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Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
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1. Read and DIGEST the article ÒServant-Leadership (Robert K. Greenleaf) on website: Also, spend some time nosing around 2. Real Power, 3rd Edition by Janet O. Hagberg (Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing, 2003). ISBN: 1-879215-46-2 (304 pages). 3. Journey to the East by Herman Hesse (NY: Noonday Press, 1956). ISBN: 0374500363 (118 pages). 4. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen (NY: Crossroad/Herder & Herder, 1993) ISBN: 0824512596 (81 pages). 5. Firms of Endearment by Raj Sisodia, David B. Wolfe & Jag Sheth (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Wharton School Publishing, 2007) ISBN-10: 0-13-187372-5 (271 pages) 6. …
Cl 651 Women In Ministry, Zaida Maldonado Perez
Cl 651 Women In Ministry, Zaida Maldonado Perez
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• Childers, Jana, Editor. Birthing the Sermon: Women Preachers on the Creative Process, St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 2001. • Clouse & Clouse, Editors. Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1989. • Granz, Stanley J. and Denise Muir Kjesbo, Women in the Church. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1995. • Keener, Craig S. Paul, Women & Wives: Marriage and Women's Ministry in the Letters of Paul, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1992.
Cs 632 Christian Min/Multi-Cultural Soc, Steve Ybarrola
Cs 632 Christian Min/Multi-Cultural Soc, Steve Ybarrola
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Angelou, Maya 1983 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. New York: Bantam Books. ISBN: 0553279378 Carroll, M. Daniel 2008 Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church, and the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN: 080103566X. Crespo, Orlando 2003 Being Latino in Christ. Grand Rapids, MI: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 0830823743. Kazin, Alfred 1969 A Walker in the City. New York: Harvest Books. ISBN: 0156941767 Priest, Robert and Alvaro Nieves, eds. 2007 This Side of Heaven: Race, Ethnicity, and Christian Faith. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0195310578. Scupin, Raymond, ed. 2003 Race and Ethnicity: An Anthropological Focus on the …
Cd 610 Moral Development, Daryl L. Smith
Cd 610 Moral Development, Daryl L. Smith
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1. Nurture that is Christian: Developmental Perspectives on Christian Education by James C. Wilhoit and John M. Dettoni (Baker Academic, 1995). 278p. ISBN-10: 0801021324 2. Faithful Change: The Personal and Public Challenges of Postmodern Life by James Fowler (Abingdon, 2001). 246p. ISBN-10: 0687097207 3. The Moral Judgment of the Child by Jean Piaget (Free Press, 1965). 410p. ISBN-10: 0029252407 4. The Christ of the Mount by E. Stanley Jones (Abingdon, 1931). ASIN: B000GJTH3G 5. Hardwired to Connect: The New Scientific Case for Authoritative Communities (ORDER from the Institute of American Values www:americanvalues.org)
Cd 656 Discipling Children In The Large Church, Catherine Stonehouse
Cd 656 Discipling Children In The Large Church, Catherine Stonehouse
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Barna, George. Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions: Why Children Should be Your Church’s # 1 Priority, Ventura CA: Regal, 2003. Beckwith, Ivy. Postmodern Children’s Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Miller, Sue, David Stall. Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Westerhoff III, John H. Will Our Children Have Faith? Revised Edition, Toronto: Morehouse, 2000.
