Develop a preaching/teaching outline on a topic or passage of Scripture. Include in the sermon/lesson at least three main points, an introduction, and a conclusion. In the introduction, introduce the subject with a story, give the purpose/proposition of the sermon, and state the reason people should listen. In the body of the outline, provide at…
What goes into your preparation for a sermon or teaching environment? Discuss. How much time do you spend studying the material, developing how you will present the material, understanding the audience, and considering how to apply it specifically to your audience? What do you struggle with when preparing for this type of communication?
Prior to the discussion, complete the following inventories and activities: Who are you? What do you believe? What would you do with six months to live? From your course textbook Creating Effective Groups, complete the inventory titled “Discovering Yourself.” Next, complete the following: Briefly explain the inventory to someone who knows you well, such as…
In around 100–300 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to any one of the following: Think of a time when you became bored with a presenter, teacher, pastor, or individual in the midst of his or her talk, sermon, and/or conversation. What factor do you think led you to lose interest the most?…
Based on a misunderstanding on my part i have to revise 89755, focus only how to plan to over come diversity. Devise a Strategy to Overcome This Diversity Disparity,” as outlined below: Devise a Strategy to Overcome This Diversity Disparity (3-5 pages) Note: this strategy is to be realistic (e.g., clear plan, achievable, measurable), but…
Part One: Demographics of Community and Church (3-5 pages) Demographics of Community: Using community/city or county records (e.g., census or local data no more than 10 years old), find the demographics of your local area based upon matters of: Race/ethnicity: Caucasian, Black, Hispanic, Other (define any significant population groups within the “other” category) Gender Age…
What does the body of Christ miss when women are silenced from the pulpits? How does the male gender suffer from silence of women’s voice in Christianity? What implications and consequences of the gendered version of Christianity have you experienced? Which masculine and/or feminine images in Christian doctrine and scripture attract and repel you?
The objective of the assignment on syncretism and the Magi is to explore how the Gospel and culture dynamics are intertwined and to expose you to how the interpreters of biblical texts also approach them from their particular contexts. A major question to be raised when ministering in diverse contexts today is whose context matters…
Power of Interpretation The power of interpretation is related to the gap between the world as many experience it and the world as it is presented by the most dominant individuals and institutions. The power of interpretation permeates many dimensions of social and religious reality, and therefore, addressing where the power of interpretation resides is…
Reflect on some of the emphases in Paganism, such as an “emphasis on the feminine”, “connection of nature to the sacred”, and an “emphasis on immanence.” Are there ways in which Christians can claim some of these issues as well, and build bridges to have dialogue with Pagans? Are these areas which Christianity might have…