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Ce 632 Recruiting And Empowering Laity For Ministry, Thomas F. Tumblin
Ce 632 Recruiting And Empowering Laity For Ministry, Thomas F. Tumblin
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The New Reformation, by Greg Ogden (Zondervan, 1991, 224 pgs) Starter Kit for Lay Mobilization (Leadership Training Network, 1996, 120 pgs) Discovering Your Ministry Identity by Paul R. Ford (Church Smart, 1998, 54 pgs) Community of the King by Howard Snyder [IVP, 216pgs] Another sample assimilation tool (like Networking, S.H.A.P.E., Ministry Exploration and others) An additional 600 pages of reading using the following topics: Ministry to different generations Dealing with conflict and change Teams Small Groups Other topics of your choice related to working with volunteers/unpaid servants
Ch 502 Church History Ii, J. Steven O'Malley
Ch 502 Church History Ii, J. Steven O'Malley
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Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church (Oxford paperback, l963). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2 (Abingdon paper ed., 1984) A concise, but insightful, analysis of the history of modern Christianity that weaves a narrative which is often compelling for the reader. Gonzalez, Justo. History of Christian Thought, Vol.3 (Abingdon, 1971) An in-depth treatment of theological developments. (abbreviated: HCT) Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paped ed.,1990). A …
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Daryl L. Smith
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Daryl L. Smith
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Roaring Lambs, Robert A. Briner. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 177pp) “The Organization Kid,” David Brooks. (Atl Monthly: April 2001, 19 pp) [on reserve] The Pastor as Religious Educator, Robert L. Browning, ed. (Birmingham, AL: REP, 206pp). 10 Lies the Church Tells Women, J. Lee Grady (Lake Mary, FL: Creation House, 204pp). John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples, D. Michael Henderson. (Nappanee, IL: Evangel, 160pp) Empower Your Kids, Donald Joy. (Nappanee, IL: Evangel, 116pp) Learning Styles, Marlene LeFever. (Colorado Springs: D.C. Cook, 250pp) The Dirt on Learning, Thom and Joani Schultz (Loveland, CO: Group, 200pp) Patterns in Moral Development, …
Ce 605 The Servant As Teacher, Daryl L. Smith
Ce 605 The Servant As Teacher, Daryl L. Smith
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The Pastor as Religious Educator, Robert L. Browning, ed. “The Means of Grace and Ways of Knowing: A Wesleyan Approach to Sacramental Learning,” (Christian Education Journal, Spring 2000), Dean G. Blevins The Safest Place on Earth, Larry Crabb. John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples, D. Michael Henderson. Learning Styles, Marlene LeFever Creative Ministry, Henri Nouwen Patterns in Moral Development, Catherine M. Stonehouse. From the following list select one book to read (see Learning Group section below) that meets your learning goals. Leading the Team-based Church, George Cladis. Purpose Driven Youth Ministry, Doug Fields. Revitalizing the Sunday Morning …
Mw 690 The Church Abroad: China, James Loftin
Mw 690 The Church Abroad: China, James Loftin
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READI G: Required Resources and Course Texts. Resources marked with an asterisk must be read prior to the trip. Chew, Jim. When You Cross Cultures. Singapore: Navigator Publishing, 1990. Chapters 1, 2, 6, 7 on culture, contextualisation and stress-110 pages. *Fulton, Brent, ed. ChinaSource Journal: Perspectives and Analysis for Those Who Serve China. Vol. I, No. 4. 15 pages. Provided by Loftin. *GO Prepared. Produced by Teams Commissioned for Christ International, Inc., 1999. Prepared for persons going on short term missions trips these six thirty-minute lectures deal with spiritual preparation, team spirit, cross-cultural ministry, and re-entry. In ATSF library. Counts …
Wo 510 The Servant As Liturgist, Paul W. Chilcote
Wo 510 The Servant As Liturgist, Paul W. Chilcote
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Required Texts: James White, Introduction to Christian Worship, 3rd ed. (Abingdon, 2000) E. Byron Anderson, ed., Worship Matters, 2 vols. (Discipleship Resources, 1999) for UM students OR Hoyt Hickman et al, The New Handbook of the Christian Year (Abingdon, 1992) for non-UM students UM Book of Worship/The UM Hymnal OR comparable denominational resources for non-UM students
Sf 620 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Steve Harper
Sf 620 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Steve Harper
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Textbooks and Collateral Reading Henri Nouwen, In the ame of Jesus (Crossroad, 1989) Eugene Peterson, The Contemplative Pastor (Word, 1989) Warren Wiersbe, On Being a Servant of God (Baker, 1993)
Sm 601 Supervised Ministry, Daryl L. Smith
Sm 601 Supervised Ministry, Daryl L. Smith
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This calendar is for planning purposes. We will update it during the Reflection Group. All changes become part of the “official” schedule for which each student is responsible.
