Martin Luther is considered one of the greatest Christian minds in all of history. Martin Luther was the founder of Protestantism. But to better understand Martin Luther, one has to go back to the time period he lived in, and the culture that surrounded him. After that, the reasons for his beliefs can be better understood, and his life begins to make sense. Finally after one learns about Luther’s life and culture, he can then begin to see the effect Luther’s life had on the culture of his day that have remained strong unto the present.
Billy Graham, Changing the world through Christ Leading a disciplined childhood, choosing to become an evangelist, and teaching God’s values were all part of Billy Grahams journey to become one of the most cherished Romantic Heroes today. A Romantic Hero can be classified as someone who possesses humility, good deeds, and numerous good virtues, and in today’s world, Billy Graham is a perfect example. For more than fifty years, evangelist and Romantic Hero Billy Graham has impacted the world with his graceful love, faith in God, and hundreds of inspirational speeches and crusades. Billy Graham had a fairly average early life and his childhood strongly influenced him to become an evangelist. He was born November 7, 1918 in Charlotte, North Carolina to father Frank Graham and mother Coffey Graham (Raphael 1).