Do 670 United Methodist Theology, Robert G. Tuttle
Do 670 United Methodist Theology, Robert G. Tuttle
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1. The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2004. 2. Abraham, William J. Waking from Doctrinal Amnesia: The Healing of Doctrine in The United Methodist Church. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995. 3. Campbell, Dennis. United Methodism and American Culture, Vol. III, Doctrines and Disciplines. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999. 4. Chiles, Robert E. Theological Transitions in American Methodism: 1790-1935, Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1984. 5. Langford, Thomas, ed. Practical Divinity: Readings in Wesleyan Theology, Vol. 2, revised text 1999. Abingdon Press. 6. Tuttle, Robert G., Jr. Sanctity without Starch: A LaypersonÕs Guide to a Wesleyan Theology of Grace, …
Do 671 United Methodist Theology, Robert G. Tuttle
Do 671 United Methodist Theology, Robert G. Tuttle
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1. The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2004. 2. Abraham, William J. Waking from Doctrinal Amnesia: The Healing of Doctrine in The United Methodist Church. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995. 3. Campbell, Dennis. United Methodism and American Culture, Vol. III, Doctrines and Disciplines. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999. 4. Chiles, Robert E. Theological Transitions in American Methodism: 1790-1935, Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1984. 5. Langford, Thomas, ed. Practical Divinity: Readings in Wesleyan Theology, Vol. 2, revised text 1999. Abingdon Press. 6. Tuttle, Robert G., Jr. Sanctity without Starch: A LaypersonÕs Guide to a Wesleyan Theology of Grace, …
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, Hugo Magallanes
Is 501 Christian Formation: Kingdom, Church And World, Hugo Magallanes
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Clapp, Rodney. A Peculiar People. InterVarsity Press, 1996. Hauerwas, Stanley and William Willimon. Resident Aliens. Abingdon, 1989. McClaren, Brian D. A New Kind of Christian. Jossey-Bass, 2001. Snyder, Howard. A Kingdom Manifesto. Wipf and Stock, 1997 Wright, Tom. The Challenge of Jesus. InterVarsity, 1999
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Burrell D. Dinkins
Is 502 Christian Formation: Vocation Of Ministry, Burrell D. Dinkins
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Drury, Keith. (2004) Holiness for Ordinary People, Indianapolis, Indiana: Wesleyan Publishing House Gill, David W. (2000). Becoming Good: Building Moral Character Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press. Guinness, O. (1998). The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life,Waco,TX. Word. Rediger, G. Lloyd. (2003) Beyond the Scandals: A Guide to Healthy Sexuality for Clergy. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Fortress Press Sire, James W. (2000). Habits of the Mind: Intellectual Life as a Christian Calling. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. Stevens, R. Paul. (1999) The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective. Vancouver, British Columbia: Eerdmans/Regent
Ms 635 Renewing The Church For Mission, Jeffrey Stiggins
Ms 635 Renewing The Church For Mission, Jeffrey Stiggins
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Becoming a Blessed Church: Forming a Church of Spiritual Purpose, Presence and Power. N. Graham Standish. (Herndon, Virginia: The Alban Institute, 2005). Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change, 2nd edition. William Bridges. (Cambridge: Perseus Books Group, 2003). Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples. Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger (B & H Publishing Group: 2006). Taking the Next Step: Leading Lasting Change in the Church. Lovett H. Weems. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2004). Direct Hit: Aiming Real Leaders at the Mission Field. Paul D. Borden. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2006). Leading Change in the Congregation: Spiritual and Organizational …
Ms 651 Women In Ministry, Zaida Maldonado Perez
Ms 651 Women In Ministry, Zaida Maldonado Perez
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• Childers, Jana, Editor. Birthing the Sermon: Women Preachers on the Creative Process, St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 2001. • Clouse & Clouse, Editors. Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1989. • Granz, Stanley J. and Denise Muir Kjesbo, Women in the Church. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1995. • Keener, Craig S. Paul, Women & Wives: Marriage and Women's Ministry in the Letters of Paul, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1992.
Ms 652 Christian Min/Multi-Cultural Soc, Steven Ybarolla
Ms 652 Christian Min/Multi-Cultural Soc, Steven Ybarolla
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Angelou, Maya 1983 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. New York: Bantam Books. ISBN: 0553279378 Carroll, M. Daniel 2008 Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church, and the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic. ISBN: 080103566X. Crespo, Orlando 2003 Being Latino in Christ. Grand Rapids, MI: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 0830823743. Kazin, Alfred 1969 A Walker in the City. New York: Harvest Books. ISBN: 0156941767 Priest, Robert and Alvaro Nieves, eds. 2007 This Side of Heaven: Race, Ethnicity, and Christian Faith. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0195310578. Scupin, Raymond, ed. 2003 Race and Ethnicity: An Anthropological Focus on the …
Sf 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Steve Harper
Sf 502 The Spiritual Life Of The Minister, Steve Harper
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Henri Nouwen, In the Name of Jesus (Crossroad, 1993) Eugene Peterson, The Contemplative Pastor (Eerdmans, 1993) Evelyn Underhill, Concerning the Inner Life (Kessinger, 2003) Warren Wiersbe, On Being a Servant of God (Baker, 1999) William Willimon, ed, The Pastor's Guide to Personal Spiritual Formation (Beacon Hill, 2005)
Wo 510 O1 Worship Leadership/Church, Kandace Brooks
Wo 510 O1 Worship Leadership/Church, Kandace Brooks
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Long, Thomas. Beyond Worship Wars (Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute, 2001) Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1992). White, James F. A Brief History of Christian Worship (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997). Willimon, William. Sunday Dinner (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1981) Willimon, William. Remember Who You Are (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1980)
Mm 601 Mentored Ministry Section, Daryl L. Smith
Mm 601 Mentored Ministry Section, Daryl L. Smith
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1. Reaching People under 40 while Keeping People over 60 by Edward H. Hammett with James R. Pierce (Chalice Press, 2007). ISBN 978-0-827232-54-9 2. Mentored Ministry Handbook: MM601/602: purchased from the professor for $11.00, the first day of class. 3. Preparing for Ministry: A Practical Guide to Theological Field Education edited by George M. Hillman Jr. (Kregel Press, available October 2008) ISBN-10: 0825427576.