Sm 602 Supervised Ministry Handbook, Daryl L. Smith, James Loftin
Sm 602 Supervised Ministry Handbook, Daryl L. Smith, James Loftin
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This handbook is your working guide for Supervised Ministry SM601 (Parish Placement) and SM602 (Cross-cultural Placement). You should probably keep it in a three-ring binder with your other Supervised Ministry materials. Carefully read through all materials related to this semester (with marker and calendar in hand) before the class starts
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Catherine Stonehouse
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Catherine Stonehouse
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The Pastor as Religious Educator, Robert L. Browning, ed. John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples, D. Michael Henderson. Disciple Making Teachers, Josh Hunt Creative Ministry, Henri Nouwen – Chapters 1 and 4 Reaching Out, Henri Nouwen – Pages 79-100 Patterns in Moral Development, Catherine M. Stonehouse. "Learning from Gender Differences," Catherine M. Stonehouse Soul Stories: African American Christian Education, Anne Streaty Wimberly
Sm 610 Supervised Ministry Handbook And Syllabus, Daryl L. Smith
Sm 610 Supervised Ministry Handbook And Syllabus, Daryl L. Smith
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Ce 605 The Servant As Teacher, Harold W. Burgess
Ce 605 The Servant As Teacher, Harold W. Burgess
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Textbooks 1. Robert L. Browning, The Pastor as Religious Educator 2. D. Michael Henderson, John Wesley’s Class Meeting 3. Henri Nouwen, Creative Ministry 4. Robert Pazmino, Basics of Teaching for Christians 5. Catherine Stonehouse, Patterns of Moral Development 6. Morton Kelsey, Can Christians Be Educated? 7. Ann Wimberly, Soul Stories
Ch 501 Church History I, Kenneth J. Collins
Ch 501 Church History I, Kenneth J. Collins
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Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. New York: Oxford University Press, 1967. (Second Edition) Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1. San Francisco: Harper/Collins Publishers, 1984. Kerr, Hugh T. ed. Readings in Christian Thought. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989. Walton, Robert C. Chronological and Background Charts of Church History. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1986.
Ch 501 Church History I, Keith Kinghorn
Ch 501 Church History I, Keith Kinghorn
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1. Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church, second edition, London, New York: Oxford University Press, 1963. 2. González, Justo L., The Story of Christianity, vol. I, The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation, San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1984. (Vol. II will be used for CH 502) 3. Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1966. --------------- 4. Although not required, students may wish to obtain The Baker Atlas of Christian History, ed. Tim Dowley. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1996.
Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley
Ch 501 Church History I, J. Steven O'Malley
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Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. (Oxford paperback). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity. Vol. I. (Abingdon paper ed.) A concise but insightful analysis of the history of early Christianity, through the Middle Ages, that weaves a narrative that is often compelling for the reader. Irvin, Dale, and Sunquist, Scott, eds., History of the World Christian Movement (Earliest Christianity to 1453), (unpublished manuscript, used with authors’ permission). (abbreviated HWCM) Kerr, Hugh T., ed. …
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Kenneth J. Collins
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Kenneth J. Collins
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Bettenson, Henry. Documents of the Christian Church. New York: Oxford University Press, 1967. Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2. San Francisco: Harper/Collins Publishers, 1985. Kerr, Hugh T. ed. Readings in Christian Thought. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989. Walton, Robert C. Chronological and Background Charts of Church History. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1986
Ch 502 Church History Ii, J. Steven O'Malley
Ch 502 Church History Ii, J. Steven O'Malley
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Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church (Oxford paperback, l963). This is a record of crucial letters and texts of official church proclamations that shaped the direction of church leadership in the history of the church. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2 (Abingdon paper ed., 1984) A concise, but insightful, analysis of the history of modern Christianity that weaves a narrative which is often compelling for the reader. Gonzalez, Justo. History of Christian Thought, Vol.3 (Abingdon, 1971) An in-depth treatment of theological developments. (abbreviated: HCT) Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought. (Abingdon paped ed.,1990). A …
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Kenneth C. Kinghorn
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Kenneth C. Kinghorn
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1. Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church, second edition, London, New York: Oxford University Press, 1963. 2. González, The Story of Christianity, vol. 2, The Reformation to the Present Day, San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1984. 3. Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1966.
Ch 751 Readings In Western Spirituality, Kenneth J. Collins
Ch 751 Readings In Western Spirituality, Kenneth J. Collins
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1) Collins, Kenneth J. Exploring Christian Spirituality: An Ecumenical Reader. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 2000. ISNB 0-8010-2233-9 2) Benedict, St. The Rule of St. Benedict. Translated by Anthony C. Meisel and M.L. Del Mastro. New York: Doubleday, 1975. ISBN 0-385-00948-8 3) Hughes, Serge. Catherine of Genoa: Purgation and Purgatory. New York: Paulist Press, 1979. ISBN 0-8091-2207-3 4) A Kempis, Thomas, The Imitation of Christ. Translated by Joseph N. Tylenda. New York: Vintage Books, 1998. ISBN: 0375700188 5) Luther, Martin The Theologia Germanica of Martin Luther. Translated by Bengt Hoffman New York: Paulist Press, 1980. ISBN: 0-8091-2291-X. 6) Wesley, …
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Kenneth C. Kinghorn
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Kenneth C. Kinghorn
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1. Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church, second edition, London, New York: Oxford University Press, 1963. 2. González, The Story of Christianity, vol. 2, The Reformation to the Present Day, San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1984. 3. Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1966.
Cl 510 Formation For United Methodist Ordained Ministry, H. O. Thomas
Cl 510 Formation For United Methodist Ordained Ministry, H. O. Thomas
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• Hunt, Richard, Christian As Minister: Ministry Inquiry Process: The United Methodist Church (Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 1997). • Hunt, Richard A., Candidacy Guidebook: For Deacons, Elders, and Local Pastors: The United Methodist Church, 1997-2000(Nashville: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, 1997).
