WINTER 2009
January 12-16
Puritan Theology And Ministry
Will Barker
A study of the 16th and 17th-century roots of American evangelicalism in England, from the early Reformers through the Puritans. Consideration will be given to such figures as Thomas Cranmer, William Gurnall, John Owen, John Bunyan, and others together with their theological and literary influence on spirituality and ethics. 3DM867
January 22-25
Church Revitalization: Embers to a Flame
Harry Reeder (Birmingham, AL)
Many pastors are facing the challenge of revitalization in their present ministry and most likely, any call to a future ministry will necessitate revitalization. So what does the Word of God say concerning revitalization? Be assured the answer is not in techniques but in the Lord's promise, "I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."
3DM819 Elective or 3DM804 Church Growth Core with permission.
SUMMER 2009
July 6-10, 2009
A Theology of Jonathan Edwards
Dr. Samuel Logan
(description forthcoming…)
DM860 (elective)
July 13-17, 2009
Leadership
Dr. John Sittema
Unlike many contemporary evangelical studies of “leadership”, this one-week intensive seminar will focus not on spiritual character traits, techniques or methodologies. Instead, participants will wrestle with the Biblical mission dei and the missional shape of the church it demands; these alone define the character and role of the servant-leaders God desires. This will be addressed through a combination of pre-course readings, classroom presentations, seminar discussions, and an integrated paper.
DM803 (core)
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WINTER 2009
January 5-9
Reformed Preaching and Worship
Dr. Derek Thomas
An overview of the biblical theology of Reformed preaching and worship. Students analyze the role of traditional and contemporary music in worship, seeker services, new worship paradigms, the regulative principle, aesthetics, architecture, worship planning methods and personal preparation. 1DME 810
January 12-16
Intercultural Leadership
Dr. Paul Long, Jr./Dr. Sam Larsen
The objective of this course is to help pastors understand the theory and develop the skills necessary for effective intercultural leadership in the church. Group dynamics, principles of change, planning, organizational development and other concepts are considered. Varieties of learning experiences related to the pastor’s current ministerial situation are provided. 1DMC 8031
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WINTER 2009
January 5-9
The Intentional Church: Moving from Church Success to Individual, Church and Community Transformation
Randy Pope (with Bill Wood)
Learn a blueprint for developing more intentional and effective transformational ministries for individuals, your church and your community. Part of the blueprint involves clarifying your ministry purpose, developing a faith-oriented commitment, a clearly defined mission, biblically based job descriptions, etc. 2DM860
January 12-16
Transitions in Leadership:The Shaping of Kingdom Leaders
Terry Walling
An in-depth view of how God uses transitions in ministry to deliver new truth and shape kingdom leaders. The focus will be upon what occurs in a leader’s life during a transition, how to navigate beyond it and finish well. 2DM803 CORE
January 19-23
Empowering Leaders in Soul Care
Jim Coffield and Scott Coupland
Provides a framework for understanding people, problems, and an incarnational model for helping people find true hope and healing by honestly struggling with sin through the power of the Gospel. Topics addressed include addictions, sexuality, depression, anxiety, loneliness, etc. The class will utilize lecture and small group formats, including skills practice in supervised triad groups and with volunteer clients. 2DM842
January 26-30
Church Planting Conference
Steve Childers, Steve Ogne, et.al., Orlando Hotel (TBA)
This course is designed to equip church planters and coaches with the principles and strategies needed for starting and developing healthy, growing, reproducing churches. Planters and coaches learn, hands-on, how to start, grow and multiply gospel-centered churches. 2DM853 Elective or 2DM804 Core with permission
SUMMER 2009
July 13-17, 2009
Theology of Ministry
John Frame & Scotty Smith
(description forthcoming…)
July 20-24, 2009
Transformissional Coaching
Steve Ogne & Keith Webb
(description forthcoming…)
July 28-31, 2009
Church Planting Seminar
Steve Childers, Steve Ogne, et.al.
(description forthcoming…) |