Mm 650 Mentored Ministry Tutorial In Mentored Ministry, Kathryn Spackman
Mm 650 Mentored Ministry Tutorial In Mentored Ministry, Kathryn Spackman
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CGood News about Injustice (Gary A Haugen. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 1999.) When God Weeps (Joni Eareckson Tada and Steven Estes. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997.) The Critical Journey (Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A. Guelich. Salem: Sheffield Publishing Company. 1995)
Cd 656 Discipling Children In The Large Church, Catherine Stonehouse
Cd 656 Discipling Children In The Large Church, Catherine Stonehouse
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Examines ministry with children in large churches to discover potentials, challenges, and approaches that provide effective Christian discipling for children and their families. This course involves traveling to visit large churches and learn from their children’s ministry staff members followed by research and reflective processing of the experiential learning. Prerequisite: CD655 or additional background reading to be completed before the course begins. Cost in addition to tuition may apply.
Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Thomas N. Buchan
Ch 500 Turning Points In Church History, Thomas N. Buchan
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Required Textbooks J. Gonzalez, Church History: An Essential Guide (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1996). ISBN-10: 0687016118 / ISBN-13: 978-0687016112 J. Gonzalez, The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: Volume One: The Early Church to the Reformation (San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1984). ISBN-10: 0060633158 / ISBN-13: 978-0060633158 J. Gonzalez, The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: Volume Two: The Reformation to the Present Day (San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1985). ISBN-10: 0060633166 / ISBN-13: 978-0060633165 M. Noll, Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2000). ISBN-10: 080106211X / ISBN-13: 978-0801062117
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Robert Bushong
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Robert Bushong
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Required Texts The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2004 The Book of Resolutions of the United Methodist Church, 2004 Thomas Edward Frank, Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church, Updated Edition *Henri Nouwen, Can You Drink the Cup? William Willimon, Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
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REQUIRED READINGS: 1. Sections from The Power of Servant Leadership: Essays by Robert Greenleaf, edited by Larry Spears (San Francisco: Berett Koehler, 1998) ISBN: 1576750353 (Introduction, pp 1-15; Ch. 1, pp. 17-59; Ch. 5, pp. 111-167; total 113 pages used for this class). 2. Journey to the East by Herman Hesse (NY: Noonday Press, 1956). ISBN: 0374500363 (118 pages). 3. Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002). ISBN: 031024823X (253 pages). 4. Real Power by Janet O. Hagberg (Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing, 2003). ISBN: 1-879215-46-2 (304 pages). 5. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by …
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Robert Bushong
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Robert Bushong
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Required Texts The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, 2004 The Book of Resolutions of the United Methodist Church, 2004 Thomas Edward Frank, Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church, 2006 Edition *Henri Nouwen, Can You Drink the Cup? William Willimon, Calling and Character: Virtues of the Ordained Life
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
Cl 610 Theology Of Servant Leadership, Daryl L. Smith
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REQUIRED READINGS: 1. Sections from The Power of Servant Leadership: Essays by Robert Greenleaf, edited by Larry Spears (San Francisco: Berett Koehler, 1998) ISBN: 1576750353 (Introduction, pp 1-15; Ch. 1, pp. 17-59; Ch. 5, pp. 111-167; total 113 pages used for this class). 2. Journey to the East by Herman Hesse (NY: Noonday Press, 1956) ISBN: 0374500363 (118 pages). 3. Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002) ISBN: 031024823X (253 pages). 4. Real Power by Janet O. Hagberg (Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing, 2003) ISBN: 1-879215-46-2 (304 pages). 5. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by …
Cl 614 Leading Groups And Organizations, Russell W. West
Cl 614 Leading Groups And Organizations, Russell W. West
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Course Objectives/Module. At successful completion, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to use organizational leadership learning by conducting organizational design, diagnostics and interventions. 2. Integrate organizational leadership concepts with one’s ministry philosophy/practice. 3. Translatecriticalawarenessofleadershipreflexestoorganizationalperformance. 4. Reflectincreasingteamintelligencebycooperatingwithgroupmemberstoachieveasignificant organization-based service learning project.
