LIBERTY UNIVERSITY evangelism vision paper A PAPER SUBMITTED TO Dr. homer massey IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE EVAN 525 LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BY DAVID E. ROBERTS LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2014 Table of Contents Introduction 3 New View of Evangelism 3 My Evangelism Vision 5 My Future in Ministry and Evangelism 7 Conclusion 8 Bibliography 9 Introduction Evangelism doesn’t come easy for me. I get nervous and doubt my ability to fulfill the Lord’s expectation for me. At least that is what I tell myself. Evangelist G.K. Chesterton covered the issue when he wrote “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it’s been found difficult and not tried.” This statement is a reflection of my evangelical history, I am saddened to admit. Although I am certain of God’s calling for my life, discerning His specific mission for me is am intimidating task.
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.
He says that John the Baptist had disciples and Paul had Barnabas. He continues to give us a few things that a disciple receives from the mentor: 1. A Disciples Belief 2. Jesus is the Christ 3. The Scriptures 4.
INTRODUCTION: The builder and developer of the Elkins Lake community in Huntsville, Texas, was a committed Baptist businessman. Out of his concern for the working staff of that growing community, he asked the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Huntsville to lead an Easter service on Easter Sunday of 1970. Though the original attendees were primarily the employees of the community, the community’s residents gradually began attending the informal services, as well. They even drove up and sat in their golf carts when the services were held outside in the spring and summer. HISTORY: One year after that initial service, those regular attendees of fifty-two folks chartered Elkins Lake Baptist Church on April 4, 1971.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Earley Book Report Submitted to Dr. B.R. Lowman in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of DSMN 520-B04 Discipleship-Spiritual Formation by Georgia Parker #25983720 August 31, 2014 Introduction As a believer in Christ, one is expected to be engaged in prayer with God on a fairly regular basis. What does that look like? Does it require you to be on your knees, with your hands folded in front of you with your head down and eyes closed? Is there wailing involved?
Olsen, I was made aware that a fifth part of the historical-theological core of the evangelical movement and its theology is a general respect for the great tradition of Christian Evangelicalism, as that was carved out by the early church fathers and the first four ecumenical councils. These were all accepted by the Protestant Reformers of the 16th century. The evangelical movement as a whole–going back to Jonathan Edwards and John Wesley has always held that consensual tradition of Christian Protestant Evangelicalism in high respect. References Couch, G. S. (2009). Grenz & Olsen 20th Century Theology [Review of the book 1992 20th Century Theolgoy by Grenz & Olsen].
All are family men, respected by the community, and involved in regular occupations. The ministers, assisted by the deacons, conduct the bi-monthly worship service. (O'neil, 1997) Twice a month, the Amish gather for church and religious services reflect the simplicity and plainness of Amish life. There are no altars, candles, organs, stained glass windows, choirs, or pulpits. Children sit with their parents during the long service.
One stepped up and began to speak, he stated that his parents (mother and grandmother) make him go to church every Sunday or he does not get to leave the house any that week. Another guy explained, that his family did not go to church. Of the eight boys I spoke with, six of them attended church services regularly and one did not at all and two did every now and again. I questioned the boys who regularly attend church service on their opinion
Around his twelfth birthday, Ronald became aware of the simple fact that God lived in the third light from the left in his church. It was obvious enough that Ronald was surprised no one else realized it, but since his mother never mentioned it, he said nothing. He was used to noticing things that others didn’t. It was just life. Before discovering the whereabouts of God, Ronald had considered church a momentary setback to an interesting Sunday afternoon.
Based on all these jobs and activities my family is a part of, you can easily see that God was always a steady in my life. One event I always attended while I was younger was Vacation Bible School, I always went to the one at my best friends church. At about the second VBS we were present at we both made the decision to publicly declare our faith for the Lord and accept Him into our hearts. Even though we have known Christ since we were babies we never got up in front of people and stated how Jesus was our savior. It was an emotional experience for both of us even if we were just elementary school kids.