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, H. O. Thomas
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, H. O. Thomas
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Book of Discipline (2000)Polity, Practice and the Mission by Thomas FrankUnited Methodist Hymnal and/or the Book of Worship
Cl 614 Leading Groups And Organizations, Thomas F. Tumblin
Cl 614 Leading Groups And Organizations, Thomas F. Tumblin
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Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice and Leadership, 2nd ed. by Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997) ISBN: 0787908215 (450 pages). Leading Congregational Change: A Practical Guide for the Transformational Journey by Jim Herrington, Mike Bonem and James H. Furr. (San Francisco: Jossey Bass, 2000) ISBN: 0787947652 (186 pages). 2 Organizational Culture and Leadership, 2nd ed., by Edgar H. Schein (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997) ISBN: 0787903620 (448 pages). After Our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity by Miroslav Volf (GrandRapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1998) ISBN: 0-8028-4440-5 (314 pages). FaithQuest: A Journey Toward Congregational Transformation (Bible …
Cl 611 Foundations Of Leadership, Richard Gray
Cl 611 Foundations Of Leadership, Richard Gray
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Clinton, J. Robert, The Making of a Leader. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1988. 272 pages Crainer, Stuart., The Management Century: A Critical Review of 20th Century Thought and Practice. SanFrancisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2000. 262 pages Hersey, Paul and Ken Blanchard., Management of Organizational Behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996. 536 pages Wren, Thomas J., The Leader’s Companion: Insights on Leadership Through the Ages. New York: The Free Press, 1995. 554 pages
Cl 615 Cross Cultural Leadership, Richard Gray
Cl 615 Cross Cultural Leadership, Richard Gray
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Aguirre, Adalberto, Jr., and Jonathan H. Turner. American Ethnicity. Boston, McGraw Hill, 1998. Shriberg, Arthur., and Carol Lloyd., Practicing Leadership: Principles and Applications. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997. Higham, John., Ethnic Leadership in America. Baltimore: The John’s Hopkins University Press, 1979. Elmer, Duane., Cross Cultural Conflict: Building Relationships for Effective Ministry. Downers Grove, Il.: InterVarsity Press, 1993. Wren, Thomas J., The Leader’s Companion: Insights on Leadership Through the Ages. New York: The Free Press, 1995.
Cl Ms 651 Women In Ministry, Catherine Stonehouse
Cl Ms 651 Women In Ministry, Catherine Stonehouse
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Equal to the Task: Men and Women in Partnership, Ruth Haley Barton Women in Ministry: Four Views, Bonnidell Clouse and Robert G. Clouse, Eds., Pages 9 – 123. Women in the Church:A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry, Stanley J. Grenz with Denise Muir Kjesbo Not Without a Struggle: Leadership Development for African American Women in Ministry, Vashti M. McKenzie Origins of Difference: The Gender Debate Revisited, Elaine Storkey. "Learning from Gender Differences" by Catherine Stonehouse. Or, if you have read the Stonehouse article for another course, review it and read two chapters from You Just Don't Understand: Women and …
Cm 625 Campus Ministry Seminar, Chris Kiesling
Cm 625 Campus Ministry Seminar, Chris Kiesling
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CHRISTIAN CRITIQUE OF THE UNIVERSITY - by Charles Malik JESUS WITH DIRTY FEET by Everts from Intervarsity Press
Do 670 United Methodist Theology, Lawrence W. Wood
Do 670 United Methodist Theology, Lawrence W. Wood
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1. Class attendance is expected. Unexcused absences may result in a grade reduction. 2. Each student will read carefully all assigned readings. 3. Class time will be spent largely in presenting different ideas, movements, and theologians which one would expect to encounter in the United Methodist ministry. 4. Each student will serve on a panel that will lead a class discussion. 5. Each student will write a summary of the following movements: evangelical liberalism (2 page), existentialist theology (2 pages), process theology (2 pages), narrative theology (4 pages), liturgical theology (3 page), Latin American liberation theology (2 pages), Afro-American theology …
Ir 770 Senior Reflection Seminar, Mark J. Hatcher
Ir 770 Senior Reflection Seminar, Mark J. Hatcher
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This is credit/no-credit course required for graduation. Attendance is an important part of the grade. Any class missed will require a make up assignment negotiated with the instructor. IR670 Papers must be copied and ready to be distributed in class one week before the assigned leadership session. A copy of the two page IR770 Presentation Form must be turned in to the instructor at the beginning of the assigned leadership session. Full participation in the discussion will require reading ahead of time each paper presented.
Ir 750 780 Senior Closure, Catherine Stonehouse
Ir 750 780 Senior Closure, Catherine Stonehouse
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Working the Angles by Eugene H. Peterson