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Daryl L. Smith
Cd 511 The Pastor And Christian Discipleship, Daryl L. Smith
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A. Required--- Roaring Lambs by Bob Briner (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993; 175 pages). 10 Lies the Church Tells Women by J. Lee Grady (Lake Mary, FL: Creation House; 205 pages). John Wesley's Class Meeting by D. Michael Henderson (Nappanee, IN: Evangel Press, 1997; use pages 83-160). About Learning by Bernice McCarthy (Wauconda, IL: About Learning, Inc., 2000; 288 pages). [tel: 1-800-822-4628] Why Nobody Learns Much about Anything in Church by Thom & Joani Schultz (Loveland, CO: Group, 2003, 240 pages). Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2000, 148 pages).
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Paul W. Chilcote
Ch 502 Church History Ii, Paul W. Chilcote
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Required Texts: Justo Gonzalez, The Story of Christianity, 2 (Story) Teresa of Avila, Let Nothing Disturb You Phillip J. Spener, Pia Desideria Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together
Cl 550 Ame History And Discipline, Waymon Dixon
Cl 550 Ame History And Discipline, Waymon Dixon
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REQUIRED TEXTS The Doctrine and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2000 - 2004, AMEC Publishing House, 2000. The Romance Of African Methodism, George A. Singleton, AME Press, 1985. Methodist Polity, Henry McNeal Turner, AMEC Publishing House, 1986. What A.M.E.’s Believe, John Hurst Adams, Seventh Episcopal District, 2000. The Life Experience and Gospel Labors of Richard Allen, Rt. Rev. Richard Allen, AMEC Publishing House, 1990.
Ch 750 The Spirituality Of Select Christian Women, Paul W. Chilcote
Ch 750 The Spirituality Of Select Christian Women, Paul W. Chilcote
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Required Texts Background Reading for Today: Chilcote, Early Methodist Spirituality Keith Schwanz, Satisfied: Women Hymn Writers of the 19th-century Wesleyan/Holiness Movement Therese of Lisieux Background Reading for Today: Nelson, ed., The Little Way of Saint Therese 300 pages 40 pages 140 pages Paul W. Chilcote, ed., Early Methodist Spirituality: Selected Women’s Writings (Kingswood Books, 2005: ISBN ) J. M. Cohen, ed., The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself (Penguin Books, 1988: ISBN 0140440739) Joann W. Conn, ed., Women’s Spirituality: Resources for Christian Development (Paulist Press, 2nd edition, 1996: ISBN 0809136562) John Kirvan, ed., Set Aside Every Fear: Love …
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, David A. Dodge
Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, David A. Dodge
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REQUIRED TEXTS The Book of Discipline, 2004 United Methodist Publishing House The Book of Resolutions, 2004 United Methodist Publishing House Polity, Practice and Mission of The United Methodist Church, 2nd Edition, Thomas E. Frank, Abingdon, 2001
Cl 613 Equipping The Laity, Stephen L. Martyn
Cl 613 Equipping The Laity, Stephen L. Martyn
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Buckingham, Marcus, and Clifton, Donald. Now, Discover Your Strengths. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001 (250 pages). Job, Rueben P. and Shawchuck, Norman. A Guide To Prayer. Nashville, TN. The Upper Room, 1983 (417 Pages). Harper, Steve. Devotional Life In The Wesleyan Tradition: A Workbook. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books, 2001 (159). Henderson, D. Michael. John Wesley’s Class Meeting: A Model for Making Disciples. Nappanee, IN: Francis Asbury Press, 1997 (191 pages). Muto, Susan; van Kaam, Adrian. Epiphany Manual on the Art and Discipline of Formation-in-Common: A Fresh Approach to the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction. Pittsburgh, PA. …
Co 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins
Co 520 Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Burrell D. Dinkins
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Texts: Brandt, Kevin M. (1997) Story As A Way Of Knowing, Kansas City: Sheed & Ward Dinkins, Burrell D. (2005) Narrative Pastoral Counseling, Xulon Press. (You can purchase this book from the Cokesbury Bookstore, Amazon.com, or from Burrell Dinkins. Gretz, Stanley J. (1996) A Primer On Postmodernism Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing Co. Monk, Winslade, Crocket and Epston: (1997) Narrative Therapy in Practice: The Archeology of Hope, San Francisco, California: Jossey Bass. White, Michael and David Epston. (1990) Narrative Means To Therapeutic Ends, New York: W.W. Norton & company.